Nashville resident Gabe Marrero had plenty of hesitation about trail running. The idea of going out in the woods provoked a litany of fears for him. He was worried about getting lost or being attacked by snakes and bears. Most of all, the thought of being alone in a forest — especially as a person of color — was a scary proposition. Marrero had always thought of trail running as a “white people activity,” or something that “black and brown people just don’t do.” Then he joined the Freedom to Run program created by the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC). The…
As the Nixon Library prepares to make a big announcement, a famous aircraft used by multiple presidents is getting a makeover. On Monday, June 29, the library located in Yorba Linda, Calif., is scheduled to formally announce and reveal plans to build a new educational center on its campus. That news coincides with a grand sendoff of the six-ton Sikorsky VH-3A “Sea King” presidential helicopter as it temporarily departs the campus for a complete restoration at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, Calif. That completely-restored helicopter is slated to return in 2028 as a centerpiece of the new building. The…
There was a time, not so long ago, when earning three associate degrees and pursuing a bachelor’s degree seemed like an unreachable dream to Navy veteran Isaiah Franco. After all, his goal of a long career in the military was cruelly snuffed out after he suffered a traumatic brain injury. Franco knew he needed to regroup and find his next passion, but how? As a first-generation college student, he lacked family support and wasn’t sure if he would be able to earn one degree, let alone three. That’s when the Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation CCC) stepped in with…
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Melissa Diana Simmons was contracted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide care for an elderly Vietnam War veteran. Instead, Simmons and her boyfriend, James Patrick Brown, drained more than $100,000 from the victim’s bank account, forged his checks and left him in a state of physical and mental disarray. On Tuesday, Simmons, 50, from Boones Mill, Va., pleaded guilty to forgery of government checks. Simmons and Brown were both charged in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). ‘Care’ Turns to Fraud Based on evidence obtained by police and court records, Simmons met the victim,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the United States. One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship, but the vessel was able to proceed, Trump said. The U.S. shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Trump’s post on social media did not identify the ship or the time of the strike, but on Thursday the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile…
This article was originally published by Per Bylund at The Mises Institute. Why would anyone invest large sums of capital into creating something new with uncertain income? This question captures the core of the argument for intellectual property, or the legal protection of inventors’ ideas from being copied and put to broader use. The simple logic appears intuitive and therefore persuasive, but does not stand up to scrutiny. Why? Because it applies to all entrepreneurship, which is always an investment in something of uncertain value. Yet this does not seem to stop entrepreneurs. Or, rather, it moderates which entrepreneurial projects are…
Some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the U.S. may soon have their genetic material stored for future recovery work. The Department of the Interior announced on June 25 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology company known for its work on de-extinction. The agreement focuses on biobanking, genomic science, and the preservation of the genetic diversity of species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Colossal is no stranger to flashy conservation science. The company grabbed headlines after announcing it had created genetically edited gray wolves with…
There is no doubt about it, we all feel we live in uncertain times. Every day, we see news about economic instability, supply chain disruptions, severe climate-related events, and health threats; that doesn’t even include what’s going on in our own daily lives. In today’s wild world, these pressures may seem more pronounced. Sharing limited space and infrastructure, with fewer safety nets, means any disruption can cause a major hurdle. We know that being prepared with adequate supplies is important, but mental preparedness is often overlooked. Having a resilient mindset allows you to think clearly, adapt to change, and make…
Army veteran Grant Miller believes there is a misconception when it comes to strong military leadership, especially among civilians. It’s not about authority. In fact, the reality is vastly different. Miller, who spent more than five years as an officer, exiting as a captain, feels that success depends on forging trust, adapting to unique personalities, and motivating units to accomplish a shared mission. And he’s applied what he’s learned to his post-military career in business, working for the past three years at StableDry, a home services company. Miller was promoted to chief operating officer in July 2025, where he serves…
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About 15 years ago, two former Navy SEALs wanted to commemorate the legacies of friends lost during service. In doing so, they ended up making strong inroads to include hundreds of thousands of the approximate 99% of people who never served. The “Memorial May” campaign organized by Carry the Load has led to more than $50 million being raised since its launch in 2011. The latest effort kicked off April 27 with nationwide events scheduled through May 25, aimed to not just commemorate Memorial Day and veterans but also first responders and their families through Armed Forces Day, Firefighters’ Day…
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Air Force veteran Tim Kirk didn’t expect to earn awards helping veterans, but he received a pretty big honor last week. The NFL Hall of Fame named Kirk one of its Awards of Character recipients for 2026 for his work supporting veterans’ needs through the Warrior Healing Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The award, a joint venture with USA Today and Payton Productions, was introduced this year to honor “everyday Hall of Famers,” community leaders who uphold the hall’s key values of commitment, courage, integrity, respect and honesty. Kirk, accompanied by his wife, Cathie Goodman, received the accolade from two…
