A large set of numbers—8647—has been carved into the grass near Washington's World War II Memorial. The odd pattern stands out because the grass around it is green and healthy, while the marked area is brown and dry, suggesting someone went out of their way to leave this message behind. Authorities
A company called Anthropic is taking a fresh approach to help nonprofits make the most of artificial intelligence. Instead of just donating money or tools, they’re investing in people. Through a new program called Claude Corps, they’ll place 1, 000 young professionals with nonprofits for a year. The
In Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood often feels like an impossible goal for many young people. Yet, a new high school film and television program is changing that narrative by celebrating its first graduating class. Forty-six students are now stepping into the spotlight after completing the uni
Basketball isn’t just about shooting hoops. It’s a fast game where players sprint, jump, and shuffle sideways constantly. For young athletes in the U19 category, training needs to match these demands. One method gaining attention is a six-week program focused on sprinting with frequent direction cha
A fresh hire is shaking up the independent film scene in Hollywood. A Los Angeles-based company known for backing unique projects has just brought on a seasoned film expert to boost its creative team. This new executive isn’t just another name on a roster—he’s got years of hands-on experience shapin
Michigan is testing waters to let retirement funds invest in cryptocurrency—but under strict conditions. A pending bill, House Bill 4510, wants to change rules for public employee retirement systems, allowing them to add digital assets to investment portfolios. So far, the bill hasn’t become law, an
A little-known blockchain network just scored $355 million from investors. The company behind it, Digital Asset Holdings, isn’t a garage startup—it’s tied to major Wall Street players. The funding round was led by a16z crypto, the venture arm of Andreessen Horowitz, known for betting on new tech tre
The third game of the NBA Finals was watched by more people than ever before. ABC and ESPN together drew an average of 23. 8 million viewers, and the peak number reached 26. 3 million at 11:15 p. m. ET. The series started strong in San Antonio, where Games 1 and 2 each had over 16 million view
In Baltimore, attorneys general from 19 states and Washington, D. C. , filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They say federal agencies are adding new clauses to contracts that forbid “racially discriminatory DEI activities. ” The changes were made after a March executive order from Presi
The U. S. and Iran have exchanged air attacks for a second consecutive day, breaking the fragile truce that had been in place since April. A U. S. Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, sparking a chain reaction of strikes on both sides. President Trump wa
