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Axios
22-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
More — and cheaper — Europe flights from MSP
Twin Cities travelers will be a direct flight away from fresh Danish pastries and Da Pope in the next two days. Why it matters: Delta Air Lines' new nonstop flights to Copenhagen (starting today) and Rome (tomorrow) add to a growing menu of international travel options for Minnesotans. State of play: With average airfare prices falling, there's some sweet deals for a European summer vacation. Zoom in: Axios found plenty of nonstop, roundtrip airfare to Europe for under $800, including: 🇩🇰 The new Copenhagen flight on Delta can be had for as little as $617. 🇮🇪 Under $600 for Dublin, thanks to competition between Delta and Aer Lingus. 🏴 🇫🇷 🇳🇱 Delta has $773 London flights, $652 Paris flights and $638 Amsterdam flights. 🇩🇪 Discover Airlines, which has taken over the Lufthansa's service to Frankfurt, has $636 flights. Of note: These prices were for midweek travel and valid when Axios looked on Tuesday, but they change regularly.
Axios
12-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Chicago reacts to Pope Leo XIV with "Da Pope" trademark frenzy
After the initial shock that Pope Leo XIV was from Chicago wore off, several budding entrepreneurs rushed to trademark "Da Pope" to profit off the trending nickname. The big picture: A trademark would give owners the ability to sell all sorts of merchandise, including T-shirts, coffee mugs and bumper stickers. Yes, but: Hold your horses, folks. What they're saying:"The answer is most likely no," Gerben IP Law founder Josh Gerben tells Axios. "The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denies trademark applications that reference living individuals, especially if that living individual has not provided consent." Gerben says this is why the USPTO denies registering anything with the word "Trump" in it. Gerben says another reason it would be denied is the massive use of the nickname. Zoom in: Several Chicagoans applied to register "Da Pope" within hours of the announcement. Gerben says the USPTO usually gives precedence based on whoever applied first, but in this case, the phrase is so widespread that it's hard to grant one person ownership. "The trademark office would just Google 'Da Pope' and it'll see every media report that's out there. That would lead to a refusal pretty quickly." Zoom out: It's not uncommon for trademarks to be filed on trending messages or nicknames. After the Boston Marathon bombing, several rushed to the trademark office to capture #BostonStrong. Those applications were denied. " Trademark law is meant to protect consumers, not a company," Gerben says. "The law is meant to make sure you know who you're buying the product from." Yes, but: Entrepreneurs could still hock merchandise without a trademark, but they run the risk of the Vatican issuing a cease and desist or demanding licensing fees. Media companies could also be subject to this. The Sun-Times is selling its "Da Pope" newspaper cover, slapped on mugs and tote bags, while other companies are using it to sell T-shirts, bobble heads and fast food. Then again, there's never been "Da Pope."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Pontiff Gets ‘American Pope' Trending On Social Media
The selection of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope on Thursday inspired lots of reactions on social media. Prevost, who will go by Pope Leo XIV, is the first North American to hold the post, causing the term 'American Pope' to trend on X, formerly Twitter. Many people felt obliged to offer their thoughts. While people were excited about the 'first American pope,' it should be noted that Leo's predecessor, the Argentine-born Pope Francis, is actually the first pope from the Americas. Meanwhile, the new pope's ties to Chicago inspired a new hashtag: #DaPope. Some people referenced the new pope's disagreements with Vice President JD Vance. Other people suggested the decision to pick a pontiff from the U.S. was a politically motivated decision by the Catholic Church. There were those who suggested unintended consequences over the pick. And while many people saw the new pope as a win for the USA, a couple of people said it might actually be evidence of a decline. How Social Media Reacted To Announcement Of New Pope Robert Francis Prevost Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church Trump Congratulates New American Pope Leo XIV: 'What A Great Honor For Our Country' The New Pope Doesn't Seem To Be A Fan Of JD Vance
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Pontiff Gets ‘American Pope' Trending On Social Media
The selection of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope on Thursday inspired lots of reactions on social media. Prevost, who will go by Pope Leo XIV, is the first North American to hold the post, causing the term 'American Pope' to trend on X, formerly Twitter. Many people felt obliged to offer their thoughts. What a wonderful decision by the Conclave to choose the first American Pope! Leo XIV, when he was a Cardinal, urged the world to move 'from words to action' on the environmental crisis facing the world. His leadership as Pope will be so crucial on this vitally important issue. — Al Gore (@algore) May 8, 2025 THE FIRST AMERICAN POPE!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) May 8, 2025 We celebrate the first American Pope—an extraordinary milestone in the life of the Catholic Church. May Pope Leo XIV be guided by humility, courage, and a heart for justice as he steps into this sacred calling. Our prayers are with him and with all those he is called to serve. — James E. Clyburn (@RepJamesClyburn) May 8, 2025 The first American Pope -- and from the Midwest. This is a deeply meaningful moment for Catholics across the U.S. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) May 8, 2025 While people were excited about the 'first American pope,' it should be noted that Leo's predecessor, the Argentine-born Pope Francis, is actually the first pope from the Americas. Meanwhile, the new pope's ties to Chicago inspired a new hashtag: #DaPope. We have an American Pope from Chicago. # — Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) May 8, 2025 # — Triumph® ᴛʜᴇ ɪɴsᴜʟᴛ ᴄᴏᴍɪᴄ ᴅᴏɢ™ Headquarters💩 (@TriumphICDHQ) May 8, 2025 # — eltlearn (@EltLearn33) May 8, 2025 When new Pope Leo XIV, a known Cubs fan, was asked how it feels to be the first American Pope he answered, 'It feels even better knowing I'm no longer a Cardinal.'Probably. #DaPope#GoPopeGo — Joe Obvious (@joe__obvious) May 8, 2025 Some people referenced the new pope's disagreements with Vice President JD Vance. Hey @JDVance thoughts on the new Pope? I am very proud of him as an American. — Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) May 8, 2025 An American pope that dislikes JD Vance. Lmfao. — Melty 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@MeltingTv) May 8, 2025 Other people suggested the decision to pick a pontiff from the U.S. was a politically motivated decision by the Catholic Church. Hot take: This Pope pick was a fuck you to American fascism. — Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 8, 2025 Smart play for the Vatican to go with an American Pope to avoid tariffs — Armand Domalewski (@ArmandDoma) May 8, 2025 Not just an American Pope, but a pope who has spent a *lot* of time in Latin America...I have a feeling Trump's deportations of U.S. citizens to Latin American countries won't sit very well with this new pope. — Victor Shi (@Victorshi2020) May 8, 2025 There were those who suggested unintended consequences over the pick. Vatican City now that we have an American pope: — Hayden (@the_transit_guy) May 8, 2025 Rough day for some American Catholics, who no longer have an excuse for not understanding what the Pope says about caring for the poor, the imprisoned, and migrants. — Connor Ewing (@ConnorMEwing) May 8, 2025 And while many people saw the new pope as a win for the USA, a couple of people said it might actually be evidence of a decline. History does not repeat itself. But sometimes it rhymes.1978; Poland on the brink… John Paul II, first Polish Pope elected. 2025; America on the brink… Leo XIV, first American Pope elected. — Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) May 8, 2025 'Look, until America goes into political decline, there won't be an American pope.'I suppose our decline is official. — Laura Miers (@LauraMiers) May 8, 2025 How Social Media Reacted To Announcement Of New Pope Robert Francis Prevost Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church Trump Congratulates New American Pope Leo XIV: 'What A Great Honor For Our Country' The New Pope Doesn't Seem To Be A Fan Of JD Vance
