POPNOTES | OPINION: Filmmaker Brent Renaud died doing what he loved to do

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Russian soldiers killed my friend. I don't know why -- except that in the fog of war, when you give scared boys guns and license to shoot, bad things happen....

Chicago Is Pushing Back Against Trump

If there’s one thing the U.S. president and the people of Chicago might agree on, it’s that America’s third-largest city is a “war zone.” But for most Chicagoans, it’s the Trump administration that has made it so, with its military-style...

DAILY MEMO: Elderly Man Hospitalized After ICE Hit and Run in Pacoima, One of 17 Incidents Reported Today

Memo Torres breaks down ICE-related news in Southern California today. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic. Tuesday, October 14th. It’s day 132. ICE RAIDS...

Gov. Lee says task force arrest are of violent criminals, gang members; data show that’s not true

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that the “Memphis Safe Task Force” is focused on violent crime, and that the coalition of 31 agencies has already arrested “850 violent criminals and known gang members.” But a look at the task force’s...

Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Sparks Polarized Reactions Across Latin America

MEXICO CITY — The announcement on October 10, 2025, that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless advocacy of democratic rights and efforts to foster a peaceful transition from...

Bolivian 'Right-Wing' Candidate Mocks Trump, Considers Amnesty for Socialist Criminal

A right-wing Bolivian presidential candidate, Jorge Quiroga, who is currently leading the polls, is considering providing amnesty to a socialist political opponent, Evo Morales, in exchange for voters and support. Morales is accused of serious...

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks goal-scoring record as Portugal suffers late collapse

Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another record to his legendary career, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup Qualifiers, even as Portugal squandered a late lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Hungary in Lisbon. Ronaldo’s brace took his tally...

England grabs World Cup spot, as Portugal left waiting

Striker Harry Kane (center) scored twice in England's decisive 5-0 thrashing of Latvia at the Daugava Stadium in Riga, Latvia, on Tuesday, to help send the Three Lions to an eighth successive World Cup Finals. AFP England became the first nation...

Women Human Rights Advocacy Week 2025: Indigenous voices, collective strength

The WHRD-AW 2025, co-organised by the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), Just Associates (JASS), Peace Brigades International (PBI), Amnesty International, the WHRD MENA Coalition, IM-Defensoras, Association for Women’s Rights in...

Community news: Township open house, baby shower, art exhibit

Calumet Township Trustees host open house, tailgate The Calumet Township Trustee’s Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center, 1900 W. 41st Ave., Gary. Trustee Tai Adkins will discuss...

Self-deportation or detention, the crossroads of 1.4 million couples in the Trump era

Julie Moreno returned from a trip to Mexico on October 7. On the outbound journey, four days earlier, she had been accompanied by her husband, Neftalí Juárez. But on the return home, she traveled alone. Neftalí remained in Mexico to avoid falling...

White Lotus without the awful people: the new trend for luxury writers’ retreats

“There’s one born every minute” is the ominous headline on Richard Z. Santos’s article for Slate about the booming business of luxury writers’ retreats. And yes, there is this vague suggestion throughout his piece that the people who sign up for...

UN advocacy, sisters say, gives legitimacy to local ministries

Editor's note: This is one in a series of stories about Catholic sisters' advocacy at the United Nations. Call it the boomerang effect. Those advocating for justice at the grassroots — like Catholic sisters working with migrants, with women and...

Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread

If you grew up in Mexico — or have spent any stretch of time here — it’s likely that one of your earliest food memories involves the sight of a smiling white bear in a chef’s hat. That bear isn’t just a brand. He’s the face of Bimbo, the largest...

England reaches FIFA World Cup

England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday but Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will have to wait after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer against Hungary. England won 5-0 at Latvia, with captain Harry...

Armenians are some of the angriest poeple in the world

A protest rally in Yerevan. In a recent poll, 43 percent of Armenians reported having feelings of anger at least once every day. (Photo: Tristan K., CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, https://n9.cl/6rv07) Armenians are some of the angriest people in the world while...

Latinas Face Economic Disparity

Despite rising unemployment rates in the United States, especially in California, which has the highest rate, Carlos Enrique Ruiz remains undeterred in his months-long job search. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, he was one of over 200 attendees at a job...

San Fernando Job Fair Draws Hundreds of People from The Valley and Beyond

Despite rising unemployment rates in the United States, especially in California, which has the highest rate, Carlos Enrique Ruiz remains undeterred in his months-long job search. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, he was one of over 200 attendees at a job...

Hungary deny Portugal early World Cup qualification with late equaliser

CRISTIANO RONALDO set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer’s tournament with two games to spare. After Attila Szalai netted for the visitors, Ronaldo’s...

ChatGPT’s Next Update Could Change the World Forever, and Not for the Better

There was a time when technology promised to elevate humanity to connect us, enlighten us and improve our daily lives. But look around today and ask yourself honestly: is that what’s happening? Instead of drawing us closer to truth, virtue and one...