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The Swiss Guards have a new uniform. Don’t worry, the iconic one remains

The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army on Thursday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions, such as a diplomatic reception or official dinner outside the Vatican walls. Col. Christoph Graf, the Swiss Guards commander, donned […]

OCT. 2, 2025

Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker says she’s no longer worried about saving Christianity

When bestselling Christian author, podcaster and influencer Jen Hatmaker’s life fell apart following the discovery of her husband’s affair, she just wanted to “bubble wrap my little family and tuck us away from prying eyes forever,” she writes in her new memoir “Awake.” But that wasn’t an option for the woman whose brand was built on writing […]

OCT. 2, 2025

In Black columnist’s firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media

As the founding global opinion editor for The Washington Post, Karen Attiah believed her job had always been about assessing world affairs in a way that elevated a diverse range of perspectives. “I’m not just a columnist,” she recently said. But last week, the Post’s only Black female opinion writer revealed she had been fired […]

OCT. 2, 2025

Roger Federer leads the Tennis Hall of Fame nominees. See who else made the list

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. With a terrific forehand and serve, an attacking, all-court […]

OCT. 1, 2025

Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes

Months before the first snow beckons skiers, sheep and goats are hitting the slopes in Vermont. Dozens of animals have been mowing down overgrown vegetation at Jay Peak near the Canadian border. They’re expected to clear 25 acres (10 hectares) over a five-week stint, an experiment officials say is worth a try on part of […]

OCT. 1, 2025

Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

Country music star Morgan Wallen denied to police that he threw a chair off a Nashville honky-tonk bar roof before and after he was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment in 2024, police video obtained by The Associated Press shows. Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: “I’m not proud of my behavior, and […]

OCT. 1, 2025

Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden

After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the state in recent years as immigration surged under former President Joe Biden. No […]

OCT. 1, 2025

Nepal chooses a 2-year-old girl as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists

A 2-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in a Kathmandu alley to a temple palace Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant Hindu festival. Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumari, or “virgin goddess,” replacing the incumbent, who is considered […]

OCT. 1, 2025

How to use tech in the garden and still keep your serenity

Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier, avoid unpleasant tasks and even grow crops indoors over winter. And we can use them without losing the stress-relieving, analog benefits that nature provides. Here are just a few examples: Mowing If you don’t enjoy mowing the lawn, you can buy a robot […]

SEPT. 30, 2025

For Paraguay’s transgender women, survival often means leaving home

In Paraguay, one of the most conservative countries in the Americas, many LGBTQ+ people feel compelled to leave their hometowns due to discrimination, harassment and gender-based violence. Social rejection and the absence of legal protections take a particular toll on transgender women like Alejandra Mongelós, who first fled her home in 2013 when she was 8 and already identifying […]

SEPT. 30, 2025

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FILE - A model wears design by Hannibal Laguna during the brand's show at Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico

Crowds wore maga flowers and “pavas” — straw hats traditionally worn by jíbaros, Puerto Rican rural farmers. They drank Medalla beer and danced salsa. Over the course of a 31-date residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Bad Bunny worked a miracle, inspiring patriotism in the hearts of a proud Boricua people, […]

SEPT. 30, 2025