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Pope Leo XIV told his bank he was the pope to avoid flying 5,000 miles from Rome to Chicago. He didn’t get the reaction he was expecting

Even the Vatican has customer service problems.

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Obama's $850M Presidential Centre Slammed for ID Checks, Called Ugly 'Dildo Building'

The Obama Presidential Center's opening announcement has reignited criticism over its design, costs, and a controversial ID policy, sparking debates on voter laws and public space use.

International Business Times UK

Mexican Billionaire Thought He Was Dealing With America's Oldest Money Dynasty — Then Lost $450M

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego was defrauded of over $450 million by Vladimir Sklarov, who posed as a loan provider for sham company Astor Capital Fund. Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on 2 May.

International Business Times UK

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'Come in person': How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check

Leo identified himself as Robert Prevost. The bank employee asked the required security questions, listened to him, and then delivered the verdict familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with institutional procedure: he would have to come in personally.

The Times of India

Chicago Woman Went From Prison To $1M Business — Now Her All-Women Firm Has $4M In Government Contracts

Traci Quinn left prison in 2020 with no money and no construction experience. Pink Hats, her all-women Chicago firm, crossed $1 million in annual revenue by 2025 and has secured over $4 million in government contracts.

International Business Times UK

This airline will pay pilots up to $100,000 a year to move, not fly, aircraft

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

Euronews

Why Whitney Leavitt Is Over 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'

The fan-favorite cast member announced her departure from #MomTok during her last performance in 'Chicago.'

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Meghan Markle's Secret Solo Trip Allegedly Exposed a 'Strategic Move' To Steal Spotlight From King Charles

Meghan's chicken‑coop video and low‑key Chicago visit have stirred debate over whether her public moves are heartfelt or carefully timed responses to royal headlines.

International Business Times UK

Whitney Leavitt announces Secret Lives of Mormon Wives exit amid Taylor Frankie Paul drama

Leavitt made the announcement during her final performance in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway Sunday

The Independent UK

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends special event for Godson in Chicago

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a solo trip to Chicago, Illinois over the weekend (02-03.05.26) to attend a special event marking a major milestone in her Godson's life.

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Whitney Leavitt Has Officially Quit Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Just After S5 Resumed Filming

Turns out she'd been dropping very public hints that she was about to bail on the show.

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Illinois Seniors Could Lose Free Chicago Transit Benefits If They Don’t Enroll in This Program

If you’re an Illinois senior who relies on public transportation in Chicago, there’s a critical detail you can’t afford to overlook. Many older adults assume...

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour presale begins today – here’s how to get your tickets

Olivia Rodrigo has announced "The Unraveled Tour," a massive 65-date global tour that will span across North America, Europe, and the UK, serving as support for her forthcoming third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which is slated for release on June 12. Promoted…

The Independent UK

Aubrey Plaza, Orlando Bloom and Jake Johnson star in this underrated Netflix rom-com with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating

Joe Swanberg's half-hour "Easy" series follows diverse Chicagoans as they navigate issues around modern love — here's why you should tune in on Netflix.

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International Business Times UK

Chicago Man Turned $2,300 Side Hustle Into $2M Business Mailing 'History' — Then Landed Shark Tank Deal

Ari Siegel's History By Mail, a subscription service for historical document replicas, secured a Shark Tank deal after reaching $2 million in revenue. The company plans further expansion.

The Mary Sue

Chicago man gets accused of stealing from the grocery store, then they rewind the security footage and go ‘OH’: ‘Someone put it there on purpose’

Grocery shopping is usually a mundane chore. But for Chicago creator Christian Cooks (TikTok/@christiancooks99), a quick “in and out” trip turned into a wild security interrogation.

The Independent UK

Robbery suspect charged with murder, attempted murder of Chicago police officers at a hospital

A robbery suspect now faces murder and attempted murder charges in the shooting of two Chicago police officers

The Conversation

Kenya’s Sawe breaks the 2-hour barrier: what’s next for the men’s marathon world record?

Well, well. Kenyan marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has officially broken through the fabled “sub-2-hour” marathon barrier.

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The Independent UK

Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition

A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew

The Independent UK

Broadway and DWTS’ Mark Ballas breaks silence on controversial final freestyle with Whitney Leavitt

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: ‘Once we went out, yeah, it was a bummer; we wanted to make that final and I had that ‘My Way’ music made,’ Ballas tells ‘The Independent’ of the dance video he released with Whitney Leavitt, which divided ‘DWTS’ fans

The Independent UK

One police officer dead, another critical in Chicago hospital shooting

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Chicago Fire Is About To See A Big Shakeup 14 Seasons In

This might be the biggest change yet.

The Guardian - US

One police officer dead after Chicago hospital shooting

Officials say the suspect in the shooting, which left another officer in critical condition, has been taken into custody

The Independent UK

Chicago hospital shooting leaves one officer dead and another critically injured

The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is said to be in custody

The Guardian - US

NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the draft’s opening night

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