Ryan Tillman

US December 25

Athletes on college football playoff teams are earning large amounts of NIL money

The 12 college football playoff teams were worth more than most other teams across the country. One company estimates the 12 rosters combined made up around $150 million.

US December 24

How name, image and likeness laws have changed college sports

The Supreme Court ruled in 2021 the NCAA could not prevent student athletes from profiting from their game. Since the decision, legal fights have continued between the NCAA and US states.

Fox News Flash September 24, 2021

Former Border Patrol horse coordinator dispels whipping accusations: 'A bunch of BS'

Rowdy Ballard, former Border Patrol horse coordinator, discusses the consequences of no longer using horses to secure the border.

British Royals September 6, 2021

Prince Charles' royal aide Michael Fawcett steps down amid 'golden visa' scandal

Saudi Arabian billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz — who denies any wrongdoing — has been one of the biggest donors to Prince Charles' charities, and even has a forest named after him.

Coronavirus August 27, 2021

Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to Chicago rehab facility after COVID-19 hospitalization; wife Jacqueline in ICU

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility as he fights to recover from COVID-19, but his wife, Jacqueline, has been moved to an ICU at a Chicago hospital, the family announced.

NFL August 27, 2021

Saints-Cardinals preseason game canceled as Hurricane Ida churns toward Gulf Coast

The New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals canceled their third and final preseason game slated for this weekend, as New Orleans braces for another major storm, 16 years after Hurricane Katrina.

Afghanistan August 27, 2021

Ted Cruz: Poor vetting of Afghanistan refugees could be ‘invitation’ to terror attacks

Sen. Ted Cruz had stern warnings for the Biden administration Friday over its handling of the ensuing Afghanistan crisis, arguing the United States’ executive leadership is opening the door to additional terror attacks at home and abroad.

Proud American August 27, 2021

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson lookalike officer goes viral, uses fame for good cause

A Morgan County, Ala., sheriff’s lieutenant has gone viral in a recent TikTok comparing him to movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Los Angeles July 19, 2021

Los Angeles County mask mandate creates distrust among frail restaurant industry: 'No clarity whatsoever'

Los Angeles County reinstituted a mask mandate Saturday night for public indoor settings in response to the Delta variant spreading throughout the area, leaving business owners indignant and exhausted by the mixed messaging.

West July 6, 2021

Western farmers fight for fairness, businesses amid drought 'like Hurricane Katrina'

As the western United States continues to face a months-long bout with extreme drought, American farmers are feeling catastrophic effects to their livelihoods.

Proud American May 14, 2021

Illinois police officer’s commitment to community outshines national scrutiny: 'I've become a father figure'

Since the death of George Floyd by Officer Derek Chauvin nearly a year ago, police have been the focal point of media scrutiny. Similar incidents in Louisville, Kentucky, and Kenosha, Wisconsin, led to calls for defunding the police by lawmakers in Washington, as reform bills came loudly and went away quietly without becoming codified

Congress April 13, 2021

Budget reconciliation? Ex-Senate parliamentarian explains process as Dems embrace tool to push through bill

There’s been a lot of buzz on Capitol Hill lately around the term “budget reconciliation.”

Coronavirus September 19, 2020

Louisiana residents face tough road to recovery with coronavirus restrictions after Hurricane Laura

As the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana attempts to recuperate from the arduous challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the community must now tackle the fallout from Hurricane Laura.

America Together July 9, 2020

Minneapolis civic leaders unite to give community relief

Over a decade ago, a local pastor and a social worker in downtown Minneapolis began meeting regularly with the foreknowledge that one day, their organizations might need each other.

Coronavirus May 9, 2020

Georgia restaurants in no rush to reopen, despite governor's decision

Although nearly two weeks have passed since Georgia Governor Brian Kemp allowed restaurants to reopen dining room seating, owners are reticent to resume business as usual.