Pope Francis was laid to rest after a funeral mass attended by over 250,000 mourners and 130 world leaders following his death at 88. His funeral was broadcast around the world to 1.3 billion Catholics. The service, held at St. Peter’s Square, honored Francis as a leader who empathized with global challenges and advocated for peace and justice. (UPI)
Former New York Rep. George Santos was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for federal wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors described him as a “pathological liar” and argued for a substantial deterrent. Santos, who pleaded guilty to fraud-related charges, faced consequences for misusing donor funds for personal expenses. (UPI)
ICE officers recently deported a Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old, plus three children and their Honduran-born mothers, who are U.S. citizens. The separations occurred quickly and without proper process, leading to criticism from civil rights groups and a federal judge investigating the deportation of a U.S. citizen child. (AP)
A man drove into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, killing 11 people and injuring others. Vancouver Police ruled out terrorism, citing the suspect’s history of mental health issues. Police expect the death toll to rise and called the incident a “senseless, heartbreaking act of violence,” describing it as the city’s darkest day. (CBS News)
Nearly 100 days into his second term, President Trump faces overall disapproval from 55% of Americans. While his handling of immigration got mixed responses, the majority of those polled disapprove of his focus on tariff policies. The survey also highlights a deep divide based on race, gender, and political affiliation. (NBC News)
