‘Calexit’? As rift grows with DC, more Californians favor secession
California is a long way from Washington, D.C., but a growing number of the state’s residents seem to think it’s not far enough. A new poll shows that more than 4 in 10 Californians favor withdrawing from the United States, reflecting the strongest support to date for secession. The poll, conducted for an organization that […]
Mexican navy ship went backwards before Brooklyn Bridge crash: NTSB
The Mexican naval ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, and now the National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report providing some insight into what led to the crash. The Brooklyn Bridge collision killed two crew members and injured 19 others. The NTSB is now offering the most detailed assessment […]
Inside the North Korean scheme to funnel US wages into weapons funding
Federal prosecutors have charged multiple people in a nationwide scheme to secretly funnel U.S. wages to North Korea’s government, allegedly to support its nuclear weapons program. The Department of Justice announced the charges Monday, June 30, describing a growing effort by North Korean operatives to bypass U.S. sanctions by posing as remote tech workers for […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Capt. Steven Bennett
After Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett’s aircraft was seriously damaged while providing air support in Vietnam, he heroically gave up his life so his wingman could survive.
Face of Defense: A Guardian’s Journey Into the Military’s Newest Branch
Initially unsure about her career path, Space Force Master Sgt. Allison Thodos landed a dream job as a Space Force flight chief at the National Space Defense Center, working alongside some of the smartest minds in the military.
Founding Father Facts, Contributions to Creating Country
Seven Founding Fathers are widely regarded as having made the most significant contributions to securing independence from Great Britain and establishing the U.S. government.
Pope Leo XIV launches Vatican deficit campaign, scores with collectible card
Pope Leo XIV led the solemn celebration of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome and its Diocese, at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, June 29. During the Mass, he blessed and bestowed the pallium upon 54 newly appointed Metropolitan archbishops, eight of from the United States. Metropolitan archbishops lead a major city or metropolis. The pallium […]
Extreme heat has caused roads to buckle — why does this happen?
Much of the United States has been under a heat wave that has millions sweltering. In some states, such as Missouri, Arkansas and Delaware, roads have started buckling because of the extreme temperatures. Instances like this are “not very common, because if you’ve designed and built the road correctly, this shouldn’t happen,” Amit Bhasin, director […]
Study finds ‘regional differences’ in dementia rates among veterans
A study published in June found that veterans seemed to have higher incidences of dementia depending on where they live. This study, conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco, found that dementia rates per every 1,000 person-years were highest in the Southeast and lowest in the Mid-Atlantic. According to researchers, in the […]