Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 160

Is Pope Leo XIV a White Sox or Cubs fan? Brother settles crucial debate

"He's Sox, and then the radio announced Cubs, and that's not true," the pope's older brother, John Prevost, told CBS News Chicago.

5 highlights from Bill Gates' interview with "CBS Mornings"

Bill Gates revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and criticized the Trump administration's aid cuts. Here are some standout moments.

Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. election — here's which primaries he's voted in

The new pope, formerly Robert F. Prevost, has a mixed voting history, casting ballots in both GOP and Democratic primaries.

5/7: CBS Evening News

Everything we know about the first day of the papal conclave; Motorcycle-riding bell ringer keeps Rome churches in harmony

Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds

Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours in early April about 9% heavier.

5/7: CBS Evening News Plus

Vatican City filled with hope and anticipation for new pope; Reporter's Notebook: Who pays for tariffs?

5/7: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on day one of the papal conclave to select Pope Francis' successor, the decision from the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged amid trade uncertainty, and a not guilty verdict in the state trial of three former police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.

Smokey Robinson and his wife sued by 4 women alleging sexual battery, assault

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and his wife were named in a lawsuit filed by four women claiming sexual battery and assault.

At least 2 injured in Columbia University protest, dozens in custody

NYPD officers took dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators into custody at Columbia University's Butler Library on Wednesday evening.

5/7: CBS Mornings Plus

A global audience watches as the College of Cardinals begins its centuries-old tradition of electing a new pope. Also, how an AI tool called “Debunk-Bot” is showing promise in correcting misinformation and shifting people’s beliefs.