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A man walks along the St. Lawrence River in front of the Old Port of Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. Smoke from the wildfires in the Canadian Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Greater Montreal region. (Christinne Muschi /The Canadian Press via AP)

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After two days of voting, the nearly 130 voting cardinals in Vatican City have elected a new pope. The new leader of the Catholic Church is Robert Prevost. According to the Associated Press, he is the first American pope in history. 

We're still seeing areas of haze of smoke from the wildfires in central New Jersey. If you suffer from respiratory problem, it's best to stay inside this afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid 70s inland, with coastal areas staying in the 60s due to the influence of cooler marine air.