Really nice storytelling and reporting by USA TODAY’s Chris Kenning and Michael Loria about Pope Leo XIV and his early years in Chicago. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE detention for more than 3 months. Her case against the Trump administration goes before a judge tomorrow. 🧵 usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

My latest USA TODAY piece takes a look inside the high-stakes, high-risk world of sports betting and how it's gripping young men: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Karen Read murder trial resumes after sudden one-day break: Live updates usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

The DHS sweeps last week could lead to a worker shortage and more closures in a restaurant industry already expected to contract this year. Gift link: wapo.st/4iYK24F

Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova charged with smuggling as she fights deportation usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

'Riviera of the Middle East' no more? Trump has new plan for war-torn Gaza usatoday.com/story/news/pol… via @usatoday

Karen Read live updates: Medical examiner testifies about John O'Keefe's cause of death usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Red Sox unveil epic Green Monster jersey for 2025 City Connect uniform usatoday.com/story/sports/m…

🇺🇸 Fired Federal Workers Try To Turn The Table ▫These fired federal employees are considering running for public office ▫Sarah D. Wire ▫is.gd/L5NUQZ #frontpagestoday #USA USA TODAY 🇺🇸

Many Venezuelans sent to Salvadoran prison entered US legally Trump administration says they're gang members in the US illegally. Available info says they entered legally, had no criminal charges. USA TODAY usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

A man has been detained after a car hit a number of fans during Liverpool's parade celebrating their Premier League title.

Opinion: Gen Z has been priced out of a future, so we invest in the present | Opinion usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Texas oil operators indicted in drug cartel smuggling scheme usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

"Texas oil operators indicted in drug cartel smuggling scheme" by Michael Loria for USA TODAY Thanks for the quotes. Important article. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

‘Fake IDs now as good as the real thing — and essential to Chicago's college social scene.’ Mary Norkol reports. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2025/0…

"Mexican President Sheinbaum sues El Chapo's American lawyer" By Michael Loria for USA TODAY Thanks for the quote. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Varsity Blues mastermind Rick Singer can advise aspiring college students, but only if he prominently displays the following disclosure on his website per a district judge. No sign of Singer or the disclosure on the home page of his new biz, ID Future Stars as of this morning:

Immigrants forced to eat 'like a dog' in 'overcrowded and chaotic' detention centers usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Today, Chicago Tribune laid off five guild staff members in a roughly 10% cut to our newsroom. These layoffs underscore a sad but unsurprising failure of leadership by Alden Global Capital, our hedge fund owner, and local management.