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Trump Posts an Image of Himself as Pope

The Gospel of Matthew inspired an enduring Christian symbol: Jesus passing the keys to Peter. Cardinals are now choosing who will hold the keys — and their power — next.

NYT · 4 sources

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Top Stories 388 stories

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Business 177 stories

  1. Stock Funds Showed Some Fight in April

    CNBC · 3 outlets

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  2. Oil Futures Edge Higher, Supported by Middle East Tensions

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  3. Here's how China could retaliate against U.S. tariffs

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  1. What’s in Buffett’s Berkshire Empire? Cowboy Boots, Candy and Railroads

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  2. ESG Roundup: Market Talk

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  3. U.S. Natural Gas Futures Resume Rally

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  4. Fed Warns of Rising Economic Risks as It Leaves Rates Steady

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Sports 319 stories

  1. Browns' Sanders to wear 12, like mentor Brady

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  1. Sovereignty outduels Journalism to capture Derby

    FOX · 3 outlets

  2. Ravens sign OL Joe Noteboom

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  3. Counting down the 25 most memorable moments in Indy 500 history

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Technology 177 stories

  1. Foundation season 3 gets Apple TV+ release date and trailer

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. 9to5Mac Daily: May 1, 2025 – Apple vs Epic injunction

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  1. Apple can still fix this iPhone 17 Air mistake before launch

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. Major US PC vendor hints at unannounced AMD EPYC 4005 mini PC being used in huge 35-units 42U racks

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Epic win against Apple, iPhone 17 air dummy models, iOS 19 rumors

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  5. Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 5 (game #1197)

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Entertainment 160 stories

  1. Celebrities Ignored The Met Gala's Phone Ban Again And Blessed Us With Not 1, But 2 Iconic Bathroom Group Pics

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

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  1. Model Twins Reportedly Escorted Out of 2025 Met Gala

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Read Prince Harry’s Reaction to Losing U.K. Security Battle

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. These Celebrities Keep Trying To Make A Comeback, And Honestly It's Getting Embarrassing At This Point

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