Dr. Erica Komisar just said what many parents whisper but few say out loud: Modern schools are built for girls, not boys—and we’re paying a steep price. Little boys (ages 3–6) surge with testosterone. They need to run, jump, play, burn energy. Instead, we sit them in circle time, demand emotional regulation, and label normal boy behavior as ADHD or “behavioral problems.” Result? Marginalized, stressed, diagnosed early, and tracked that way through school. Her fix if she ran the world: Separate boys and girls in the early years. Boys get multiple recess periods, short focused bursts, and space to move. Girls get a calmer environment where they feel safe taking STEM/math risks. Both thrive when not forced into the opposite gender’s learning style. Single-gender early education: Boys try art/music without teasing. Girls try science without self-consciousness. Evidence already shows it works. Parents/teachers: Do you see boys struggling more in today’s classrooms—or is this overblown? What’s one change you’d make to education for boys right now?

Dear People Visiting the U.S. for the World Cup: Much ado has been made about Freddy from Germany and other visitors from Europe, Asia and elsewhere delighting in quintessential American chain dining establishments such as Buc-ees and Texas Roadhouse. Please allow me to make ten other American chain dining recommendations: 1. Go to Krispy Kreme and get a dozen Original Glazed donuts when the neon “HOT” sign is turned on in the window. 2. Go to Jersey Mike’s and order a #2 for an authentic Jersey Shore experience (“Tramps like us, baby we were born to run”), or get a #17 for an authentic South Philly experience ("Yo, Adrian!”). 3. Go to Chick-fil-A and get an Original Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries and a lemonade. (Don’t go on Sunday, they are closed so everybody can go to Church.) 4. Go to the Cheesecake Factory and order whatever you want, it’s the biggest menu you will ever see anywhere. They have everything. I’m not exaggerating, the menu is SOOO many pages. And get a slice of cheesecake—it’s the most decadent cheesecake imaginable, and all the many flavors are great. 5. Olive Garden. It’s not real Italian food, it’s some Americanized version of quasi-Italian food. Go for the endless breadsticks and salad. 6. Taco Bell. Order the Crunchwrap Supreme. Best at 1 a.m. while drunk. (Don’t drink and drive though—American police frown on that.) 7. Chain burger joints are contentious even here in America. Some are mostly regional: Shake Shack, Smash Burger, In-n-Out Burger, Five Guys (those are all great). Probably the best chain burger you can find everywhere in the USA is Wendy’s. Try the Pretzel Baconator with fries and a Coke. 8. Go to Dairy Queen and order a Blizzard. (It’s a dessert, get whatever flavor strikes your fancy. It’s a lot of calories.) 9. Breakfast? McDonald’s. Yeah I know you probably have McDonald’s back in your home country but there is something about a McDonald’s drive thru off an interstate highway that is quintessentially American. Egg McMuffin, hash browns and a coffee (tell them if you want cream and/or sugar, they will add it for you). 10. Buffalo Wild Wings. All the games will be on the many televisions. Get the bone-in wings with the Original Buffalo Sauce. I’m pretty sure you’ll get a lot of recommendations from other folks on this post. Thanks for enjoying our country. We love that you love it. Safe travels, CP

The Apache was scanning the night sky for Iranian threats to commercial ships below shortly after 1 a.m. local time on Tuesday when the drone detonated directly in front of it, U.S. officials said. The drone’s infrared-guidance device landed in one of the pilot’s laps, burning through part of his flight suit. What was left of the drone wedged itself inside the aircraft.  New details tonight wsj.com/world/middle-east/ir…

Iran seals uranium stockpiles, complicating US transfer plans Iran has intensified efforts to seal its enriched uranium stockpile by collapsing tunnels and mining access points, CNN reported; US intelligence sources say the move co... ynetnews.com/article/rjlqviq…

Anecdotal, but I’m seeing a lot of international visitors in the airports & layover hotels. There’s a whole group of Irish fans in the Honolulu hotel, guess they are making it a trip across the country.

Wonderful rendition of our National Anthem (with Tom Cruise singing along!).

Meanwhile, USA-Paraguay is about to start. That face when your vintage pearl-and-crystal sunflower buttons haven't arrived in the mail yet, things are exploding all in and around Iran while rumors of a "deal" change every 10 minutes like a car-dealer billboard, it's 98 degrees out and you can't do anything anyway, and the World Cup match is about to start over in L.A. and it's Friday and you're asking yourself "Why am I still on X?" Go USA! All the best to all the teams meeting in this grand opening. One more shout-out to Poland's F-35 Husarz. You rock. Ride!

What an effort from the laddie, Craig Ferguson! He’s just walked from LA to Boston over 3200 miles, raising over £1 million for Mental Health, to finish in time for Scotland’s first game v Haiti. A pleasure to see him complete his walk! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥾⚽️🇺🇸❤️ #samh thetartantrek.co.uk/

Today marks another historic chapter in the extraordinary history of the Polish Air Force. From the legendary Polish pilots who fought for freedom in the skies over Europe to the world-class airmen serving today, Poland has built a tradition of courage, excellence, and leadership that is respected throughout NATO. Today, that proud story enters a new era. These magnificent F-35s place the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft in the hands of Poland’s extraordinary Air Force—a powerful symbol of Poland’s growing strength, its commitment to collective defense, and the enduring partnership between the United States and Poland. Today opens the latest chapter in a remarkable history—one that strengthens deterrence, advances peace through strength, and reinforces Poland’s leadership on NATO’s eastern flank. Thanks to President Trump @POTUS, @KarolPopieramy, @KosiniakKamysz, @LockheedMartin for helping make this historic milestone possible.

The French Air Force's Patrouille de France and the US Air Force Thunderbirds flying together over Ocean City to celebrate the 250 years of American Independence. #Liberté250 🇫🇷🇺🇸 #avgeek cc @PAFofficiel / @AFThunderbirds

🇮🇷 BREAKING: Explosions in Strait of Hormuz - IRGC opens fire at international vessels

Microsoft is opening a brand new Data Center in San Jose, California It will sit on a 65 acre site, they claim it will run on renewable energy and recycled wastewater But get this, we know data centers use a ton of energy, so does the area have enough of this “renewable energy” to actually power the data center? Well according to what I could find the answer is NO, they do not. So it’s more of a concept (or possibly just a lie) at this point Another scam selling point to get it approved

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum tells CNBC that the US Navy has been escorting oil tankers and other ships throughout the Strait of Hormuz for a while, with some nights helping more than 20 vessels.

OK... take my money