From a burning Soviet satellite to war prophecies and papal mourning, this week’s Brief blends chaos, warning, and truth. Foreign aid cuts stir global backlash, while a kangaroo collision remind us how bizarre reality’s become.

Shadour Sanders' fall shows the cost of arrogance. In the NFL and in life, leadership isn’t built on being your own God.

From the passing of Pope Francis to new UFO footage and revived COVID lab leak theories—this week's top stories, rumors, and revelations in one place.