Border Security Gets a Tech Upgrade

Pentagon Faces Sensor and Weapons Gap in Protecting Bases From Small Drone Attacks

August 18, 2026

The ancient knee remedy doctors don't mention

Stiff, aching knees ruining your day? Before pills and surgeries existed, the ultimate natural fix was simple: targeted heat.

Heat loosens tight joints and restores mobility, but the $25-billion joint industry can't patent it.

The catch? If you apply heat at the wrong time of day, the relief lasts only minutes.

To get all-day comfort, you must use it during your body's specific optimal recovery window.

Texas Gains Ground as California Companies Flee Mounting Business Expenses

Texas continues to attract California businesses fleeing the Golden State's mounting operational costs and regulatory burdens. Companies across multiple industries are relocating to Texas, citing lower taxes, reduced regulatory overhead, and a more business-friendly environment. The migration accelerates a decades-long trend that has seen Texas emerge as an economic powerhouse while California grapples with the departure of major employers and the tax revenue they generate.

Prosecutors Present Evidence in Tupac Shakur Murder Case Nearly Three Decades Later

Nearly thirty years after the iconic rapper's death, prosecutors are presenting evidence in the Tupac Shakur murder case. The trial brings renewed attention to one of hip-hop's most infamous unsolved killings. Prosecutors are building their case around witness testimony and forensic evidence that was either unavailable or not pursued during the original investigation. The proceedings mark a significant development in a case that has haunted the music industry and sparked countless conspiracy theories since 1996.

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Penn State students accused of running drug ring out of off-campus fraternities

Large amounts of cocaine were transported from Philadelphia and New York to State College, Pennsylvania. The drugs were cut, packaged and sold primarily to Penn State students, investigators said.

Judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial

Melissa Farris recorded herself spray painting ‌the ⁠memorial and described herself on social media as a “pirate captain,” drawing attention to U.S. tax dollars not being spent ​on ordinary Americans.

Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday suspended state work on proposed mining projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration lifted a federal ban.

Fed Faces High-Stakes Moment as July Inflation Data Looms

Forced from the Kennedy Center following approval of a reconstruction project by allies of President Donald Trump, the National Symphony Orchestra will split its 2026-27 season among six venues in Washington, D.C., and the capital’s suburbs.