Author: Brittany Mays

Quincy Wilson, the youngest track and field gold medalist in Olympic history, is staying home and has committed Monday to run track at the University, a choice that shifts his immediate focus from global medals to local development and long-term growth. Quincy Wilson shot into the spotlight by helping Team USA win the 4×400 meter relay at the 2024 Games, and now he’s chosen a path that keeps him close to home. That decision surprised some who expected an immediate pro jump, but it underlines a different set of priorities. Staying home signals a commitment to building a sustainable career…

The Pentagon says it may recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty and subject him to court-martial over “serious allegations of misconduct,” creating a charged clash between military authority and a sitting U.S. senator. The notice that the Defense Department could reactivate an Arizona senator who once flew for the Navy has landed in an unusual legal and political space. A recall that leads to court-martial would be rare and raises questions about the boundaries between military discipline and elected office. Republicans are watching closely for how precedent, fairness, and political calculation intersect in this case. Kelly is a former…

The Manhattan Institute’s City Journal alleges that billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen during the administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and the report raises serious questions about oversight, contracting, and accountability. A recent City Journal exposé from the Manhattan Institute lays out a series of troubling claims about how public money was handled under Gov. Tim Walz. The report asserts that billions in taxpayer funds were siphoned off, pointing to systemic weaknesses and recurring patterns rather than a handful of isolated errors. Those patterns, if accurate, suggest more than simple negligence. The piece describes how large streams of federal…

This piece reflects on remembering the hard work and sacrifices of those who came before and on taking simple, concrete steps today to honor that legacy in everyday life. I start with a clear promise to myself and to anyone listening: respect for past sacrifices should shape how we act now and who we choose to become. That attitude turns ceremonies and family routines into a steady practice rather than a one-time nod. It keeps traditions from becoming hollow rituals and makes them small engines of character. I’ll be mindful that all that I do on Thursday is a result…

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stood by his earlier attacks on President Donald Trump, refusing to retract harsh language after a cordial White House meeting, and he repeated that criticism in an interview that aired Sunday. Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House in a meeting described by many as unexpectedly cordial, and that set off a lot of reaction from across the political spectrum. In a Sunday interview he did not back down from prior criticism that Mr. Trump “acted like a despot and a fascist,” a line that has continued to fuel debate…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Saturday night that a 28-point White House-backed Ukraine peace plan “was authored by the U.S.,” a claim that clashed with statements from several U.S. senators and has sparked questions about transparency and U.S. involvement in postwar negotiations. The assertion touches a raw nerve on Capitol Hill. Republicans and some independents want clarity on who drafted a multi-page document that could shape a war’s end and the region’s future. The phrase “was authored by the U.S.,” quoted exactly from the statement, makes the White House role explicit in a way that many lawmakers did…

Small-town buyers turned a farm auction into a festive scene this week, pushing bids, swapping stories and treating a Christmas tree like a community treasure rather than just a centerpiece. Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country, and there was no shortage of bidders. What started as a simple farm sale quickly became a neighborhood event, with folks gathering to size up the tree, trade memories and test the market together. The mood mixed practical shopping with seasonal spirit, and the auctioneer kept the pace brisk as offers went back and forth. For many, it…

John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter revealed on Saturday, in an essay for “The New Yorker”, that she has terminal cancer, and one of her doctors told her she might live for about another year. The essay is a public admission of a private prognosis and a rare moment of plain talk from a member of a family long in the national spotlight. By choosing “The New Yorker”, she placed her words in a forum known for reflective, long-form pieces rather than a quick social post. The timing and tone make it clear this was meant to be read, not just reported.…

Olivia Nuzzi has returned to headlines amid controversy after being named West Coast editor at Vanity Fair, reigniting questions about past relationships, newsroom reactions, and what those choices say about magazine hiring and editorial judgment. Olivia Nuzzi is back in the news for reasons that echo previous controversies tied to her reporting and personal life. Staffers at Vanity Fair are reportedly in an uproar over her hiring as the magazine’s West Coast editor, and her name is again linked to a cheating scandal from earlier this week. This latest stir follows a public history of workplace fallout and high-profile personal…

Ukraine stands at a critical turning point in its nearly four-year fight after Russia’s full-scale invasion, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Ukrainians in a national address Friday that the country faces a hard choice about how to proceed. This moment tests not just battlefield strength but political will on both sides of the Atlantic. The options are stark and consequential: push for decisive military advances, negotiate under pressure, or settle into a longer, grinding conflict. Each path carries heavy costs and uncertain outcomes. On the ground, the fighting has hardened into attrition where logistics and ammunition matter as much as…