Conor Murray

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here's what to know

2 days ago | forbes.com.au | Sara Dorn |Conor Murray |Siladitya Ray

President Donald Trump left Washington on Monday en route to Saudi Arabia, the first stop on a four-day visit to the Middle East featuring heavy pageantry and a focus on economic investment in a region where Trump's family business is expanding its footprint. Key FactsThe specific goals of the visit are somewhat unclear, though it's expected to centre around new economic investments, rather than broader geopolitical strategy.
biggest revelations from Day 1

2 days ago | forbes.com.au | Conor Murray |Lisette Voytko-Best |Molly Bohannon |Shivaune Field

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex parties and his altercation with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura dominated witness testimony on the first day of his sex trafficking trial, as prosecutors laid out allegations of a "criminal enterprise" and the defense argued Combs was merely a "swinger" with a "bad temper." (Combs has pleaded not guilty to all five federal charges).
Federal Judge Orders Release Of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk After 6 Weeks Of Detainment

5 days ago | forbes.com | Conor Murray

A federal judge on Friday ordered the immediate release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University who had spent six weeks in Louisiana detention after she was abruptly detained by ICE, which accused her of supporting Hamas, in an incident that was captured by surveillance footage and quickly went viral. Key Facts Vermont federal judge William K.
Who is Robert Francis Prevost? What we know about Pope Leo XIV

6 days ago | forbes.com.au | Conor Murray |Anastasia Santoreneos |Molly Bohannon

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, 69, will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the United States, whom Vatican experts say mirrors his predecessor's championing of the poor, though he has drawn criticism for his handling of priests accused of sexual abuse.
Trump, Others React As Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV (Live Updates)

6 days ago | forbes.com | Conor Murray

Robert Francis Prevost will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope to hail from the United States—and American leaders have begun sending their congratulations. Key Facts Prevost received the necessary two-thirds majority vote to be elected pope, which likely occurred on the fourth ballot, following two failed ballets Thursday morning and one failed ballot Wednesday.
What We Know About First American Pope

6 days ago | forbesmiddleeast.com | Conor Murray
What We Know About First American Pope

6 days ago | forbes.com | Conor Murray

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, 69, will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the United States, whom Vatican experts say mirrors his predecessor’s championing of the poor, though he has drawn criticism for his handling of priests accused of sexual abuse. Key Facts Prevost was elected after just four ballots on day two of the papal conclave, and he assumes the papacy less than two weeks after Pope Francis died. This is a developing story.
Apuestas del Papa: Parolin lidera predicciones, Tagle avanza, aunque los expertos afirman que las elecciones son impredecibles

6 days ago | forbes.co | Conor Murray

Los curiosos por la elección del próximo Papa han apostado más de 25 millones de dólares en total en Polymarket y 9 millones de dólares en Kalshi.
Here Are The Leading Candidates On Major Platforms

6 days ago | forbes.com | Conor Murray

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has surged on some online betting markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi, on day two of the papal conclave as Italian Pietro Parolin still leads—though bettors appear to be placing their wagers blindly, as the papal conclave is completely cut off from the outside world and not even Vatican experts can confidently predict who will become Pope Francis’ successor.
Conclave Day Two: Black Smoke At Sistine Chapel—No New Pope Yet

6 days ago | forbes.com | Conor Murray

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel just before noon local time, indicating two votes held Thursday morning to elect a successor to Pope Francis failed to yield a two-thirds majority for any candidate, meaning conclave will proceed with more votes in the afternoon. Key Facts The black smoke Thursday morning means the second and third ballots cast by the 133 voting cardinals failed to elect a new pope, following the first failed ballot on Wednesday.