Max Walker

Max Walker is an independent journalist covering politics, corruption, crime, and the economy.
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Who could be the next pope?

Who could be the next pope?

Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 88, was the oldest reigning pontiff in more than a century and a transformative figure who reshaped the tone and priorities of the Catholic Church. His death has left a significant void in the Vatican, and while official preparations…
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Pope Francis died at 88, Vatican leaves last words

Pope Francis died at 88, Vatican leaves last words

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died Monday at the age of 88. His papacy, marked by compassion, simplicity, and global outreach, also became a lightning rod for criticism, particularly from conservative Catholics who resisted his progressive rhetoric and reforms. The Vatican announced his death early Monday morning, with…
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Mexican nationals busted while transporting 180000 rounds of ammunition from Utah to Colorado

Mexican nationals busted while transporting 180000 rounds of ammunition from Utah to Colorado

Federal authorities announced Wednesday that two Mexican nationals were arrested in Colorado after being caught transporting ammunition—roughly 180000 rounds—in what officials suspect may be part of a broader transnational smuggling operation. The suspects, 41-year-old Caesar Ramon Martinez Solis and 24-year-old Humberto Ivan Amador Gavira, were stopped on March 26 by…
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Plane crash in Illinois kills all 4 on board

Plane crash in Illinois kills all 4 on board

A tragic plane crash central Illinois claimed the lives of four people on Saturday morning after a single-engine aircraft went down in a rural field near the small community of Trilla. According to Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers, the victims included two men and two women. Their identities have not…
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Putin announces Easter truce with Ukraine

Putin announces Easter truce with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in the ongoing war with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. The move, intended to pause fighting during the Orthodox Easter holiday, was quickly met with skepticism by Ukrainian officials. In a video released by Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putin stated,…
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