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Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV during an official visit. During his inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message condemning the exploitation of nature and the marginalization of the poor. Addressing a crowd of approximately 200,000 people, including global leaders such as U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Pope Leo emphasized the need for the Catholic Church to be a unifying and transformative force in a world beset by division and inequality .
Two people lost their lives and over a dozen others were injured when a Mexican Navy training ship hit the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The vessel, named Cuauhtémoc, had 277 people on board when it reportedly lost power and collided with the bridge. Officials said the ship was on a worldwide goodwill mission and headed to Iceland at the time.
City authorities initially suggested that mechanical problems might have led to the crash but emphasized that the details are still early and under investigation.
The Brooklyn Bridge, which was temporarily closed following the accident, has since reopened, officials confirmed.
The FBI is leading an investigation into a car bombing near a Palm Springs fertility clinic, calling it an intentional act of terrorism and one of the largest bombing cases in Southern California since the 2018 Aliso Viejo incident.
One person was killed, four were injured, and nearby buildings were damaged. A 25-year-old man from Twentynine Palms is a person of interest, though authorities say there’s no ongoing threat to the public.
The FBI has joined the search for seven escaped inmates from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, responding to concerns about possible internal help in the jailbreak.
Out of the 10 who initially escaped, two have been recaptured and one never left custody.
The FBI is offering up to $5,000 for tips leading to the arrest of any of the remaining escapees and has increased manpower and resources to assist local authorities.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using package data and surveillance tools to assist in locating undocumented immigrants, following a directive from President Trump to utilize all federal law enforcement resources for immigration enforcement.
Critics, including residents in Texas, argue this raises serious privacy concerns and misuses the role of the postal service, which they say should serve communities, not aid in detentions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN that the Qatari jet is a gift to the U.S. government, not to the President personally.
When asked about Walmart raising prices, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that tariffs could lead to higher costs, saying "some may get passed on to consumers."
U.S. foreclosure filings increased by nearly 14% in April compared to the same month last year.
Israel has launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza, accompanied by heavy airstrikes that killed at least 103 people, including many children, according to medical sources. The assault forced the closure of northern Gaza’s main hospital and marks the largest Israeli operation since the collapse of the March ceasefire.
The Trump Justice Department is weighing a proposal that would let federal prosecutors indict members of Congress without needing approval from the Public Integrity Section.
If enacted, this change would remove a key internal check on prosecuting lawmakers, raising concerns about oversight and political influence.
Following funding cuts under the Trump administration, a weather office in Kentucky is struggling with staffing shortages just as severe storms threaten the region.
The situation has raised concerns about the office’s ability to provide timely warnings and emergency support, according to The New York Times.
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— Aaron
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