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Credit: Rawpixel Pope Francis’s condition is now “critical,” the Vatican has announced. In a statement on Saturday, the Vatican revealed that Francis was suffering from a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen. “The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday,” the statement read. ”At the moment the prognosis is reserved.” The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is in critical condition after experiencing a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis this morning. Though still in danger, the Pope has spent the day resting in an armchair.…

Cynthia Erivo attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)FilmMagic Cynthia Erivo is going from Wicked Witch to Holy Messiah, having been cast as the role of Jesus Christ in an upcoming adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar, with the announcement sparking online backlash. Erivo, who recently played the messianic-but-misunderstood Elphaba Thropp in Wicked, is confirmed to play the title role of the 2025 Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run August 1-3 in Los Angeles. Jesus Christ Superstar, an Andrew Lloyd…

The leftist ‘traffic light’ coalition government in Berlin collapsed just hours after Donald Trump’s victory in November, sparking snap elections in Germany that will likely define the shape of European politics in the years to come. Voters will head to the polls across Germany on Sunday to determine the next government of the top economy in the EU. At stake are not only relations between the United States and Europe but also the future of key globalist agendas such as the Green Deal and unfettered mass migration into the bloc, with soaring energy prices and a spate of Islamist terror…

Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) said Democrats will not vote to fund the government unless President Donald Trump stops overriding Congress spending. Auchincloss said, “Checks and balances, the separation of powers is going to be the dominant theme of this first year of Donald Trump’s presidency — the presidency. Article 2 is in a boxing match with Congress. Article 1 and the court’s Article 3 over our ability to prevent an imperial presidency. The Supreme Court has, at least here, held its own in round one. Round two is going to be Congress and the presidency boxing over appropriations. Congress has…

German chief of defence Carsten Breuer has given a strong message of support for Ukraine during talks in Kiev ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.”Ukraine is fighting, it is fighting for our freedom,” Breuer, who is officially the inspector general of the German armed forces, said in a video posted on Telegram by Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Saturday.The generals are seen hugging each other, with Syrskyi thanking Germany for its military support for his country’s resistance against the Russian assault.Breuer was informed about the situation at the front, in the armed forces and about the further…

Mark Cuban, the billionaire business mogul and “Shark Tank” star, quashed speculation he will be making a White House run in 2028 — even as he has become a prominent voice against Donald Trump’s agenda in Washington.The Dallas Mavericks minority owner was asked if his name would be on a ballot in the near future at the Principles First convention, a gathering of conservatives who feel politically homeless in Trump’s MAGA-fied version of the party.“Hell no. It’s not going to happen,” Cuban said, before joking to the crowd gathered at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., roughly three blocks from…

Feb. 22—JAMESTOWN — One person was sentenced recently on felony charges in Southeast District Court in Jamestown.Ronald Scott Thompson, 62, Fargo, pleaded guilty to prohibited acts A/controlled substances, a Class B felony, prohibited acts A/controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and preventing arrest or discharge of other duties, Class C felonies, and refusing to halt, a Class B misdemeanor.Thompson was accused of possessing methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possessing methamphetamine with previous convictions in 2021 and 2023, possessing items used with methamphetamine with previous convictions in 2021 and 2023, fleeing after he…

There is widespread opposition to the Ukrainian leader within the White House, according to the New York Post Vladimir Zelensky should leave Ukraine “immediately” and move to France so as not to impede peace talks with Russia, a source close to US President Donald Trump has said, according to the New York Post. The outlet reported that frustration with Zelensky is growing in the White House.Tensions between Washington and Kiev escalated this week after Zelensky criticized Trump for ending the period of diplomatic non-engagement with Russia. On Tuesday, US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks aimed…

Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) has been swept into a criminal investigation by DC’s Metropolitan Police Department over an alleged domestic assault, which the Congressman and the alleged victim have denied.   “There was no physical altercation,” the woman named as a victim in the police report said in a statement. She added that the matter “is being unfairly exploited for political purposes or other motives.” “This week, law enforcement was asked to resolve a private matter at Congressman Mills’ residence,” a spokesperson for Mills, an Iraq veteran and Gold Star recipient, told Fox. “Congressman Mills vehemently denies any wrongdoing whatsoever, and…

Dave Chappelle will be honored with the NAACP President’s Award at Saturday’s 56th NAACP Image … [+] Awards. Here Chappelle is pictured during his “Saturday Night Live” opeining monologue on Saturday, January 18, 2025 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images)Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images The 56th NAACP Image Awards, an annual celebration celebrating Black excellence in entertainment, sports, media and pop culture will take place Saturday night in Los Angeles. This year’s celebration will honor various individuals with special honors and name the winners in several top categories. Per the NAACP, the purpose of the annual celebration is…