Sunday, April 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1981, the first commercial computer mouse was sold as an accessory to a Xerox Star computer that cost $16,500. While the Xerox Star was a commercial flop, the mouse lived on.

You’ve probably heard of birth-month gemstones, but did you know that each month has a representative bird? Check out this list to learn which feathered friend matches up with your birthday.

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Trump Meets with Zelensky

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Rome ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, their first face-to-face discussion since an Oval Office spat in February.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung called the visit “a very productive discussion,” and said details would be released later.

Zelensky also spoke positively of the meeting, saying in a social media post, “Good meeting. We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire.”

The visit came as the U.S. continues its efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Images of Trump and Zelensky huddling in St. Peter’s Basilica for their roughly 15-minute talk went viral.

Pope Francis Laid to Rest

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful paid final respects to Pope Francis at his funeral on Saturday, reflecting on his concern for people on the peripheries and his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

Presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, while prisoners and migrants welcomed Francis’ coffin at his final resting place in a basilica across town.

Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina in 1936, was known for a sharp political edge and he maintained a close relationship with many political leaders throughout his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church.

The College of Cardinals will convene in Rome to elect Francis’ successor, a process not expected to start before May 6 to allow cardinals time to arrive and prepare.

Iran Blast Appears Unrelated to Nuclear Talks

A suspected chemical explosion and fire rocked a port in southern Iran on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 750. One analyst speculated the blast was caused by the mishandling of a shipment of solid fuel intended for use in Iran’s missile program.

The blast occurred as Iran and U.S. officials met Saturday in Oman for the third round of negotiations over Tehran’s advancing nuclear program. There was no indication of a link between the two events.

The talks represent a milestone in the fraught relations between the two nations over Iran’s program, now enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels. Saturday’s discussions were the first at the expert level, and they focused on details that could make or break an accord.

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➤ The 2025 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round and Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor receiving the honor of Mr. Irrelevant as the last pick. (Full Draft List)

➤ Tennis legend Novak Djokovic lost his third straight match on Saturday, falling in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open. (More)

➤ The Orlando Dreamers, a community group looking to bring Florida its third Major League Baseball team, has received nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments. (More)

➤ Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson was injured in a collision with a teammate during Game 3 of the team’s playoff series against Montreal. (More)

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Trump Meets with Zelensky

Pope Francis Laid to Rest

Iran Blast Appears Unrelated to Nuclear Talks

Weekly Market Report Previous Week

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Today’s Trivia

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