President Donald Trump had a lot of support in his return to the White House. Leading that charge was Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and following not far behind him came other leaders from Silicon Valley. While the tech industry leaders have historically backed blue candidates, a sudden swing to the GOP has some Democratic party […]
The United States is doubling down on unmanned maritime innovation in its navy with the christening of the USX-1 Defiant — a first-of-its-kind, fully autonomous medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) designed to operate for more than a year at sea without a single sailor aboard. The vessel, unveiled Monday in Everett, Washington, is the centerpiece […]
Demand for wolf dog hybrids is surging, raising concerns among conservationists who say the phenomenon threatens the lives of not only wolves but humans as well. While there are reputable breeders, some customers have turned to the black market to fulfill their desire to own a wolfdog, as reported by National Geographic. The practice has […]
What looks like an ordinary jog in the English countryside could be anything but. In Surrey, United Kingdom, women lacing up their sneakers for a morning run might actually be undercover police officers — and they’re not chasing a runner’s high. Surrey Police launched a monthlong “Jog On” campaign aimed at catching people who harass […]
Mississippi residents will still have to prove their age before scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, X or even social media sites like Nextdoor. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday let the state’s new social media age-verification law stand — at least for now — as it rejected an emergency request from tech industry group NetChoice. The reprieve […]
In this Media Miss Minute, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s brother wants the military to step in and help deport immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. And the Trump administration is taking steps to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. Media Miss on the right: Hegseth’s brother calls for military role in years-long deportation […]
Global seabed infrastructure faces a growing sabotage risk, with analysts warning that undersea cables, landing stations and other systems have become increasingly attractive targets for state-backed covert operations. Recent incidents — including damaged cables near Taiwan, in the Baltic Sea and off Norway — have raised concerns about “gray-zone” tactics, where Chinese merchant vessels may […]
The University of Michigan was hit with one of the largest fines in NCAA history for the sign-stealing scandal run by former defensive assistant Connor Stalions. The punishment ends a nearly two-year investigation into the football program and will not include a postseason ban. What penalties did the NCAA hand down? Michigan will face probation […]
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem left her residence in Washington’s Navy Yard for housing reserved for the Coast Guard commandant, The Washington Post reported Friday. DHS justified the move for Noem’s safety as former defense officials worried about the precedent the secretary was setting. Nearly four months after a British tabloid published photos […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, has announced that his state will open a second immigration detention facility. The “Deportation Depot” will join “Alligator Alcatraz,” which is defending against another lawsuit. Deportation Depot The Deportation Depot will open at a state prison called Baker Correctional Institute in Sanderson, about 45 miles west of Jacksonville. DeSantis said […]
