Israel calls ‘Iron Beam’ laser ready for service
Israel says it will deploy its first high-power laser defense system, known as Iron Beam, by the end of 2025 after successful testing. The system is designed to intercept rockets, mortars and drones at a fraction of the cost of traditional missile interceptors. Iron Beam is a ground-based laser air defense system that can track […]
ABC reinstates Kimmel to late night – is this proof boycotts work?
Calls to boycott Disney grew last week after ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Disney now says the late-night show will return Tuesday night following “thoughtful conversations with Jimmy,” according to Variety. With the story continuing to develop, it remains unclear how the reversal will affect ongoing backlash which sparked protests, celebrity withdrawals and raises questions […]
Syracuse first to get caught faking injuries under new rule, fined 25K
The Atlantic Coast Conference fined Syracuse $25,000 on Monday and publicly reprimanded the school for faking injuries in the 34-21 road win over the Tigers on Saturday. ACC officials called Syracuse’s actions “unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rules.” Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik made clear in his post-game interview that he was not […]
Oklahoma lawmakers want Charlie Kirk statues erected at all state colleges
Republican Oklahoma state lawmakers will introduce legislation that would mandate all state colleges to build and erect statues honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month. The move comes as President Donald Trump and other notable figures remembered Kirk at his memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. The Republicans who introduced […]
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel suspension, host to return Tuesday
After ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over comments made about Charlie Kirk and the man accused of assassinating him, the late-night host is coming back. The company announced Monday that Kimmel will return to his show starting Tuesday night. The company released a statement about ending the suspension. Officials said they made the decision […]
Where’s Congress? Capitol Hill empty one week out from government shutdown
The United States Senate was in session for a total of 29 seconds on Monday; that’s 29 seconds longer than the House of Representatives. The Capitol building is nearly empty a week away from a government shutdown. It makes one wonder, if failing to fund the government is as harmful to the American people and […]
Judge allows Revolution Wind to proceed with construction after Trump halted it
A federal judge granted an emergency injunction Monday ordering the government to lift its stop-work order on Revolution Wind, a nearly complete offshore wind project. The ruling allows construction crews to return to the 700-megawatt facility after a month-long shutdown. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Revolution Wind LLC demonstrated a likelihood of success […]
Reinstating ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ fuels celebration, backlash
Disney and ABC announced Monday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to air Tuesday night after a six-day suspension. The late-night host was pulled last week following comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The initial suspension sparked immediate backlash. Nexstar and Sinclair, two major broadcasters, also announced they would preempt […]
Russia accused of election interference in Moldova
Russia is accused, once again, of interfering in a foreign election — this time, in Moldova. Several news outlets reported on a plan, allegedly created by the Kremlin, to weaken the position of Moldovan President Maia Sandu and her political party, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). Moldova is taking security measures to stop […]
