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St Peter’s Square crowds react to black smokeA few minutes ago, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaling that a decision had not yet been made on who will be elected the new pope.Here are some of the scenes from the crowds in St. Peter's Square as news broke:

Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday

SEATTLE (AP) — Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.The pledge is among the largest philanthropic gifts ever – outpacing the historic contributions of industrialists like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie when adjusted for inflation.

Bill Gates, 69, pledges his $107B fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years

President Donald Trump said he will make a significant trade announcement with the United Kingdom, yet another sign of some possible relief from historically high tariffs that have threatened serious damage to the US and global economies. Economist Justin Wolfers discusses the significance of a US-UK trade deal.

Economist pours cold water on Trump’s trade deal with the UK

The European Commission also said it had launched a public consultation on a list of U.S. imports potentially subject to countermeasures.The European Union's executive arm on Thursday said it would launch a dispute with the World Trade Organization over the U.S.'s "reciprocal" tariff policy.

European Union to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs with World Trade Organization

A Florida judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove the celebrities knew about FTX and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s misconduct when endorsing the platform.The ruling significantly narrows the scope of the multidistrict litigation targeting celebrities and social media influencers.FTX collapsed in November 2022, erasing billions in customer funds and triggering global investigations.

Steph Curry, Tom Brady and other celebrities excluded from most FTX investor claims, judge rules

Michelle Obama revealed she is in therapy after she and her husband, Barack Obama, shut down divorce rumors.The former first lady explained on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast that she decided to seek professional help while adjusting to her next chapter.“At this phase of my life, I’m in therapy right now because I’m transitioning, you know?” she said in the April 28 episode.

Michelle Obama reveals she’s in therapy after shutting down Barack divorce rumors: ‘I’m transitioning’

Pakistan’s military has vowed that India will “pay dearly” after its airstrikes on Wednesday left at least 31 people dead in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, raising fears of an all-out war between the nuclear-armed neighbors.India says at least 16 Indian civilians, including three women and five children, have also been killed since Pakistan began shelling Wednesday across the two South Asian countries’ de facto border in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

After deadly cross-border strikes, can India and Pakistan avoid all-out war?

May 8 (UPI) -- Two men were arrested and five teachers had minor assault injuries Thursday at Daisan Elementary School in suburban Tokyo. No students were hurt.A man in his 40s and another in his 20s described as intruders at the school were arrested.Metropolitan Police said the two suspects were arrested on suspicion of assault.

Two men arrested, five teachers hurt at Japanese elementary school

There are more than a few notable defensive players still availableFree agency season may have begun two months ago, but there are still plenty of notable players that are still available. With the 2025 NFL Draft now behind us, look for teams to start getting more aggressive when it comes to signing the best-available players in an effort to finalize their rosters heading into minicamp.

Top remaining NFL free agents at every defensive position: Several former All-Pros still on the open market

From 1948 to 2024, Florida has recorded 487 unprovoked alligator bites on humans, with 27 resulting in fatalities, officials saidA couple was canoeing near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee in Florida on May 6 when the alligator attack occurredThe body of the victim, who has not been identified at this time, was later recovered

Alligator Grabs Woman Out of Canoe in Front of Her Husband, Then Her Body Is Spotted Floating in Lake

The disgraced TV preacher says he's out of money and wants his viewers to pony up to save his ministry and his home.Televangelist Jim Bakker, who was at the heart of one of the most notorious religious scandals of the 1980s, says he’s in desperate need of cash right now.

Televangelist Jim Bakker Says He Needs A Million Bucks Or 'I'll Be Out On The Street'

Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.More than 50,000 people face unhealthy levels of air pollution across parts of Nevada on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Why It MattersOfficials emphasize that during times of poor air quality, vulnerable groups—including children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions—are at increased risk of suffering health issues.

More Than 50,000 People Told To Stay Indoors in Nevada

Android is under attack — again. Google has confirmed another active exploit has been fixed in this month’s security release, with a vulnerability discovered by Meta earlier in the year caught attacking Android phones. Update as soon as you can.Meta describes CVE-2025-27363 is “an out of bounds” memory vulnerability in FreeType font rendering software that “may result in arbitrary code execution” and which “may have been exploited in the wild.” Clearly that’s the case.

Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Millions Of Samsung Owners

Jerusalem CNN —Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, cuts an unmistakable figure in the dark corridors of the ancient, stone patriarchate in this troubled corner of the world. He moves quickly, in long, deliberate strides, the seams of his black cassock billowing like a swimmer’s stroke ahead of his arrival.

Why Pizzaballa, Jerusalem’s first cardinal and an advocate for peace, could be a long-shot contender for pope

A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, has died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Broward Transitional Center in Florida, raising concerns about medical neglect and the treatment of immigrants in detention.Blaise was pronounced dead on the night of Friday, April 25, 2025, after reportedly experiencing chest pain for hours.

Haitian Woman Dies in ICE Custody After Complaining of Chest Pain: ‘They Gave Her Some Pills’

A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap.And before you ask, it has nothing to do with cleaning up their yard.Why People Put Soap In Their YardMaybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling scent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.

People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yard; Here’s What Happens Next

A former housing official who worked under President George H. W. Bush has made an astonishing claim that the U.S. government spent years funneling money into the creation of a secret underground “city” where the rich and powerful can shelter in the event of a “near-extinction event.”

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground ‘city’ for rich and powerful to live if ‘near-extinction event’ happens

"I never owed anyone that truth," the singer said after sharing her devastating experience.Beba Rexha was the victim of body-shaming at the Met Gala on Monday, and she was upset enough to respond.Azealia Banks, a rapper and frequent online instigator, made disparaging comments about Rexha’s look on X, writing, “Sis gives me - hormonal birth control implant or something.”

Bebe Rexha Responds To Cruel Met Gala Comments With Heartbreaking Admission

A French intelligence official has reportedly confirmed the combat loss of an Indian Air Force Rafale taking part in recent strikes.The air war currently unfolding between India and Pakistan is exceedingly murky, but one aspect that seems almost certain is the use of the Chinese-made PL-15 active-radar-guided air-to-air missile (AAM) by Pakistan.

China’s PL-15 Air-To-Air Missile Appears To Have Been Used In Combat For First Time

"The number is not unusual, though it is tragic," officials saidThe remains of a kayaker who went missing in Oregon have been identifiedThe same day, local authorities announced that eight bodies have been recovered from rivers in Multnomah County this spring"The number is not unusual, though it is tragic," the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said

Remains of Missing Kayaker Identified as Officials Say 8 Bodies Were Recovered from Oregon Rivers Over the Past Month

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United States Chief Justice John Roberts made a rare public appearance Wednesday night, speaking at a so-called fireside chat held in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York in Buffalo, New York.At the event, Roberts doubled down on his statement rebuking President Donald Trump's call to impeach Judge James Boasberg, who had ruled against the administration's immigration actions in March.

Chief Justice John Roberts makes rare public appearance, defends judicial independence

Washington CNN —After firing tens of thousands of federal workers this year, President Donald Trump has also made it much harder for them to get their jobs back as he imposes his will over the labor agencies that are supposed to protect their rights.He has hobbled independent labor boards, installed a loyalist at a key agency that protects civil servants, and signed an executive order to end collective bargaining for many federal workers.

Trump’s hardball moves leave fired federal workers few paths to fight for their jobs back

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's new job as national security adviser sets the former Donald Trump rival up for a bigger role in war and peace.But the elevation comes with danger for Rubio’s political career: Trump’s had five national security advisers since he was first elected in 2016 – all but one were pushed out.

Marco’s moment: Rubio in the hot seat as Trump rethinks Ukraine

Santa Clara prosecutor says ‘major break’ led to arrest of Willie Sims in connection to killing of Jeanette RalstonCalifornia prosecutors reveal arrest of Ohio man in unsolved 1977 cold-case murderSanta Clara Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker speaks to Fox News Digital about an arrest in the 1977 cold-case murder of 24-year-old Jeanette Ralston.

California 1977 cold-case murder suspect identified as 69-year-old former Army private living in Ohio

As the Knicks made yet another soul-crushing run in the fourth quarter Wednesday, all Kristaps Porzingis could do was watch.The Celtics’ big man is dealing with an unspecified illness that has zapped him of his energy and limited him to just 26:51 across the first two games, including just 13:53 in Game 2.

Kristaps Porzingis can only watch shocking Celtics collapse with mystery illness limiting him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan Wednesday to use medical data and records from people on Medicaid and Medicare to help study autism although experts say it’s unlikely to help reveal the condition’s root causes.The program will involve a data sharing agreement between the National Institutes of Health, the government’s health research arm, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which has access to claims data from nearly 150 million Americans across the country.

US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

Report finds Oman serves as major lifeline of Iran-backed HouthiTrump teases 'very, very big announcement' ahead of Middle East tripPresident Trump teased a "very, very big announcement" ahead of his trip to the Middle East, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "on the edge of my seat."

Trump halts military strikes on Houthis but expert warns Iran-backed terrorist group remains major threat

It's like a Cybertruck – only slightly less ugly.Ah, the Cybertruck. Tesla's boxy and gargantuan electric pickup truck has been the butt of countless jokes over the years, starting from the day it was revealed (remember when those 'bulletproof' windows shattered?).

Is it weird that I don't hate the new 'Chinese Cybertruck' design?

CNN —Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.The thanksgiving service in the Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, which took effect on May 8, 1945.

UK’s King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Speed: 0.5xSpeed: 1xSpeed: 1.5xSpeed: 2x🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.An airplane passenger's act of kindness on a flight has captured hearts after a woman from Texas thanked the stranger in a viral TikTok post."I didn't think the video would blow up like this," Hailey, 31, told Newsweek.

Passenger Rushing for Next Flight Can't Believe What Woman Next to Her Does

They're coming to destroy your lawns.Dandelions – the weeds you loved to pick and play with as a child and loathe as an adult – are starting to take over your lawns and open spaces within your garden.They start coming in spring. By late spring and early summer, you have a bunch of white seedlings ready to blow around and start the invasion of your lawn all over again.

Too many dandelions in your yard? Here are ways to get rid of them

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Poet Zareef Ahmed Zareef has watched India and Pakistan fight for decades over his homeland, the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.He was born in 1947, the same year India and Pakistan became independent nations and British colonial rule ended.