Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at age 88.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-francis-historys-first-latin-american-pontiff-dies-at-88
Judge Presses Trump Administration Over Man’s Wrongful Deportation to El Salvador
A federal judge in Maryland is demanding answers from the Trump administration about a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a violent prison in El Salvador.
This is an AI generated summary. Original reporting by Laura Barron-Lopez/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/judge-presses-trump-administration-on-why-it-hasnt-returned-wrongfully-deported-man
By ICE – https://www.newsweek.com/kilmar-armando-abrego-garcia-deported-el-salvador-maryland-father-ms13-2054507, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=163593300
Trump Administration Freezes $2.2 Billion in Harvard Funding Over Campus Activism
The Trump administration has frozen over $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Michael Casey/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/trump-administration-freezes-2-2-billion-in-grants-to-harvard-university-over-campus-activism
Big Trial Against Meta Starts This Week
On Monday, April 14, the U.S. government will begin a big trial against Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Ancient Jawbone Found in Taiwan Linked to Mysterious Human Ancestors
Scientists say a jawbone found near Taiwan likely belonged to a Denisovan, a distant cousin of modern humans.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Christina Larson/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/ancient-jawbone-came-from-mysterious-group-of-human-ancestors-scientists-say
The History of Greek Theater
Greek theater began over 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Audrey Porter/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/articles/the-history-of-greek-theater
Movie Theaters Are Adding New Events to Bring People Back
Movie theaters are changing. Many are adding fun events like knitting nights, pickleball, trivia games, and mixology classes.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Mandalit del Barco/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/nx-s1-5349621/cinemacon-movie-theaters-concessions
Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
A new study shows that regular exercise can help people who survived colon cancer live longer — sometimes even longer than people who never had cancer.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Maria Godoy/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5323814/exercise-colon-cancer-longevity
U.S. Colleges Face Big Cuts to Research Funding
Colleges in the U.S. are losing important money from the federal government.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Sharon Lurye and Jocelyn Gecker/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/how-u-s-colleges-are-navigating-cuts-to-grants-for-research-after-trump-restricts-federal-funding
Musk could be headed for White House exit amid turbulent times at DOGE
Elon Musk may soon leave his role in the government.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Chris Megerian/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/musk-could-be-headed-for-white-house-exit-amid-turbulent-times-at-doge
Photo By The White House – https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/54321919928/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=159591201