A rare Gustav Klimt portrait with a remarkable survival story just set auction records. Klimt’s “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” sold for $236.4 million after a 20-minute bidding war at Sotheby’s in New York on Tuesday — setting a new record as the second most expensive piece of modern art ever sold at auction. The 6-foot-tall portrait was […]
Larry Summers, the former treasury secretary and Harvard University president, announced he is resigning from the OpenAI board and leaving numerous other roles. The news comes after legislators released emails between Summers and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “In line with my announcement to step away from my public commitments, I have also decided to […]
The Trump administration has ordered 250 Border Patrol agents to New Orleans for an immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep,” according to the Associated Press. The two-month mission — expected to begin Dec. 1 — aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi. The deployment marks the latest escalation in the administration’s […]
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned a recent wave of violence in the occupied West Bank, calling it “shocking and serious.” According to The Washington Post, Herzog said the attacks against Palestinians by Jewish settlers crossed a red line. Herzog’s comments followed a series of incidents, including arson at a mosque in Deir Istiya and […]
Just weeks after a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson, white nationalist activist Nick Fuentes has vowed to lead a new initiative to push the Republican Party toward “America First” policies. Fuentes told his listeners Monday that he plans to “infiltrate politics” and “guide people and help them understand who to vote for” in the 2026 […]
In this Media Miss Minute, Tucker Carlson is challenging the FBI’s account of the man authorities say attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump while he was still running for president. Plus, former Prince Andrew faces new accusations of “hiding” from Congress as it digs deeper into the Epstein investigation. Media Miss by the left: Tucker […]
The United States Military Academy at West Point is home to future leaders of the U.S. Army. But before they can lead, they must be tested. Cadet Leadership and Development Training (CLDT) is a crucible designed to forge resilience, sharpen decision-making and reveal the true character of command under pressure. Join us for an in-depth […]
This week on Weapons & Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes a deep dive into the Cadet Leadership Development Course (CLDT) at West Point. We’ll hear firsthand from cadets who have successfully completed this rigorous program, exploring how it shapes their journey as they prepare to graduate and become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army. Learn […]
For years, Bilal Jadallah was the quiet force defending independent journalism in the Gaza Strip — a mentor, protector, and the architect of rare safe spaces for Palestinian journalists working under constant threat. When he was killed in an Israeli strike on November 19, 2023, early on in the latest Israel-Gaza war, the loss reverberated […]
German duo Alice and Ellen Kessler, known as the Kessler Twins, died together by assisted suicide on Monday, at the age of 89. The two were known for their singing and dancing, which made them famous across Europe in the post-war era. The German Society for Humane Dying confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying the […]
