June 24, 2025

Did Trump have authority to bomb Iran? MAGA is at odds

It took U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie nine minutes to respond to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had ordered warplanes to strike Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, June 21. “This is not Constitutional,” the Kentucky Republican wrote on X, underscoring both the questions surrounding the president’s unilateral decision to attack Iran and a fissure in […]

June 24, 2025

Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement met with mixed reports

An Iranian official has directly refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. The president made the announcement on Truth Social Monday, June 23, just hours after Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Qatar. Trump’s announcement In his post, the president stated that the ceasefire will begin at […]

June 24, 2025

DHS warns of increased threat from Iran-linked hackers

The Department of Homeland Security is warning of an increased likelihood of cyberattacks by Iran-linked hacking groups. The warning comes after the U.S. launched coordinated airstrikes on Saturday, June 21, against three Iranian nuclear facilities. As outlined in a National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin, DHS said both pro-Iranian hacktivists as well as advanced groups tied […]

June 24, 2025

Stores test AI-powered shoplifting prediction software

Stores across North America and Europe are using software that employs artificial intelligence to identify potential shoplifters. The technology is receiving praise from retailers, but it has raised concerns over the potential for false positives. Developed by the French AI surveillance company Veesion, the software integrates with existing surveillance camera networks to flag gestures and […]

June 24, 2025

China unveils mosquito-sized microdrone for battlefield reconnaissance

China has developed a mosquito-sized drone capable of performing battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions, adding to its expanding portfolio of military micro-robotics. Researchers at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) unveiled the miniature aircraft during a state television broadcast, showcasing its compact design with flapping wings and fine landing legs built for covert operations. […]

June 24, 2025

US cities heighten security after Trump’s strikes on Iran

Major U.S. cities are on high alert and increasing security measures following President Donald Trump’s airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities Saturday, June 21. Top officials from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held conference calls Sunday, June 22, sharing information about potential threats with some governors and high-level law enforcement leaders, ABC News […]

June 24, 2025

World’s most powerful telescope reveals best images yet of universe

On Monday, June 23, scientists revealed the first images captured by the world’s most powerful telescope and largest digital camera — part of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) — showing breathtaking views of distant galaxies, cosmic dust clouds and asteroids streaking through space. The effort is part of a decade-long survey of […]

June 23, 2025

Security guard kills gunman who opened fire during church service in Michigan

A security guard shot and killed a man suspected of opening fire during church services in Wayne, Michigan, Sunday, June 22. The Associated Press reports the shooting happened at CrossPointe Community Church just outside of Detroit. The church’s pastor said a church deacon ran the suspect over with his truck, giving the security guard time to […]

June 23, 2025

IDF recovers bodies of 3 hostages, ambulance activity halted in Gaza

The bodies of three more hostages are in Israeli care as of Sunday, June 22, the country’s military announced, leaving some 50 more to be returned. Meanwhile, ambulance activity in the Gaza Strip has come to a “complete halt,” as Israeli strikes killed upwards of 50 people in a 24-hour period, according to multiple reports. […]