President Trump says modern U.S. ships are “ugly” — not ugly in the damage they can do to the enemy, but aesthetically ugly to what he believes is an expert eye. Hence, the commander-in-chief has ...

Though the American battleship has long since been overshadowed as the U.S. Navy's most prolific and strategically important warship by the aircraft carrier, World War II-era battleships will forever ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Although battleships were replaced by aircraft carriers by the end of World War II, they remain a testament to a bygone era of warfare—and a symbol of their nations’ might. For nearly half a century, ...

The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer assets instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.

Congress has received its first internal analysis of the proposed “Trump-class” battleships, which are the linchpin of the president’s “Golden Fleet” plan for the Navy’s future. The nonpartisan ...

On December 22, 2025, the Trump Administration announced a proposed program to build a new class of guided missile battleships (BBG[X]s) for the Navy. BBG(X)s would be the first battleships procured ...

This year, Ball State’s Dance Marathon will be held on campus in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. To donate or ...

Optimal Blue's January 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report | Optimal Blue today released its January 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a strong start to the year as falling ...