Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope, Chooses the Name Pope Leon XIV
On Thursday, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was unexpectedly chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, adopting the name Leo XIV and marking a historical moment as the first American pope. Pope Leo made his appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral roughly 70 minutes after the iconic white smoke rose from […]
New Jersey dad Leon Szewcyk to receive fourth organ transplant — this time from daughter
A New Jersey man is due for a kidney transplant from his daughter almost 40 years after experiencing the first such procedure, so he is expected to receive a fourth organ donation. Leon Szewsek (73) of North Caldwell, New Jersey, received two heart and kidney transplants that first ticker swaps came in the 1980s. ABC7 […]
Billionaire Leon Black defeats defamation claim by Guzel Ganieva
The New York State Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled in favor of billionaire investor Leon Black, rejecting a defamation lawsuit brought by a woman who also accused the co-founder of Apollo Global Management of rape and sexual abuse. I put it down. In a 4-1 ruling, the Manhattan Appellate Division ruled that Guzel Ganieva's […]
Leon Panetta suggests it's 'pretty clear' Russia 'responsible' for Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
Former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta has speculated that Russian air defenses may have been responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash in Kazakhstan earlier this week that killed 38 people and injured all 29 survivors. “Looking at all the preliminary evidence here, there is no question other than that the Russians used some […]
NBC4 Washington says anchor Leon Harris, 63, stepping away after cringe broadcast
NBC4 Washington acknowledged Monday that veteran anchor Leon Harris “looked sick” during a difficult news segment last week, but announced he was “stepping down” due to health reasons. The famous broadcaster stumbled over his words, hesitating awkwardly and frowning at times while delivering local news on Thanksgiving. The 63-year-old anchor ran into trouble while delivering […]
Percival Everett, Jason De León selected as winners of the 2024 National Book Awards
Percival Everett won the National Book Award for Fiction for James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from Jim's point of view. In the non-fiction category, Jason de Leon's “The Soldier and the King: Survival and Hope in a World of Smugglers'' won. Winners were selected by a committee of authors, critics, […]
Leon Rose, Knicks still deserve trust after Karl-Anthony Towns stunner
Well, tell Leon Rose this. He showed once again that he is not content to sit back and let good emotions and happy vibes drive the team forward. We've seen a lot that he doesn't believe in magical thinking and just hopes for the best. Sometimes you have to shake things up and rattle your […]
Léon Marchand races to fourth Olympic gold cheered on by President Macron | Paris Olympic Games 2024
Another final, another gold medal, and another Olympic record for Leon Marchand. This one in the 200m individual medley, when he finished in 1:54.06, cheers rang out throughout the city, so loud was the cheering for him that the track and field race at the Stade de France, six miles away, was postponed. When he […]
Leon Marchand wins two gold medals on same day in historic Olympics moment
While most Olympians would be happy with just one gold medal, French swimmer Leon Marchand made history by winning two gold medals on the same day. Competing in his home country, the 22-year-old achieved an unprecedented feat in Olympic history by winning both the 200m butterfly and 200m breaststroke – and by nearly two hours’ […]
Leon Marchand cruises to gold medal in 400m medley at 2024 Olympics
France’s Olympic superstar rose above the noise and the competition to stand atop the podium on Sunday night as La Marseillaise played in front of a packed crowd at La Defense arena. World record holder Leon Marchand dominated his rivals in the men’s 400m individual medley to win France’s third gold medal in Paris, his […]