October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

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 […]

October 29, 2025

Federal judge says Trump admin can’t fire federal employees during shutdown

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot proceed with firing federal employees during the government shutdown, The Associated Press reports. While shutdowns typically result in some workers being furloughed without pay, the administration had planned permanent job cuts; however, the court has blocked the effort, for now. U.S. District Judge Susan Yvonne […]

October 29, 2025

Blue Jays World Series run fueling youth baseball surge across Canada

From British Columbia to Newfoundland, more Canadian kids are picking up baseball mitts and swinging bats. The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run has stirred the nation, and a surge in youth baseball registrations is not far behind.   What is the ‘Blue Jays Bump’? Whether or not Toronto wins its third World Series title, the […]