SUMMARY: Gérard Depardieu, the renowned French actor, faces trial in Paris for allegations of sexual assault against two women during the filming of ‘Les Volets Verts’ in 2021. Despite over 20 women accusing him of misconduct, this is the first case to go to trial. Prosecutors allege he groped one of the women in front of witnesses and made crude comments. Depardieu has denied all allegations, asserting he has never abused a woman. The trial tests France’s willingness to confront sexual violence by powerful figures, amidst criticism of its slow response to the #MeToo movement.

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SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather for Sunday, March 23, 2025, reveals significant rainfall deficits, with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Key West receiving less than a quarter of an inch, contributing to expanding drought conditions. While the radar remains quiet today, a cold front from the central U.S. could bring scattered showers and storms starting Tuesday, though severe weather is not expected. Rainfall totals may reach half an inch, but will not alleviate drought conditions. Expect partly sunny skies today with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. As the work week begins, temperatures will remain mild with humidity influencing the forecast.

A cool start to SUnday will give way to highs around 80 degrees for all of South Florida.

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SUMMARY: Pope Francis, 88, is set to make his first public appearance in five weeks after surviving a severe case of pneumonia that nearly cost him his life. He will offer a blessing from the Gemelli hospital in Rome before returning to the Vatican for rest and rehabilitation. Despite his health challenges, including respiratory crises and a fungal lung infection, doctors are optimistic about his recovery. Francis, who has chronic lung disease, is expected to regain his normal activities in due time. His long hospitalization, the second-longest in papal history, has brought relief to the Vatican and Catholic faithful worldwide.

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