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CNN —A man in western Connecticut intentionally set his home on fire to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years with little food and no medical care, authorities said Wednesday.Police, fire and emergency personnel responded to reports of a burning home in Waterbury on February 17 and found a woman and her 32-year-old stepson at the residence, the Waterbury Police Department said in a statement.

Man allegedly held captive by stepmother for more than 20 years escaped after setting a fire in their home

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.The pope spent another tranquil night, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement.A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after doctors declared he’s no longer in imminent danger of death.

Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

Meta is seeking to stop the promotion of a new memoir by a former staffer that paints the company in an unflattering light, including allegations of sexual harassment by the company's policy chief.An emergency arbitrator ruled Thursday that Sarah Wynn-Williams is prohibited from promoting "Careless People," her memoir released by Flatiron Books, an imprint of publisher Macmillan Books.

Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book

Amid layoffs and a likely order by Trump to close the U.S. Department of Education, a new dawn for students is coming. Will it be bright or bleak?It's a joyous time for Tina Descovich, co-founder of the conservative parents' rights group Moms for Liberty.

America's post-Department of Education landscape: What will it look like?

(CNN) — The wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin was arrested on suspicion of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy murder after police uncovered she had been involved in a “murder for hire” plot with her husband as the intended target.Victoria Goodwin was arrested last Thursday in Nevada, where the couple resides, publicly available inmate records show.

‘Ghost Adventures’ star Aaron Goodwin’s wife arrested on suspicion of soliciting his murder

Musk doesn't really value other people's advice, says Reid HoffmanA billionaire venture capitalist who has known Elon Musk for decades says there's one crucial thing that Americans should understand about how the adviser to President Donald Trump operates.Musk doesn't value the opinions of other people, LinkedIn (MSFT) co-founder Reid Hoffman, who worked with Musk in the early days of PayPal (PYPL) in 2000, said in a recent interview with "The Rest is Money" podcast.

LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here's what he says Americans don't understand about the Tesla CEO.

Pet rescues have used interviews, strict adoption criteria and adoption take-backs to protect animals. The methods have plenty of critics.Shannon Novey and her family were ready to bring another pet into their home after the loss of their beloved poodle, Coco. They’d gotten their previous dogs from breeders, but at the urging of her sister, Novey said she was willing to give adopting a try.

Strict pet adoption rules frustrate and defeat some animal lovers

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said she expects to decide by next week whether to pause Trump's policy while it's being challenged in court by transgender servicemembers.WASHINGTON − A federal judge deciding whether to pause Trump administration restrictions on transgender servicemembers chided the Defense Department on Wednesday for misrepresenting studies in an attempt to justify the ban.

Judge questions data Trump's Pentagon relied on to ban transgender troops

OpenAI's head of international strategy has said the artificial intelligence giant is seeing "tremendous demand in the market across all segments.""It's a rollercoaster. We're just trying to keep up with the demand," Oliver Jay, managing director of international strategy at OpenAI, said at CNBC's CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore Thursday.

ChatGPT-owner Open AI says it's seeing ‘tremendous demand' across all segments

Beijing Reuters —Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao said it would compensate over 4,000 diners who had visited one of its outlets in Shanghai after two diners urinated into their hotpot broth.A video showing two men urinating into the broth of their hotpot while dining in a private room at a Haidilao restaurant started circulating online late last month.

Chinese restaurant chain apologizes after men urinated into hotpot broth

March 13 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces.They include:-- Pope Innocent XII in 1615-- U.S. first lady Abigail Fillmore in 1798-- Scientist Percival Lowell in 1855-- Publisher Walter Annenberg in 1908-- L. Ron Hubbard, writer/founder of the Church of Scientology, in 1911

Famous birthdays for March 13: Mikaela Shiffrin, Emile Hirsch

Many things set me off, including people who tell me noDEAR HARRIETTE: What should I do to learn patience if I’m constantly reminding myself, but it still doesn’t click?I find that I have a short fuse for many things: loud environments, people asking for favors, people not following through on promises, last-minute changes (even if they’re not an inconvenience), people telling me no, figuring out what to eat, completing work projects, people who make me wait — the list goes on.

Harriette Cole: I’m high-strung and I yell a lot, and I don’t know why

LIV Golf, the professional men's golf tour backed by Saudi Arabia, wants the game to become more like Formula 1 racing with well-heeled fans and a wide range of ancillary entertainment."The golf is who we are, but it's really about the festival around golf that makes us different," LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said during a fireside chat at CONVERGE LIVE.

LIV Golf wants to be more like F1 racing, says CEO

CNN —Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced a “strategic alliance” to fight organized crime with Erik Prince, the founder of the controversial private defense contractor formerly known as Blackwater.Noboa, who launched a divisive military operation against criminal groups last year, posted a photo on X and Instagram showing him chatting with Prince at an office with an Ecuadorian flag in the background.

Ecuador partnering with Blackwater founder in divisive nationwide crackdown on crime

Here’s a look at some of the 31 regulatory changes announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry.

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.On this date in history:In 1781, the planet Uranus was discovered by British astronomer William Herschel.In 1868, the Republican-dominated U.S. Senate began impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Andrew Johnson, a Democrat and successor to Abraham Lincoln, climaxing a political feud following the Civil War.

On This Day: Trump declares national emergency over COVID-19

In the realm of air travel, the role of flight attendants extends far beyond serving beverages and ensuring passengers’ comfort. They are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board. One seemingly peculiar practice stands out among the many procedures and protocols they adhere to—the bracing position adopted by the cabin crew during takeoff and landing.

Flight Attendant Reveals Surprising Reason Why Cabin Crew Sits On Their Hands During Take Off and Landing

‘What does it matter. U still gonna pick 87 octane.’It’s the mystery of the missing gas grade.Have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the paneling of the pump you use to fill up at the gas station?

‘3 different options’: Man looks at 87, 89, 91-grade gasoline at well-known gas station. Then he looks under the yellow buttons

A toddler from England has left internet viewers in stitches after exposing his mom's colorful language in an Instagram clip.In the video, posted by his mom Shann Rose (@the_hgv_girl), her 2-year-old son is having a frank conversation with his dad, Luke McVicar.

Boy, 2, Tells Dad What Mom Said, No One Prepared for What He Comes Out With

Plastic surgery has been around for a long time, and it's perfectly normal for someone to have a little work done. Cosmetic operations can be done for a variety of purposes, from repairing a cleft palate to reducing the appearance of scars. Still, when most people think about it, they consider some of the more typical procedures like breast augmentation, lip filler, Botox, facelifts, and the like.

The Most Extreme Celeb Plastic Surgery Before & Afters

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The West Coast is braced for an atmospheric river event that threatens flash flooding and power outages from heavy rain and snow, making travel conditions hazardous or even impossible for some commuters.Evacuation warnings are already in place for several areas with burn scars from the Palisades and Eaton Fires.

LA faces flooding and power outages from heavy rain as burn scar areas told to evacuate

Doral, Florida CNN —South Florida’s Venezuelan community has long gathered at the restaurant El Arepazo to mark major milestones.This is where activists waved Venezuelan flags in celebration when President Joe Biden announced deportation protections for immigrants from the country four years ago, and where supporters of the Venezuelan opposition have gathered to hold rallies and anxiously follow election results back home.

This South Florida suburb swung to Trump. Now many of its residents are facing deportation

'Thank you, @RepKeithSelf, for your boldness,' Rep. Mary Miller said on XRepublican refers to trans Rep. Sarah McBride as 'Mr. McBride,' ends hearing after ultimatum from another DemGOP Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee, referred to Rep. Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride," sparking pushback from Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass.

GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem 'Mr. McBride': 'I don't have to participate in his fantasy'

TOKYO/LONDON, March 13 - European stocks and U.S. futures slipped on Thursday as investors turned their attention back to an escalating global trade war, after a mild rally on the back of softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data on Wednesday.Stocks fell in Asia, reversing initial gains, while gold climbed to within $10 of its record peak and the safe-haven yen ticked up.

European stocks and US futures slip as tariffs wipe out inflation relief

Here’s a look at some of the top stories trending online today, March 13. They include the latest news on changes at the EPA, tonight’s lunar eclipse and much more.Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy (ABC)

EPA, lunar eclipse & more: What’s trending today

The 4-year-old boy allegedly told IDF soldiers that Hamas sent him to the areaFox News Flash top headlines for March 12Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that Hamas sent a 4-year-old Palestinian boy to one of its outposts.

Israel says Hamas sent a toddler to a military outpost

The extremely online car fan set will surely need no introduction to Mansory, the German outfit best known for festooning exotic cars with garish body kits, flamboyant interior makeovers and cheesy wheel upgrades. To everyone else, just Google "Mansory" followed by your favorite supercar or luxury SUV.

Tesla Cybertruck meets Mansory's bold, modified style: Love it or hate it?

New York (CNN) — Gasoline prices are coming down, and President Donald Trump is happy to take credit for that. But he has little to do with it, experts say, and his policies could make is more expensive to increase domestic oil production from already record levels.

Gasoline prices coming down. But Trump’s drill-baby-drill promises are not the reason

Kremlin forces have retaken the largest town in the Kursk region — the only Russian territory occupied by Ukrainian troops — and expect to soon roll back all of Kyiv's gains in the area, the Russian defense ministry said Thursday.With the world waiting to see if Vladimir Putin accepts ceasefire plans suggested by the United States and Ukraine, the Russian president signaled the opposite if anything.