Top World News
Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73
May 2, 2026 - World 
Marvel praises ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73.In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described Conway as a legendary comic book writer with a prolific career. He died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday in Thousand Oaks, California, his wife, Laura Conway, told the Associated Press. Continue reading...
US Catholic Archdiocese To Pay $800 Million To Settle 1,300 Sex Abuse Cases
May 2, 2026 - World 
In addition to the $800 million payment, the Archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.
Crude, Refining, Distribution: How Retail Price Of Gas Is Calculated
May 2, 2026 - World
Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
May 2, 2026 - World 
Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas
Pope Leo Names Former Undocumented Migrant As US Bishop
May 2, 2026 - World
The Vatican in a statement announced the nomination of 56-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington.
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World
May 2, 2026 - World