Your weekend must reads🗞️
A clandestine bar operating inside the headquarters of one of America's most vital military bases. A mysterious dog illness spreading across the country. And high school seniors are unabashedly celebrating now that the pandemic is history.
👋Welcome to the weekend! I'm John Riley. These stories − and many more − made a splash this week in Paste BN. Let's take a look.
How day drinking went undetected at a top military base
🔵The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, located at the foot of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, stands watch 24/7 to defend the United States and Canada from attack. Now, a senior general has ordered an investigation after reporting by Paste BN uncovered the “John Wayne Saloon,” an invitation-only tavern operating unknown to senior commanders inside the headquarters of the base. Read more
Mysterious dog illness: What you need to know
🐶An unknown, and potentially deadly, contagious canine respiratory illness that began in one Western state this summer now spans more than a dozen states, causing concern among pet owners nationwide. Here are the symptoms you should watch for in your dog, and things to consider if you're planning to board your pet during the holiday season.
High schools seniors are pulling out all the stops
📷High school seniors across the nation are rolling through what arguably is the first normal senior year since the pandemic radically impacted schooling in 2020. Not surprisingly, they're extremely eager to strut their stuff − reveling in glamorous photo shoots, deluxe parking spots and other elaborate celebrations of self. Read more
Keep reading: There are more great stories below.👇 See you next week.