Why would any university fear a pledge to uphold free speech, viewpoint diversity and academic excellence? The answer tells us everything. On Oct. 1, 2025, President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon introduced the Compact for Academic Excellence, a proposal that invites universities to commit to core principles in …
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Dad finds 13-year-old son dead after 200-foot fall from bluff inside popular National Park site
An Arkansas father made a heartbreaking discovery over the weekend when he found his 13-year-old son dead after a 200-foot fall from a bluff at Buffalo National River, officials said. The tragedy unfolded Saturday, Oct. 18, when the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office received a report around 11 a.m. that a …
Read More »Stephen A Smith makes bold claims on Cowboys, Dak Prescott's MVP hopes amid team's offensive surge
Stephen A. Smith has long been an outspoken critic of the Dallas Cowboys organization. But in a rare move, the ESPN host directed praise toward the team’s longtime owner and general manager, Jerry Jones. In late August, the Cowboys boss agreed to a blockbuster trade that sent star pass rusher …
Read More »Fan storms court during NBA game seeking selfie with Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell
An overzealous fan was escorted out byBrooklyn Nets security during Thursday night’s game after storming the court in an attempt to get a selfie with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The incident unfolded with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarterand Cleveland leading the game, 121-115. The fan, wearing a …
Read More »Senate Democrats question “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear sites after classified briefing on strikes
Washington — Some Senate Democrats cast doubt on the Trump administration’s characterization of the strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities after top officials briefed senators Thursday. In recent days, President Trump repeatedly declared “total obliteration” after three nuclear sites were bombed in a secret attack by the U.S. Meanwhile, an initial …
Read More »How much do NATO members spend on defense? These are the countries that spend the most — and the least
NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday to an increased defense spending goal of 5% of each country’s economic output by 2035, more than doubling the previous target of 2%. President Trump praised the new defense agreement, calling it a “monumental win for the United States” during a speech at the NATO …
Read More »These interior paint colors could boost your home’s sale price by $2,600, Zillow says
Home sellers hoping to get the highest price for their listings should pay particular attention to room paint colors, among other aesthetic considerations that can drum up interest among buyers. Why? Rooms’ paint colors can boost a home’s sale price by almost $2,600, according to a new report from real …
Read More »Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump
A former Coast Guard lieutenant and sharpshooter has been arrested for allegedly making threats to kill President Trump. A 19-page Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit lists out scores of alleged social media threats by Peter Stinson, who served 33 years in the U.S. Coast Guard through 2021, and also served …
Read More »A father of 3 felt healthy. Then a routine screening found a rare, deadly illness.
Curtis Jackson was feeling fit and healthy in late 2020 when he decided to update his life insurance policy: He was in better shape than he’d been in a while, but he wanted to make sure his wife and three kids were taken care of if anything happened to him. …
Read More »L.A. police chief: National Guard focused on immigration agenda, not helping with protests
L.A. Police Chief Jim McDonnell told “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday that the National Guard being deployed to Los Angeles in the midst of ICE protests was not because of President Trump saying the protests were more than McDonnell could handle. “We don’t need the National Guard, and they are not …
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