The conversation revolves around the unexpected selection of an American Pope, with Matt Gagnon explaining the rarity of such a choice due to America’s global influence. He mentions following a Twitter account, “Pope Predictor,” which uses an algorithm to evaluate cardinals’ “poppability” based on factors like age, geographical origin, and positions held. Despite the algorithm not initially predicting an American Pope, it identified Cardinal Prevost as a top contender. Prevost, known for his centrist views, was eventually chosen as the new Pope. The discussion also touches on the algorithm’s creator’s anonymity and growing popularity.
Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.
The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
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