August 16, 2025

Hegseth’s brother wants military to help with deportations; Trump admin to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terror group: Media Miss Minute

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 […]

August 16, 2025

Undersea cables face rising sabotage risk, analysts warn

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 […]

August 16, 2025

Michigan hit with historic fine for ‘KGB’ sign stealing, keeps 2023 national title

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 […]

August 16, 2025

Report: DHS Sec. Noem doesn’t pay rent for Coast Guard residence after ‘doxxing’

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 […]

August 16, 2025

Florida announces 2nd migrant facility despite another lawsuit over the first one

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 […]

August 16, 2025

Sorority Rush takes over TikTok –– and college budgets

If you’ve seen a flood of perfectly curated outfits, choreographed house entrances, and emotional bid day reveals on TikTok, you’ve stumbled onto RushTok. This corner of social media follows potential new members (PNMs) as they navigate sorority recruitment, from the first handshake to the final bid. The spectacle has gone viral, drawing viewers far beyond […]

August 16, 2025

NFC South Preview: Can Saints, Panthers break out of NFL’s basement?

The 2025 NFL season kicks off in just a couple of weeks, and SAN is wrapping up the NFC division previews with a look at the South. It seems like a two-horse race unless the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints can reverse last season’s futility. What’s keeping the Panthers and Saints in the NFL basement? […]

August 16, 2025

Report: US deploys 4,000 more troops to waters near Latin America in cartel fight

The United States military is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters around Latin America, according to a report from CNN. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s plan to use the military to combat drug cartels. Military deployment The Navy announced the deployment of troops assigned to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready […]

August 16, 2025

Trump, Putin conclude Alaska summit with no deal on Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up their much-anticipated meeting in Alaska on Friday, Aug. 15, with no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The world leaders talked behind closed doors for three hours, negotiating how to end the conflict. Trump and Putin addressed the media for just a few […]