In the small town of Madawaska, Maine, a woman and her teenage son faced a tough situation. Kristen Henry and her 15-year-old son, Bradley, lost their home and most of their belongings in a fire. Just weeks later, another fire struck, this time destroying Henry's business and displacing a neighbor.
Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre
Big banks in the U. S. have been acting suspiciously. They've been limiting or even cutting off services to certain businesses, not because these businesses are risky, but because they don't like them. This includes crypto firms, among others. This isn't new. Back in 2013, there was something calle
Rap music in 2025 is thriving, with a diverse range of artists pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds. From the DMV area to the UK, artists are blending different styles and influences to create unique tracks. Lil Baby and Young Thug's "Superman" showcases their signature styles, while Bktherul
In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor
In 2025, Indian series made a big splash worldwide. Aryan Khan's "The Bads of Bollywood" took the top spot on IMDb's list of most popular Indian series. This list is based on how many people visited the show's page and the average rating. Crime thrillers dominated the top 10, with seven shows falli
In the latest Spenser novel, readers dive into a story that mirrors today's hot topics. The book, written by Mike Lupica, tackles issues like immigration and media influence through the lens of Boston's favorite private investigator. Spenser, along with familiar faces like Hawk and Susan Silverman,
In France, a recent incident has sparked a heated debate about gender equality and free speech. Brigitte Macron, the country's first lady, was caught on camera using a derogatory term to describe protesters at a comedy show. The show was performed by Ary Abittan, a comedian who was accused of rape i
Wendy's is the latest to hop on the quarter-zip bandwagon. They've launched a "Quarter Sip" promotion, offering a 25-cent soft drink with any purchase made through their app. This deal is part of their strategy to connect with younger audiences who are into the latest trends. The quarter-zip trend
Apple's App Store has come under fire for allowing apps linked to U. S. -sanctioned entities to operate undetected. A recent report from the Tech Transparency Project identified 52 apps connected to organizations on the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) list. These entities
