| By Gale Staff | On May 8, the College of Cardinals elected Robert Francis Prevost the 268th pope of the Roman Catholic Church—the Church’s first-ever American pope. Although Pope Leo XIV, hails from a working-class background in Chicago, his journey to the Vatican bridges multiple continents, cultures, and languages. For the classroom, Prevost’s ascendancy … Read more
| By Gale Staff | With all of the recent ups and downs in the market, today’s business students need reliable sources that go beyond the headlines for a deeper appreciation of how internal, company-level priorities interact with external market forces. Gale Business: Insights is your bridge between the complexities of an ever-changing business landscape … Read more
| By Gale Staff | AI has the potential to transform today’s educational landscape. At Gale, we’re taking an intentional approach to AI, guided by the practical needs of our customers. In DATIA’s 2024 report, AI in K12 Education, over half of respondents said they strongly believe AI can help teachers be more efficient, allowing … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Public libraries have long been champions of lifelong learning, and now they can expand their impact with Gale Presents: GetSetUp—a dynamic online platform designed specifically for older adults. This engaging resource offers live and on-demand interactive classes led by peers, covering everything from technology and wellness to travel and creative pursuits. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In May, the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs for 90 days, while further negotiations take place on a long-term trade deal. The United States dropped duties on Chinese imports from 145% down to 30%, while China lowered its 125% tariffs on American goods to just 10%. Yet, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We at Gale are continuously striving to improve our search experience for students, faculty, and librarians. We’ve heard for some time that researchers want to quickly identify documents with original PDFs in search results. We’re pleased to announce that beginning in early summer, a PDF limiter will be added to … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The Earth is a remarkable planet. Due to its unique position relative to the Sun, it is well-suited to support life. Earth’s temperate climate allows for liquid water on its surface, which covers more than 70% of the globe. The remaining fraction, of course, is land, spread across seven distinct … Read more
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Catholic Church entered a period of mourning—and transition. The death of Pope Francis and the election of his successor, Pope Leo XIV, is a rare opportunity to witness a global leadership transition informed by rituals that have guided the Church for nearly 2,000 years. … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Imagine you’re watching a quiz show, and the category “4th Century Events” pops up on the screen. How confident are you that you’re going to be able to get the answer? You might guess in the category for Rome, deeming it will be an easier question. If you remember … Read more
In April 2025, a new digital ID program was launched in three communities in New South Wales, Australia. Instead of flashing a driver’s license or pulling up a mobile pass, participants verify their identity using facial recognition technology integrated into the Service NSW app. Users take a live selfie to match against a government-held reference … Read more