- 11h ago
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in Texas calf, first US cattle case in decades
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae consume living flesh, has been confirmed in a three-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, marking the first US cattle case since 1976 and triggering a quarantine zone.
- 2d ago
Pope Leo names EWTN executive María Montserrat Alvarado to head Vatican communications
Pope Leo XIV has named María Montserrat Alvarado, the Mexican-American president of EWTN News, to lead the Vatican's communications empire, appointing the first laywoman to head a Holy See dicastery.
- 3d ago
Taylor Swift's New 'Toy Story 5' Song Marks Return to Country Roots: 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Drops June 5
Taylor Swift has announced a new original song for the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5, titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' set for release on June 5. Co-written with Jack Antonoff, the track marks a return to Swift's country roots, inspired by the cowgirl character Jessie.
- 4d ago
Visa chaos grounds South Africa's World Cup squad 11 days before opening match against Mexico
South Africa's national football team failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after at least 20 players and officials were left without valid visas, triggering fury from the country's sports minister just 11 days before they face co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener.
- May 26
Colombia name 26-man World Cup squad led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz ahead of North America 2026
Captain James Rodríguez and Bayern Munich star Luis Díaz lead a 26-man Colombia squad announced by coach Néstor Lorenzo for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
