Pope Presides Over Easter Vigil

Published: Sun, 03/31/24

Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, a day after making the last-minute decision to skip his participation in the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.Insert Preheader


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Pope Presides Over Easter Vigil

The Guardian

Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, a day after making the last-minute decision to skip his participation in the Good Friday procession.

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No, Non-Citizen Immigrants Can't Vote

Axios

Former President Trump often claims that big waves of immigrants who aren't U.S. citizens are voting in our elections — and influencing outcomes — with Democrats' blessing. They're not.

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Trump Condemned for Hogtied Biden Image

USA Today

Former President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism for what Democrats say is a new low this weekend after sharing a video on his social media website that has an image of President Joe Biden hogtied.

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Collapse Highlights Contaminated Fuel

NBC News

Contaminated fuel is believed to cause scores of ships to lose power and propulsion every year, but the incidents rarely come to light. That’s because the ship malfunctions almost always occur in the open sea.

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Watch Michael's Unique Take On Ronna McDaniel's Hiring and Firing

Transgender Visibility Date Controversy

Newsweek

President Joe Biden sparked fury among conservatives on social media on Saturday after he proclaimed Sunday, March 31, which happens to be the day Easter falls on this year, Transgender Day of Visibility.

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The Kim Mulkey Way

Washington Post

The LSU coach holds grudges, battles everyone — and keeps winning. But at what cost? She is known to hold grudges and clash with players, including about their appearances and displays of their sexuality.

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Merchan Should Recuse Himself

CAFE

Judge Juan Merchan is a thoroughly impressive jurist; however, Judge Merchan should recuse himself from the Trump case. It’s the right thing to do for the prosecution, for the defendant, and for the case itself.

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AM Radio Mandate Is Full of Static

Wall Street Journal

Who says Congress can't focus on America’s urgent problems? A bipartisan crowd is building on Capitol Hill to require that every car have an analog AM radio. Some argue it is government overreach.

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Revisiting Florida's Butterfly Ballot

New York Times

Joe Lieberman’s came less than 600 votes from becoming Al Gore’s Vice President. The evidence is strong that, all else being equal, Al Gore would have won if not for an infamous ballot design in Palm Beach County.

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When One Second Is a Big Deal

National Public Radio

You've probably heard of "leap seconds" — the sliver of time scientists occasionally add to the world's official time standard to resolve a divergence between old-fashioned time-telling and modern atomic clocks.

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Realtors Settlement Changes Buying

CNN

The seismic settlement announced by the National Association of Realtors earlier this month has not yet been approved, but it is already sending shockwaves through the real estate industry.

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AGs Want To Revisit Pot Legalization

The Hill

A coalition of 22 state attorneys general is calling on Congress to address “the glaring vagueness” that has led to legal cannabis products being sold over the counter across the country.

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Israel's Conscription Conundrum

Vox

This Sunday, Israel is scheduled for a political crisis.. Netanyahu has till Sunday evening to present a fix to Israel’s controversial conscription law. If he fails, his government likely fails with him.

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Daniels Explains Throwing Elbow

CBS Sports

Jayden Daniels is hoping to hear his name called early in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, a picture that went viral this past week raised some concerns about Daniels’s throwing elbow.

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Should You Try Oatzempic Challenge?

KMOX

By now, most people have heard about Ozempic, a medication formulated for diabetes patients that has become famous for its use as a weight loss aide. Can a drink going viral on social media have the same effects?

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Lizzo: "I Quit"

Entertainment Weekly

I'm getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet, said the singer, who is being sued by three former dancers for alleged harassment and creating a "hostile work environment."

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Harvard Applications Fall 5%

Fortune

The school said 54,008 students sought admission for next fall’s freshman class. That marked the second consecutive year that Harvard’s undergraduate applications declined. They're down from 61,220 two years ago.

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73 Million Impacted by AT&T Data Breach

BBC

Personal data belonging to 73 million current or former AT&T customers has been leaked online. Information including addresses, social security numbers and passcodes was published on the dark web.

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OpenAI Can Copy Your Voice in Seconds

Tech Radar

OpenAI has been rapidly developing its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot and Sora AI video creator over the last year, and it's now got a new artificial intelligence tool to show off: Voice Generation.

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UConn Over Illinois in 25-Point Blowout

ESPN

The Huskies ran off 30 straight points, an onslaught not seen this late in the NCAA tournament recently, en route to a 77-52 victory to advance to their second straight Final Four. UConn will face Alabama.

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Religious-Themed Designs Banned From White House Contest

For the Left

Religious Easter egg designs are not allowed at the White House's National Guard art event, with restrictions on "overtly religious themes" noted on the flyer. 

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IMF Confirms Increasing Egypt’s Bailout to $8 Billion

For the Right

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved an increase in Egypt's bailout loan from $3 billion to $8 billion to support its struggling economy. 

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