Day: December 5, 2025
US military blows up alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing four male “narco-terrorists” and continuing its lethal counternarcotics campaign as scrutiny over the Trump administration’s early September operation intensifies. The boat on Thursday was struck in international waters and was operated by a designated terrorist organization, U.S. Southern Command…
University of Oklahoma instructor on leave after failing grade on gender essay
A graduate instructor at the University of Oklahoma was placed on leave after giving a student a failing grade for rejecting the notion that someone’s identity can fall outside of the two genders assigned at birth. Samantha Fulnecky, 20, received zero points out of 25 total on a 650-word essay assignment requiring students to respond…
New details on boat strike on survivors after Navy commander briefs Congress
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story New details on boat strike on survivors after Navy commander briefs Congress Navy Adm. Frank Bradley appeared on Capitol Hill on Thursday to brief bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers on the details of a September attack…
Islanders topple Avalanche to pick up best win of season, spoil Brock Nelson’s return
Brock Nelson got his standing ovation. The Islanders got their two points during a win against the Avalanche on Thursday.
Defensemen provide offensive spark in Rangers’ road win over Senators
For the Rangers on Thursday night, offense came from the defense. The Blueshirts’ back end was firing on all cylinders in a 4-2 win over the Senators.
Josh Hutcherson shrugs off Quentin Tarantino’s claim ‘Hunger Games’ ripped off ‘Battle Royale’
“They just ripped off the f–king book!” Tarantino said last month.
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Happy Candle Day to all who celebrate.
Penn State sets focus on Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as head coaching search heats up
Penn State is turning its coaching search toward Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, multiple reports suggested on Thursday night.
