Ukraine’s drone war is forcing Russia to defend a much bigger battlefield
Ukraine’s growing drone force is putting new pressure on Russia by forcing the Kremlin to defend a far wider area than the front line. Ukraine sent hundreds of drones into Russia overnight in what appeared to be one of Kyiv’s largest attacks since the full-scale invasion. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted 660 […]
Texas school board to vote on making bible passages required reading for millions of students
The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote Friday on a book list that would make Bible passages and stories required reading for millions of elementary and middle school students. Traditionally, reading lists are chosen by individual schools or teachers. Texas is home to about 5 million public school students, about 11% of […]
Russian independent journalists fear MAX app, new online restrictions will hinder reporting
As Russian authorities tighten the screw on popular messaging app Telegram and promote a state-backed “super app” that observers say could act as a surveillance tool, independent journalists and media outlets inside and outside Russia say it will become more difficult to report stories securely and stay connected to audiences. President Vladimir Putin is pushing […]
Federal judge pauses executive order on mail-in ballot lists, USPS’ role in elections
A federal judge blocked Postmaster General David Steiner’s plan to withhold ballots from the 23 states refusing to comply with an executive order on voter rolls. The Massachusetts judge also nullified the order as unconstitutional, killing President Donald Trump’s plan to establish a national voter list. Judge Indira Talwani struck down Trump’s March 31 executive […]
SCOTUS stakes Hawaii’s ‘vampire’ gun rule, stopping other state attempts
In the movies, killing the original vampire leaves its minions reduced to ash and flames. The Supreme Court on Thursday set forth a similar chain reaction across the country when it ruled Hawaii’s “vampire” gun law runs afoul of the Constitution. Justices in the 6-3 majority ruled that Hawaii’s law requiring express permission from a […]
Iran reportedly attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, multiple media outlets reported Thursday, citing U.S. officials. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, wrote that a one-way attack drone went to the west side of the vessel before striking it, inferring the attack was deliberate. U.K. Maritime Trade Operations said the […]
National Guardsmen Bring Medical Expertise to Paraguay
More than 20 National Guard medical professionals from six states shared their clinical experience with Paraguayan partners and offered care to locals during Exercise Amistad, which includes a Dominican Republic rotation this year.
Visitors Welcome International Tall Ships to Baltimore for Sail 250
As tall ships from around the world arrived in Baltimore Harbor for Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore, the event offered more than a display of maritime tradition — it became an opportunity to celebrate heritage, strengthen friendships and reflect on connections forged at sea.
Free speech or forgery? NYC council candidate arrested for creating fake endorsements
Artificial intelligence has officially made its way into the political sphere, and more significantly, into this year’s campaign cycle. But now, it’s taking a dramatic turn, as a failed political candidate faces criminal charges for using AI tools on the campaign trail. Jonathan Rinaldi was arrested outside his home in New York on Wednesday and […]
