Bible snub? Here’s why Trump did not place hand on holy book while reciting oath of office
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible when taking the presidential oath at his inauguration. but why? “Chief Justice John Roberts appears to have taken the view that 'justice delayed is justice denied.'” A photo of the moment shows Trump standing across from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who administered […]
X CEO Linda Yaccarino touts ‘holy grail’ feature as AI-powered robots, gadgets dominate show floor
LAS VEGAS – X CEO Linda Yaccarino took center stage on the first day of CES 2025 on Tuesday. Tech enthusiasts flocked to the venue to see the latest AI-powered robots, software, drones, and more. In a high-profile keynote speech at a multi-day event hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, Yaccarino boasted that the Elon […]
Tibet earthquake: at least 53 dead as strong quake strikes near holy Shigatse city – live updates | Tibet
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The Associated Press has compiled a short timeline of the worst earthquakes to hit China in recent years. 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Approximately 90,000 people died. The report notes that earthquakes in China occur most frequently on or around the Tibetan Plateau. […]
Tibet earthquake: dozens dead as 6.8-magnitude quake strikes holy city of Shigatse – reports | Tibet
The China Earthquake Network Center said a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities, damaging buildings around Shigatse and sending people fleeing to the streets in neighboring Nepal and India. State media said 53 people were killed and more than 60 injured in the earthquake that struck at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday. The […]
Inside the legend of Bruce Springsteen’s lost ‘Born to Run’ piano – ‘holy grail’ that could be worth a fortune
The piano Bruce Springsteen used to compose “Born to Run'' is missing somewhere in a Jersey swamp, but it could be worth a fortune if recovered. Little is known about this old piano, but anyone near Long Branch with a beat-up old Aeolian upright in their basement might want to check under the lid. Legend […]
Male pours whiskey into holy water during Christmas Eve midnight mass at Catholic church, threatens parishioners, police say
A Maryland man poured whiskey into holy water during a Christmas Eve midnight mass at a Catholic church and threatened parishioners, police said. However, police say that was not the only incident. Congregants chased Von Goetz out of the church, but the sheriff's office told WTOP that Goetz tried to hit them with a whiskey […]
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected
of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]
Maryland wacko Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz allegedly pours whiskey in holy water at church on Christmas Eve, pelts parishioner with tangerines
He was in too much of a holiday spirit. A demon went on a blasphemous rampage at two Maryland churches on Christmas Eve, pouring whiskey into holy water at one place of worship before being restrained by disgusted parishioners, authorities said. Thomas Campbell Bolling von Goetz ensured that he was placed on the naughty list […]
Man arrested for disrupting Christmas church services, pouring whiskey into holy water: deputies
A Maryland man has been arrested for disrupting Christmas Eve services at two local churches, including pouring whiskey into holy water. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said Thomas Campbell Bolling von Goetz, 56, of Avenue, was arrested on suspicion of causing a disturbance during a religious service and endangering residents, and was charged with […]
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday morning at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica as Christmas marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, which are expected to draw some 32 million Catholics to Rome. I passed through a large sacred door. Passing through the Holy Door is one of the ways believers can obtain indulgences, […]