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Two students at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville were discovered dead in a campus dormitory Monday evening, university officials have confirmed. The UW-Platteville Chancellor's Office identified the deceased as 22-year-old Kelsie Martin and 22-year-old Hallie Helms. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call received around 4 p.m. regarding a "situation" at Wilgus Hall, a campus residence building. While officials have not disclosed specific details about what occurred, they have characterized it as an "isolated incident." UW-Platteville Police Chief Joe Hallman stated that officers quickly determined there was no active or ongoing threat to the campus community. However, as a precautionary measure, students were instructed to shelter in place for approximately one hour. By 6 p.m. Monday, red tape had been placed around the residence hall, with multiple law enforcement vehicles surrounding the building. Later that night, a bouquet of flowers was […]

Joe Biden has expressed gratitude for worldwide support, including a private letter from Britain's King Charles, following his announcement of a cancer diagnosis. "Cancer touches us all," Biden shared on social media Monday. "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us with love and support." On Sunday, Biden's office revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. "On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone," his office stated. "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management." A Gleason score of nine classifies his illness as "high-grade," indicating cancer […]

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his inauguration Mass, according to the Vatican. In his closing prayer, the new Catholic leader expressed concern about the war in Ukraine, stating, "The martyred Ukraine is waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace to finally happen." Addressing thousands gathered in St Peter's Square, the Pope warned against marginalization of the poor and autocratic governance. Notable attendees included Zelensky, US Vice President JD Vance, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with whom the pontiff was seen shaking hands. During the Mass, Pope Leo criticized "hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalises the poorest." He pledged to govern "without ever yielding to the temptation to be an autocrat." The ceremony drew reverent crowds as the Pope received […]

A Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday, resulting in two deaths and 19 injuries among those aboard, according to Mayor Eric Adams. "At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries," Adams announced on social media platform X. Despite the tragic human toll, the 142-year-old bridge reportedly escaped major structural damage. Video footage captured the dramatic moment when the vessel attempted to sail beneath the iconic bridge connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan. The tops of all three masts struck the bridge's underside, causing them to snap and partially collapse onto the ship's deck. The vessel, prominently displaying a large Mexican flag, drifted toward the riverbank after the collision as onlookers fled the shore. […]