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
Surf, a platform using AI to analyze digital assets, just got a big financial boost. They raised $15 million, with Pantera Capital leading the charge. Coinbase Ventures and DCG also pitched in. This cash is for Surf 2. 0, which will bring fancier models and more data. Surf's tools help exchanges an
Pete Alonso, the power-hitting first baseman, is set to join the Baltimore Orioles after agreeing to a five-year, $155 million deal. This move comes just a day after the Orioles missed out on another top free agent, Kyle Schwarber. Alonso's contract includes no deferrals or opt-outs, and he gets a l
The recent College Football Playoff (CFP) snub has sparked a heated debate between Notre Dame and the Big 12 Conference. Pete Bevacqua, the athletic director of Notre Dame, accused the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of undermining Notre Dame's chances in favor of Miami. This claim was met with stro
A federal judge in California has put a stop to the Trump administration's plans to keep California National Guard troops under federal control. Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the administration had no valid reason to keep these troops, especially in Los Angeles. This is not the first time the judg
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
Big news! U. S. banks just got the okay to jump into the crypto world. This is a huge deal because it means traditional banks can now offer services related to digital currencies like Bitcoin. Before this, banks were kind of in the dark about how to handle crypto. They had to be careful because regu
Green Bay is considering a new rule. It's about business licenses and permits. The city wants to stop giving them to people who owe property taxes. This is not new. Other cities in Wisconsin already do this. But Green Bay is different. Right now, someone can owe years of taxes and still get a licens
Si Woo Kim has been making waves in the golf world, and not just because of his skills on the course. Born in Seoul, South Korea, on June 28, 1995, Kim's journey to golf stardom started early. His dad, Du-ryu Kim, was a big part of his early training. His mom also played a key role, supporting his m
In Washington, a heated debate is unfolding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering whether to release the full video of a controversial military strike. This strike targeted a suspected drug boat and resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing
