Trump fails deterrence by offering up Los Angeles and San Diego
By suggesting that Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego, Donald Trump has undermined American deterrence and treated his own citizens as expendable.
By Tom Beckwith ·
san diego — Lorien Times
Thai officials' 'routine' visit for USS Abraham Lincoln is flawed
The operational tempo required to maintain sustained power projection in contested waters is staggering, yet the return home—the supposed moment of respite—is proving to be another failure point.
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
Lilly's $87 billion growth exceeds the scope of Congress or FDA
Eli Lilly’s Q2 2026 report isn't just a good quarter; it’s an inflection point that demands more than celebratory headlines.
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
F-35 military jet crashes at Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego
It is a peculiar thing, isn't it?
By Caroline Ashford ·
Federal officials investigating after video appears to show man kicking a sea lion on a California beach
The story of a video showing a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove is, on its face, simple enough.
By Grant Colby ·