The wonderworking icon of the Mother of God, “Helper in Childbirth”, has been venerated by women in labor since ancient times. In the nineteenth century many Russian families had this icon at home. While pregnant and when in pain during labor, women often turn with sincere prayers to the Queen of Heaven, hoping that the…
Ottawa, Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is resigning after more than nine years leading Canada, bowing to sagging approval numbers and a rebellion within his political party. Trudeau, 53, currently the longest-serving leader of any Group of Seven country, announced Monday he’ll step down as head of the governing Liberal Party within months. He will remain as prime…
Florida, U.S. – Matt Gaetz, the former U.S. representative turned conservative cable host, may not be done with politics. Weeks after the release of a congressional report on sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz, the former U.S. representative from Florida told the Tampa Bay Times he’s “starting to think about running for governor” in 2026. Chief…
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Pentagon officials announced that Navy helicopters from Naval Air Station North Island will join other firefighting helicopters over Southern California. The MH-60S Seahawk helicopters, operated by various squadrons at the San Diego base, are being readied for deployment, according to Navy spokesman Steve Fiebing. The Palisades, Eaton Hurst, and Lidia fires…
Frank Thorp, a former midshipman in the Navy, has officially begun his campaign to become the next alderman for Ward 8. A Democrat, Thorp is the second candidate to challenge the current five-term Democratic incumbent, Ross Arnett. Will Cunha, an independent and fellow Naval Academy alumnus, kicked off his campaign in November. At 65 years…
