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American Plans 40,000-Plus-Square-Foot Charlotte Admirals Club
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American Airlines plans to build a 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, its largest lounge, with construction starting this year and an opening expected in early 2028. The mezzanine-level lounge will include shower suites, bars and spaces to relax, work and dine; existing American lounges will remain open during construction, while a planned Flagship lounge has no announced timeline.
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Pete Hegseth to cut 20 percent of generals and admirals
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— Sep 29, 2026
Pete Hegseth approved plans to cut general and flag officer positions by up to 20%, with Army, Navy, Air Force and joint groups to finish by January 1, 2027.
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Sam Okafor
Reducing flag officers is fine but they need to keep enough experienced leaders for joint operations.
Pentagon to cut admirals
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Hegseth doubles target for cuts to general and flag officers
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— Sep 29, 2026
Pete Hegseth will announce a 20 percent cut in general and admiral billets at Quantico, doubling last year’s target to strip headquarters bulk and push authority toward troops.
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Rachel Meyers
Reducing the number of admirals and generals by 20 percent should finally push real decision making down to the units that actually fight.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 11h
Report says Trump declined Saudi request for strikes on Houthis
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— Sep 11, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump in two calls to order air strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces as tensions over the Red Sea escalated; Trump declined and Washington said it would not pursue direct military action for now, instead focusing on Iran and protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has offered non-combat support and intelligence sharing, with CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper traveling to Riyadh for coordination as regional tensions mount.
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Dana Whitfield
Sharing intelligence and sending the CENTCOM chief shows support without committing to another messy conflict.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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EXCLUSIVE: US Navy Tried Censoring Commander Online After He Called Out Admirals
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— Jul 21, 2026
The U.S. Navy reported an active duty commander's account to X staff after he called for the resignation of naval admirals due to poor recruitment numbers under the Biden administration, internal U.S. Navy emails show.
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Turns Out US Bombed Somalia During Month-Long Houthi Barrage In ‘Largest Airstrike In The History Of The World’
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— May 21, 2025
The USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier and strike group was also relentlessly bombing targets in Somalia while also attacking Houthi threats in Yemen, a top admiral revealed Monday. The aircraft carrier and its strike…
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Retired Naval Admiral Convicted In Lucrative Bribery Scheme
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— May 20, 2025
A retired four-star Navy admiral was convicted Monday for using his position to route a deal to a defense contractor in exchange for a cushy gig at the firm. Retired Adm. Robert Burke was convicted of conspiracy to…
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MORGAN MURPHY: Pete Hegseth Fat Shames Generals At A Time When Standards Matter
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— Oct 2, 2025
“It ’ s completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon leading commands around the country and the world,” said our fit Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. “It’s a bad look.”…
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Make customers the hero or they tune you out
Miller claims confused messaging—not weak products—kills growth, and a stranger must grasp your offer in five seconds.
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Decorated Veteran Says Generals, Admirals Who Can’t Back Hegseth Should ‘Get The Hell Out’
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— Sep 30, 2025
Former Marine Joey Jones praised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s address to a gathering of generals and admirals on Tuesday, saying those who do not want to support Hegseth’s reforms should resign. Hegseth spoke before…
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Trump on Military Leaders He Dislikes: ‘I’m Going to Fire Them’ on The Spot
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— Sep 30, 2025
President Donald Trump harkned back to his days on “The Apprentice” as he made his way to meet top U.S. military leaders Tuesday. “I’m going to be meeting with generals and with admirals and with leaders, and if I don’t…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Princess Anne Remains Hospitalized Following Head Injury
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— Jun 26, 2024
Princess Anne remained hospitalized Wednesday after sustaining a head injury Sunday. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal’s husband, said she is “recovering slowly,” per the BBC . Princess Anne, 73, has…
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Top Trans Biden Health Official Blasted for Answer About Children Transitioning Genders
Reporting
— Jul 18, 2023
Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine is taking heat for a response about why children should not wait to transition until they are older. During an interview with ABC News’ “Nightline,” Levine was asked…
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James Woods Nails It with Assessment of Bizarre Rachel Levine Photo
Opinion
— May 21, 2023
A picture posted recently by Rachel Levine, the first “female” four-star admiral in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Health Service, has racked up millions of views since it was brutally dissected by conservative…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 13h
Top German Admiral Resigns After Breaking Ranks on Ukraine, Revealing True Thoughts on Putin
Reporting
— Jan 23, 2022
Germany’s navy chief resigned Saturday amid criticism over his comments on the Russo-Ukrainian conflict at an Indian think-tank discussion. Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach said that Ukraine taking back control over the…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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87 Generals, Admirals Issue Scathing Attack, Demand Austin, Milley Resign for Afghanistan Disaster
Opinion
— Sep 1, 2021
Calling the fallout from the Afghan withdrawal “enormous” and saying the consequences “will reverberate for decades,” nearly 90 retired generals and admirals issued a statement this week calling for the resignations of…
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US Admiral Warned of 'Breathtaking' Nuclear Expansion from China, Now Satellites Are Showing Us What He Meant
Opinion
— Jul 3, 2021
In April, U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, warned a congressional panel that China’s nuclear program was in the midst of a “breathtaking expansion,” including the development of…
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WH Coronavirus Testing Czar: ‘We Do Suspect’ the New COVID-19 Strain Is ‘Likely’ in the US
Reporting
— Dec 28, 2020
Admiral Brett Giroir , the White House coronavirus testing czar, says health officials believe that a new, more transmissible strain of COVID-19 is spreading in the country. During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning…
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White House Coronavirus Testing Czar Criticizes California Counties for Shutting Down Outdoor Dining
Reporting
— Dec 7, 2020
Several counties in California are banning outdoor dining to help stop the spread of COVID-19. However, there are questions as to whether that is the right move. White House coronavirus testing czar, Admiral Brett…
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Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America on SNL
Hosting in January 2024, Dakota Johnson used a 2015 audience photo to call Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America after the camera passed Donald Trump, and the crowd cheered.
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Admiral Mike Mullen Warns Our Enemies Always Try to ‘Take Advantage of a Transition Period’
Reporting
— Nov 29, 2020
Retired U.S. Admiral Michael Mullen is arguing a presidential transition period can be a threat to national security if not handled properly. NBC’s Chuck Todd pointed out the Bush administration’s willingness to work…
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Trump Admin Testing Czar ‘Not Concerned’ the President Does Not Attend Task Force Meetings
Reporting
— Nov 15, 2020
White House coronavirus testing czar Admiral Brett Giroir is revealing why he is not worried about President Donald Trump not attending COVID-19 task force meetings. ABC’s Martha Raddatz mentioned a Washington Post…
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Head of U.S. Military’s Southern Command Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2020
The head of the U.S. military’s Southern Commander, Admiral Craig Faller, has tested negative for the coronavirus, a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday, saying the test was a precautionary step after he met Brazilian…
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