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
Investors who bought Six Flags stock after the big merger in July 2024 might feel like they've been on a wild ride. The company, which joined forces with Cedar Fair, is now facing a lawsuit. The issue? Important facts were left out of the merger documents. This oversight might have led investors to
A woman is taking legal action against a well-known skin expert, claiming a treatment left her with lasting damage. Victoria Nelson is suing Sonya Dakar, a celebrity esthetician, after a procedure she says ruined her face. The California Attorney General's office is also involved, filing a complaint
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
A man's life ended tragically on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old from Southern California, was on a trip with his fiancée, son, and family. He had an "all you can drink" package. Over seven hours, he consumed 33 drinks. This led to a violent outburst. Virgil became aggressive
Many people think the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp in Florida is closed. It's not. This place has been running since July 2025, despite legal challenges. A judge ordered it to shut down in August 2025 because it didn't do the right environmental checks. But an appeals court blocked that decisio
In a surprising decision, Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist group. This action follows a similar move by Texas' governor, Greg Abbott, targeting the same organization. CAIR, known for advocating Muslim rights, is fighting ba
Joshua Van's journey to the UFC flyweight title was a long and challenging one. His dream came true at UFC 323, but it wasn't the way he or anyone else expected. Just 26 seconds into the fight, his opponent, Alexandre Pantoja, suffered a serious arm injury. The fight ended quickly, and Van was decla
Florida has taken a significant step by labeling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision, made by Governor Ron DeSantis, follows a similar action taken by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. It's important to note that only the federal government h
A recent study in Columbia Public Schools has revealed that many students are concerned about fairness. The survey found that while 65% of students believe bullying is not accepted, they feel the rules are not applied evenly. This issue also came up when students were asked about discipline. Only h
