Pete Hegseth states that military academy admissions will focus solely on merit.
On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth communicated with West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy about future admissions being strictly merit-based. In his memo, he emphasized that ensuring merit as the sole criterion for admission is crucial for the country, service members, and young Americans applying to these institutions. Hegseth […]
Daniel Ricciardo and VCARB reveal collaboration in F1 Academy lifestyle initiative
MIAMI, Fla. — Daniel Ricciardo might not be a driver on the racetrack anymore, but he’s definitely staying connected to the sport. His new partnership with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is keeping him in the mix. The team revealed their collaboration with his lifestyle brand, Enchant, just before the Miami Grand Prix. As part […]
After 97 Years, Oscars Academy Finally Requires Voters to Watch All Nominated Movies
For 97 years, members of the Academy of Motion Pictures were allowed to vote for films they didn’t care about watching. This new rule, which monitors all movies in all categories voters vote for, will come into effect in time for 98th Academy Awards Ceremony Next March. “In procedural changes, academy members must watch all […]
Maya Weug tops F1 Academy practice but expects a ‘close’ fight for pole position
Ferrari driver Maya Ug when F1 Academy practice ended on Friday at Saudi Arabia’s Grand Prix Timing sheet top Before Alisha Palmowski and Doriane Pin. However, Weug predicts a tough fight for pole position late tonight in qualifying. “This car feels really good. I managed to get a clean lap and do the program we’re […]
‘Anti-Christian activist’ viciously attacks DOT Sec. Duffy for seeking return of Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy
A group of New York-based activists successfully pushed Jesus Christ to paint a historic painting covered in the US Merchant Marine Academy in 2023. The suspicion of the motivation behind this symbolic act was to create a “welcome environment” that led to the exile of paintings in the building’s flood-prone basement. When Transport Secretary Sheen […]
Farah AlYousef announced as Wild Card entry for F1 Academy at the Saudi Arabian GP
Farah Aleusev will be announced as a wildcard entry for the second weekend of the 2025 season and will be taking part in the home race for Hitech TGR at Saudi Arabia’s Grand Prix this weekend. The 22-year-old driver won the Saudi Arabia Women’s Kart Championship in 2022 and finished 26th in the Kart World […]
US Naval Academy Ditches Racial Preferences In Admissions Following Trump Order
The U.S. Naval Academy has ended racial preferences in the admissions process, President Donald Trump's administration said in a court application Friday. New changes to policy come as a result of Trump's issuance Executive On January 27th, an order banning all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military prompted policy changes from the […]
Doriane Pin’s pursuit of a title leads F1 Academy storylines for the Chinese GP
When the 2024 F1 Academy season began, Mercedes driver Dorian Ping was considered a favorite to win the highest honors. The rich motorsports experience at Iron Dams at the Pin World Endurance Championship and the championship at the Ferrari Challenge put her at the top of the list of candidates heading into the schedule. Ping […]
Trump taps classified docs co-defendant Walt Nauta for Naval Academy Board
President Trump tapped Navy veteran and his co-defendant, Walt Nauta, for his seat on the Naval Academy Visitors Committee on Friday in the confidential documents case of special adviser Jack Smith. “Our great US Navy Academy needs a new committee of visitors. We are pleased to announce that a group of amazing patriots will serve […]
Doriane Pin has her eyes on 2025 F1 Academy title
On Wednesday, Mercedes announced the colouring for the 2025 Formula One Academy entry, driven by Dorian Ping in the second season. Speaking about the upcoming F1 Academy season, Ping revealed that she has one goal in mind: the title. Ping took part in the 2024 F1 Academy campaign as one of her favorites for the […]