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Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he remains in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia, the Vatican said Sunday."The night was quiet; the Pope is resting," the Vatican said in a statement.Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and subsequently the onset of pneumonia in both lungs.POPE FRANCIS SHOWS 'SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT' DURING FOURTH WEEK IN HOSPITAL, VATICAN SAYSThis is the fourth Sunday in a row

Meghan Markle on Saturday shared a never-before-shown photo of her rarely seen 3-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet.The toddler is shown from the back while being cradled by her father, Prince Harry, on a boat. The Duchess of Sussex included the photo on her new Instagram page Saturday along with three others to celebrate International Women’s Day. She also posted a recent photo of her with her mother, Doria Ragland, one with the duchess and Harry on a beach and a black and white one of her with her mother as a child. MEGHAN MARKLE IN ‘DIRE SITUATION’ AMID REBRAND RIDICULE: EXPERT"Celebrating the strong women

A group of anti-Israel student protesters at Columbia University on Saturday criticized the Trump administration's decision to rescind more than $400 million in federal grants to the university over its alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus during demonstrations held in the aftermath of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack against Israel.The student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, responded on social media Saturday night for the first time since the announcement of the administration's decision, which the group slammed as a "transparent scare tactic.""The Trump administration's announcement that it plans to cancel $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman's causes of death were revealed by Sante Fe, New Mexico officials on Friday, but Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the investigation into the case remains ongoing.At a press conference held more than a week after the couple's bodies were discovered in their home on Feb. 26, Chief Medical Investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell announced that Gene's cause of death was hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor. She confirmed that Betsy died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease transmitted from animals to humans that is commonly found in rodents.Jarrell

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy elaborated on how recent airline tragedies have given the department a "focus" on increased future safety.Duffy announced his plan in February to "supercharge" the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s air traffic controllers after numerous fatal plane crashes over the past two months."All of the crashes that have happened over the course of our first two weeks in office — they have nothing to do with air traffic control specifically, but it's given us a focus," Duffy said Saturday on "My View with Lara Trump."TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN DUFFY TO ‘STREAMLINE’ FAA HIRING PROCESS AMID AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SHORTAGEThe

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday he will not negotiate a nuclear deal with the U.S., citing demands about the country's missile range and influence.In a series of posts on X, Khamenei called the U.S. government "coercive," claiming negotiations are only a means to impose new demands."Such negotiations aren't aimed at solving issues," Khamenei wrote. "Their aim is to exert their dominance and impose what they want."He added the "demands" relate to the country's defense and international capabilities.TRUMP REINSTATES ‘MAXIMUM PRESSURE’ CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN "Telling us not to do this, not to meet that person, not to go there,

Tesla car owners, dealerships and charging stations have been targeted nationwide in protest against electric carmaker CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to slash wasteful spending and fraud within the federal government.An Oregon Tesla dealership, located 10 miles south of Portland, was targeted by gunshots Thursday, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows, The Associated Press reported.Earlier this month, a man was arrested after Molotov cocktails were thrown at a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, the Salem Statesman-Journal reported.WHITE HOUSE UNLEASHES ON ‘ROGUE BUREAUCRATS’ AFTER AGENCY HEAD RESFUSES DOGE ENTRY

Geno Smith will reportedly switch from a Seahawks uniform to the Raiders silver and black next season. On Friday, multiple reports surfaced saying Seattle agreed to trade the 34-year-old quarterback to Las Vegas.The Raiders sent a third-round pick in next month's NFL Draft to the Seahawks in exchange for Smith, ESPN reported. The transaction would end Smith's six-year run with the Seahawks. He was the primary starter for three of those seasons and earned Pro Bowl honors twice.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSmith took to social media shortly after he discovered his name was linked to the blockbuster trade reports."God

The NCAA tournament is right around the corner, but madness in March has already begun.No. 7 Alabama defeated top-ranked Auburn, 93-91, on the road with an overtime buzzer-beater Saturday in a regular-season finale.Mark Sears drove toward the paint and hit a floater as the clock expired to give the Crimson Tide a huge victory. Sears had just nine points, but he scored the most important two.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDick Vitale was on the call and delivered his patented "Are you serious?" Vitale returned to the broadcast booth this season after battling cancer.It was sweet revenge for

A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms.Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children in the U.S. between 10 and 11 years old.Young people who spent more time engaged with social media, texting, videos and video games were more likely to have "inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, rapid speech, racing thoughts and impulsivity — behaviors characteristic of manic episodes, a key feature of

"Real Time" host Bill Maher took a swipe at Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Tx., widely seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, for talking like a "podcaster" instead of a political leader. Crockett went viral this week for comments she made bashing President Trump's address to Congress."This is not America. This is a terrible nightmare. Somebody slap me and wake me the f--- up because I'm ready to get on with it," Crockett said. REP. JASMINE CROCKETT CALLS PRESIDENT TRUMP AN ‘ENEMY OF THE UNITED STATES'Those comments didn't sit well with Maher. "And here's Jasmine Crockett, who is, I thought, a big

Pope Francis has apparently shown "slight improvement" and is responding well to ongoing oxygen therapy, according to a statement from the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital since Feb. 14, when he was admitted for respiratory issues that were later found to be bilateral pneumonia.Doctors are keeping the pope’s prognosis under wraps as they continue to evaluate his condition.On Thursday, the pope recorded a message thanking those who had been praying for his recovery. The recording was "clearly an effort for him," Vatican sources said, pointing out that the noise from the pope’s oxygen machine could be heard

Several Republican senators have taken issue with the American Bar Association (ABA) and are calling for President Donald Trump to take drastic action against the group. In a letter to ABA President William Bay, lawmakers said the group, which plays a key role in judicial nominations, had become "biased and ideologically captured." Now, those lawmakers want President Trump to "remove the ABA from the judicial nomination process entirely."Sen. Eric Schmitt, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Mike Lee are also calling on their fellow senators to "disregard the ABA’s recommendations."BONDI WARNS THREE

Talk about putting your best foot forward.A woman recovering from surgery celebrated her birthday by slicing off the bunion on an 18-inch cake shaped like a foot, complete with ankle bracelet and surgical tools and made for her as a surprise by a friend. (See the video at the top of this article.)Claudia Shead, 28, had surgery on her right foot five weeks before her birthday and had previously joked about wanting a "bunion cake" to mark the occasion, news agency SWNS reported.RECIPE FOR DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE HAS IMPORTANT FAMILY CONNECTION FOR CHEFOne family friend delivered on the desire, much

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record a 30-20-20 triple-double in Friday night’s thrilling overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. And his reaction to the historic feat was exactly what Jokic fans would expect to hear from the Serbian basketball player."It’s not supposed go that way," Jokic said. "I was talking to (Aaron Gordon), and he said to me, ‘That was a quiet 30 points.’ I didn’t do anything special, just seemed like everyone was in flow."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJokic told SportsCenter separately after the game that he’ll be able to

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- How AI can help Trump and DOGE cut waste, CEO explains- Taco Bell shows off AI 'coach' following massive digital tech investment- Tax scam alert: How to protect yourself and your tax refundTARGETING WASTE: Albert Invent CEO Nick Talken shared how his artificial intelligence platform saves thousands of scientists time and money on "Mornings with Maria," saying government can also benefit from the technology.GRAB A 'BYTE': It was a big week for Yum Brands' Taco Bell as executives from the fast-food giant held its annual Live Más LIVE event in New York City, showcased new labor-saving technology,

Michigan autoworker Joseph Knowles, a guest at President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, explained why he "made a damn good choice" switching from being a lifelong Democrat to a Republican.During Trump's address on Tuesday, when he honored a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor and the mother of a 12-year-old girl who was murdered, allegedly by illegal migrants, most Democrats remained seated. Some protested the address by holding signs that read "FALSE," "NO king!" and "MUSK STEALS.""I'm very disappointed in the Democrats on how they handled things," Knowles told "America Reports." "And you know what? I feel like

Chinese robotics company Zhongqing Robotics, also known as EngineAI, has officially entered the humanoid robotics scene by releasing a video showcasing what it claims is the world's first humanoid robot front flip. Robot backflips are becoming commonplace, but a front flip is significantly more difficult than a backflip, as any gymnast can attest.The challenge for robots attempting a front flip lies in maintaining balance and control throughout the rotation. GET EXPERT SECURITY ALERTS, MUST-KNOW TECH TIPS, AND THE LATEST DIGITAL TRENDS — STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. SIGN UP FOR KURT’S THE CYBERGUY REPORT NOW.Unlike humans, robots rely on precise sensor data and motor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signaled that he wants to repeal the red flag law in the Sunshine State, arguing that it infringes on gun owners' Second Amendment rights.The governor made his intentions known during Tuesday's State of the State Address.The state's red flag law was signed by then-Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican who is now a U.S. senator, in the aftermath of the Feb. 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in which 17 people were killed.RON DESANTIS CHIRPS AT CANADA'S 'BOYCOTT' OF FLORIDA, COUNTRY'S STANLEY CUP DROUGHTThe legislation allows law enforcement to seek

A shooting Friday at a pub in Toronto, Canada, left a dozen people wounded, as police continue to search for the suspect.Toronto Police responded at about 10:40 p.m. to the shooting in the area of Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive in eastern Toronto. The shooting happened near Scarborough Town Centre.There were reports of gunfire and an active shooting inside a Scarborough pub, Toronto Fire Services said, according to CBC.ONE POLICE OFFICER KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY SHOOTINGThe 12 victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. Police said four of the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries but the extent of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a grant worth $600,000 for the study of menstrual cycles in transgender men, Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday.The Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College in Louisiana was the recipient of the grant, according to a database on USAspending.gov."The first occurrence of menstruation occurs at approximately 12 years of age and ends with menopause at roughly 51 years of age," the grant description reads. "A woman will have a monthly menstrual cycle for about 40 years of her life, averaging to about 450 periods over the course of her lifetime."FEDERAL DEPARTMENT SLASHES MILLIONS IN CONTRACTS,

President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social Friday that he had appointed a number of new ambassadors.Trump announced Amer Ghalib will serve as the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait. "As the Mayor of the City of Hamtramck, Michigan, Amer worked hard to help us secure a Historic Victory in Michigan," Trump wrote.NEW BOOK DETAILS SECURITY LAPSES AHEAD OF TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: 'CLEAR THERE WAS A PROBLEM'Ghalib earned a medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine and continues to serve his community as a proud healthcare professional. "I know he will make our Country proud in this new role. Congratulations Amer," Trump

One police officer has been killed and another was injured in a shooting Friday night in Newark, New Jersey, according to reports.The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Carteret Street and Broadway.Both officers were taken to University Hospital, where one was pronounced dead, FOX 5 NY reported.The injured officer is in critical condition, according to a Facebook post from the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association.One suspect was shot at the scene and a handgun was recovered, according to FOX 5.HERO POLICE OFFICER RESCUES UNCONSCIOUS DRIVER FROM BLAZING WRECKAGENew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wrote in a

An illegal immigrant who once served as an aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has reportedly self-deported to Colombia, praising the "freedom of movement" in the South American nation after working in Congress despite being in the country illegally.  Diego de la Vega was born in Ecuador and immigrated to the United States as a 7-year-old in 2001 on a visitor’s visa that he overstayed, Migrant Insider reported. The news raises thorny questions about his employment status for the Queens-based congresswoman."It’s bittersweet. I hadn’t left the country in 23 years — from age seven to age 30," de la Vega told

A South Carolina man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents with a baseball bat in 2001 was executed by firing squad early Friday evening – a method used for the first time in 15 years in the U.S.Brad Sigmon, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. after being shot by three volunteer prison employees at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, according to the Associated Press.Sigmon, who previously admitted to killing the couple because his ex-girlfriend refused to get back to him, was blindfolded and strapped to a chair with a target on his chest.TEXAS DEATH ROW INMATE MOUTHS