Many readers are convinced that a piece of Helen Keller memorabilia could not possibly be real.Keller, noted as being a deaf and blind humanitarian, educator, and writer who wrote 12 books, has been swept up by the latest craze of memorabilia resale.'What a time to be alive.'In fact, the genre is nearly unheard of, as it exists as a hybrid of two separate collector's items: trading cards and historical signatures.That's right, Keller's signature was just auctioned off as a trading card — and it is authentic.Rookie seasonThe Topps official "Helen Keller Cut Signatures 1/1" card was sold in a live auction on eBay for $3,551. For those thinking the card may be fake or a concoction created by a savvy entrepreneur, Topps went ahead and shared the results on its social media pages, reporting that the card was "just sold" on Thursday.RELATED: Sports memorabilia industry in chaos after seller admits massive scheme to fake signatures, then commits suicide 'What a time to be alive'The reactions online were less than stellar, as not only did readers not believe it was real, but they couldn't fathom why anyone would pay for such a thing."Is it authentic," one reply asked. "Or is it just a joke card that got bid on fairly high?""I thought this card was satire. Good lord," another sad reader expressed."I had to check to see if this was a parody account," a sports page chimed in to say. Other onlookers accepted the event had taken place, but couldn't resist pondering what it said about life in 2026."'I just spent $3,551 on an autographed Helen Keller rookie card' is a real sentence somebody said earlier today. What a time to be alive," wrote Mike Beauvais, creator of streaming platform Quibi.RELATED: Fake Masters jackets, Beatles signatures, and a Kardashian photo named in fraudster's memorabilia scheme worth up to $550K Hulton Archive/Getty Images Team playerThis isn't the only instance of Topps trading cards using American icons as a product line. Back in 2009, Topps released its American Heritage series that featured the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Frank Sinatra, and Martin Luther King Jr.At the same time, it included two other iterations of Keller on trading cards. First, she was included under the American Heroes series that also showcased Thomas Edison. She was also included in the Presidential Medal of Freedom series that also featured Bill Cosby and Jackie Robinson.For those looking to get their hands on graded Keller items, a card with her signature is currently listed for just under $2,200, while another seller is asking $500 or best offer for one of the 2009 Topps cards.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A survey found that college graduates who earned a degree in liberal arts regretted their major the most of all respondents.The ZipRecruiter study surveyed 1,500 graduates from the class of 2025 and another 1,500 students set to graduate in the spring.Overall, about 1 in 5 of all grads said they were regretful of their majors.The report said that many of the regretful liberal arts majors wished they had focused on scientific or quantitative fields instead.After the liberal arts, recent grads with political science, international relations, or public policy degrees were the next-highest regretful, with about 46.3% ruing their decisions.About 39.2% of grads with communications, media studies, or public relations majors said they wish they had chosen another focus.Overall, about 1 in 5 of all grads said they were regretful of their majors.A separate report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers listed the bachelor's degrees most in demand from their member firms.That survey found finance was the top major in demand, followed by mechanical engineering, computer science, and accounting. Also in high demand were business administration and management, electrical engineering, and information sciences/systems.RELATED: Liberal arts college student cites Mao in video calling for more political assassinations after Charlie Kirk One of the bright spots for recent grads was for those who sought nursing positions. The ZipRecruiter survey found that almost a third of nursing graduates were able to obtain a job before even graduating.Nursing majors also had the highest median salary upon graduation, which was $70,000 a year.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The state of California is handing out boatloads of cash to some of the biggest money-making studios in the world.The money comes from the California Film Commission, which, in addition to providing tax credits for studios that rake in revenue, has a robust incentive program for productions that push diversity, equity, and inclusion.'The state also pushes productions to acquire suppliers based on their diversity.'Dollars to doughnutsAs part of its $750 million annual industry push, the commission's funding is not limited to independent films or smaller studios, but tens of millions are actually allocated to big-budget studios that have a history of massive revenues.Chiefly in this instance, Variety has reported that a sequel to "The Simpsons Movie," currently titled "The Simpsons Movie 2," will receive $21.9 million in state funding as California has expanded into supplementing animation production.The 20th Century Studios production is set for a release 20 years after the original hit movie, which took in $183 million domestically and $536 million worldwide against a $75 million budget.While TV revenues are tight-lipped, it's estimated that each episode generates between $3 and $5 million. It should go without saying that the longest-running American scripted primetime series is not hurting for cash.RELATED: Disney down on DEI, says ex-staffer: 'The vibe shift is real' Alms for the A-listOther major production houses getting a boost from the state include Netflix, which will get $10.9 million for a reboot of "13 Going on 30," while an untitled Disney live-action movie will get over $18 million.DreamWorks, which reportedly took in over $900 million in 2024, will also get a credit of nearly $25 million from California.At the same time, Paramount will get just under $26 million; they took in a reported $28.75 billion in 2025.RELATED: Welcome to WokeNut Grove: Sneak peek at Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' reboot Chris Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images DEI on the prizeThe film commission also sports a complex DEI program that offers tax credits in exchange for pushing its ideology on the production staff of any given project.The state provides a checklist for productions to ensure they know to perform inclusive hiring, equity education, and "industry capacity building" to "increase an inclusive and qualified workforce." The state also pushes productions to acquire suppliers based on their diversity.California's "success roadmap" also shows that productions must issue "mandatory DEIA orientation," with the added letter in the acronym for "accessibility."For live-action films, this must be done before principal photography begins, while animation has to show its DEI work within 120 days of production.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A longtime resident and county attorney says progressive policies have ruined Maryland and forced him to abandon the state after six decades.Carroll County State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker (R) told WBFF-TV in an interview that aired earlier this week that after his term ends, he will be seeking greener grass in North Carolina.'Maryland has now become a sanctuary state. Even after jacking up taxes to the tune of, what, $1.6 billion last year, we're still looking at a structural deficit next year.' "[Democratic Gov.] Wes Moore and the Democrats in the General Assembly, you've won. I'm leaving," the Republican said.Shoemaker listed a long string of policies that have worsened living conditions for Marylanders, including new tax hikes, lax criminal prosecution, and the designation of Maryland as a sanctuary state. "Essentially, the way I see it, Maryland is a lost cause at this point," he added. Shoemaker has a long history of participating in Maryland government but says he no longer wishes to continue living there. "Maryland has gotten progressively more woke every single year," he continued. "Their fiscal policies are awful. They're taxing people to death. Car registration fees are through the roof. And, you know, this most recent session in Annapolis was really, you know, sealed my fate and has hastened my departure. Maryland has now become a sanctuary state. Even after jacking up taxes to the tune of, what, $1.6 billion last year, we're still looking at a structural deficit next year."He cited the Youth Charging Reform Act, which wipes out automatically charging 16- and 17-year-olds as adults on drug, assault, and gun offenses. "It's more criminal coddling legislation that we see emanating from Annapolis every single year," he added. "They were just telltale signs that Maryland's lost." He went on to say that people are leaving "in droves, and it's sad." RELATED: Glenn Beck says if you live in THIS state, get out NOW The Maryland Chamber of Commerce said that the state ranks 45th nationally in domestic migration with more than 18,000 residents leaving in one year period from July 2023. "High taxes, rising living costs, housing affordability challenges and regulatory complexity are pushing residents to states with lower costs, better growth prospects, and more business-friendly climates," read a statement from the chamber. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!