Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.
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‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.
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What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond national boundaries. He defended the rights of working people and affirmed the value of science.
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What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now?
Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.
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Harvard Leaders See Only Bad Outcomes Ahead as They Battle Trump
Harvard could choose to either keep fighting or seek a deal with the administration. Its leaders are starting to realize that any path will very likely change the identity of the school.
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Cautious Optimism Among Liberals About New Pope’s Views on Gay Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the issue would not be key to his agenda.
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Warriors’ Pat Spencer shouldn’t be in this NBA spotlight. He never let that stop him
Pat Spencer was a college lacrosse star who had given up on basketball. Now he’s filling Steph Curry’s shoes in the NBA playoffs.
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Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers
A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.
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The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the College of Cardinals sent a clear message of continuity with the reformist agenda of his predecessor, Pope Francis. But despite Leo’s reputation as having a quieter, more disciplined …
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