Meteor Shower Set to Peak Over Northeast Indiana on Aug. 12–13

Up to 100 meteors per hour may be visible in NE Indiana as the Perseids peak overnight Aug. 12–13 under a new‑moon sky.

Federal Judge Rules Key National Firearms Act Requirements Unconstitutional After Taxes Drop to Zero

A federal judge in Texas ruled that National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short‑barreled firearms are unconstitutional after Congress eliminated the NFA tax. The decision limits ATF enforcement for plaintiffs and sets up a major appellate fight.