Pope Francis is set to be discharged from the hospital after being hospitalized for bronchitis for more than five weeks. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 and will be released on Sunday. His doctors at the hospital confirmed his upcoming discharge. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga reports from the Vatican on this development.
In other news, hundreds of elementary school students surprised a custodian, showing their gratitude and appreciation for his hard work. Safety concerns have also risen over an alleged assault at an Antarctica research base. The FBI has issued an alert over attacks on Tesla vehicles, and President Trump has revoked security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton.
Additionally, there were delays at London’s Heathrow airport after a power outage disrupted operations. A mass shooting in a New Mexico park left three people dead and 15 injured. A family from South Korea has gone missing in Arizona, and a student manager stole the spotlight during the first round of March Madness.
Amidst these events, a family-run farm is struggling to survive due to bird flu and a freeze on USDA funding. Tesla continues to face turmoil as Elon Musk tries to reassure employees, and NTSB has called for urgent risk assessments of iconic bridges. A judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a Georgetown University researcher, and the DOJ has charged three individuals for Tesla arson attacks.
Overall, these recent events highlight the diverse range of news stories happening around the world.
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