CNBC

'A man of the people': World leaders react to the death of Pope Francis

Tributes and condolences poured in from around the world following news of the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88. Francis' last official meeting was with U.S. Vice President ...
Tallahassee Democrat

How many people did Florida execute in 2025? How many are on death row?

Florida has executed 19 people in 2025, a new state record set under Gov. Ron DeSantis. The number of executions in Florida this year is nearly four times higher than any other state. DeSantis has ...

What a list of Black Death survivors reveals about the way people recovered from plague

Despite the deadliness of the disease, it was possible to recover from plague, and medieval chroniclers mention the possibility – however unlikely – of survival.
New Scientist

Why some people cannot move on from the death of a loved one

For most people, the intense sting of grief eases with time. For some, however, persistent and painful grief remains, developing into prolonged grief disorder. A new review of the condition, which ...