Mexico denies any link between cartel leader Hernán Bermúdez Requena and Paraguay's Montego Trading betting case, clarifying two separate legal matters: one involving organized crime, the other a regulatory gambling dispute.
The Los Angeles Lakers kept Bronny James on the main roster instead of sending him to the G League, confirming his NBA readiness under coach JJ Redick — a decision that impacts LeBron James’ final season and the team’s 2026 contract timeline.
Rookie Trey Yesavage started Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to an 11‑4 win and becoming the second‑youngest pitcher ever to open a World Series.
Dodgers beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS Game 2 thanks to Hernández’s tie‑breaking homer and Yamamoto’s dominant pitching, moving Los Angeles within one win of a historic World Series berth.
Panama's 1‑0 win over El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlán revives their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes, while dropping El Salvador into a precarious second place.
Cleveland's lead in the American League Central has ballooned to an 81.1% win probability, with a magic number of three. Detroit must sweep its last three games just to stay alive, while the Guardians could lock the title with just one win or even two Tigers losses. The shift reflects Cleveland's late‑season surge and Detroit's slump, dramatically reshaping the playoff picture.
Nintendo unveiled Pokemon Pokopia, a life sim that blends Minecraft-style building with Animal Crossing’s cozy pace. You play as a human-shaped Ditto that learns Pokemon abilities to craft, farm, and reshape the world. Developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo, it features weather and day-night cycles. Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, with digital preorders starting November 12, 2025.
The Blue Jays hit the Bronx with a 3-game lead over Boston and 4 over New York, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker against both rivals. With 22 games left for Toronto and the Yankees, this weekend’s series could tilt the AL East and shape wild-card seeding. Gausman, Scherzer, and Bassitt face Schlittler, Gil, and Fried in a marquee set marked by hot bats and shaky bullpens.
In this post, I delve into a unique personal habit of mine - collecting and storing screenshots of my favorite quotes on my phone. It's a simple but meaningful practice that offers a source of inspiration and reflection on demand. Not only does it serve as a reminder of important life lessons or profound insights, but it's also an interesting way to track my evolving thoughts and tastes over time. Be prepared - I'll be sharing some of my all-time favorite quote-screenshots in this piece!
As an educator and a firm believer in the power of creativity, I cannot stress enough the importance of arts programs within our education system. Fostering creativity through arts has profound effects not just on students' academic performance, but also in their holistic development. Not many people understand that arts can be a catalyst for innovative thinking and problem-solving, vital skills for the future. In this blog, we'll delve deep into why creativity matters in education and the pivotal role of arts programs in inculcating this creativity.
