U.S. Moves Toward Automatic Draft Registration for Eligible Men Starting in December

The U.S. Selective Service System says it plans to start automatically enrolling men aged 18 to 25 into the military draft database from December, using federal data sources instead of requiring individual registration. The change is still under regulatory review, and any return to active conscription would still need congressional approval.

Bahamas Police Detain American Man in Disappearance of American Woman

Authorities in the Bahamas have detained a 59-year-old American man in connection with the disappearance of an American woman who went missing last weekend while out at sea.

OT Cybersecurity Firms Worry Anthropic’s AI Push Will Leave Them Behind

Operational technology security firms are increasingly concerned that manufacturers, operators, and their security vendors could be sidelined as artificial intelligence is used to secure critical software. Their basic ask is simple: if the future is being built, they’d like a seat at the table instead of a note saying they were welcome in theory.

Ohio man charged after alleged knife threat against homeowner in Warren County

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Warren County, Ohio, after surveillance video and family accounts said he approached a home late at night, threatened a father with a knife, and was later charged with aggravated menacing, trespassing, and criminal damage. No one was injured. He is being held on bail totaling more than $75,000, mostly cash-only.

Beijing Angered After Death of Chinese Semiconductor Researcher Questioned in the US

A Chinese semiconductor researcher was found dead after what Beijing described as hostile questioning by U.S. law enforcement. The case has triggered anger in Beijing.

Ben Crump Condemns Boston Police Shooting of Stephenson King Jr., Who Had 47 Prior Charges

Ben Crump said Stephenson King Jr.’s family deserves the truth and accountability after Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley shot and killed King on March 11. Police say the shooting followed allegations that King carjacked a woman, rammed a cruiser, and tried to flee; records cited in the report say King had 47 prior charges in Boston, was out on bail in four felony cases, and had an outstanding warrant. O’Malley has been charged with manslaughter, and his arraignment drew a large police presence while a GoFundMe for him raised more than $500,000.

Former Army Insider Arrested in Federal Leak Investigation

Federal agents have arrested Courtney P. Williams, a former Army veteran who worked with a special military unit at Fort Bragg, on charges of unlawfully transmitting national defense information. Prosecutors say she shared classified tactics, techniques, and procedures with a journalist between 2022 and 2025 through calls, texts, and documents, including material marked Secret and NoForn. The FBI says the investigation is ongoing, while the journalist’s reporting has been identified by the Associated Press as matching material tied to Seth Harp’s work on the Army’s Delta Force unit.

Labour’s new Fair Work Agency gets arrest and search powers

Labour’s new Fair Work Agency will be able to arrest suspects, use reasonable force, carry out surprise inspections, search people, seize materials, and detain those suspected of labour market offences. It will enforce rules on minimum wage, modern slavery, holiday pay, and sick pay, with a £60.1 million annual budget and an instruction from ministers to consider future expansion of its remit. Business groups have warned the agency’s powers are too broad, while the government says it is simply bringing existing powers together to crack down on rogue employers.

Trump Blusters About NATO and Iran Ceasefire Deal

Donald Trump vented frustration with NATO and then claimed a ceasefire deal with Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement is described as vague and short on detail, with no clear concessions from Iran and key issues apparently pushed down the road.