A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament

Vatican City is facing uncertainty as Pope Francis remains hospitalized in critical condition, with no specific norms in place for the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes incapacitated. Despite his illness, Francis remains in charge, delegating day-to-day operations to officials like Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In the event of a total impediment, proposed norms suggest power would transfer to the College of Cardinals, highlighting the need for a plan in case a pope...

Fresno State men’s basketball is embroiled in a sports gambling scandal, with two players allegedly betting on games they played in, leading to the removal of forward Mykell Robinson and the suspension of guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins. The NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from participating in any form of sports betting, prompting an investigation after head coach Vance Walberg reported the players' actions. With the Bulldogs struggling on a 10-game losing streak and a...

Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union won the German election, with the far-right Alternative for Germany making significant gains. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat as his party finished third. Merz aims to form a coalition government by Easter, facing challenges amid discontent over the economy and migration policies. Full Article

Mayor Brandon Johnson's new task force aims to address extremism among Chicago city employees, particularly within the police department, following pressure from the city's watchdog. Co-chaired by Garien Gatewood and Carla Kupe, the group will review existing policies to root out employees affiliated with hate groups. However, residents at a town hall demanded immediate action and reopening investigations into police officers with extremist ties, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the issue within law enforcement. Full...

In 2017, Matthew Lawrence faced consequences when he declined to rehearse lines with co-star Gabrielle Union on the set of the TV film H-E Double Hockey Sticks. Union reported the incident to the director and studio, leading to Lawrence being called into the office for the first time in his career. This encounter left Lawrence feeling embarrassed, as he admitted to being unaware of Union's rising stardom at the time. Full Article

Christopher Bell clinched the victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a last-lap pass during overtime, adding his name to the list of drivers who led during the race. Bell, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, reflected on his win, stating his love for superspeedways and crediting his team for putting him in a winning position. Kyle Larson's aggressive racing led to chaos, but Bell managed to navigate through and secure his tenth career victory in the...