Pedestrians in Seattle were startled Wednesday morning when crosswalk signals began broadcasting an unusual political message: a spoof recording purporting to be Amazon founder Jeff Bezos criticizing local tax policies. Residents shared on X the automated messages, which played at several busy intersections across the city for hours. One message reviewed by ABC News appeared to mimic Bezos by saying: "Hi, I'm Jeff Bezos, this crosswalk is sponsored by Amazon Prime with an important message. Please don't tax the rich. Otherwise, all the other billionaires will move to Florida too." The unauthorized recordings, which appeared to be a form of political protest, targeted multiple intersections in Seattle's tech-heavy South Lake Union neighborhood and the bustling University District, the Seattle Department of Transportation said. #news #jeffbezos

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Just 24 hours ago, Pope Francis made a brief appearance in the square to celebrate Easter Sunday. The 88-year-old had previously been in a critical condition in hospital in Rome receiving treatment for double pneumonia before being discharged on March 23. #abcnews #popefrancis

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Health and Human Services Secretary Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said "autism destroys families" while calling the neurological and developmental disorder "preventable" during remarks on Wednesday. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a spectrum, which means symptoms vary by person, according to the CDC. Some individuals may need little support in their daily lives, while some may need more assistance. There are currently no known preventable measures available for the wide ranging disorder. RFK Jr. had previously questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years, remarking today about a new CDC report that found estimated rates of diagnosis are continuing to increase in the U.S. #rfkjr #autism #news #abcnews

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ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Pope Francis' death certificate and will have been released following the pontiff's death at 88. Pope Francis’ death certificate said he died in his apartment at 7:35 a.m. local time from cerebral stroke, coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. Pope Francis’ will notes his desire to be buried in a tomb in "the earth; simple, without particular decoration and with the only inscription: Franciscus." #news #popefrancis #breakingnews #abcnews

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Christ is the lord

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Matt Rivers reports on the dramatic scene that unfolded on a runway in Belize when a U.S. citizen allegedly attempted to hijack a small plane at knife point, demanding to be taken out of the country. The suspect was killed by another passenger with a licensed gun.

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