Ripple, the US-based crypto services firm behind the XRP Ledger, has committed $25 million in Ripple USD (RLUSD) to education nonprofits DonorsChoose and Teach For America. According to a May 5 announcement, the grant will be processed through the crypto charity intermediary service The Giving Block. DonorsChoose CEO Alix Guerrier said “teachers are going the…
Apr 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) skates with the puck as Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura (28) defends during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Joey Daccord stopped 28 of 29 shots to lead the visiting Seattle Kraken to their third…
May 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans (55) throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images While a grind at times, Garrett Crochet’s start to his Boston Red Sox tenure has been relatively solid. Meanwhile, budding Kansas City star…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 12, 2025 Clare Waight Keller and Roger Federer joined forces for Uniqlo. The flagship label of the Japanese group Fast Retailing launched a new apparel line on May 12, bearing the name of the tennis icon, who has served as the brand’s ambassador since 2018. To spotlight the…
Apr 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates with Acatcher Jose Herrera (11) after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays found a way to win Wednesday, and that was enough…
Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images John Tonje poured in 32 points as No. 18 Wisconsin snapped No. 7 Michigan State’s eight-game winning streak with a…
US federal authorities have arrested and indicted a filmmaker, accusing him of spending $11 million given by Netflix to gamble on stocks and crypto instead of using it to finance a science fiction TV show. The Department of Justice said in an indictment unsealed in a Manhattan federal court on March 18 that it had…
Apr 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins outfielder Javier Sanoja (46) celebrates with second base Otto Lopez (6) after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Javier Sanoja homered and drove in five runs as the Miami Marlins avoided…
Five Democratic lawmakers in the US Senate have called on leadership at regulatory agencies to consider the potential conflicts of interest from a stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto firm backed by US President Donald Trump’s family. In a March 28 letter from the US Senate Banking Committee, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren…
Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures. New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law…