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Pope Francis Is Home

Pope Francis Is Home

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James Kratch
March 24, 2025

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New Mexico: Park shooting
China: Peacekeeping possibility
Supreme Court: Louisiana map
23andMe: Bankruptcy filing
March Madness: Sweet 1

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1) Walking papers

Pope Francis was discharged from a Rome hospital yesterday after a five-week stay.

The news: Francis made his first public appearance in over a month, greeting a crowd from a Gemelli Hospital balcony. He then left the facility and was driven to the Vatican City. He briefly addressed the crowd; reporters said he was weak,but in high spirits.
Catch up: The pontiff, 88, was admitted on Feb. 14 for bronchitis. He has a history of respiratory issues. The hospital stay became the gravest health crisis of his tenure. He developed other complications, including double pneumonia, and there were stretches where his survival was in doubt. But his condition had steadily improved in recent weeks.
Big picture: The Vatican said Francis will convalesce at Casa Santa Marta for two months. He will rest and receive further treatment. Doctors said a full recovery will take time, but they believe he may resume a work schedule in the coming days.

2) George Foreman: 1949-2025

One of the more notable figures in American popular culture history has died.

The news: George Foreman, the heavyweight boxing champion-turned-iconic informercial star, passed away on Friday. He was 76. No cause of death was provided. Foreman was married five times and had 12 children.
In the ring: Foreman was a 1968 Olympic champion and a two-time world heavyweight champion. He famously lost his title to Muhammad Ali at the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974, then shocked the sport 20 years later and reclaimed it at age 45 with a 1994 knockout of Michael Moorer.
In business: Foreman became a renowned entrepreneur after he retired, selling the rights to the George Foreman Grill for over $100M in 1999. He was the cooking product's jovial pitchman and did television work for HBO boxing broadcasts. Foreman faced lawsuits alleging sexual assault from decades ago at the time of his death; he denied the claims.

3) Kiddie commerce

The White House wants to turn a holiday tradition into a money-making venture.

The news: CNN reported the Trump Administration is seeking corporate sponsors for this year’s Easter Egg Roll. The event, on the South Lawn, dates back to the Rutherford B. Hayes Administration in 1878. It will be held on April 21 this year.
More details: The White House has partnered with an outside events firm and is offering sponsorship slots ranging from $75K to $200K. Branding and logo opportunities are promised, according to documents obtained by the network.
Big picture: All money will go to the White House Historical Association. But ethics experts have reportedly raised alarms about the plan using public office for private gain. The event is not funded with taxpayer dollars and there have never been sponsorships sold in the past.

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U.S. News

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World News

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Political News

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today on Louisiana's congressional map. The high court will review whether the setup, used during last year's elections, is unconstitutionally gerrymandered on racial lines (More)
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love died at 49 after a battle with brain cancer. She was the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress; she also worked as a commentator for CNN (More)
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Business & Markets

Major indexes closed higher on Friday. The S&P 500 snapped a four-week losing skid (Dow +0.08%, Nasdaq +0.52%, S&P 500 +0.08%).
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Entertainment & Sports

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