Five key facts about Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, reveal a fascinating glimpse into her background and role in his life. The 24-year-old former cheerleader from Hancock, Maine, who moved to Cape Cod as a child, met Belichick in 2021 on a flight where they bonded over philosophy. A Bridgewater State University graduate and former pageant competitor, Hudson has quickly become influential in Belichick’s post-NFL coaching career, even appearing alongside him in a Super Bowl commercial. Since their relationship began in 2023, she has launched Trouble Cub Enterprises and started building a real estate portfolio in Boston. Despite speculation about internal concerns from Belichick’s family and a disputed report of her being banned from UNC facilities, the university confirms that she remains welcome and continues to manage the coach’s brand. Cracking down on men purchasing sex, police have launched a targeted operation aimed at curbing demand, with exclusive access granted to BBC West Investigations to document efforts to hold offenders accountable. Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is already making waves in Chicago, sending a stern message to the NFL after dropping to the second round of the 2025 draft. Selected 39th overall out of Missouri, Burden declared, “Everybody who passed up on me gotta pay,” vowing to make those teams regret their decision. Regarded as one of the top steals of the draft, Burden is expected to slot in as the Bears’ No. 3 receiver alongside DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. Head coach Ben Johnson praised his dynamic playmaking skills and swagger, signaling big expectations for the rookie as the team builds around quarterback Caleb Williams. **Breakdown of U.S. Government Funding for Counter-Misinformation Initiatives**

A newly released database from non-profit group Liber-net has revealed detailed insights into the U.S. government's spending on counter-misinformation initiatives from 2016 to 2024. Out of nearly 1,100 reviewed awards, 867 were classified as directed toward mis-, dis-, and malinformation efforts, totaling nearly $1.5 billion. The vast majority of funding—around $318 million excluding a $1 billion Peraton contract—went to U.S.-based organizations, with Kazakhstan ranking second at just $20 million. Key target regions outside the U.S. included Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic states, primarily aimed at countering Russian influence.

The funds supported a variety of activities, including research, conferences, and technology development, and were often tagged under multiple themes such as vaccine misinformation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation received one of the largest grants at $80 million, highlighting the close partnerships between federal agencies and affiliated nonprofits. The data also identified miscellaneous foreign recipients, underscoring the global reach and complex nature of these initiatives. A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's proposed mass layoffs, ordering a two-week pause and blocking two dozen agencies from proceeding with what would have been the largest phase of the president's downsizing efforts. The judge ruled that implementing the layoffs without Congressional authorization would be illegal.