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Kermit the Frog Encourages Graduates to ‘Leap Together’ in Inspiring Maryland Commencement Address Graduating into an unpredictable world filled with political conflict, economic shifts, and global unrest isn’t easy — and Kermit the Frog knows a thing or two about things not being easy. Speaking to the University of Maryland’s Class of 2025 on Thursday evening, the beloved Muppet offered a message of unity, kindness, and thoughtful progress. “Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want,” Kermit told the sea of graduates in caps and gowns, “consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side,…

The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes is fast approaching, bringing with it a wave of excitement and anticipation for horse racing fans across the country. Known as the “Test of the Champion,” the Belmont Stakes is the final and often most grueling leg of the Triple Crown, held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont,…

The Trump administration has announced it is suspending Harvard University’s ability to admit international students. According to the New York Times, the administration informed Harvard of the move on Thursday, following ongoing discussions about the legality of an extensive request for records, as reported by three individuals with knowledge of the situation. The request is part of a broader investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, during which federal authorities have challenged Harvard’s international admissions practices. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared a copy of the official letter on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I am writing to inform you…

Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, authorities confirmed Thursday. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Two Israeli Embassy staff were tragically killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. We are actively investigating and working to gather more details. Please keep the victims’ families in your prayers.” According to four senior law enforcement officials who spoke with NBC News, a man seen pacing near the museum opened fire, killing a man and…

One man has been confirmed dead and authorities fear for the safety of three others still missing amid severe flooding on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Premier Chris Minns described the past two days as “extremely challenging” and warned that more hardship lies ahead, with another 100mm of rain forecast in the next day and up to 300mm possible in isolated pockets. “We’re increasingly facing these events more often, and sadly, we’re becoming more familiar with disasters like this,” Minns said on Thursday. NSW Police reported that the body of a 63-year-old man was discovered on Wednesday afternoon…

Tom Hanks will co-write and star in a new off-Broadway production titled The World of Tomorrow, set to run from October through December at the Griffin Theater in New York’s The Shed. Adapted from his own short stories, the play features Hanks as a future-dwelling scientist who journeys back in time to the 1939 World’s Fair in Queens, reliving the same day in search of true love. “In a venue as distinct as The Shed, telling a story about longing, love, and the ways the past continues to shape the present feels like a rare opportunity—one that echoes the uniqueness…

On Wednesday morning, Pakistan pointed the finger at India for a suspected suicide bombing targeting a school bus in Balochistan, a volatile province in the southwest, resulting in the tragic deaths of four children. The incident occurred as the bus traveled toward an army public school in Khuzdar. Local authorities reported that an assailant rammed a vehicle into the bus before triggering an explosive device. According to Khuzdar’s deputy commissioner, Yasir Dashti, the attack claimed the lives of four children, the driver, and a security guard, while leaving 12 other children with severe injuries. Initial findings suggest the explosion was…

ATLANTA — In 2023, Florida led the way by passing a law to regulate cellphone use in schools. Two years on, half of U.S. states have similar laws, with more poised to join soon. Legislation has raced through statehouses this year in places like New York and Oklahoma, showing widespread agreement that phones harm students. On May 13, Connecticut state Rep. Jennifer Leeper, a Democrat and co-chair of the Education Committee, called phones “a cancer on our kids,” linking them to isolation, loneliness, reduced focus, and negative effects on both social-emotional health and academic performance. Republicans share similar views. “This…

(Foxton News) — Angel Reese expressed her appreciation Tuesday for the WNBA’s decision to investigate allegations of fan abuse during a recent Chicago Sky game, and praised both the league and her team for standing by her. The WNBA announced it is looking into reports that the second-year forward was the target of abusive behavior from fans during Saturday’s matchup between the Sky and the Indiana Fever. “There’s absolutely no room for that kind of behavior in our league,” Reese told reporters during Tuesday’s media session. “But I really appreciate how the WNBA, my team, and the whole organization have…

US export controls on advanced chips have been a “failure,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at a tech forum on Wednesday, as the Chinese government lashed out at fresh US efforts to dissuade other countries from using Chinese-made technology. Multiple US administrations have enacted limits on AI chip exports to China, aiming to slow Beijing’s military progress and preserve American leadership in AI. But speaking at the Computex tech show in Taipei, Huang said those measures have had the opposite effect—motivating China’s tech sector to move faster. “China’s companies are incredibly skilled and driven. Export restrictions have only fueled their…