Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Acting Master’s Mate Thomas Harding
During the Civil War, Navy Acting Master’s Mate Thomas Harding did his best to save one of his superiors on a sinking vessel.
Catch the last full moon of spring, the Strawberry Micro Moon, June 11
This Wednesday, June 11, step outside at the right time and you’ll catch the last full moon rise of the spring –– the Strawberry Micro Moon. According to NASA, this is when the moon will be at its farthest point from Earth, meaning it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer. The strawberry name is not due […]
NATO demands 400% arms buildup as Russia outpaces West
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states to increase air and missile defense spending by 400%, calling it essential to counter Russian threats and meet U.S. expectations. Rutte spoke at Chatham House in London on Monday, June 9, and said Europe needs a major step forward in military readiness and joint defense to prepare […]
Reporter hit with rubber bullet during LA immigration protests over the weekend
A weekend of intensifying protests in downtown Los Angeles turned violent Sunday, June 8, as law enforcement clashed with demonstrators over reported immigration raids. Among those caught in the chaos was 9News Australia’s U.S. correspondent Lauren Tomasi, who was struck by a rubber bullet during a report. Reporter covering LA protests hit by rubber bullet […]
Judge tosses Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit, Blake Lively ‘cried with relief’
A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively. The ruling also clears her husband, Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times of defamation and extortion claims. The decision marks a significant legal win for Lively, who has been in a high-profile dispute with her “It Ends With Us” costar since late […]
Influencers say this supplement can slow aging; new study says otherwise
A supplement that has become a popular health and beauty trend may not actually live up to the hype surrounding it. With tens of thousands of related posts on TikTok and Instagram, taurine has found new popularity among influencers, with many claiming it can slow down the aging process. However, a new study shows that’s […]
Pentagon spread UFO disinformation to protect classified projects: Report
The Pentagon knowingly promoted UFO myths for decades to mask secret weapons development programs, especially at classified sites like Area 51. A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that military officials planted false evidence, including doctored photographs, to divert attention from stealth aircraft testing. In one instance during the 1980s, an Air Force colonel gave fake […]
Democrats, with Soros-backed group, to pour millions into Texas before midterms
The 2026 midterm elections are still 17 months away, but Democrats have already set their sights on Texas in a push to gain ground in the Republican-led state. Starting Monday, June 9, Texas Majority PAC — a group funded by billionaire Democratic donor George Soros — is teaming up with the Texas Democratic Party and local […]
Ukraine intercepts hundreds of drones in largest air assault yet
Russian forces launched one of the largest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Monday, June 9, sending at least 479 attack drones across Ukraine in a massive multi-pronged attack. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, air defenses shot down 292 of Russia’s 499 aerial attack vehicles during the June 8–9 assault, including 277 Shahed drones […]
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg
Israeli naval forces intercepted a British-flagged aid vessel Monday, June 9, that was attempting to breach the blockade of Gaza, detaining climate activist Greta Thunberg and a group of international volunteers. The yacht, Madleen, was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s mission to deliver humanitarian supplies and protest Israel’s restrictions on Gaza. United Nations Special […]