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The Catholic Church has a new pope, and for the first time, he is an American. Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday, succeeding Pope Francis, who died in April. Leo, a 69-year-old native of Chicago, has held several roles in the Church, including serving as a bishop in Peru and leading the Order of…
Rajon Rondo‘s NBA career spanned 16 years from 2006 to 2022, during which he represented nine different organizations and accumulated numerous honors. The crafty point guard earned four All-Star selections and developed a reputation for elevating his game when the stakes were highest. After stepping away from professional basketball, Rondo returned to the University…
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Ron Bain is CFO of Vaalco Energy, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Africa and Canada. Founded in 1985, Vaalco is dual-listed on the New York and London stock exchanges. Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalco’s competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron…
Perhaps you’ve heard about wearing multiple hats at work, but four? It might be too many for most people, but not Marco Rubio. As the New York Times put it this month, he’s become the “secretary of everything” for the Trump administration: secretary of state, interim national security adviser, acting USAID administrator (albeit for a…
Jim Harbaugh‘s arrival at the Los Angeles Chargers has brought fresh energy and bold ambitions, particularly for quarterback Justin Herbert. During a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Harbaugh revealed how the team’s new additions could transform Herbert’s performance on the field. The conversation took an intriguing turn when Harbaugh shared something unexpected….
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, is the first American pontiff. He was elected on Thursday, less than three weeks after the death of Pope Francis, and his elevation immediately made history. Leo grew up in Chicago, majored in math at Villanova University, and spent decades serving the Catholic Church in Peru. Significantly,…