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UFO Files: Trump’s Department of War Begins Releasing Controversial Documents

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Someone get Mulder and Scully on the phone. We’ve got a real-life X-Files situation going on!

Yes, after weeks of hype, the Trump administration’s Department of War began releasing its files pertaining to UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) today.

And skeptics and believers alike are now poring over the documents in search of definitive proof of intelligent life on other planets.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at The Villages Charter School on May 01, 2026 in The Villages, Florida.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at The Villages Charter School on May 01, 2026 in The Villages, Florida. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

The good news is, there’s a lot of information in today’s file dump, which are being housed at the Department of War’s official website.

And the Trump administration says there’s plenty more to come.

The bad news is, the files that were released today are no more conclusive than previous eye-witness accounts and grainy video footage.

The files contain descriptions of incidents that occurred during the Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 moon missions.

During the Apollo 12 mission in 1969, astronaut Alan Bean reported “flashes of light” and noted that they seemed to be “sailing off into space.”

As space travel was still a very new phenomenon in those days, the ground crew was understandably baffled.

Years later, Apollo 17 astronauts reported “jagged” points of light that were “tumbling” and “rotating way out in the distance,” and a photo of the phenomenon is included in today’s data dump.

But it’s unlikely to convince any non-believers.

The files also contain internal military memos describing “one possible small UAP” in Iraq in 2022, as well as “multiple glares or light from an unknown origin” observed in Syria in 2024.

Many experts believe that those incidents can most likely be chalked up to foreign intelligence operations.

Of course, the files have become a sort of supernatural Rohrshach test, with everyone projecting their own beliefs and agendas onto the information available.

Take Rep. Lauren Boebert, for example, who thinks we’re dealing with proof of demons.

“I do believe that this is more spiritual and, if you really want to go there, demonic,” she said on social media today.

“The American people can now access the federal government’s declassified UAP files instantly,” the White House said in a press release, adding:

“The latest UAP videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire United States government are all in one place — no clearance required.”

“The American people have asked for more transparency on these topics, and President Trump is delivering.”

There’s still a lot more information to be released. We have doubts that these files will change many minds regarding the existence of extraterrestrials.

But as David Duchovny once said, the truth is out there.

UFO Files: Trump’s Department of War Begins Releasing Controversial Documents was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Elizabeth Smart Suggests Nancy Guthrie Could ‘Absolutely’ Be Alive Nearly 100 …

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We are just shy of 100 days since Nancy Guthrie’s violent kidnapping.

Many believe that we are months past any kind of happy resolution to this family tragedy.

However, Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped as a young teenager and spent months as a captive before finding freedom again.

She wants to emphasize that Nancy could be alive, despite everything.

Elizabeth Smart on CNN.
In May 2026, Elizabeth Smart appeared as a guest on CNN. (Image Credit: CNN)

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since the end of January

This week, Smart sat down for an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett.

Most of what she discussed was her recent passion for bodybuilding.

(The disordered eating and fitness behaviors that bodybuilding requires are common long-term consequences of childhood trauma.)

However, Burnett also referenced Smart’s expertise in the area of long-term kidnapping.

“I want to ask you about one thing, separate from all of this,” Burnett posed,admitting that she “was just thinking about it with Nancy Guthrie and being missing.” 

As delicately as possible, she continued.

“When you were missing and the reason everyone knows your face, everyone wondered,” Burnett acknowledged.

“And then it was, well, it’s been months, and maybe the worst has happened,” she recalled.

Burnett added: And you came back, and here you are.”

With that in mind, she asked Smart if she believes that “there’s any chance” that Nancy “still could have gotten through it” despite being missing for months.

Elizabeth Smart in May 2026.
Speaking on CNN, Elizabeth Smart discusses her bodybuilding career. (Image Credit: CNN)

‘Absolutely’

“Absolutely. Absolutely,” Smart replied.

“She could absolutely still be alive,” she emphasized.

“There are cases that span many more years than mine does and they came back alive,” Smart acknowledged.

“And we’re talking years and years,” she continued.

Smart reiterated: “So she could absolutely still be alive.”

To be clear, Smart is not in denial.

“Of course there is the alternative,” she acknowledged.

She is very delicately alluding to the widespread belief that Nancy has died — that she likely passed away very early into her abduction, either due to a lack of her medication or to injuries sustained in the kidnapping.

“But until we know, we have to keep looking,” Smart affirmed.

She very accurately pointed out that Nancy “deserves, either way, to be brought home.”

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Jaime Pressly Launches OnlyFans, Receives Criticism For Lack of Nudity

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It’s the latest trend among iconic Gen X actresses.

First, Shannon Elizabeth launched an OnlyFans, and now, My Name Is Earl star Jaime Pressly is following in her footsteps.

Elizabeth made $1.2 million in her first week on the site, which may have influenced Jaime’s decision.

Jaime Pressly poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021 in West Hollywood, California.
Jaime Pressly poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for ABA )

“I’ve always believed in evolving with the times. This is another way for me to connect directly with my audience, on my own terms, with creativity and intention,” Pressly told Variety of her decision.

“I’ve loved meeting fans at various Comic Cons, and the excitement of having those real face to face moments made me want to seek options like OnlyFans.”

“This is where things get a little more personal, playful, and completely unfiltered,” she teases on her page.

Pressly’s account also notes her account will offer “exclusive photos and videos, behind-the-scenes moments from my life, late-night thoughts and candid moments, direct chats with me and the side of me Hollywood doesn’t always get to see.”

Jaime and Shannon are longtime friends, and they recently reconnected so the news that Pressly had taken a page from Elizabeth’s career playbook didn’t come as a huge shock.

“So great seeing you after all these years, @jaimepressly. Always nice crossing paths again and sharing a moment like this,” Elizabeth captioned the Instagram post below.

Unfortunately, Jaime is now taking flak for the alleged lack of nudity on her page, echoing the criticism that Shannon previously received.

“It’s funny that OnlyFans is slowly turning into what it was initially intended for. We all know people like Shannon Elizabeth and Jaime Pressly ain’t showing t–ty on there,” wrote one Reddit user.

Some users pointed out that Shannon and Jaime are actually using the OF platform as it was originally intended — as a place for celebrities to monetize their online interactions with fans.

It just became a haven for adult content creators because this is the internet, and that’s what happens.

“People subscribe to these celebs on OF to have more personal access to them and a chance to chat with them. The PG-13 sexy photos that they post on there are just a bonus,” wrote one commenter.

Other Redditors countered that subscribers will most likely be interacting with Jaime’s PR team, rather than the actress herself.

We don’t know if that’s true, of course.

But whatever the case, Jaime is certain to make a ton of cash with her new venture.

And as many have pointed out, as the first Emmy winner with an OnlyFans, she’s already making history!

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Alaska Senate approves $13.9 billion draft state budget, including $1,150 payments to Alaskans

By: James Brooks, Alaska Beacon

 Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, announces the final vote passing the operating budget of 17 to 3 on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

The Alaska Senate has finalized its draft of the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, moving lawmakers closer to the end of their last regular session before the 2026 election.

In a 17-3 vote, Senators approved a $13.1 billion proposal that includes a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend for 2026, plus a $150 “energy rebate” for PFD recipients.

The Senate plan conflicts with a different version drafted by the House. Legislators are expected to convene a committee to negotiate a compromise plan that will be sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, following standard policy. 

After the budget leaves the Legislature, the governor may veto individual line items but cannot add or increase items.

The operating budget is one of four budget bills that pass through the Capitol in a typical year. One, the supplemental budget, has already become law. A second, the $2.5 billion capital budget, is being considered in the House. The third, the state’s mental health budget, is advancing in the Senate as well.

With lawmakers’ attention focused on legislation addressing a possible trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline, this is the first time in several years that the budget isn’t the top unresolved item in the Capitol.

Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk, R-Tok, said legislators entered the year anticipating a $500 million deficit. High oil prices caused by the Iran war erased that gap and left lawmakers with more than enough expected revenue to balance the books.   

“I think the Senate did a really good job of trying to stay fiscally responsible and keeping a balanced budget at a certain level,” Cronk said.

“When you do that, there’s a lot less to argue about in the end,” he said.

Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel and co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee, was the lead drafter of the operating budget.

He said the war may have made things easier for his committee, but it has made things much harder for the people of Alaska, because of the price of oil.

“That gave us more money to spend, but it provided additional hardships to the people and the organizations of the state of Alaska,” Hoffman said of the war. “That’s why we tried to concentrate on using that one-time money to give some more money to the individuals, through the dividend energy relief, helping school districts out … and to double the amount for community assistance so those communities can get some relief from the high prices of oil.”

On Wednesday, the Alaska Division of Elections made an unusual last-day request — a $4.75 million increase to cover spending for the 2026 election.

Senators instead approved $650,000 on Thursday, including $100,000 intended to cover the cost of prepaid envelopes for absentee ballots. Until now, the state has required absentee voters to pay for their own postage.

“It’s very unusual,” Hoffman said about the last-minute request, “but I felt we couldn’t ignore it. We don’t want to be blamed for a dysfunctional election, so we added the money at the last minute, so hopefully it will result in a better election.”

Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, is seen during an at ease on the Senate floor on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)
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Luke Combs Awarded Honorary Degree from Appalachian State University

Luke Combs added another major milestone to his already impressive career on Thursday (May 7) when he was awarded an honorary degree from Appalachian State University.

The country superstar returned to Boone, North Carolina, to attend the university’s spring commencement ceremony, where he received an honorary degree in music. The moment was special to Combs, who attended Appalachian State from 2008 to 2012 before ultimately leaving school to pursue music full time. At the time, he was just 21 credit hours shy of earning his degree.

Photo Courtesy Luke Combs, by David Bergman
Photo Courtesy Luke Combs, by David Bergman

Before selling out stadiums across the country, Combs was a student studying criminal justice while performing at local college bars and small venues around Boone. Those early gigs helped spark the career path that eventually led him to Nashville.

That decision ultimately changed his life. Since then, Combs has become one of the biggest names in modern country music, earning 21 consecutive No. 1 singles on the Mediabase Country Aircheck chart. He has also been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and taken home 11 CMA Awards, four ACM Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, and countless additional honors throughout his career.

Photo Courtesy Luke Combs, by David Bergman
Photo Courtesy Luke Combs, by David Bergman

“In every sense, Luke Combs represents the character and heart of a Mountaineer,” ASU Chancellor Heather Norris said in a news release. “His story inspires our students to dream big, work hard, and always remember where they came from. He represents the very best of our university community: a life lived with purpose, driven by a commitment to excellence and a genuine care for others.”

Combs has remained deeply connected to his North Carolina roots throughout his rise to fame. The Asheville native is known for proudly supporting Appalachian State football and the Carolina Panthers, often wearing Mountaineers and Panthers gear during concerts, interviews, and public appearances.

Luke Combs; Photo by David Bergman
Luke Combs; Photo by David Bergman

His connection to his home state became even more evident following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. After the storm impacted Asheville and surrounding communities, Combs joined forces with Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor for “Concert for Carolina,” a benefit event that raised more than $24.5 million for relief and recovery efforts.

Luke Combs continues a record-breaking run with the recent release of his album, The Way I Am, and his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, which continues to shatter attendance records. 

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