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SummaryA Florida visitor to Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison, marking the first violent encounter of 2025, although he sustained only minor injuries. Park officials reiterated warnings about keeping a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have caused more injuries to people than any other animal in the park. Regulations require visitors to maintain at least 25 yards from bison, which can run up to 35 mph, and the incident occurred in...

A 5-year-old bear, Grizzly No. 1058, part of a famous grizzly family in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, was killed by a vehicle, mirroring the fate of his mother, Grizzly No. 399, who died in October 2022. The bear was discovered near Highway 26, having not been sighted this spring, and may have been dead for several days. Wildlife officials highlighted the importance of driver vigilance in national parks, noting that between 2009 and 2023,...

For the first time in history, the Roman Catholic Church has elected an American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955 and raised in Dolton, Illinois, Prevost's ecclesiastical career includes roles in Peru and leadership positions within the Order of St. Augustine, culminating in his promotion to cardinal in 2024. Despite facing allegations regarding his oversight of abuse cases, Prevost has been a proponent of outreach...

A 77-year-old man from Germany, Rudolf Peters, died after falling while hiking the Windows Loop trail at Arches National Park in Utah. Bystanders attempted to resuscitate him before emergency responders arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The National Park Service is investigating the incident and reminds visitors to be cautious of uneven terrain, weather changes, and personal health when hiking. Full Article

Confusion initially enveloped St. Peter's Square as Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced the election of Pope Leo XIV, with cheers erupting at "habemus papam" but the name itself lost in the noise. American pride surged among some, like Alec Maddox and his brothers, despite their limited knowledge of the new pontiff, who is viewed as a moderate favoring a pastoral approach. Opinions varied, with some expressing disappointment over the U.S. influence in the decision, while others...

Steep U.S. Tariffs Impacting BusinessesAmid steep new U.S. tariffs, footwear company Keen plans to keep prices steady while many others are forced to hike prices to absorb costs. Keen has diversified its supply chain beyond China to mitigate risks associated with tariffs, operating in multiple countries including the U.S., Dominican Republic, and Thailand. Experts warn that the footwear and apparel industries, heavily reliant on China, could see prices rise significantly, with average annual household spending...