In an unusual display of leadership theatrics, America’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the decline of the US military over the years, attributing it to “fat generals,” “beardos,” and diversity. He delivered this message to a group of commanders, encouraging those who did not support his vision to step down, emphasizing the importance of ideological allegiance over readiness.
Despite Hegseth’s remarks, the hundreds of assembled generals did not show any approval for his statements. To add to the spectacle, Hegseth even brought out President Donald Trump, who is known for being overweight, concluding an event that felt more like a reality show than a serious military briefing.
In another incident, a man from Jersey City attempted to avoid paying £13,600 in tolls by covering his license plate with socks. Port Authority officers noticed the makeshift “plate” on his Mercedes at the Holland Tunnel, leading to the discovery of 272 unpaid violations amounting to $18,358.31 (£13,617). The man was arrested, his vehicle impounded, and he now faces charges including theft of services, tampering with a government document, driving with a suspended license, and improper display of license plates.
A Missouri student, Ryan Schaefer, was apprehended after causing damage to 17 cars at 3 a.m. Surveillance footage and phone data placed him at the scene of the incident. Prosecutors highlighted an AI chat where he expressed concerns about the consequences of his actions, leading to his arrest on felony charges. This incident serves as a reminder not to confess to a chatbot.
Tragically, a 17-year-old named Carson Ryan lost his life after being mistakenly shot by a fellow hunter who thought he was a squirrel. The incident occurred outside Iowa City, where a shot from someone in Ryan’s hunting group struck him in the head, resulting in his death at the University of Iowa Health Care.
In a different turn of events, Lisa Catalano, a 42-year-old vintage clothes retailer from San Mateo, is using digital billboards along California’s Highway 101 to advertise her search for a spouse. Despite the undisclosed cost of the campaign, Catalano is serious about finding a partner and hopes to attract commuters willing to commit to marriage. Love might just be speeding toward drivers at 65 miles per hour on the highway.
