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Chicago’s own Pope Leo XIV is already drowning in deep dish memes
White smoke at the Vatican can only signal one thing: A new pope has been elected. But online? A flurry of memes are roasting the traditions of the Pope’s...
Krispy Kreme stock plunges nearly 30% as it ends dividends, pauses McDonald’s expansion
Shares of Krispy Kreme Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) plunged over 28% on Thursday after the donut-and-coffee chain said it will no longer pay out its quarterly dividend and that it...
ACM Awards 2025: How to watch the Academy of Country Music Awards live online or on a smart TV for free
Grab your boots and cowboy hats. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will have you two-stepping in your living room tonight (Thursday, May 8). This big anniversary show...
The new pope, Leo XIV, has spoken out about urgent need for climate change action
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, seems to have similar views on the environment as his predecessor, Pope Francis....
You can buy the new pope’s childhood home for $199,000
On 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois—just a few blocks from Andy’s Hot Dogs and Chuck’s Gun Shop & Pistol Range—resides a typical five-bedroom, three-bath, 1,200-square-foot brick home...
The conclave was briefly the world’s most riveting ‘sporting’ event
A hot new high-stakes competition show went viral on the internet this week that had fans placing bets, joining fantasy leagues, tweeting live updates, and posting daily recaps. But...
Brazil road project draws criticism over Amazon deforestation risks ahead of COP30
In the run-up to the annual U.N. climate conference, set to take place in Brazil’s Amazon in November, the construction of a road is drawing attention, with critics arguing...
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is heading to OpenAI: Here’s what you need to know
The woman behind Instacart’s successful IPO, Fidji Simo, is joining OpenAI’s C-suite. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Simo’s new role as CEO of Applications. She will report...
37 housing markets where sellers hold the most power heading into summer 2025
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. National active housing inventory for sale at the end of April 2025 was up 31% compared with April...
Who is the new pope? Meet Robert Prevost, the first American pope in history, who took the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost of the United States has been named the new pope, the new head of the Catholic church. Cardinals gathered to select their latest leader during a conclave....
