Good Morning! On this day in 1889, the Oklahoma Land Run began at noon as thousands of settlers claimed nearly 1.9 million acres of land previously part of Indian Territory, resulting in the rapid establishment of Oklahoma City and Guthrie. (More)
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Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis died early Monday morning, at the age of 88, just one day after greeting tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square with a final Easter blessing.
The Vatican confirmed the cause was a stroke that led to coma and heart failure. See the Pope’s life in photos.
Francis’ body was placed in a coffin last night, with public viewing at St. Peter’s Basilica expected to begin midweek. The funeral is expected to take place later this week.
With his passing, the Church enters the sede vacante—the “vacant seat” period—setting the stage for the College of Cardinals to elect a successor. The secretive conclave, held in the Sistine Chapel, is expected to begin 15 to 20 days after Francis’ death.
Editor’s Note: Several readers noted that Monday’s edition covered the Pope’s Easter message without mentioning his passing early that morning. The email had been scheduled the evening before; the news broke overnight. Thank you for your understanding.
Resale Market Surges as Dow Sinks
The Dow fell nearly 1,000 points Monday after President Trump escalated pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for immediate rate cuts.
Tech stocks led the decline, with Nvidia off 5% and Amazon down 3%. Meanwhile, with tariffs impacting the cost of imported goods, consumers are turning to secondhand markets.
Resale platforms like Back Market reported a threefold jump in sales, and apps like Poshmark and ThredUp saw increased traffic.
The U.S. secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $74 billion by 2029, growing five times faster than traditional retail. The refurbished electronics market is also expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 10.2% through 2032.
Space Legend Returns to Earth at 70
NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, marked his 70th birthday on Sunday by returning to Earth after a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Pettit has logged over 18 months in space across four missions in his 29-year career. NASA reports Pettit is in good condition and en route to the Johnson Space Center in Texas. Follow his Instagram here.
He and his Russian crewmates orbited Earth 3,520 times, traveling more than 93 million miles while conducting research on water purification, plant growth, and fire behavior in microgravity.
Known for his passion for space photography, Pettit captured and shared stunning images of Earth, including auroras and rare atmospheric phenomena like sprites and blue jets.
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➤ The White House on Monday dismissed an NPR report claiming it was seeking a replacement for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling it “fake news.” The report followed revelations that Hegseth used the Signal app to discuss military strikes in Yemen with his family and lawyer. (More)
➤ Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was found guilty Monday on federal bribery and corruption charges tied to a scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a luxury car. (More)
➤ Harvard University sued the Trump administration over what it called “unlawful” multibillion-dollar budget cuts to the school’s research funding. (More)
➤ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, containing $3,000 in cash, her passport, ID, keys, and medication, was stolen Sunday night while she dined at a D.C. restaurant, police said. (See Details)
➤ President Trump’s approval rating on the economy has fallen to its lowest point since taking office, with just 43% of Americans approving and 55% disapproving, according to a new CNBC survey. (See Survey)
Petr Jasek planned to spend just four days in Sudan, offering help and encouragement to persecuted Christians. But before he could board his flight home, Sudanese security stopped him for questioning, then arrested him.
Accused of espionage and “waging war against the state,” Petr was sentenced to life in prison. His first cellmates were ISIS terrorists who forced him to endure relentless interrogation, threats, and torture. Yet during 445 days in prison, God gave Petr the strength to stand firm in his faith. In his darkest moments, he found courage, purpose, and even opportunities to share the Gospel.
Now you can read Petr’s powerful true story in Imprisoned with ISIS. Be inspired by his unshakable faith and the miraculous ways God worked through his time as a prisoner.
➤ Sharon Lokedi set a new women’s record of 2:17:20 for the Boston Marathon on Sunday, shattering the previous record by nearly 3 minutes. John Korir took home first place on the men’s side. (More)
➤ Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg confirmed he was entering the NBA draft after all. Flagg had hinted at a return to college earlier this year. (More)
➤ Soccer matches have been postponed or cancelled across the globe as Italy, Argentina, and other Catholic countries mourn the death of Pope Francis. (More)
➤ The first round of the NBA playoffscontinued last night with the Pistons facing the Knicks and the Nuggets taking on the Clippers. (See Scores)
➤ In the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs last night, the Avalanche faced the Stars, the Blues played the Jets, the Canadiens took on the Capitals, and the Oilers faced the Kings. (See Scores)
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➤ Big Stock Move: Tesla shares fell nearly 6% on Monday after news broke of a major delay in its production plans for the launch of its lower-cost Model Y. (More)
➤ Shipping giant DHL said it was temporarily suspending global business-to-consumer shipments over $800 to individuals in the United States starting on April 21, due to new U.S. customs rules. (More)
➤ Gold prices rose above $3,400, a new record, in the wake of President Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (See Details)
➤ Sam’s Club plans to eliminate traditional checkout at its 600 stores and replace them with an app that customers will use to scan goods on the go and then pass through an AI check as they leave. (More)
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