Donald Trump increased his support among voters without a college degree, rising from approximately 50% in 2020 to 56% in 2024, with over 50 million working-class individuals casting their votes for him in 2024. These voters played a crucial role in his election victory. Despite the common perception that Trump primarily serves the interests of […]
Robert Prevost’s election as Pope Leo XIV was unexpected. Having spent 12 years with him in Rome and being a classmate at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago from 1977 to 1982, the announcement of “Robertus Franciscus Prevost” from St. Peter’s Basilica felt surreal. I’ve always known him as “Bob.” We studied together and served our […]
Following increased conflict and mutual accusations of strikes, India and Pakistan have reportedly agreed to a cease-fire after discussions facilitated by the U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement Saturday morning on Truth Social. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have […]
` tags. During a tense Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs between the Knicks and Celtics, my sons were enthusiastically cheering, their voices reaching the intensity of jet engines. As I tried to follow the score and find my AirPods to block out the noise, a commercial interrupted Jalen Brunson’s play. The AT&T ad showed […]
Greetings from Los Angeles, where the Milken Global Conference recently concluded. For those unfamiliar, Milken is a significant event for business and finance leaders—a chance to leave Manhattan and network with industry leaders and policymakers in Beverly Hills. It’s not primarily a climate conference. This year, sessions featuring U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and NVIDIA […]
Following a swift, two-day conclave, Robert Prevost, the first American to hold the position, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV to succeed Pope Francis. He made his first public appearance on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday evening. While his stance on critical issues remains uncertain due to his reserved nature, Pope […]
A federal judge on Friday mandated the immediate release of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral candidate at Tufts University. Öztürk had been held in immigration detention for six weeks. The judge deemed her arrest and continued detention unlawful and expressed significant constitutional concerns. Judge William K. Sessions III of the U.S. District Court in Vermont […]
Pope Leo XIV has assumed leadership of the Catholic Church, commencing his pontificate with a mass in the Sistine Chapel. During the service, he described his election as both a challenge and a gift. Addressing the College of Cardinals, Leo stated that he was called to embrace this challenge and be blessed with this mission. […]
Marina Silva’s accomplishments appear almost miraculous. Since returning as Brazil’s environment and climate minister in 2023, the nation has swiftly reversed deforestation through strict enforcement of environmental regulations neglected by her predecessor. Recent data from last fall indicates Amazon deforestation reached its lowest point in a decade, nearly halving in 2023 alone compared to the […]
Before the morning rush at a military base, LeAnne Withrow would discreetly enter the women’s restroom, usually around 2 or 3 a.m., to ensure she was alone. Withrow came out as a transgender woman in 2016, a year before Donald Trump’s initial attempt to ban transgender people from the military. Her goal was simply to […]
` tags. On May 8th, amidst a crowd of global pilgrims, I stood in St. Peter’s Square as the new Pope was chosen. The unforgettable roar that followed the white smoke from the Sistine Chapel resonated deeply. The ground trembled as the basilica bells rang, announcing the unexpected election of the new Vicar of Jesus […]
Climate change is already putting pressure on Pakistan’s water resources, and escalating tensions with India risk worsening the situation.
` tags. ` Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, May 8, with his election as the first American Pope. The Chicago-born leader, who dedicated numerous years to missionary work in Peru, greeted the enthusiastic crowd from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, addressing them in both […]
A perpetually runny nose can be more than just a nuisance; it can negatively impact your daily life. According to Dr. William Reisacher, an ENT specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, constantly needing to sniff or use tissues due to a runny nose can significantly affect your overall well-being. Medically, a persistent runny […]
A film depicting the life of Lilly Ledbetter, the namesake of Congress’s , is set to premiere in theaters on May 9, seven months after her passing. Lilly, a biopic starring Patricia Clarkson, portrays Ledbetter’s experience as a Goodyear employee who discovered pay disparity with her male counterparts and her subsequent legal fight that reached […]
Tim Robinson, known for his writing and performances, including his role alongside in the awkward comedy Friendship, demonstrates comedic brilliance. Similar to his sketch series , Robinson excels in crafting uniquely uncomfortable scenarios. He often portrays a seemingly oblivious but subtly irate character, delivering inappropriate remarks and displaying mismatched facial expressions and unusual body language. […]
Some mornings, the realization of my freedom hasn’t sunk in yet. Then, the memories flood back: the oppressive silence, the perpetual darkness, the damp concrete, and the two young men, still captive in the depths beside me. Their names are and . For eight and a half months, and I were confined to a cramped Hamas tunnel, barely […]
Villanova University counts Robert Prevost, the first American to be chosen as Pope, among its alumni, as he earned a mathematics degree there.
tags. Shortly before the 2024 election, Dr. Casey Means shared a health-focused list of desires for the incoming Administration with subscribers to her Good Energy newsletter. Her priorities aligned with those of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, including investigating toxins in food, incentivizing healthy food purchases through food stamps, and […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. The newly elected Pope, an American, is unlikely to align with the “Make America Great Again” movement. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s ascension to the papacy, taking the name Leo XIV, positions him as […]