SUMMARY: A Michigan judge declared three brothers—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton—dead, more than 14 years after their disappearance at Thanksgiving 2010. The boys’ mother, Tanya Zuvers, sought this declaration for closure, as they vanished while with their father, John Skelton, in Morenci, Michigan. Despite investigators believing John is responsible, he has not been charged with murder. He is currently serving a 15-year sentence for failing to return the boys. The case remains unsolved, with extensive searches yielding no results. The judge rejected the request to declare their father guilty, citing a lack of evidence.

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SUMMARY: Pope Francis is currently hospitalized for double pneumonia, resting after a night with a ventilation mask. At 88, he has chronic lung disease and faced respiratory crises earlier this week. The Vatican reports he is in stable condition but not out of danger. His hospitalization, which began on February 14, is the longest of his papacy. As Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a cardinal will lead Vatican ceremonies in Francis’ absence. Despite his health challenges and use of a wheelchair, treatment continues with a focus on respiratory physiotherapy while ensuring he receives ordinary care.

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SUMMARY: On March 5, 2025, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, military delegates marched ahead of the National People’s Congress (NPC) opening session. During the meeting, China announced a 7.2% increase in defense spending, consistent with last year’s growth but lower than previous double-digit increases, reflecting an economic slowdown. Experts suggest that total defense expenditure may be 40% higher when including other budget categories. Despite this, China maintains the second-largest military budget globally, with a significant focus on advancing military technology amid rising tensions with the U.S., Taiwan, Japan, and other regional adversaries.

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