Matt Leach

Media May 11

'Beer Can Island' plundered by party pirates, owners vow to rebuild before sale

Co-owners Cole Weaver and Russell Loomis said they plan to restore and reopen "Beer Can Isalnd" after it was vandalized and looted by trespassers.

Media May 4

The US military may have a new leg up on China in the Pacific

Dave Merrill, CEO and co-founder of Elroy Air, told Fox News Digital about an autonomous cargo delivery system that would give the U.S. military a leg up against China.

Digital Originals March 10

A new type of pilot could be key to solving a looming crisis in the skies

Merlin Labs' autonomous pilot could soon hit the commercial airways and may help alleviate a looming pilot shortage, according to CEO Matt George.

Digital Originals March 2

‘I don’t sleep’: Violent crime surge pushed burglarized business owner to launch recall campaign against Dem

A Washington, D.C., native and small business owner, Diana Alvarez, launched a recall campaign against a Democratic councilmember after her smoke shop endured four burglaries.

Digital Originals February 24

'Patriot entrepreneurs' fight against DOD bureaucracy to green light future tech: defense expert

Doug Philippone, a venture capitalist and defense contract expert, said the bureaucratic state makes it hard for start-ups to get innovative tech into the military.

Digital Originals February 18

How a lizard-like robot could help the Navy 'prevent catastrophes': decorated veteran

Doug Philippone, a venture capitalist, touted three devices companies in his portfolio have developed. He says they could provide significant benefits to the military.

Digital Originals February 14

'This scares me': As China watches, this decorated veteran sounds alarm on an America stretched to its limits

Doug Philippone, a defense expert, warns that China is closely watching to see how well the U.S. can replenish its weapons stockpiles after shipping munitions to allies.

Digital Originals February 8

America up for 'really wild year' as allies, enemies evaluate presidential candidates: Defense expert

Former President Trump's unpredictable nature when it comes to foreign affairs was one of his "strengths" and deterred aggressors, Doug Philippone says.

Digital Originals December 2

DIPLOMAS FOR SALE: No attendance required for students willing to pay a few hundred bucks to graduate

Unapproved schools in Louisiana sell high school diplomas for a few hundred of dollars. The number of students at such schools has nearly doubled since the 2017-18 school year.

Digital Originals November 4, 2023

How SpaceX and commercial flight are opening a universe of possibilities aboard the ISS: Astronauts

Commercial spaceflight companies like SpaceX have made space travel more accessible, allowing more research for future missions to the moon and Mars, astronauts said.