The Seal Beach Police Department shared a video of alleged shoplifters in California who were shocked to discover that some theft is now considered a felony under Proposition 36, increasing penalties for retail theft. Three women were caught stealing almost $1,000 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty and Kohls, leading to their arrest for Grand Theft, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and Resisting Arrest. These arrests highlight the impact of Proposition 36 in combating organized retail theft and reversing previous soft-on-crime policies in the state.
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Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis experienced two acute respiratory crises, attributing to a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes due to pneumonia, while hospitalized in Rome for over two weeks with double pneumonia and a complex infection. Despite alternating between improvements and setbacks, the 88-year-old pontiff has remained alert and cooperative as doctors suctioned mucus from his airways. Concerns about his health persist, with speculation on the possibility of resignation dismissed by the Vatican. Full Article
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