Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.
AI:Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner have finalized a massive $12.5 billion deal to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers, a move driven by personal connections between their families that highlights the consolidation of media and sports power. This historic acquisition follows a trend of skyrocketing valuations for professional sports franchises and underscores the growing influence of venture capital and former corporate titans in controlling major cultural assets.Open
Half of the couple's belongings hadn't even been unpacked.
AI:A devastating series of historic floods in Indiana has resulted in catastrophic damage to local properties, including a new home for one Indiana couple where half of their belongings were still packed when waters destroyed the residence. This latest destruction follows an escalating pattern of severe Midwest storms that have forced state officials to declare a state of emergency and prompted residents to seek federal aid as communities grapple with record-breaking water levels.Open
“Leadership is continuously conducting assessments to monitor and sustain the psychological readiness of every sailor,” the Navy said in a statement to the outlet on Monday.
AI:The Navy has convened meetings with families of sailors serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following escalating reports regarding severe mental health struggles, food shortages, and critical living conditions during their extended deployment. Amidst growing concerns that crew members are facing extreme psychological strain while deployed near Iran, the military is conducting assessments to monitor the psychological readiness of the personnel on board as families demand accountability for the deteriorating situation at sea.Open
The Biden government introduced foreign language training on divisive ideological concepts like "systemic racism" and "white privilege."
The Biden government introduced foreign language training on divisive ideological concepts like “systemic racism” and “white privilege.” PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The State Department under the Biden-Harris regime implemented foreign language training programs for U.S. diplomats that emphasized “systemic racism,” “white privilege,” and “Black Lives Matter.” Recently reviewed training materials revealed that diplomats were taught to discuss these topics in languages such as Bangla, Urdu, and Hebrew, with role-playing scenarios designed to push racial issues in both the United States and host countries. DETAIL: The training materials included a “DEI Toolkit” with vocabulary lists featuring terms like “implicit…Open
AI:The Biden administration has been caught using State Department foreign language training to indoctrinate U.S. diplomats with radical woke ideology. Training materials for languages such as Bangla, Urdu, and Hebrew included "DEI Toolkits" designed to push divisive concepts like "systemic racism," "white privilege," and "Black Lives Matter" on foreign audiences through role-playing exercises centered on George Floyd and police brutality. These efforts further prioritized identity politics by instructing officials to avoid terms like "illegal aliens" in favor of leftist terminology, effectively weaponizing the Foreign Service to promote anti-American dogmas rather than advancing national interests.Open
AI:Susie Moore explores a hypothetical scenario regarding Elon Musk's massive influence and potential for acquiring significant control over the United Kingdom.Open
Banners hanging from Memorial Church on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Sophie Park/Bloomberg via Getty Images) by: Cherry Meigh Timbol • News Content Editor Published August 13, 2026 [...]
AI:Congressional investigations have uncovered deep-seated connections between Harvard University and the Chinese Communist Party, revealing that the Ivy League institution co-authored over 140 research papers with universities directly linked to the CCP military. This revelation follows allegations that Harvard utilized a nonprofit entity to circumvent federal laws requiring the disclosure of foreign gifts, highlighting an ongoing pattern of academic institutions acting as conduits for Chinese influence and intellectual property theft within the United States.Open
On the August 12, 2026 edition of The Record, guest host Katrina Szish takes viewers through the latest headlines driving politics, law, and international affairs. Featured guests include Joe Moeller, Andrew Craft, Hogan Gidley, Dan Turrentine, Jay Town, Christina Bobb, Sarah Williamson, Craig Keshishian and Dr. Avi Loeb.
AI:Guest host Katrina Szish leads a panel of legal experts and commentators on The Record to analyze current developments in national politics, law, and international affairs, featuring insights from Christina BobB and various specialists discussing the day's most pressing headlines.Open
On this August 12, 2026 edition of Carl Higbie Frontline, Carl Higbie gets to the heart of the stories fueling debate at home and abroad. Guests include Rep. Tom Tiffany, John Tabacco, Bob Brooks, John Solomon, Bill D'Agostino and Hayley Caronia.
AI:On this August 12, 2026 edition of Carl Higbie Frontline, host Carl Higbie examines the critical stories driving intense national and international debate. The program features a panel of guests including Representative Tom Tiffany, John Tabacco, Bob Brooks, investigative journalist John Solomon, Bill D'Agostino, and Hayley Caronia to dissect the unfolding political landscape.Open
On the August 12, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt examines the latest headlines and key developments drawing attention across the political landscape. Featured guests include Katie Zacharia, Dan O'Donnell, Michele Tafoya, Josh Hammer, Abel Maldonado, Abby Johnson, Mary Margaret Olohan, Stephen Vaden and Todd Bensman.
AI:Rob Schmitt hosts a panel of various political commentators and analysts, including Josh Hammer and Abby Johnson, to examine the latest developments shaping the national political landscape during the August 12, 2026, broadcast.Open
Florida’s big cities are reporting historic lows in homicides while cities like Chicago continue to face surging violent crime. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera breaks down the contrast in numbers on “Wake Up America.”
AI:A stark divide has emerged in national crime statistics as Florida's major metropolitan areas report historic lows in homicide rates, standing in sharp contrast to the surge of violent crime continuing to plague Chicago. While much of the country sees a downward trend in homicides—aligning with President Trump’s recent reports of the greatest crime reduction in U.S. history—Chicago remains an outlier struggling to contain escalating violence and lawlessness.Open
