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.
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.
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