With crime remaining prevalent in New Mexico’s largest city, state leaders are sending in the National Guard to support local police efforts, but residents might not recognize the soldiers if they see them. Albuquerque has seen an influx in violence tied to a growing fentanyl crisis and an increase in offenses committed at the hands […]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday, June 19, that President Donald Trump can keep control of California’s National Guard. The decision comes as legal challenges continue after he deployed the troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over immigration raids. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision extending its stay […]
Starbucks says it’s brewing up change with a healthier menu, but some health-conscious consumers aren’t convinced. This week, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol met with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who praised the company’s efforts to “Make America Healthy Again,” or “MAHA,” as Kennedy coined it. RFK Jr. praises Starbucks Kennedy said […]
An incident targeting a Republican congressman from Ohio underscores the heightened threat of violence against public officials across the nation. Rep. Max Miller said he was run off the road by a man who threatened to kill him and his family five days after a gunman assassinated a state lawmaker in Minnesota and tried to […]
The man accused of killing one Minnesota legislator and wounding another found his victims’ home addresses on “people search” websites, according to court documents. The allegation has renewed calls for stricter data privacy laws. Documents made public on Monday, June 16, state a notebook discovered in the vehicle of 57-year-old Vance Boelter listed the names of […]
Doctors already know physical affection — be it romantic or platonic — can do wonders for one’s mental health. Now, a new study has found snuggling with a loved one before bed is not only good for personal health but relationship health as well. How did researchers come to their conclusion? Researchers at Auburn University […]
New research from France’s food safety agency, known as ANSES, released on Friday, June 20, shows that certain drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than drinks in plastic bottles or aluminum cans. This revelation raises fresh concerns about how labeling and packaging impact the amount of microplastics we consume, and how it affects our […]
It took more than 60 games and a run through a gauntlet of the best teams in college baseball, but the College World Series final is set for its weekend showcase. The LSU Tigers and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will battle in a best-of-three series. How did the two teams get to this point? The two […]
NATO leaders are expected to gather in the Netherlands on June 24 and 25 for what some policy watchers are already calling a “nothingburger” summit. But behind the stripped-down agenda lies a debate that could reshape defense spending across Europe. A stripped-down agenda and some serious side dishes The NATO summit in The Hague could […]
As the saying goes, war is hell — but it’s also expensive. The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, driving up the costs. With every volley of missiles fired, sortie launched and bomb dropped, military operations are costing millions of dollars. The expense of defense systems One of the most significant expenses is […]
