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The Vatican announced on April 21 that Pope Francis died at the age of 88. He served in the position since being elected in 2013.

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, shared in a statement. “At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.

He taught us to live the values ​​of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.”

Read the entire article: How Pope Francis’ Death Will Impact Vatican Travel

If you want to understand Kansas City, you better understand barbecue.

One Kansas City man has made educating the masses on the topic of KC’s gift to the culinary world his mission.

After six years of hard work, Jonathan Bender’s dream of opening the Museum of BBQ in Kansas City is coming to fruition. Bender’s passion project is set to open Saturday on the second floor of the Crown Center Shops.

The Museum of BBQ is located on the second floor of the Crown Center Shops. It will open to the public on Saturday, April 12.

“It’s been six years in the making, so the idea that the day is almost here, when we can welcome people in, is really joyous,” Bender said. The local author and foodie was excited to greet guests Wednesday during a soft opening for family and friends.

Read the entire article: Museum of BBQ opens in Kansas City at Crown Center | Kansas City Star

The One Eyeland Photography Awards celebrate the finest in visual storytelling, and this year’s selection of 24 outstanding award-winning wildlife photos showcases nature’s raw beauty like never before. From breathtaking close-ups of elusive predators to intimate moments of animals in their natural habitats, these images capture the essence of wildlife through the lens of talented photographers worldwide.

Each photograph is a testament to patience, skill, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, offering a glimpse into the untamed wilderness. These award-winning shots not only mesmerize with their artistic excellence but also highlight the importance of

Read the entire article: 24 Outstanding Award-Winning Wildlife Photos from the One Eyeland Photography Awards

A hiker had an unusual run-in with a wild animal in southern Arizona this past weekend.

According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to investigate a wild animal attack in Ash Canyon, south of Sierra Vista, on Sunday. The man reported that he was hiking in the area and returned to his car, only to find a coatimundi on the hood of his vehicle.

A coatimundi is part of the raccoon family and has long snouts and facial features similar to a raccoon. According to Arizona State Parks, the white-nosed coatis in Arizona are about the size of a small dog.

Read the entire article: Coatimundi attacks hiker in southern Arizona

There’s no doubt that we’re in the golden age of sandwiches. Of course, there are hundreds of classic sandwiches across cultures, all of which are delicious and deserve recognition, but I’m talking about a time of extreme sandwich innovation.

Take content creator Owen Han, for example, who has built a devoted following (and career) entirely based on his gourmet takes on the humble sandwich, with hundreds of decadent renditions ranging from a surf and turf sandwich with tomahawk steak and snow crab legs to an Eggs Benedict croissant.

Meanwhile, sandwich shops have cemented their place among some of today’s most thrilling restaurants, like New Orleans’ Turkey and the Wolf, renowned for its collard green melt with pickled cherry pepper dressing and fried bologna sandwich replete with potato chips and American cheese.

Read the entire article: This Is the Best Sandwich in the World, According to the World Food Championships

SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronauts had some company in the water after they splashed down on Tuesday afternoon (March 18).The Crew-9 mission returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT (2157 GMT) on Tuesday, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. A fleet of recovery vessels soon converged on Crew-9’s Dragon capsule, named Freedom — and so did some curious marine mammals, who wanted to check out this strange object that fell from the sky into their domain.

Read the entire article: Dolphins welcome SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronauts home after splashdown (video) | Space

Do you love traveling by train? Like, a lot? As in, way more than the average train traveler? If the answer is yes, yes, yes, then we’ve got a really big surprise for you. The U.S. government is selling an entire train, and you can purchase it for a rather affordable price.

As first reported by The Autopian, GovDeals, a “liquidity service marketplace” selling surplus government inventory, currently has an EMD F59 PH Locomotive listed for sale, with a starting bid of $50,000 — or about the same cost as a Tesla Model 3.

Read the entire article: You Can Buy a Train From the U.S. Government Right Now