Carlo Acutis, a teenage boy known for his devout faith and computer skills, will be canonized as the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on April 27. His body, dressed in casual clothing, is already drawing crowds of pilgrims to Assisi, Italy, where he is interred. Acutis’ popularity stems from his relatability as a modern teen saint, as evidenced by the millions of visitors to his shrine and the widespread devotion to him among believers.
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The son of Narciso Barranco, a 48-year-old undocumented immigrant, is contesting government claims that his father attacked agents with a weed trimmer during his arrest in Santa Ana, California. Alejandro Barranco, a Marine veteran, criticized the use of excessive force by Customs and Border Patrol, describing his father's treatment as inhumane and expressing concerns about his conditions in detention. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Marine veteran is defending his father, who was...
Read moreAn 18-year-old man, Noah Battaglia, has been arrested for the double homicide of his family members, a 51-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, following a domestic argument in Elk Grove, California. The police responded to the scene early Monday morning, and Battaglia was apprehended two hours later in South Sacramento, facing two counts of homicide as the investigation continues. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An 18-year-old man named Noah is in trouble because...
Read moreThe Trump administration has announced the repeal of the "Roadless Rule," which has protected 58 million acres of national forests from road construction and logging since 2001, a move criticized by environmental advocates as opening federal lands to significant damage. Critics argue that this repeal prioritizes private industry over environmental protections, potentially increasing wildfire risks and harming public resources. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Trump administration plans to remove protections from 58...
Read moreBoth the prosecution and defense have concluded their cases in the sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, but a key alleged victim, “Gina,” did not testify despite being mentioned extensively. Prosecutors argue that her absence is significant, while the defense claims her testimony could undermine their case, asserting that she is not a victim. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Both Sean “Diddy” Combs' trial...
Read moreThe U.S. Marshals Service in Florida successfully recovered 60 critically missing children during Operation DRAGON EYE, which lasted two weeks and resulted in eight arrests for various charges, including human trafficking and child endangerment. This operation involved collaboration among multiple agencies and aimed to provide essential services and prevent further victimization of the recovered youth. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: U.S. Marshals Help Find Missing Kids This month, the U.S. Marshals in Florida...
Read moreA federal appeals court in New York mandated the Trump administration to expedite the return of Jordin Alexander Melgar-Salmeron, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador shortly after a removal order was suspended. This case marks the fourth instance this year of the administration being ordered to rectify mistaken deportations due to administrative errors. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A judge in New York told the Trump administration to bring back a man...
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