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The front pageFriday, August 14, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

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Alaska Flight 305 Lockdown: Two Detained, No Threat Found

Alaska Airlines Flight 305 from Miami to Seattle was placed in cockpit lockdown after threats from passengers, prompting a return to the gate, engine shutdown, and deplaning of passengers while law enforcement investigated. Authorities later said there was no credible threat and affected passengers were rebooked as the delay extended into the evening.

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Jul 23, 2026

Dragonflies Self-Titled Album Debut

Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich have formed a new band, Dragonflies, releasing a self-titled debut album on Sept. 18 via Dark Horse Records/BMG, led by the lead single Slower and its hand-drawn Ruffmercy video. The collaboration, sparked during the Covid lockdown, pairs Harrison's singing/guitar with Godrich's real-time production from tape loops, drawing inspiration from artists like Beth Gibbons, David Sylvian, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

5 sources

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Luxury Cruise Struck With Stomach Bug

A dream cruise through Norway’s stunning fjords turned into a floating nightmare after a stomach bug ripped through a luxury ship, leaving roughly 200 passengers sick and forcing a full onboard lockdown. The Balmoral, a…

1 source

IJRJudge Keeps Major Biden Admin Gun Rule On IceA federal judge refused Thursday to lift an order blocking the implementation of a Biden administration rule that attempted to expand the number of people required to acquire Federal Firearms Licenses.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 14

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

2 Dead After University Shooting Plunges School Into Lockdown

Two people are dead and another is wounded after a Thursday shooting at a South Carolina State University (SCSU) residential building, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED was called to…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Study Finds Covid Lockdowns Hurt Kids Far More Than Officials Were Willing To Admit

Children’s mental health unsurprisingly plummeted when they were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study has discovered. Using medical claim data from a large private health insurer in…

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

US Naval Academy Reportedly On Lockdown Amid Active Threat

The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. went into lockdown Thursday as law enforcement responded to what officials described as an active threat. Naval Support Activity Annapolis, which oversees the Academy’s security…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

100K Students To Benefit In Major Settlement Agreement With Parents Over COVID Learning Loss

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) settled a class action lawsuit Wednesday with parents over learning loss suffered by students during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The lawsuit , filed by several parents of…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

‘Cruel Hoax’: Active Shooter Story A False Alarm, Police Say

Authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at Villanova University Thursday afternoon, prompting immediate lockdown orders across the campus and surrounding areas, but officials later confirmed it was a false…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Canadian ‘Freedom Convoy’ Leaders Convicted For Protesting COVID Lockdowns

Two leaders of the anti-COVID lockdown “Freedom Convoy” in Canada were convicted on “mischief” charges Friday, according to multiple sources. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were cleared of most charges against them after…

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IJRMundane DOJ Memo On Post Office Gun Bans Is Actually Bigger Deal Than You ThinkThe Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) informed Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday that under current law, firearms were not banned in post offices under a broad exception covering many who carry concealed.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 14

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Parents Are Chomping At The Bit To Retake America’s Classrooms With Trump’s Imminent Return

Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures reshaped Americans’ perception of public education, parents who spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation are relieved at the prospect of a “real restoration…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

‘You Will Never Hold Elected Office Again’: Stefanik, Cuomo Clash In Shouting Match Over Nursing Home Deaths

Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo got into a heated shouting match on Tuesday over Cuomo’s responsibility for nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Homeownership Costs Have Exploded Since Start Of Pandemic As Inflation Drags On

Homeownership costs have surged since pandemic lockdowns began four years ago due to inflation, soaring insurance premiums and rising utility costs, according to a study from personal finance website Bankrate. The mean…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

‘Throwing Chairs, Biting, Hitting’: Kids Born During COVID Lockdowns Reportedly Having Serious Issues In School

Children who were babies and toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic are showing signs of delays in developmental and academic skills in school, The New York Times reported. Younger students are struggling with fine motor…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Scientists Say COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teens Brains

According to the study, restrictive rules imposed to try to stop the spread of the virus during the pandemic accelerated the brain development of teenage girls by an average of 4.2 years and 1.4 years in boys. SERJAN…

1 source

Opinion·Jul 1, 2026

STEPHEN MOORE: Here’s How Trump Could Get America Back In Touch With Its Patriotic Roots

Hard to believe it was just four years ago that President Joe Biden was elected with a promise to unite the country. After the misery of COVID-19 deaths and lockdowns and the riots in the streets of major cities…

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Reporting·May 4, 2026

Shooting Near White House Prompts Lockdown as Secret Service Responds

A sudden burst of law enforcement activity near the nation’s capital triggered a security lockdown at the White House on Monday after an officer-involved shooting unfolded just blocks away. According to the New York…

1 source

Reporting·Mar 18, 2026

Deadly Shooting Triggers Lockdown at New Mexico Air Force Base

An evening lockdown gripped Holloman Air Force Base after gunfire left one person dead and another injured, prompting a swift security response across the installation. According to the New York Post , officials said…

1 source

Reporting·Jan 28, 2026

‘There Wasn’t Anything Else to Do’: Wife Defends Fatal Hospital Shooting of Terminally Ill Husband

What began as a lifelong partnership ended inside a Florida hospital room with a gunshot, a lockdown, and a decision that continues to haunt — but not cause regret in — the woman who pulled the trigger. According to the…

1 source

Reporting·Nov 3, 2025

Breaking: Active Shooter at University of Virginia

Police are investigating reports of an “active attacker with a gun” near Shannon Library on the University of Virginia campus Monday afternoon, prompting an immediate campus lockdown. According to News WTKR 3 , the…

1 source

Reporting·Sep 12, 2025

Midshipman Shot During Lockdown at Naval Academy

A midshipman was shot Thursday at the U.S. Naval Academy while it was on lockdown. The lockdown was precipitated by online threats from someone who had been kicked out of the institution located at Annapolis, Maryland…

1 source

Reporting·May 22, 2024

RNC Headquarters on Lockdown

The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., is on lockdown. On Wednesday morning, the Global Press posted on X, “RNC Headquarters near Capitol Hill is currently being evacuated. Reports…

1 source

Opinion·Apr 5, 2024

Newsom’s Restaurant Pays $16 an Hour Despite Law Crippling Fast Food Chains With $20 Minimum Wage

Hasn’t California Gov. Gavin Newsom had enough problems with restaurants to exercise some caution around the issue of eateries? You may remember, back in the heyday of California’s brutal COVID-19 lockdown regime —…

1 source

Opinion·Feb 10, 2024

Aggressive Trump Critic Michael Rapaport Admits ‘I Was Wrong,’ Makes ‘Shocking Conversion’

It’s amazing how, bit-by-bit, facts are dawning on people. Yesterday’s unshakeable truths — vaccines/lockdowns/masks good, 2020 election fair, Biden a bit slow but the best choice — are all disintegrating in real time…

1 source

Reporting·Oct 10, 2023

Ballerina Dances in the Streets to Inspire Audiences Around the World

A classically trained ballerina, who was forced off the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, has found a new audience by dancing in the street. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bianca Carnovale…

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