UPS announces job cuts, cost savings ahead of holiday delivery season
UPS has delivered a mixed bag of economic news ahead of the busy holiday season. The company said it has cut 48,000 jobs this year, more than twice as many as it announced in April, but has racked up cost savings of about $2.2 billion. “We are executing the most significant strategic shift in our […]
Ford says Reagan ad was ‘worth it’; man charged for using TikTok to target AG Pam Bondi
In this Media Miss Minute, Ontario’s premier is standing behind an ad opposing U.S. tariffs featuring former President Ronald Reagan. And a Minnesota man is facing charges for putting a hit out on Attorney General Pam Bondi. Media Miss by the right: Ontario’s Ford defends Reagan ad following Trump tariff retaliation Ontario Premier Doug Ford […]
North Korea fires missiles ahead of Trump’s visit to South Korea
North Korea launched a new round of missiles Tuesday — just hours before President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea — according to North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. The missiles marked the regime’s second weapons test in less than a week. They were fired ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting in the city of […]
UN: Iran not actively enriching uranium but movement detected near stockpiles
The United Nations watchdog told The Associated Press that Iran does not seem to be “actively” enriching uranium. However, the group said they have noticed movement at Iran’s nuclear sites. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi said inspectors have not seen any activity via satellite that shows Iran has accelerated […]
AUSA 2025: ‘The Army is going to transform,’ and CROWS gets an upgrade
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson reports from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 national event in Washington, D.C. Ryan offers an in-depth look at the current state of the U.S. Army, as we hear from top military leaders, including Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Army Chief […]
One story, two versions: Media bias in NYC mayoral race coverage
With elections approaching, patterns of partisan slant in media coverage are increasingly evident. Left and right-leaning outlets often highlight different stories, frame events in contrasting ways and at times omit angles entirely, shaping how audiences perceive political candidates. The New York City mayoral race illustrates this dynamic. Right-leaning outlets emphasized criticism and controversies. If they […]
How daylight saving time impacts your sleep, heart and overall health
Twice a year, Americans adjust their clocks, and their bodies may not like it. When daylight saving time ends, most people gain an extra hour of sleep, but experts say that the short-term benefit doesn’t outweigh the long-term effects on health. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have discussed the issue for years, introducing […]
The constitutional roadblocks to Trump’s often-floated third term
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a third term as president on several occasions. While a third term would violate the U.S. Constitution, some Trump allies are exploring their options. Trump’s interest “A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said of a third term while speaking to NBC News in […]
Snickers are candy, Twix are groceries: How states tax Halloween
As Americans make their final plans for Halloween, many are shocked — even scared — by the price of candy this year. Compared to last year, candy prices rose nearly 11% in 2025, according to analysts. Rising candy costs are influencing what people plan to give out on Halloween. Despite these increases, consumers are still […]
