The U.S. public is not happy with The White House and Karoline Leavitt for saying that a military draft is on the table

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the possibility during a briefing, sparking backlash online as many Americans say they would strongly oppose any return to conscription.

If a draft were ever reinstated, the process would run through the Selective Service System — the federal agency that maintains a registry of eligible men ages 18–25. In the event of a national emergency, the president — currently Donald Trump — could request authorization from Congress to activate the draft.

If approved, the Selective Service would begin a lottery system based on birth dates, calling up individuals for medical and background screening, with some qualifying for deferments or exemptions before being sent to military training.

The U.S. hasn’t used a draft since the Vietnam War era, but the system remains in place in case it’s ever needed again.

Every sign on my road is like this, the town won't replace them since they get shot up within a year when they do and they feel it would just be a waste of taxpayer money, took over a decade to get the stop sign replaced after someone ran it over. This is why we cant have nice things

Inspiring news from Kenya

Peter Tabichi, a dedicated science teacher from a small rural village in Kenya, was honored as the world’s best teacher and awarded a $1 million prize. Despite working in a school with limited resources, he has shown extraordinary commitment to his students and their future. Tabichi donates a large portion of his own salary to support children from poor families, helping them afford basic needs like food, uniforms, and school supplies.

Through his passion for teaching, he has helped transform his under-resourced school into a place filled with hope, curiosity, and opportunity. His students have gone on to achieve impressive results in national and international science competitions, proving that determination and guidance can overcome difficult circumstances.

Chosen from over 10,000 nominations across 179 countries, Peter Tabichi’s kindness, dedication, and belief in education have inspired the world. His story is a powerful reminder that one passionate teacher can truly change countless lives.

In 2003, police in a quiet Pennsylvania city surrounded a man sitting on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back. Around his neck was a heavy metal device that appeared extremely dangerous. Minutes later, it suddenly went off.

The man was Brian Douglas Wells, a 46-year-old pizza delivery driver. On August 28, 2003, he walked into a PNC Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania carrying what looked like a cane but was actually a disguised weapon, along with a note demanding money. What shocked everyone was the large metal device locked around his neck, which he claimed could detonate.

Bank employees handed him about $8,700, and he left the building. Soon after, police stopped him in a nearby parking lot. Sitting on the ground, Wells told officers the device had been placed on him and that he had been given a set of strange instructions, almost like a scavenger hunt, to remove it.

Authorities called in a specialized team while cameras captured the tense scene. Before help could arrive, the timer on the device reached zero and it detonated.

The event led to a long investigation that eventually uncovered a complicated plot involving several people. Prosecutors later identified Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong as a key figure in the plan. She was convicted in federal court in 2010 and sentenced to life in prison.

Yet one question still remains.

Was Brian Wells knowingly involved and misjudged the danger, or was he caught in a plan far more dangerous than he understood?

Some mysteries continue to leave people searching for answers.

Protesters brought a fully cooked pig to the Mayor's house during Ramadan. Shortly after, an explosive device was thrown outside his home.

Here is his statement in full
"Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our city’s values and the unity that defines who we are.

What followed was even more disturbing. Violence at a protest is never acceptable. The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are.

I want to thank the brave men and women of the NYPD who acted quickly to keep New Yorkers safe. Our officers ran toward danger without hesitation, demonstrating once again the courage and dedication it takes to protect this city every single day.

My administration is closely monitoring the situation and I remain in close contact with our Police Commissioner."