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2+ min ago (212+ words) The Kent State Vocal Intensity A Cappella group restricted certain solos strictly to "people of color" over "cultural appropriation" concerns. Emails show a Kent State student disciplined after opposing race-based solo policy. It sounds like an illegal race-based policy. Mark Phillips, a three-year member and the a cappella group"s beatboxer, contacted a board member to inquire about how the exclusion of white students aligned with Kent State"s anti-discrimination policies. Phillips suggested the limitation seemed "at odds with equal opportunity" in his message to the executive board. "I fully respect concerns about authenticity, but I also believe that whoever gives the strongest performance should be given the chance," he wrote. "Art, music, and culture are meant to be shared and celebrated, not gatekept." In response, the board accused him of violating the university"s anti-discrimination policy, placed him on…...

7+ min ago (141+ words) The Secretary of War called Trump the "rightful heir" to Reagan"s military and foreign policy legacy. Hegseth Lays Out Trump"s "America First" Military Strategy SIMI VALLEY, Calif.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth articulated the emerging "America First" national defense strategy of President Donald Trump"s second term in a keynote speech before the 2025 Reagan National Defense Forum on Dec. 6. "The War Department will not be distracted by democracy-building, interventionism, undefined wars, regime change, climate change, woke moralizing, and feckless nation-building," he said. Hegseth Says He Didn"t Watch 2nd Boat Strike, Backs Commander White House: Admiral Ordered Follow-Up Strike on Drug Boat, Attack Was Lawful Sen. Kaine Preparing New War Powers Resolution to Block US Military Action Against Venezuela House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Probe Reports of Follow-Up Strikes on Drug Boats...

10+ min ago (703+ words) Josh Allen Spoke on the Buffalo Bills' incredible 39-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Another Josh Allen-Joe Burrow duel in snowy Buffalo ensued on Sunday, and it resulted in an absolute thriller that ended in favor of the Bills. The Bills, who were down 28-18 with around eight minutes left in the game, scored 21 straight points in the fourth quarter to rally back for a 39-34 statement victory over the Bengals at their home, Highmark Stadium. Of course, it was a sold-out crowd despite the long snow flurries that turned the green turf white and slippery throughout this contest. Nothing new for Buffalo, though. Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium on Dec. 7, 2025. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images) Bills fans weren't happy with how the game started, as Burrow was immediately…...

13+ min ago (291+ words) J.J. McCarthy isn't getting it done, so the Vikings are reportedly ready to hedge their bets. Minnesota is reportedly planning to add a veteran quarterback next offseason to challenge McCarthy for the starting job, according to NFL.com. The move appears to be driven by McCarthy's struggles and mounting concerns over his lackluster string of 2025 performances. McCarthy was selected No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft but missed last season due to a torn meniscus. He's attempted 159 passes this year in six starts, completing just 86 for a lowly 54.1 percentage. McCarthy has recorded 929 passing yards, with six touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In his six starts, he has just one game of at least 200 yards passing. That performance coupled with his two injury absences " a high ankle sprain and a concussion " has seemingly reignited internal discussion in Minnesota about reinforcing the quarterback room before next…...

17+ min ago (226+ words) Jameis Winston joined "FOX NFL Sunday" to discuss his epic celebration after catching a touchdown, Jaxson Dart and more. New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart appeared to have picked up a win off the field. The former Ole Miss standout, who has given Giants fans a glimmer of hope for what the future of the franchise could be, is rumored to be dating model and ring girl Marissa Ayers. Fox News Digital reached out to Ayers" rep for comment. MVP model Marissa Ayers during an open workout session, held at The Oculus at World Trade Center in New York ahead of the undisputed super lightweight championship fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, on July 11, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Dart and Ayers were first linked together after reportedly appearing at a…...

20+ min ago (823+ words) A Chinese virologist is now hiding in the US in fear Beijing wants revenge for her spreading theories that the COVID-19 virus originated in a lab, a new report said. Dr. Li-Meng Yan left her family and became a regular on conservative news programs for questioning the popular narrative around the coronavirus pandemic " but now she's scared Beijing is using her relatives to lure her back and commit "the perfect crime." Yan had been working at a prestigious lab at the University of Hong Kong with her husband when the coronavirus pandemic broke out, with the new virologist quickly becoming convinced that the Chinese government purposefully grew the contagion and released it to the public, killing millions around the world. The theory caused a rift with her family as Yan fled to the US with the help of conservative groups…...

21+ min ago (147+ words) " Democrats run defense for narco-terrorists while attacking the military? Why isn't Paul Finebaum running for U.S. Senate? Is Alabama going broke because of vouchers? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama" Mecca Musick is the CEO of256 Today.Sign up for the 256 Today newsletterhere. ["] The post Democrats defend narco-terrorists; Finebaum is out; and more on Alabama Politics This Week .. appeared first on Yellowhammer News. Democrats run defense for narco-terrorists while attacking the military? Why isn't Paul Finebaum running for U.S. Senate? Is Alabama going broke because of vouchers? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama" Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN....

22+ min ago (294+ words) As reported, Trump's national security document'pointed to the collapse of Europe's power and the NATO alliance. President Trump has revealed the weakness and the eventual future Europe faces unless they quickly about-face which they don't appear willing or capable of doing. The administration expects Europe's demise as a power by 2050. We are watching the beginning of the Tripolar World Order of the US, China, and Russia, with no Europe in the geopolitical configuration and transformation. China especially has a foothold in the nation. They have Chinese soldiers allegedly embedded in the Venezuelan army. China refines much of Venezuela's oil. They have ports all over Latin America. The new Monroe Doctrine says we won't police the world, but we will protect our hemisphere. President Trump plans to restore the United States manufacturing and military to make us too strong to attack....

24+ min ago (482+ words) Amid the growing tension between our nation and theirs, Venezuela just released a video showing an unmistakable display of military force targeted at the U.S. Thousands of soldiers stood in formation as commanders gave a direct message to America. Basically, they confirmed that Venezuela is ready to put up a fight. Backup here, if needed: " Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 7, 2025 " VENEZUELA MILITARY TO U.S.: "WE ARE READY FOR A PROLONGED WAR" Venezuela just staged one of its most aggressive military displays in years, and the message wasn't subtle. More than 5,600 fighters stood in formation, declaring themselves revolutionary, socialist, and, above all, loyal to Chavismo. They boasted training under a "tactical resistance" doctrine that blends soldiers, police, and civilians into a single combat force prepared for a prolonged war. Commanders told the crowd that Venezuela's strength now lies in a fusion of the armed…...

25+ min ago (318+ words) Trump administration defends 22 military strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean as Democrats claim potential war crimes occurred. David Zimmermann Washington Examiner Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called President Donald Trump the "true and rightful heir" of Ronald Reagan at a defense forum named after the former president in Southern California on Saturday. Speaking at the Ron The Denver Gazette wire services WASHINGTON - A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey , temporarily barring prosecutors from using evidence they had relied on The Secretary of War called Trump the 'rightful heir' to Reagan's military and foreign policy legacy. He suggested the strikes are meant to protect Americans, comparing the actions to the war on terror that commenced after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. MONTANA Endangered species rollback sought BILLINGS…...