Tony Romo is on leave after his Wisconsin OWI arrest, leaving CBS without a return timetable as J.J. Watt joins Jim Nantz. A USA TODAY account said police arrested Romo after a July 23 stop in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, known as OWI. Police body-camera footage showed him fail a field sobriety […] The post Tony Romo OWI arrest leaves CBS weighing NFL future as J.J. Watt steps up appeared first on American Almanac .
Tony Romo is on leave after his Wisconsin OWI arrest, leaving CBS without a return timetable as J.J. Watt joins Jim Nantz. A USA TODAY account said police arrested Romo after a July 23 stop in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, known as OWI. Police body-camera footage showed him fail a field sobriety test, with an open container in the passenger seat. The Associated Press reported that Romo pleaded no contest to OWI and lost his driving privileges for six months. It said he must complete an alcohol assessment, pay $834 and use an ignition interlock for at least one year after regaining his license. CBS placed him on leave and elevated Watt to its lead NFL team. Fox News detailed Romo’s claim that multiple back…Open
Casey Affleck disclosed that his father, Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, died earlier in 2026; he and Ben Affleck have now lost both parents within one year. The 51-year-old actor revealed the death during a press conference for “Company” at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, Page Six reported. Casey directed, co-wrote and stars in the […] The post Casey Affleck says father Timothy Affleck died in 2026 appeared first on American Almanac .
Casey Affleck disclosed that his father, Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, died earlier in 2026; he and Ben Affleck have now lost both parents within one year. The 51-year-old actor revealed the death during a press conference for “Company” at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, Page Six reported . Casey directed, co-wrote and stars in the film. Casey said he dedicated “Company” to his parents. Their deaths gave the film’s festival appearance a deeply personal weight beyond its public premiere. His mother, Christopher “Chris” Anne Affleck, died in June at age 83 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Page Six reported. Tim’s death also occurred earlier this year. Page Six did not give Tim’s exact…Open
Mel Gibson says his two-part Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels while staying within orthodox Christian teaching and aiming to inspire audiences. The Oscar-winning director plans to move beyond the earthly account of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. His films will also enter supernatural realms tied to creation, the fall of the […] The post Mel Gibson says Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels appeared first on American Almanac .
Mel Gibson says his two-part Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels while staying within orthodox Christian teaching and aiming to inspire audiences. The Oscar-winning director plans to move beyond the earthly account of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. His films will also enter supernatural realms tied to creation, the fall of the angels and Sheol. Breitbart reported that The Resurrection of the Christ will arrive as a two-part follow-up to Gibson’s 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ. Part One is slated for theaters on May 6, 2027. Gibson said the new project will make suppositions about periods and events that Scripture does not describe fully. He also said he does not intend to contradict orthodox…Open
The SEC is weighing LSU’s conference membership as a federal court fight over players with NFL experience threatens a founding member’s place. The SEC’s school presidents and chancellors will meet Thursday to discuss whether LSU should remain in the conference. The dispute centers on a league rule that bars teams from returning players with NFL […] The post SEC weighs LSU removal as NFL roster dispute reaches federal court appeared first on American Almanac .
The SEC is weighing LSU’s conference membership as a federal court fight over players with NFL experience threatens a founding member’s place. The SEC’s school presidents and chancellors will meet Thursday to discuss whether LSU should remain in the conference. The dispute centers on a league rule that bars teams from returning players with NFL experience to their rosters. LSU helped found the Southeastern Conference in 1933, but that history does not end the dispute. Removing the school would require support from at least two-thirds of the conference’s CEOs. No final vote or removal has taken place. But the SEC has already taken the fight to federal court, raising the stakes well beyond a routine roster disagreement. Two LSU…Open
Florida State and SMU played through a stadium power outage with key communications and replay tools missing, turning an ACC opener into stripped-down football. The 2026 Week 1 matchup was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, but the outage forced officials to wait until 9:15 p.m. ET to begin play. Players and coaches took the field […] The post Power outage strips technology from SMU-Florida State football game appeared first on American Almanac .
Florida State and SMU played through a stadium power outage with key communications and replay tools missing, turning an ACC opener into stripped-down football. The 2026 Week 1 matchup was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, but the outage forced officials to wait until 9:15 p.m. ET to begin play. Players and coaches took the field without several tools now standard in major college football. The disruption affected sideline communications, replay reviews, stadium displays and other basic game operations. USA TODAY reported that seven technology or operating features were unavailable when officials decided enough lighting had returned to play. On-field officials kept the game time and used signals to tell coaches and players how much time…Open
A UK air traffic control system issue canceled 625 flights and left travelers facing nationwide delays, renewing demands for accountability after repeated NATS breakdowns. A Daily Mail report said 625 arrivals and departures had been canceled by 5 p.m. as disruption hit major British airports. National Air Traffic Services said the problem involved its flight […] The post NATS system issue causes 625 UK flight cancellations appeared first on American Almanac .
A UK air traffic control system issue canceled 625 flights and left travelers facing nationwide delays, renewing demands for accountability after repeated NATS breakdowns. A Daily Mail report said 625 arrivals and departures had been canceled by 5 p.m. as disruption hit major British airports. National Air Traffic Services said the problem involved its flight processing system. NATS later declared the issue resolved, but airlines still faced a large backlog and scrambled to rebuild their schedules. The breakdown reached Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and London City. Airports in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham, Bristol, Stansted and Jersey also faced disruption. Passengers bore the cost in missed flights, long…Open
Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported. The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of […] The post Lonnie Bunch to retire as Smithsonian chief after Trump history dispute appeared first on American Almanac .
Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported . The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of 2026. His retirement follows a widening dispute between President Donald Trump’s administration and Smithsonian leaders over museum exhibits, educational materials and the telling of American history. The clash has centered heavily on the National Museum of American History in Washington. Bunch did not give a specific reason for leaving. That distinction…Open
Thursday will mark one year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a leftist on a Utah college campus. A day that should be one of reflection and national unity is instead reportedly being used by Georgetown University students to hold a Charlie Kirk look-alike contest. Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital […]
Voting rights organizations had challenged a Trump administration overhaul of a government database, arguing it could be used to disenfranchise eligible voters.