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Indonesia's massive doujinshi convention, Comifuro, just wrapped its 22nd edition on May 17 at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, drawing huge crowds for artist booths, cosplay, and performances despite some overcrowding complaints. Official channels announced CF23 for October 31 to November 1 at the same spot, sparking instant buzz over Halloween-themed Jujutsu Kaisen recreations, horror merch, and creator calls for boothmates. Inspired by Japan's Comiket, the event pulls 50,000 to 70,000 visitors per edition, with tickets and registrations coming soon via comifuro.net.

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Fresh off a packed Comic Frontier 22, fans lit up at the news of CF23 docking for Halloween—right on October 31—with Shibuya Incident cosplays already in the works.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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June 17 is Global Garbage Man Day, started in 2011 by John D. Arwood to recognize sanitation workers who keep streets clean and prevent disease despite deadly risks like hazards and heavy trucks. It sits in the middle of Waste and Recycling Workers Week, with cities like Cary, North Carolina, and Raleigh sharing team photos and thanks, while folks post memes, waves to drivers, and even ape graphics calling them essential. Simple gestures like offering water or a hello highlight their grind from early mornings and heavy lifts that make modern life possible.

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Picture a dog named Eddie perched in a red wagon, eyes glued to the garbage truck rumbling by—pure joy capturing why we celebrate these everyday heroes today.

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Photographer Freddy, linked to clubs like FC Midtjylland and Al-Nassr, launched his cross-country 'World Cup Trip' in early June, posing the shiny trophy at state welcome signs from Alabama onward. His June 24 post entering Pennsylvania from Ohio drew over 51,000 likes, with Governor Josh Shapiro welcoming him to the 'first Commonwealth' and Penn State teasing a football nod. As buzz builds in 2026 World Cup host Philadelphia, fans debate cheesesteak spots like Pat's, Geno's, and Reading Terminal's roast pork, blending soccer excitement with American road-trip charm.

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Freddy gripped his replica World Cup trophy by Pennsylvania's welcome sign, green fields stretching behind him, as fans cheered his 13th state stop.

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In a CBS Sunday Morning interview promoting her memoir 'View from the East Wing,' former First Lady Jill Biden insisted she never saw signs of cognitive decline in Joe Biden, though she admitted he was slowing down from the presidency's demands. She recounted fearing a stroke during his faltering June 2024 debate performance but called him 'fine' afterward, and defended his pardon of son Hunter amid shifting Justice Department circumstances. Critics resurfaced public gaffes like D-Day clips and rally moments to challenge her claims, while supporters see it as standing by his record; the memoir releases June 2.

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Jill Biden faced direct questions about her husband's mental sharpness during his presidency, responding with a firm 'No. No. No.' Her words immediately fueled fresh skepticism online.

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The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who signed his current terms in 2022 running to 2027, saw City propose fresh terms around May, but negotiations paused over finances and length while he focuses on Spain's World Cup—where they drew their opener this month. Rodri's immense value shines through 298 appearances, the 2023 Champions League final winner's goal, and anchoring Pep Guardiola's midfield despite last year's ACL injury. Fans divide between urging him to sign quickly like teammates Gvardiol and Doku, and demanding City meet his terms since they need him more, amid Real Madrid whispers that club insiders dismiss as external noise.

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Rodri turned 30 today, still without a new deal from Manchester City months after their offer landed on the table. As Spain kicks off their World Cup campaign, the star midfielder keeps contract talks on hold.

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Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, a new subsidiary, has applied for a 15-year licence to build a ground station linking its low-Earth orbit satellites to Kenya's fibre networks. This would boost Amazon Leo's broadband service, promising residential speeds up to 400 Mbps and business speeds to 1,280 Mbps—far exceeding Starlink's current offerings amid Kenya's growing demand. Kenya's undersea cables, skilled workforce, and equatorial position make it ideal, and approvals could bring better rural access while raising concerns about signal interference with local mobile networks.

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Amazon is eyeing Kenya for its first African satellite gateway, setting up a direct contest with Starlink in the race for faster internet across remote areas.

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Saudi Arabia defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up in Austin, Texas, with goals from Sultan Mandash in first-half stoppage time, Abdullah Al-Hamdan early in the second half, and captain Salem Al-Dawsari late on. The match paused for almost two hours due to lightning under U.S. safety rules, marking new coach Georgios Donis's first victory against FIFA's 156th-ranked team. Fans celebrated with raised-finger salutes, as Saudi prepares for their opener against Cape Verde on June 26, amid broader concerns over U.S. weather, pitches, heat, and visas for other teams.

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Thunderstorms forced players and fans to hunker down for nearly two hours at Q2 Stadium. When play resumed, Saudi Arabia turned the chaos into a commanding win.

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The all-time global Spotify Afrobeats artists list ranks Burna Boy first, Wizkid second, Rema third, and Davido sixth, prompting Davido's 30BG fans to note their quiet respect despite Rema passing him, while Wizkid's FC mocks the idea of anyone overtaking their star. Rema, at 25 with 6.26 billion total streams boosted by the 'Calm Down' remix with Selena Gomez, has outpaced some veterans year-to-date without a new album. Burna Boy leads daily streams at 7.15 million, Wizkid follows closely, and the rivalries underscore Afrobeats' massive growth to over 13 billion yearly Spotify streams.

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A Spotify chart screenshot lit up Afrobeats fandom, placing Rema at No. 3 ahead of Davido while Burna Boy and Wizkid hold the top spots. Fans from each camp jumped in with jabs about streams, respect, and who's truly on top.

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Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Telegram-based Maniac Murder Cult from Tbilisi, Georgia, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions for making bombs and ricin. His plots targeted racial minorities and Jewish children, including a New Year's Eve attack with poisoned candy, and his 'Hater’s Handbook' manifesto has been linked to real-world shootings like the Antioch High School incident in Nashville. Arrested in Moldova in 2024 and extradited in May 2025, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing pending. Officials highlight the case as evidence of how online extremist propaganda drives offline terror.

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A 22-year-old Georgian extremist plotted to dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish and minority children in New York with ricin-laced candy. Known as 'Commander Butcher,' he led the Maniac Murder Cult from Telegram, promoting violence to ignite racial war.

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The Border Patrol Union posted that the Biden administration enabled Mexican cartels to gain control of the U.S. border and acquire U.S. military-grade weapons through facilitated migration and DHS shutdowns. President Trump shared the post.

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Tony Parker has been officially appointed as the new head coach of LDLC ASVEL, a EuroLeague team in Villeurbanne, France. Parker confirmed the signings of Sylvain Francisco, Daniel Theis, Armoni Brooks, Both Gach, and Nick Weiler-Babb to build the roster.

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The 24-year-old former world No. 4 broke late in each set to advance in 1 hour and 24 minutes, marking his second quarterfinal this truncated 2026 season after months sidelined by arm and knee injuries. Under new coach Sir Andy Murray, who's undefeated at 2-0 with him so far, Draper's powerful serve and forehand shone without rust. This grass-court comeback boosts his hopes ahead of Wimbledon next week.

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In a friendly 'battle of the Jacks' on Devon's grass courts, Jack Draper shared a warm hug with Jack Pinnington Jones after sealing his 7-5, 6-4 victory.

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Mehdi Hasan compared the anti-Catholic bigotry faced by John F. Kennedy during his presidential campaign, noting all four of his grandparents were children of immigrants, to current anti-Muslim sentiment. Critics distinguished historical Catholic immigrants' assimilation and lack of anti-American actions, such as wiping hands on the American flag or opposing the military, from modern Muslim immigrants. The debate highlighted differences in assimilation, referencing Catholic history fighting Islam and no parallels to events like 9/11.

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Namjoon, leader of BTS, appeared at the soundcheck for a BTS concert in Madrid, Spain, wearing a shirt and pants featuring Mexico's national team logo.

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Haliey Welch, formerly known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' appeared live on WFAN's The Carton Show in New York to perform her catchphrase and attempt to break the New York Mets' curse amid their poor performance. The appearance referenced her prior first-pitch ceremony with the Oakland Athletics.

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Profluent, an Emeryville-based AI biotech startup founded in 2022 by Ali Madani, raised $106 million on November 19, 2025, led by Altimeter Capital and Bezos Expeditions, bringing its total funding to $150 million and valuing it at nearly $1 billion. The company has achieved breakthroughs like the AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1 system for precise genome editing and ProGen models generating functional proteins. The new funds will scale computational resources for massive protein datasets and advance applications in therapeutics, agriculture, and materials.

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Jeff Bezos's investment fuels Profluent's quest to design proteins and genome editors using AI, pushing biotech boundaries.

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James tweeted during Philadelphia's 2023 playoff run: 'Anybody would look great at QB for the Eagles.. yeah ooook. HATERS MAN!! Jalen Hurts is SPECIAL.' Hurts proved it by leading the Eagles to a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs in February 2025, earning MVP with 221 passing yards, a TD pass, 72 rushing yards—a QB record—and another score. At 27, his 57-25 record tops Eagles starters, and fans highlight his 3-2 mark against Mahomes, plus unbeaten streaks over Allen and Jackson, while rivals point to team support and uneven games like his four-pick outing.

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LeBron James called out the haters in 2023, declaring Jalen Hurts special amid the Eagles' playoff push. Now, with a Super Bowl MVP ring in hand, those words feel prophetic.

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Dan Scavino Jr., a longtime Trump aide, shared a 28-second video from that historic flight, recalling how the Associated Press confirmed Trump's 1,238 delegates from states like North Dakota and Pennsylvania, making him the presumptive GOP nominee. This averted a contested convention and capped an outsider's stunning primary run against 16 rivals, with Ted Cruz and John Kasich already out. Supporters celebrated the milestone on X, sharing memories of the 'wild ride' and the enduring Trump Train symbol, while some noted unverified numerology ties. Trump formally accepted the nomination on July 19 and won the presidency that November.

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Aboard Trump Force One on May 26, 2016, screens flashed 'THANK YOU TRUMP TRAIN' next to the magic number 1,237—delegates clinched for the nomination.

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Owens described how the veteran, plagued by headaches, coughing blood, hearing loss, and seizures, had been dismissed by the VA as PTSD cases and given Xanax instead of scans. In Russia, paramedics rushed him to a hospital for an immediate CT scan, diagnosis, and successful surgery that ended all his symptoms. She called it life-saving divine intervention, amid her praise for Russia's Christian heritage from the trip, while critics question the unverified account and accuse her of promoting Kremlin views. The story highlights documented VA struggles with TBI misdiagnoses overlapping PTSD, elevated suicide risks, and care delays affecting over 185,000 veterans.

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A former Navy SEAL on Candace Owens' security team collapsed with a seizure during her family trip to Russia. Russian doctors spotted and removed a massive brain clot that U.S. care had missed for years.

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The rapper shared Instagram stories wearing his Cactus Jack Brazil kit and a signed blue away jersey from Vinícius Júnior, captioned with the winger's note: 'To the legend Trav! You the best! We are family.' Scott called it 'Nahh my brudda came crazy,' highlighting their friendship after past meetups in Brazil. His support boosts the Seleção's morale for Saturday's Group C match against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, where Júnior leads the attack without injured Neymar.

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Travis Scott grinned from a car, decked out in Brazil's yellow kit and gold chains, shouting 'Brasilllll' just before their World Cup opener.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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