With the eyes of the world on St. Peter’s Square ahead of the secretive conclave to elect the next pope, David Muir shares new images from inside the Vatican and reports on the historic event. ABC News: Top Stories Read the full article .
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
‘I was up to my waist down a hippo’s throat.’ He survived, and here’s his advice
Paul Templer was living his best life.
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction.
The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
They bought an abandoned ‘ghost house’ in the Japanese countryside
He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
Here’s the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
The surreal facades of America’s strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
UFC president Dana White does not expect punishment for domestic violence incident
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White said he does not expect punishment after a video emerged of him in a physical altercation with his wife earlier this month. White made the comments Wednesday at a media day for UFC Fight Night 217.
Zach Johnson isn’t discounting Tiger Woods for the Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods could form part of the US Ryder Cup team -- or at least, Zach Johnson isn't ruling it out.
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Flight passenger on Reddit accused of being ‘rude’ at luggage carousel as etiquette expert weighs in
A flight passenger took to Reddit to ask users if there is some sort of unspoken rule of etiquette that people should follow at the baggage claim after she was called "rude" by another traveler.
Deeply disturbing statistics show Texas children under the age of 11 left state for abortion in 2023
Newly released statistics from 2023 show that minors in Texas are traveling out of the state to have abortions and the numbers are rising.
US ‘Report Card’ shows students have fallen behind in reading, barely budged in math: ‘The news is not good’
American students’ reading skills have continued to decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, and their math skills have barely improved, according to the nation's biennial "Report Card."
Putin Says Ukraine Peace Talks Possible, But Not With Zelensky – The Moscow Times
Putin Says Ukraine Peace Talks Possible, But Not With Zelensky The Moscow TimesZelenskyy accuses Putin of being 'afraid' of peace talks NBC NewsUkraine war briefing: Putin refuses direct talks with Zelenskyy The GuardianUkraine-Russia war latest: Putin rejects talks with Zelensky as North Korean cannon deployed The IndependentUkraine war latest: Putin claims Zelensky doesn't have a right to sign any potential peace deal Kyiv Independent
‘Can your private bank do this?’: Fintech firms target Singapore’s wealthy with feature-rich apps
McKinsey estimates high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific own $21.7 trillion in assets.
Denmark to increase military spending in North Atlantic by $2 billion amid row with Trump over Greenland
Denmark is increasing military spending in the North Atlantic amid President Donald Trump’s bid to have Greenland sold or ceded to the United States.
Israel, Trump, and the Gaza Deal – Foreign Affairs Magazine
Israel, Trump, and the Gaza Deal Foreign Affairs MagazineSorrow, elation as Palestinians witness the release of Israeli captives Al Jazeera EnglishThe state of Hamas' militant wing after 15 months of war CBS NewsHamas talks a big game but is in chaos The EconomistPODCAST | The President's Inbox: The Gaza Cease-Fire, With Steven Cook Council on Foreign Relations
WATCH: Phoenix man reunited with missing dog after 8 years apart
An Arizona man’s trip to help wildfire victims took an unexpected turn when he received a text that stopped him in his tracks: “I found your dog.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pulls General Milley’s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review into His Conduct
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Army Gen. Mark Milley that he is revoking his personal security detail and suspending his security clearance, according to senior defense officials.
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Alex Marlow Show: The Oscars Threw Women Under the Bus for Trans Agenda
On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart News Senior Writer John Nolte discussed the Oscars. Nolte said, “There are five Best Actress nominations every year…you’ve got all these actresses out there busting their butts, sometimes for decades, and then they’re talked
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