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Ready for the Great Planet Parade? How, when and where to see 7 planets over Illinois - Rockford Register Star
If you miss Thursday night's Great Planet Parade, you won't get the chance to see it again until 2040.
Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions - The Associated Press
The Vatican says that Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition. Vatican officials say that his blood parameters are stable, as he battles double pneumonia while continuing to work from the hospital. The Vatican’s evening update said the 88-year-o…
Scientists made fake Martian dust — and found a big surprise about what makes Mars red - Livescience.com
New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and it could have implications for the possibility of life on the planet.
‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo - The Washington Post
World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.
UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump - CNN
Britain will accelerate an increase to its defense spending, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, on the eve of a crucial visit to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma man’s murder conviction and death sentence - The Associated Press
The wife of an Oklahoma man whose murder conviction and death penalty were thrown out by the Supreme Court says the decision is “an answered prayer.” Inmate Richard Glossip was found guilty in the killing of a motel owner in 1997 but has steadfastly maintaine…
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy May Be Retiring Later This Year - Gizmodo
The Star Wars producer also helped bring E.T., Jurassic Park, Back to the Future. and Indiana Jones to life across her career.
Emmanuel Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Donald Trump commitments - Financial Times
French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar Ukraine
Late for Work: Mel Kiper Jr. Has Ravens Selecting South Carolina Safety In Latest Mock Draft - BaltimoreRavens.com
Why Ronnie Stanley is the key to the Ravens’ offseason. Patrick Mekari is named the most underrated offensive free agent. The Ravens’ offensive building blocks are ranked in the top five. Shannon Sharpe pushes back on 2000 Ravens’ low spot in Super Bowl c
Medicaid Cuts Threaten A Key House Vote On Trump’s Agenda Today—Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided - Forbes
Trump has endorsed the House budget, but has also vowed that his administration would leave Medicaid intact.
Adobe Photoshop Brings World’s Leading Image and Design App to Mobile to Empower Next Generation of Creators - Adobe
New Photoshop iPhone app, available today with Android coming soon, delivers Photoshop’s core imaging and design tools like layering and masking, tailored for mobile devices to empower limitless creativity
Adobe’s new Photoshop app for iPhone is more like the real thing - The Verge
Adobe’s powerful new Photoshop mobile app provides many of the design, editing, and generative AI tools found on the desktop version.
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - BBC.com
The prime minister sets out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.
Ranking all 59 NFL QBs to start a game in 2024 season: Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Eagles' Jalen Hurts among elite - CBS Sports
Which signal-callers fared the best during this past season?
Macron warns Trump to 'be careful' on Ukraine, fact-checks him at the White House - ABC News
It’s crunch time for Mike Johnson and the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ - The Washington Post
The House speaker is set to put a budget resolution up for a floor vote on Tuesday but is facing a potential revolt from swing-district Republicans.
Roberta Flack's final act of love for Celine Dion comes into view - Geo News
Music icon Roberta Flack shared a heartfelt tribute to Celine Dion just three days before her passing.For the unversed, legendary R&B singer succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 88 on Monday, February 24, in...
House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy - The Associated Press
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try against the odds to muscle a Republican budget blueprint to passage this week. It's a step toward delivering President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill” with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts. …
Mind the gaps: Europe’s to-do list for defense without the US - Defense News
Defense News asked experts how much time a European alliance will need to reach adequate capacity in nine defense enablers.
New research upends theory about why Mars is red, scientists say - CNN
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.