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A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly. His condition soon developed into double pneumonia.
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In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

ROME (AP) — As he recovers from pneumonia in the hospital, Pope Francis has increasingly handed off his day-to-day responsibilities to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy.
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Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'

Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday.
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Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish abortion rights activists opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw on Saturday where women can go to have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women.
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Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may - or may not - be wielding extraordinary power

Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may - or may not - be wielding extraordinary power

WASHINGTON (AP) — When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease in 2010, Amy Gleason attacked the challenge.
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When should you eat? Before, after - or even while - exercising?

When should you eat? Before, after - or even while - exercising?

If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.
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'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

When COVID-19 hit, millions of Canadians were either told to work remotely or temporarily laid off as governments ordered lockdowns to protect public health. Not Arlick Leslie.
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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here's why scientists are concerned

Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here's why scientists are concerned

TORONTO — Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck.
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Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

SANTA FE, N.M.
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Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage

Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage

KILGORIS, Kenya (AP) — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial arts club.
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