Jimmy Carter Was the First ‘Born Again’ U.S. President

A massive emergence of periodical cicadas, specifically Brood XIV, is anticipated across the eastern United States in 2025, particularly in Kentucky and Tennessee, with smaller populations extending to areas from Massachusetts to Georgia. Periodical cicadas, characterized by their synchronized emergence every 13 or 17 years, will begin to surface around June 21, responding to soil temperatures of 64 degrees. These cicadas will swarm, producing loud mating calls before laying eggs, which will hatch within eight...

A Kansas City firefighter paramedic, Graham Hoffman, 29, was fatally stabbed in the chest by a patient while transporting them to the hospital on Sunday. Despite the immediate response from his partner and medical staff, Hoffman succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, Shanetta Bossell, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies, with a bond set at $1 million; city officials expressed deep condolences for Hoffman's tragic loss, emphasizing the dangers faced by...

The gender divide in American politics is pronounced among Gen Z, with a significant 21-point approval gap for President Trump—45% of young men versus 24% of young women, according to an NBC News poll. As Trump nears the 100-day mark of his second term, overall disapproval of his performance stands at 55%, particularly low on tariffs at 39% approval. In other news, Liverpool clinched its 20th English league title, tying with Manchester United for the...

Over 50 million Americans are bracing for severe weather on Monday, particularly in the Midwest, where a storm system is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes, especially in north-central Iowa and surrounding areas. This storm follows recent flash flooding in the Plains that resulted in one fatality and will be accompanied by heightened flooding risks in central Montana and extreme fire weather in the Southwest, with red flag warnings in effect...

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden. The Musical Influence Award will honor Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon, while the Musical Excellence Award will go to Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye. Notable exclusions include Mariah Carey and Billy Idol, with the induction ceremony set for this fall in Los Angeles, celebrating artists'...

Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders, falsely claiming he had been drafted by the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons condemned the behavior, stating they had contacted Sanders to apologize, and facilitated a direct apology from Jax, who called his actions "selfish and childish." Sanders, initially a top draft prospect, fell to the fifth round as the 144th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, attracting...