June 11, 2025

Musk walks back Trump attacks, deletes posts and issues apology

Elon Musk issued a rare public apology early Wednesday, June 11, saying his recent posts about President Donald Trump “went too far.” The statement followed weeks of open criticism, during which Musk accused Trump of being mentioned in unreleased Epstein files and urged voters to oppose the administration’s major spending bill. Musk deleted the posts […]

June 11, 2025

A look at the Marine Corps’ Project Tripoli: Weapons and Warfare

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes you behind the scenes to see how Project Tripoli is revolutionizing the way the U.S. Marine Corps is preparing for modern warfare. From advanced training simulations to implementation on the battlefield, we’ll examine the details of this ambitious project and its implications for the future […]

June 11, 2025

VR becomes an important tool for Marines, maximizing money and time

At this year’s Modern Day Marine event, Marines from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California, showcased cutting-edge training tools designed to prepare warfighters for the battlefield of tomorrow. The centerpiece of their demonstration was Project Tripoli, a comprehensive training initiative that integrates live, virtual and constructive elements to simulate realistic […]

June 11, 2025

Some retailers ditch free shipping as tariffs drive up costs

Free shipping — once a standard perk of online shopping — is disappearing from some retailers’ websites, while others raise the spending threshold needed to qualify. Rising costs tied to new tariffs are driving companies to pass those expenses on to consumers. What’s behind the shift? On Wednesday, June 11, President Donald Trump declared on […]

June 11, 2025

7 Army bases to regain Confederate names under Trump

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, June 10, that his administration will restore the original names of seven U.S. Army bases that previously honored Confederate officers. Speaking at a ceremony at Fort Bragg, Trump listed the installations: Fort Hood (Texas), Fort Gordon (Georgia), Fort Rucker (Alabama), Fort Polk (Louisiana), Fort A.P. Hill (Virginia), Fort Pickett (Virginia) […]

June 11, 2025

Southern Baptists call for repeal of same-sex marriage ruling

Southern Baptist Convention delegates overwhelmingly approved a resolution on June 10 calling for the reversal of Obergefell v. Hodges. It refers to the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage.  Meeting in Dallas, Texas, more than 10,000 church representatives, known as messengers, backed language urging lawmakers and courts to roll back decisions and […]

June 11, 2025

Trump has power to abolish national monuments, DOJ opinion says

The U.S. Department of Justice says President Donald Trump has the authority to abolish national monuments or shrink the amount of land allotted to them. They include a pair of monuments in California established by former President Joe Biden, as well as any established by past presidents. The assessment of presidential power came in a […]

June 11, 2025

Russia recruits Cubans for the frontlines in Ukraine

Ukrainian intelligence estimates that nearly 20,000 Cubans have signed contracts with the Russian military since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. According to testimony and reports, many were allegedly lured by promises of high pay, Russian citizenship and job opportunities. Some traveled to Russia without a visa, as Cuban citizens are permitted to enter the country […]

June 11, 2025

‘Dirty Dozen’ list identifies produce most exposed to pesticides

Eating the right foods is a significant part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and that doesn’t only include the types of foods you eat, but also their quality. To help consumers make the healthiest choices, every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S. nonprofit and advocacy organization, releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in […]