Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over next 6 to 12 months
The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement on Friday that he expects the withdrawal “to be completed over the next 6 to 12 months,” according to The Washington Post. At a […]
FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup, but can they?
FIFA’s president reiterated at the organization’s annual meeting that Iran will be participating in this year’s World Cup in North America. “Let me start at the outset. Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, […]
Appeals court blocks dispensing of abortion drug mifepristone by mail, telehealth
A federal appeals court granted Louisiana’s request to reinstate a requirement that the abortion drug mifepristone be dispensed in person. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals released the opinion on Friday, delivering anti-abortion advocates a nationwide win. The Food and Drug Administration first ended the rule temporarily in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It […]
Prussian Officer Established Drill Manual Used in American Revolutionary War
Drill as we know it serves to build discipline, unit pride and cohesion. As America observes 250 years of freedom, here’s a look at how drill developed during the American Revolutionary War.
Face of Defense: Transportation Chief Builds His Marines Motor Tough
Leadership rooted in both compassion and accountability drives mission success. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Adam Dominguez, a motor transportation chief assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, describes his leadership style as “understanding” yet firm.
AI chatbots are too agreeable. Authorities say it’s creating deadly outcomes
“Move fast and break things,” a term coined by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has been the unofficial rallying cry of Silicon Valley long before the rise of artificial intelligence. But as the technology continues to grow and more people use chatbots, that term has developed a darker meaning. Straight Arrow has found more than a […]
Colorado’s new law will regulate AI. Musk and the Trump admin say it’s too ‘woke’
Colorado is on the verge of enforcing one of the nation’s most sweeping artificial intelligence laws — but not if Elon Musk and the Department of Justice can stop it. The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act passed in 2024 and is scheduled to take effect on June 30. It seeks to prevent bias on the basis […]
War powers deadline hits as White House and Congress split on Iran
The 60-day deadline for U.S. military action in Iran is here, and the White House has not asked Congress for authorization to continue the war. That’s leaving lawmakers divided over whether that requirement still applies under the current ceasefire. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators Thursday the administration views the ceasefire with Iran as a […]
Polymarket expands trade monitoring after insider betting case tied to Maduro raid
Polymarket is stepping up oversight of trades after federal prosecutors charged a U.S. soldier with using classified information to bet on a military operation. The company is now rolling out new tools to help catch suspicious activity earlier. The move follows charges against an Army master sergeant who prosecutors say used non-public information to place […]
