Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons
A growing debate over the nature of UFOs and the paranormal has erupted inside the Roman Catholic Church after Washington Archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti from his role as an archdiocesan exorcist. The decision followed public comments made by Rossetti suggesting that many UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity rather than extraterrestrial visitors. Rossetti, who also headed the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, warned in a social media video that demons often operate through deception and concealment, making it difficult for people to recognize their influence. The archdiocese subsequently severed its ties with the ministry, arguing that the priest’s statements undermined official Church teaching regarding demons and exorcism.
Qatar has poured over $400 billion into the US, new study finds, raising alarm in DC
A newly released report is raising fresh concerns about the extraordinary reach of Qatar's financial influence inside the United States. According to researchers with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), Qatar has invested more than $400 billion across American institutions since 2000, with some estimates suggesting the true figure could approach $1.2 trillion. The report details Qatari involvement in sectors ranging from education and healthcare to defense, energy, media, lobbying firms, think tanks, and public relations organizations. Analysts argue that these investments are not merely economic transactions but strategic tools designed to expand Doha’s influence within the political, cultural, and policy-making spheres of the United States.
Tedros Demands End to Ebola Travel Restrictions, Admits W.H.O. Months Late to Outbreak
As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expand, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on nations to lift travel restrictions imposed to prevent the virus from spreading internationally. Speaking during a press conference this week, Tedros argued that blanket travel bans are disrupting supply chains and hampering response efforts. At the same time, he acknowledged that health authorities may have missed the outbreak for months, admitting that infections could have been circulating as early as January before being properly identified and addressed. “The outbreak had a big head start, and we’re still behind,” he said.
Americans Born After 1970 Are Dying Faster Than Previous Generations Did At Their Age
For much of the last century, Americans expected each new generation to live longer than the one before it. Advances in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and technology appeared to guarantee a steady rise in life expectancy. However, a major new study analyzing 45 years of mortality data suggests that trend has not only stalled but may be reversing. Researchers found that Americans born after 1970 are experiencing higher death rates from heart disease, cancer, drug overdoses, and other major causes than previous generations did at the same age. The findings challenge one of the most enduring assumptions of modern society—that progress naturally leads to longer and healthier lives.
AI Could Use as Much Water as 1.3 Billion People by 2030, U.N. Report Warns
The study found that the water required to cool massive data centers and generate their electricity could eventually equal the annual domestic water needs of 1.3 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some facilities already consume millions of gallons of water every day, creating tensions in drought-prone regions where local residents are competing with industrial operations for limited resources.
There is a Trump-backed push to bring AI doctors into American medicine
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a helpful tool to a potential decision-maker in some of life's most critical areas, and healthcare may be next. According to reports, the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for expanded AI integration throughout the American medical system, including the future use of advanced chatbots capable of diagnosing illnesses and recommending treatments. Supporters believe the technology could help address long-standing challenges such as fragmented medical records, delayed diagnoses, and physician shortages, while dramatically accelerating the identification of complex health conditions.
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
A newly uncovered report suggests that Meta may be moving closer to a future where smart glasses can identify people in real time. According to an analysis by WIRED, code embedded within Meta's AI app reveals an unreleased facial recognition system known internally as "NameTag." The technology is designed to capture faces through Meta's smart glasses, convert them into unique biometric identifiers, and compare them against faceprints stored on a user's device. If a match is found, the wearer could receive an instant notification identifying the person standing before them. While the feature has not yet been activated, researchers found evidence that key components have already been quietly distributed through software downloaded by millions of users.
AirPods Could Soon Be Watching You
According to recent reports, Apple has been testing a version of AirPods equipped with cameras designed to give Siri the ability to "see" the world around the user. The project is reportedly part of Apple's broader push into artificial intelligence, allowing future devices to analyze surroundings, recognize objects, and provide context-aware assistance.
NY Dems remove word 'mother' in legislation, replace it with 'gestating parent'
New York lawmakers have approved legislation that replaces traditional parental terms such as "mother" and "father" with gender-neutral language throughout portions of state law. Under the bill, the term "mother" would be changed to "gestating parent," while "father" would become "non-gestating parent." Other legal terms are also being revised, including replacing "paternity" cases with "parentage" cases and changing references to a "putative father" to an "alleged parent." The legislation, sponsored by Democratic lawmakers, now awaits the signature of Governor Kathy Hochul.