In Chicago, the new pope’s baseball allegiance sparked debate, with fans questioning whether he supported the Cubs or the White Sox. Initially, the Cubs’ organization expressed openness to welcoming the pope to Wrigley Field, even suggesting he could sing at a game. However, the pope’s brother, John Prevost, clarified that the pope was never a Cubs fan, asserting his loyalty to the White Sox, thus settling the debate amid the city’s strong baseball rivalries.
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The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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