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If you believe the official line, Pope Leo XIV is the direct successor to St. Peter, Jesus Christ’s chosen representative of his church on Earth.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

This trade-off is valuable when telescope time is limited and follow-up observations must be carefully chosen.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

But I also started taking notice of friends who had chosen a less-driven path.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Rachel Khong’s irresistible puzzle of a second novel suggests it is a mistake to think we can force complex, nature-nurture identities in a chosen direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“I’m having my photograph taken this afternoon for an interview with the paper. My artwork has been chosen for the Honolulu Biennial. This big art exhibition.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila