Day: December 4, 2025
Pope Leo closes Vatican fundraising group, rolling back a Francis decision
Pope Leo has dissolved a high-level Catholic commission established to encourage donations to the Vatican, the Vatican said on Thursday, rolling back one of the final decisions of his predecessor Francis.
UK town sees nearly 200 homes evacuated over potential explosives threat, 2 men arrested
A major incident was declared in Derby, England, after police executed a warrant on Vulcan Street and arrested two men on suspicion of explosive offenses.
Grain-sized robot could change how doctors deliver drugs
Swiss scientists create grain-sized robot that surgeons control with magnets to deliver medicine precisely through blood vessels in medical breakthrough.
Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman’s MMA promotion inks crucial media rights deal
Lights Out Extreme Fighting will broadcast in Latin America thanks to its new media rights deal with ESPN, the company announced Wednesday.
NFL Week 14 schedule: Playoff picture under the spotlight with pivotal slate of games
The litany of pivotal NFL matchups for Week 14 begins on Thursday night when the Detroit Lions take on the Dallas Cowboys. Both teams are vying for a playoff spot.
Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests
New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes may reduce cardiovascular risk, experts say.
Republican pitches health savings accounts ‘on steroids’ that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak
Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison envisions a super HSA that would let users buy health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.
NYU attack suspect allegedly assaulted woman days earlier, found burglarizing off-campus apartments: report
James Rizzo was arrested for allegedly burglarizing NYU off-campus housing and attacking student Amelia Lewis. He was held without bail pending psychological evaluation.
Bipartisan House group pushes new ‘CommonGround 2025′ healthcare framework
Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., lead 35-member bipartisan coalition pushing healthcare framework to prevent massive insurance premium spikes.
NYC teen arrested, charged with setting homeless subway rider on fire, police say
An 18-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson and assault after a homeless 56-year-old subway rider was set on fire.
