US Navy submarine will be out 5 years due to ‘poor seamanship’
The USS Connecticut is one of just three Seawolf-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in the U.S. Navy. The highly capable craft will remain out of service until at least late 2026 — more than five years after a critical underwater collision. On Oct. 2, 2021, while navigating international waters near Japan, Connecticut struck an uncharted […]
Congress may allow second mortgages to build in-home apartments
Call it a back house, a grandparents’ cottage or the in-law’s suite. By whatever name, it’s how some members of Congress want to address the nationwide housing shortage. Reps. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., and Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a bill that would give government-backed financing to homeowners who build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in their […]
Explosion at LA County sheriff’s facility kills three deputies
An explosion at a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department training facility in California has killed three deputies. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a press conference that this is the largest loss of life for the department since 1857. East LA explosion The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. local time at the Biscailuz Training […]
Facial recognition app gives ICE access to 200 million images
A facial recognition app being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has access to databases containing more than 200 million images, 404 Media reports. The findings, based on user manuals for ICE’s “Mobile Fortify” app, shed new light on the technology the agency is using to accomplish mass deportations. Mobile Fortify allows ICE agents […]
Trump threatens to sue Rupert Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein birthday note article
President Donald Trump signaled he may seek legal action against The Wall Street Journal following an article that the publication posted. Trump warned WSJ owner Rupert Murdoch in response to the article that claimed the president sent a letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Friday, July 18, […]
Caitlin Clark injury, labor talks overshadow WNBA All-Star Game
The biggest star in the WNBA will not be participating in the league’s All-Star festivities at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, her home arena. Caitlin Clark will sit out with a groin injury. Clark was billed as the centerpiece of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana – host, team captain and a favorite in Friday’s three-point shooting contest. In […]
Forget Tinder, Disney adults now have their own dating app
A new dating app is helping Disney fans find love, or at least a park buddy who understands the obsession. “Single Riders” is being designed for Disney adults and other theme park enthusiasts looking to connect romantically or platonically. A niche dating app with a magical twist The name Single Riders plays off the concept […]
Louisiana scraps $3B coast restoration plan, may have to repay $618M
Louisiana scrapped a $3 billion coastline restoration effort for a vanishing Gulf coastline on Thursday, July 17. The plan had been financed by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. While conservationists asserted it was a vital plan to combat climate change, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, called it a threat to residents’ livelihoods and […]
Why Hollywood is pulling back from Comic-Con
In the world of fandom, nothing rivals the scale and spectacle of San Diego Comic-Con, referred to as SDCC. Each July, more than 130,000 attendees descend on the city, many in elaborate costumes, to collect exclusive merchandise, catch sneak peeks of upcoming releases and celebrate all things pop culture, from anime and gaming to blockbuster […]