Pope to be hospitalized for days with respiratory infection; Purplish pink diamond set for millions at auction | Hot Off The Wire, March 29, 2023

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» The Vatican says Pope Francis will be hospitalized for several days for treatment of a respiratory infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days.

» Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz defended the coffee giant’s labor practices and denied union busting Wednesday in his testimony before a Senate committee chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders.

» Congress is taking another look at creating a new no-fly list for unruly passengers. It’s an idea that was floated last year but never got off the ground. 

» The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it had approved Narcan for over-the-counter, nonprescription use

» Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is facing a possible misdemeanor charge in central Florida.

» The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before taking a previously scheduled two-week break.

» Sotheby’s in New York is bringing to auction a 10.57-carat purplish-pink diamond that it says may break the sales record for such gemstones.