Vatican’s careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) – After Pope Leo met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, the Vatican issued a statement saying the two pledged to improve bilateral relations, an acknowledgment of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting Thursday with Leo, America’s first pope, drew widespread public attention as President Donald…
Wirtz misses Liverpool’s game against Chelsea because of stomach infection
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz will miss Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea with a stomach bug, head coach Arne Slott said. The Germany international fell ill this week and missed a period of training, so Sloter left him out of Chelsea’s squad for the trip to Anfield. advertise “He tried his…
Deadly bear attack in Glacier National Park is the first in decades at the iconic park
WEST GLACIER, Montana (AP) — The body of a missing hiker has been found in Glacier National Park in what authorities say appears to be the first bear attack in Montana’s iconic park since 1998. “His injuries were consistent with a bear encounter,” the National Park Service said in a written statement Thursday. “Wildlife and…
Amarius Mims was vocal about Bengals keeping offensive line together
The Cincinnati Bengals have become one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. Now, according to right tackle Amarius Mims, their offensive line could become a weapon of its own. Mims made it clear when he spoke this week that frontcourt continuity is important to him this offseason, and not just from a football…
I moved back to my Midwestern hometown to afford to buy my first house. The city gave me $15,000 to help pay for it.
Payton Friess is from Topeka, Kansas and moved back home after living in Oregon. The affordability of Kansas makes buying a home a reality that would be impossible on the West Coast. A local program also provided Freese with a $15,000 relocation grant, making the decision easier. The now-famous article was based on a conversation…
Jaylinn Hawkins could become a vocal leader in the Ravens’ secondary
Communication will be one of the most important parts of Baltimore’s defense under Jesse Minter. Since all the disguises, rotations and movements happen before the snap, the safety acts almost like the quarterback on the defense. Jaylinn Hawkins takes on that responsibility. Can Hawkins be one of the key communicators in Baltimore’s secondary this season?…
The new CEO flex: Bragging about how much AI code your company shipped
Tech CEOs aren’t the only ones bragging about their companies’ AI output. How much code AI is delivering has been mentioned in earnings calls and interviews. One AI recruiter said this is an attractive topic for both investors and potential employees. App downloads and EBITDA aside, the metric CEOs care about most is now AI…
Report: Wolves star set to leave in £39m deal
According to GIVEMESPORT, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomez is about to move to Atletico Madrid in a deal worth approximately £39 million. The move comes at a crucial time for Wolves, who are still grappling with their recent relegation from the Premier League. The prospect of a high-profile departure like Gomez highlights the challenges facing the…
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, dealing another major setback to the party’s nationwide battle with Republicans for dominance in this year’s midterm elections. The court ruled 4-3 that the state’s Democratic-led Legislature violated procedural requirements by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorize mid-decade redistricting….
Hamburger SV vs. Freiburg preview: Europa League finalists return to Bundesliga action
Hamburg secured their safety in the 32nd round after their recent victory over Eintracht Frankfurt to claim the top flight title for the second consecutive season. HSV defeated Deutsche Bankpark 2-1 with goals from Albert Gronbeck and Fabio Vieira. advertise The win ended the club’s six-game winless run and moved them eight points ahead of…