South Carolina has implemented one of the most restrictive book ban laws in the US, enabling mass censorship in school classrooms and libraries across the state. Drafted by Ellen Weaver, the superintendent of education and close ally of the far-right group Moms for Liberty, the law requires all reading material to be “age or developmentally […]
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How the US Navy tried — and failed — to sink carrier USS America for weeks
The US Navy’s carrier fleet is known for its impressive firepower and resilience in battle. The fleet’s durability is attributed partly to the sacrifice of its predecessor, USS America. The Navy tried for weeks to sink the “Big A,” eventually resorting to scuttle the ship onboard. The US Navy’s supercarrier fleet is famed for its […]
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USS ALABAMA Battleship announces new feature
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Visitors to the USS ALABAMA Battleship will see a new feature when they step aboard. The feature: a new teak deck. According to a press release, the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is celebrating the completion of the repair that comes after the deck experienced “over 80 years of wear,” by […]
USS Requin veterans hold memorial ceremony honoring submarines on ‘Eternal Patrol’
Along the Ohio River Sunday morning, 40 submarine veterans of the USS Requin Base gathered for the Submarine Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony outside of the Carnegie Science Center. The special memorial ceremony on the Cold War-era submarine featured a bell toll for each submarine on “Eternal Patrol.” Veterans aboard the USS Requin cast flower petals on […]
US assault ship USS Bataan raced at ‘best speed’ into the Red Sea fight ready to ‘punch somebody in the face’ if needed, top officers say
USS Bataan extended its deployment last year and sailed into the Red Sea to combat the Houthis. The US amphibious assault ship joined a fight largely meant for other ships, a senior officer said. The Bataan is currently in New York City this week as part of Fleet Week 2024. As war broke out between […]
WWII submarine USS Harder located ‘relatively intact’ near Philippines
May 24 (UPI) — The legendary World War II submarine USS Harder was located off the Philippines island of Luzon by an organization dedicated to finding the subs the United States lost during the conflict, officials said Friday. The organization Lost 52, found and documented the last resting place of the Harder in 3,000 feet […]
US’s Yellen expresses concern over rising living costs, FT says
(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concern over substantial increases in living costs, the Financial Times said on Friday. In an interview published on Friday Yellen said that although wages had gone up significantly, there were substantial price increases important to people, as such increases in a relatively short period of time were […]
F-35s are going to be a ‘game-changer’ for US Navy amphibious assault ship and former ‘Harrier carrier’ USS Bataan, senior officer says
USS Bataan is about to undergo a major overhaul to carry F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters. The flight deck will be completely revamped for vertical takeoff, giving the Bataan a major air combat capability. The Bataan will be “the most advanced amphibious warship in the Navy,” a senior officer said. USS Bataan just finished a […]
In one of the US’s hottest deserts, utilities push gas rather than solar
Retirement was pretty idyllic for Mac and Debbie McKeever, who moved to Fort Mohave in Arizona for the desert views, starry nights and fresh air. The couple hosted cocktails by the pool and taco Tuesdays with their neighbors – an active bunch of Republican voting retirees with a penchant for gas-guzzling RVs and side-by-sides, and […]
US Navy flagship carrier USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — A U.S. Navy strike group’s flagship aircraft carrier left its Japanese home port on Thursday, wrapping up nearly nine years of deployment in the Indo-Pacific, where it served a key role in the U.S. effort to bolster defense ties with Japan and other partners in the region. The departure of USS […]