How valuable is U.S. citizenship? Valuable enough that the question briefly surfaced in a Supreme Court argument Wednesday over birthright citizenship. The fundamental dispute in Trump v. Barbara is who counts as an American. Yet the case also underscores why being an American matters. Why is ‘birth tourism’ such a flashpoint? President Donald Trump and […]
The artificial intelligence boom is hitting resistance in the Pine Tree State. Maine is on track to become the first state to pause large new data center projects, as lawmakers elsewhere debate how the AI build-out could affect power systems, costs and local communities. The proposal would pause new projects of 20 megawatts or more […]
“Humanity’s next great voyage begins.” Launched from Earth today was the Artemis II. Its 10-day mission: to explore the dark side of the moon, to seek out new data for future civilizations and to boldly go where no American has gone in more than 50 years. The rocket successfully lifted off from its launchpad at […]
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night, saying he believes his administration’s objectives in the Iran War are close to completion. It’s the first prime-time address from the commander-in-chief since the war began more than a month ago. Trump speech During the roughly 19-minute speech, the president said they’re closer to their objectives, […]
Commonly used laboratory gloves may have contaminated samples and led scientists to overestimate levels of microplastic pollution, according to a new study published this week. The finding emerged unexpectedly. Researchers at the University of Michigan were studying how many microplastic particles locals might be breathing in. The team collected samples and analyzed them in the […]
With President Donald Trump watching from the gallery, a majority of Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday about his ability to ban automatic citizenship for children born in the United States. In deciding whether the president could terminate birthright citizenship through an executive order, the court could reshape history and redefine what it means to […]
It covers a mere 8.5 square miles, but it’s where Iran ships out 90% of its oil exports. Kharg Island is a vital strategic outpost in the Persian Gulf, and it’s the latest target for potential military operations floated by President Donald Trump. The U.S. has already struck Iranian military equipment on the island, but […]
NASA is set to launch its first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. Artemis II will send four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the moon, with liftoff targeted for Wednesday evening. The flight won’t land on the lunar surface, but instead it will test the Orion spacecraft and systems NASA […]
Just hours after the U.S. Army suspended the crews involved in a helicopter fly-by near Kid Rock’s home, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stepped in and reversed the decision. On Tuesday, an Army spokesperson said the crews were suspended from flight duties while officials reviewed what happened. They said two Apache helicopters from Fort Campbell were […]
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could redefine birthright citizenship, and President Donald Trump will be in attendance. The justices will consider Trump’s January 2025 executive order limiting birthright citizenship only to people who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident. Critics say the order conflicts with […]
