Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Launches “Rangers Wanted” Augmented Reality App

Teddy Roosevelt’s legacy just got a high-tech upgrade. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has teamed up with top tech innovators to launch Rangers Wanted, an augmented reality app that turns the natural world into an interactive adventure. Designed to get kids off the couch and into the outdoors, the app blends conservation lessons with AR-powered

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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Box Brown’s Strange Trip to Freedom

They say getting there is half the fun. But that wasn’t the case for one man over 175 years ago. In fact, his trip was anything but pleasant. However, the sweet reward he received at the end of his incredible journey more than made up for the hardship. From the moment the first slaves arrived

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Here’s what to know about Germany’s election today

Germany heads to the polls today at a moment of deep uncertainty. A struggling economy, an immigration debate, and shifting global alliances have thrown the country into a snap election months ahead of schedule. At the center of it all is Friedrich Merz, the conservative frontrunner expected to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But with the

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What would our Founders think of this Iowa official’s warning letter?

A small-town dispute in Iowa has become a textbook case of how free speech works—or should. When 73-year-old Rita Audlehelm wrote a letter to her local newspaper questioning an elected official’s prolonged absence from meetings, she didn’t expect a legal threat in return. But the county attorney’s cease-and-desist letter serves as a stark reminder: the

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Major Military Shake Up: Joint Chiefs chair, CNO, Air Force vice chief, three top JAGs to be replaced

A shake-up is underway at the Pentagon. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are replacing top military leaders, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations, and several other key officials. The move comes amid broader efforts to roll back diversity initiatives and streamline the military’s leadership. With

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Pentagon to fire up to 61,000 workers, starting with 5,400 next week, says DOD

The Pentagon is set to cut 5,400 civilian jobs next week—the first wave in a broader effort to shrink its workforce by up to eight percent. With a focus on probationary employees, the move aligns with a White House push to eliminate roles deemed non-essential. Officials insist it’s about efficiency, but concerns remain over the

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North Dakota Senate Votes to Overhaul Guardianship and Coservatorship

North Dakota is one step closer to overhauling its guardianship system. The Senate narrowly passed a bill to create an Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, granting it broad oversight of professional guardians and conservators statewide. Supporters argue the move is long overdue, addressing accountability gaps and a shortage of guardians, while critics worry about judicial

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Trump administration gives schools a DEI deadline or risk losing federal money

The Trump administration is taking aim at diversity programs in education, warning schools and universities to eliminate race-based policies or risk losing federal funding. A new Education Department memo gives institutions just 14 days to comply, raising alarms about financial aid, admissions, and even classroom discussions. Supporters call it a push for fairness, while critics

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Alberta’s red tape blocks trade for Saskatchewan farm retailer, as U.S. tariff threats continue

Alberta’s regulations are proving to be a significant hurdle for Todd Taylor, co-owner of Dwayne Enterprises in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He faces considerable frustration trying to sell oversized grain equipment across the provincial border. Despite the potential market in Alberta, the stringent hauling permit process makes transactions nearly impossible. This issue highlights a broader concern about

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Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year

The Pentagon is facing a $50 billion budget shakeup as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders cuts to fund President Trump’s priorities. The directive targets bureaucracy, climate initiatives, and diversity programs, aiming instead at border security and a proposed “Iron Dome for America.” But trimming this much—about 8% of the budget—raises questions. Similar cuts a decade

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B-52H Stratofortress from Minot AFB Running Training Operations in England

Ground crews play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness of military aircraft. Recently, U.S. Air Force personnel conducted post-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford in England. This event followed the completion of a Bomber Task Force deployment mission, underscoring the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to maintaining long-range strike capabilities. The careful

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FEMA halts enforcement of flood protection rule for public buildings

FEMA is stepping back from a key rule meant to protect public buildings from flood damage, a move experts say could put communities at risk. The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard required structures in flood zones to be rebuilt with future flooding in mind, but FEMA has quietly paused enforcement under a directive tied to

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Hoeven urges Sentinel program be done concurrently at ICBM bases

Minot Air Force Base is at the heart of a major modernization effort, and North Dakota leaders want to keep the upgrades moving swiftly. Sen. John Hoeven is pushing for simultaneous improvements at all three ICBM bases—Minot, F.E. Warren, and Malmstrom—arguing that concurrent construction will save time and money as the aging Minuteman III missiles

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The Fruits of Democrats’ Soul Searching – There Are None

For all of the soul searching that came out of their losses at the polls in November, the Democrats haven’t really changed, and they won’t. Even when they can see that they’ve lost the working class. Democrats’ claim to fame has always been as champions of the downtrodden, saviors to the victims of oppression. When

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Letter: The 51st State? Canada Sets Terms

The President of the USA by the name of Donald Trump has bandied about the idea of Canada joining the USA. I think this is a boffo idea, which could be achieved after a few minor pre-conditions are met: Canada would of course become thirteen American states, each with two Senators. If Wyoming and Alaska

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‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50: Here are 12 iconic moments

“Saturday Night Live” started with fresh faces taking on countercultural themes, challenging norms and pushing boundaries. Fast forward fifty years, and it has transformed from a Saturday night novelty to a linchpin of mainstream comedy. Iconic sketches, like Steve Martin’s King Tut and Tina Fey’s portrayal of Sarah Palin, exemplify how the show not only

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