DOD Lends Authenticity to Military Aspects of Disney’s ‘Elio’
The Defense Department worked with Hollywood to create movie magic and lend an air of authenticity to military life in “Elio,” Disney’s new Pixar movie about a military child.
Supreme Court agrees to hear former inmate’s lawsuit over forced haircut
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate who says prison officials violated his religious rights by forcing him to cut his dreadlocks. The case stems from his time in the state prison system in 2020. Lawsuit says Louisiana prison violated religious rights The case reached the […]
Iran attacks Qatar’s American military base, no casualties reported
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed that Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. It comes days after President Donald Trump confirmed that America bombed Iranian nuclear sites. Roughly 10,000 American troops are stationed on the Al Udeid Air Base. The U.S. military has not reported any casualties in this […]
Robotaxis drive Tesla stock way up
Following the weekend launch of the Tesla Model Y robotaxi, the company’s stock jumped nearly 10% on Monday, June 23. The Tesla robotaxi is expected to directly compete with Alphabet-backed Waymo, which already operates in several U.S. cities. Stock jump Tesla stock closed at $348.68 on June 23, its highest closing price in about a […]
Provision added to ‘big, beautiful bill’ loosens law on suppressors, some guns
Full story As the clock ticks down for Congress to meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 deadline to pass his “big, beautiful bill,” some changes have been made to the massive tax and spending cuts package. Among them are changes that would loosen regulations established in certain gun laws. What are the proposed changes? A […]
Russia, China warn of broader conflict after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites
Russian and Chinese officials condemned recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the attacks risk escalating into a wider regional crisis. The strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan sites on Saturday, June 21, using heavy bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles. How did Russia respond to the US […]
Mahmoud Khalil speaks out after detention: ‘It felt like kidnapping’
After more than 100 days, authorities released Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. Now, the former Columbia University student is speaking out about his time inside, saying, “It felt like kidnapping.” He sat down for his first one-on-one broadcast interview with ABC’s Linsey Davis on “Good Morning America” Monday, June 23. She asked him […]
US to spend millions to combat parasite along popular migrant route
An invasive parasite is reportedly heading toward the United States, following the same land corridor through South and Central America that more than a million migrants have used to reach the southern border in recent years. Now, the U.S. government is intervening in an effort to halt the advance of the New World screwworm before […]
Texas requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools
Texas will require all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor announced the move on Saturday, June 21, as part of a broader list of legislation enacted during the state’s 89th Regular Legislative Session. Abbott’s statement “Texas is where the American dream […]
Humanitarian group says millions fed, but Gaza needs far from met
After weeks on the ground in the Gaza Strip, a humanitarian group supported by Israel and the United States says the need for help is growing. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF_ has delivered millions of meals, but says Palestinians still “desperately need more aid.” Gaza aid group says urgent need remains GHF made the comments […]