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NFL suspends Steelers DK Metcalf for two games after fan altercation; Metcalf claims racial slur, fan denies; Steelers face stretch run without key receiver.

Former President Trump unveils plans for a new class of heavily armed Navy battleships, the Trump Class USS Defiant, aiming to build up to twenty-five vessels. These massive, fast, and lethal ships will serve as Navy flagships, packed with hypersonic and super lethal weapons. The move is part of Trumps Golden Fleet initiative to revamp and expand the US fleet, addressing concerns of falling behind Chinas navy. The project aims to create jobs and revive the shipbuilding industry, following the cancellation of earlier projects like the Constellation-class frigate. Trump recently secured a deal with Finland for eleven icebreakers, indicating a focus on rapid production. The announcement comes as Navy assets surge toward the Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions, signaling a bold US stance on the seas.

Trump Supporters Disappointed as Jeffrey Epstein Files Reveal Little New, Sparking Backlash The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files has left many Trump supporters disappointed, with huge sections blacked out despite big promises of transparency. Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed President Trump is running the most open administration ever, but the Friday drop included old photos of figures like Bill Clinton and a nineteen ninety-seven image of Trump at Mar-a-Lago with Epstein—nothing new proving wrongdoing. Trump hinted on the campaign trail last year that hed push for these files, and Bondi said back in February they were on her desk for review. Influencers like Chaya Raichik and Jack Posobiec got binders at a Justice Department event as a first phase, keeping online buzz alive long after Epsteins death. Now backlash is hitting hard within MAGA circles, with some calling Bondi a liar and even demanding her arrest over the perceived cover-up. Conservative voices online are splitting, noting silence from key podcasters and social media stars who hyped the story before. Trumps team worries this could shake loose new voters, like Joe Rogan fans, who helped build his coalition but arent locked into the party. Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky slammed the Justice Department over the weekend, accusing them of breaking the law and teaming up with Democrat Ro Khanna to force more releases—maybe even charging Bondi with contempt. Meanwhile, deputy attorney general Todd Blanche promises hundreds of thousands more pages by years end, so the Epstein saga could stir up fresh tensions in the MAGA world just as internal fights over other issues heat up.

New South Wales, Australia, is poised to enact stricter gun laws following a mass shooting in Bondi, with a bill capping individual gun licenses and banning terrorist symbol displays. The attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration resulted in fifteen deaths and dozens injured, leading to a push for tighter controls nationwide, including a gun buyback scheme and a review of intelligence and law enforcement.

Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty series, has passed away at 55 in a car crash. He founded Respawn Entertainment and led Infinity Ward, shaping modern gaming with over 500 million Call of Duty sales. His influence extends to Star Wars games and an upcoming Call of Duty movie.

Indias National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, a lifeline for millions, undergoes significant changes. The program, renamed GRAM G, now offers 125 days of work per household, with funding shifting from federal to state control. While the Modi government touts it as a corruption-free upgrade, critics worry about diluting a key legal right. Studies show the scheme boosts earnings, reduces poverty, and improves school attendance, but challenges persist. As Indias rural population relies heavily on this program, the real test will be whether these changes expand real opportunities or just reshape rural safety nets.

Jim Beam, the renowned bourbon producer, is temporarily halting production at its Clermont distillery in Kentucky for at least a year starting in 2026. This decision is due to tariffs and decreased demand for bourbon, which requires years of aging before its ready for sale. The company will use this time for upgrades and reassign workers to other locations. Despite the pause, bottling, warehousing, and the visitors center will remain operational. The bourbon industry faces challenges from slumping U.S. drinking habits and global trade tensions, with exports dropping nine percent in the second quarter of 2025. Jim Beams move underscores the industrys adaptation to maintain production in the long term.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy shares a distressing account of Russian troops seizing a small village, Hrabovske, in the Sumy region, taking all 52 residents hostage. The villagers, who had lived near the border for years, were caught off guard. Among the captives were 13 Ukrainian servicemen who refrained from firing to protect civilians. Ukraine plans to retake Hrabovske and secure the release of the hostages, as Russian forces continue to seize nearby villages and shell the Sumy area. Local leaders have begun evacuating border residents, highlighting the volatile situation along the frontier.