The U.S. Army has announced a $435 million project to build a TNT production plant in western Kentucky. This marks the first time the explosive material will be produced domestically since 1986. The facility, located in Graham, Kentucky, will produce trinitrotoluene (TNT), a key ingredient in artillery shells, bombs and grenades. Army officials say the…

With President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 13, there has been a lot of talk about the peaceful transition of power. In addition, the two leaders will discuss foreign policy. Those conversations come as the Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy…

Consumer price inflation heated up slightly in October 2024, coming in at 2.6% annually, compared with 2.4% in September. Monthly prices rose 0.2% from September, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Core inflation, which removes more volatile food and energy prices, rose 3.3% annually and 0.3% compared with…

Lunchables are no longer on the menu for U.S. schools. Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, it is no longer offering the two versions of the meals it created specifically for schools.  The school-specific meals made their debut last school year. Kraft Heinz said they were protein-enriched and had reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium…

On Tuesday, Nov. 13, President-elect Trump filled more key positions in his administration, including naming Pete Hegseth his secretary of defense.  The 44-year-old Army veteran is currently the host of Fox News channel’s “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Hegseth joined the network in 2014.   Hegseth is a Princeton and Harvard Business School graduate. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and…

President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And new details on a deadly massive explosion at a Kentucky food dye plant. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency President-elect Donald Trump is…

Recruiting, much like in college sports, is the lifeblood of America’s volunteer military force. Military recruiters are encountering more challenges in attracting top talent to serve the country, similar to their counterparts in college sports. With more opportunities in secondary education and an evolving workforce that does not require a four-year degree, young people have…

In today’s battlespace, drones have become as ubiquitous as armored vehicles, fighter jets and aircraft carriers, forming an essential part of any military force’s strategy. While defenses against traditional warfare methods are well-established, counter-drone defense is a rapidly evolving field. This is where the EnforceAir2 from D-Fend Solutions comes into play. A quick search on…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team explores the innovative strategies the Army is implementing to transform recruitment in an ever-evolving military landscape. Host Ryan Robertson checked in with Army leadership to see how they are reshaping the way they attract new talent.  Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to the Weapons…

Tens of millions of Americans listen to NPR weekly, but the future of its syndication could be in jeopardy under a potential second Trump administration. Elon Musk is renewing calls to defund the media platform after sharing a controversial video of NPR CEO Katherine Maher, who is less than a year into her tenure. In…