The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.
AI:Tommy John, the legendary left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher whose name became synonymous with a groundbreaking ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, has died at the age of 83. When he suffered his career-threatening elbow injury in 1974 at age 31, the procedure was pioneering and revolutionized the sport by allowing players to recover from what was previously considered a career-ending ailment. His survival and subsequent success following the operation transformed modern sports medicine forever.Open
When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests. More recently, he is calling it a 'desperately needed National Security structure.'
AI:President Trump is fighting back against court injunctions blocking his White House ballroom construction by reclassifying the project as a desperately needed national security structure designed to combat the military-industrial complex. After courts halted work on the East Wing addition—which Trump previously claimed was necessary for hosting VIP guests—the administration is now arguing in court that the project serves critical strategic purposes, including providing enhanced security and infrastructure capabilities for the executive branch.Open
A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least seven.
AI:A relentless weather system has slammed through the Midwest, bringing catastrophic flooding and violent winds that have already claimed at least seven lives across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. This latest surge of destruction follows a devastating pattern of severe storms and historic flooding that has been battering the region for days, leaving homes destroyed and communities in a state of emergency. The current wave of tornadoes and heavy rainfall continues to devastate local infrastructure as families face the mounting aftermath of these repeated natural disasters.Open
Americans across the country are pushing back against AI-powered license plate readers like Flock. In 2026 alone, 23 states have seen contract suspensions or cancellations with the company. And now, 400+ cities across America are organizing to get the private surveillance cameras removed for good.
AI:A massive grassroots movement is rising against AI-powered license plate reader technology, specifically targeting companies like Flock as citizens fight back against encroaching mass surveillance. The backlash has reached a fever pitch in 2026, with over 400 cities organizing to demand the permanent removal of these private surveillance cameras and 23 states already taking action by suspending or canceling contracts. This widespread revolt highlights an intensifying national struggle against the deployment of invasive AI tools that monitor movement under the guise of public safety.Open
Government records uncovered in recent court filings show that the Department of Homeland Security launched a mass surveillance operation against groups that protested the immigration crackdown in Minnesota – including labor unions, nonprofits and climate groups. Undercover agents sat in churches, schools and public libraries, and infiltrated Signal chats. Emilia González Avalos, a Minneapolis organizer whose meeting was surveilled, said the operation "feels like a confession." The government, she added, "came looking for a conspiracy and found neighbors."
AI:Government records released through recent court filings reveal that the Department of Homeland Security conducted an extensive mass surveillance operation targeting various groups protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. This intelligence-gathering effort involved undercover agents infiltrating private communications on Signal and monitoring sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and public libraries to monitor activities of labor unions, nonprofits, and climate activists. Local organizers have characterized these actions as a targeted attempt by the government to manufacture conspiracy theories out of community gatherings and legitimate civic activism during the ongoing immigration…Open
AI:In an escalating escalation of hostilities within the ongoing conflict with the red-green axis, Iran has issued bounties for the killing or capture of American soldiers. This move follows months of intense tension and increasing military pressure from President Trump's administration, including severe economic sanctions led by Bessent and strategic build-ups in the region. The decision marks a direct provocation against U.S. personnel as the conflict continues to intensify.Open
The lefty made four all-star teams while pitching for the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. An innovative procedure extended his career to 26 seasons.
AI:Baseball legend Tommy John has passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a massive legacy both on and off the mound. A four-time All-Star who pitched for the White Sox, Dodgers, and Yankees, he became immortalized in sports history through the innovative elbow surgery that now bears his name, a procedure that revolutionized professional athletics by extending player careers by decades.Open
In mid-May, U.S. negotiators trying to reach a deal with Iran to end the war ran into a problem: They couldn't tell if the people across the table actually spoke for the country's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). - So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership. The person they tapped for the backchannel was Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, who had something very few others do: the trust of both U.S. and IRGC leaders. Why it matters: The episode, which was detailed by three sources with direct knowledge and has not been previously reported, shows how tricky it's been for the U.S. to…
AI:The Trump administration bypassed traditional Iranian negotiators to establish a secret backchannel directly with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leadership in an effort to resolve ongoing hostilities. Following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and subsequent instability that shifted actual power to the IRGC, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard utilized Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Kurdistan region, as a trusted intermediary due to his personal ties within the Iranian regime. While Barzani successfully facilitated communication with IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi to verify if Tehran's political officials were actually authorized to negotiate, proposed secret meetings in Erbil failed to materialize…Open
The newly sworn-in attorney general rejected the idea of an independent Justice Deportment, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the “anti-weaponization” fund dead.
AI:Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially signaled a departure from the long-standing norm of Department of Justice independence by refusing to pledge that the agency will operate independently of the executive branch. In his recent remarks following being sworn in, Blanche also voiced support for Jeanine Pirro and declared an end to the "anti-weaponization" fund, marking a significant shift in how the DOJ will handle its internal priorities and relationship with the administration.Open
Jacob Soboroff went to Union Square Greenmarket to ask New Yorkers for their predictions on Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as White House Press Secretary, Rep. AOC’s egg-freezing journey, burrito-flation and more.
AI:White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role to prepare for motherhood, leaving a significant vacancy in the Trump administration's communications team. While legacy media outlets focus on trivialities and speculative predictions regarding her successor, her departure marks the end of a high-pressure tenure spent navigating the complexities of the briefing room during President Trump's second term.Open
