September 23, 2025

Israel calls ‘Iron Beam’ laser ready for service

Israel says it will deploy its first high-power laser defense system, known as Iron Beam, by the end of 2025 after successful testing. The system is designed to intercept rockets, mortars and drones at a fraction of the cost of traditional missile interceptors. Iron Beam is a ground-based laser air defense system that can track […]

September 23, 2025

ABC reinstates Kimmel to late night – is this proof boycotts work?

Calls to boycott Disney grew last week after ABC suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Disney now says the late-night show will return Tuesday night following “thoughtful conversations with Jimmy,” according to Variety. With the story continuing to develop, it remains unclear how the reversal will affect ongoing backlash which sparked protests, celebrity withdrawals and raises questions […]

September 23, 2025

Syracuse first to get caught faking injuries under new rule, fined 25K

The Atlantic Coast Conference fined Syracuse $25,000 on Monday and publicly reprimanded the school for faking injuries in the 34-21 road win over the Tigers on Saturday. ACC officials called Syracuse’s actions “unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rules.”  Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik made clear in his post-game interview that he was not […]

September 23, 2025

Oklahoma lawmakers want Charlie Kirk statues erected at all state colleges

Republican Oklahoma state lawmakers will introduce legislation that would mandate all state colleges to build and erect statues honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month. The move comes as President Donald Trump and other notable figures remembered Kirk at his memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. The Republicans who introduced […]

September 23, 2025

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel suspension, host to return Tuesday

After ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over comments made about Charlie Kirk and the man accused of assassinating him, the late-night host is coming back. The company announced Monday that Kimmel will return to his show starting Tuesday night.  The company released a statement about ending the suspension. Officials said they made the decision […]

September 23, 2025

Where’s Congress? Capitol Hill empty one week out from government shutdown

The United States Senate was in session for a total of 29 seconds on Monday; that’s 29 seconds longer than the House of Representatives. The Capitol building is nearly empty a week away from a government shutdown. It makes one wonder, if failing to fund the government is as harmful to the American people and […]

September 23, 2025

Judge allows Revolution Wind to proceed with construction after Trump halted it

A federal judge granted an emergency injunction Monday ordering the government to lift its stop-work order on Revolution Wind, a nearly complete offshore wind project. The ruling allows construction crews to return to the 700-megawatt facility after a month-long shutdown. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Revolution Wind LLC demonstrated a likelihood of success […]

September 23, 2025

Reinstating ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ fuels celebration, backlash

Disney and ABC announced Monday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to air Tuesday night after a six-day suspension. The late-night host was pulled last week following comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The initial suspension sparked immediate backlash. Nexstar and Sinclair, two major broadcasters, also announced they would preempt […]

September 23, 2025

Russia accused of election interference in Moldova

Russia is accused, once again, of interfering in a foreign election — this time, in Moldova. Several news outlets reported on a plan, allegedly created by the Kremlin, to weaken the position of Moldovan President Maia Sandu and her political party, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). Moldova is taking security measures to stop […]

September 23, 2025

Bruce Pearl leaves Auburn –– could a US Senate run be next?

It’s the end of an era at Auburn University. Head basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement on Monday after 11 seasons, fresh off a trip to the NCAA Final Four in March. “I have been at this for almost 50 years, and truthfully, as hard as it is to say this, I reached the […]