Top Gun

The US Supreme Court's upcoming term is set to take up major cases on guns, immigration, and climate change, according to the Christian Science Monitor. The docket puts the conservative-leaning court at the center of several of America's most divisive policy debates, with rulings likely to shape federal regulatory power and Second Amendment rights.

The US Army University Press has published 'Top Gun Performance: From the Cockpit to the Boardroom', a book examining how high-performance principles from elite military aviation apply to leadership and management in business settings. It draws on the training culture associated with top fighter pilot programs and translates those lessons for organizational leaders.

The Perth Scorchers have moved to replace New Zealand slugger Finn Allen by signing an exiled England opener, according to Cricket.com.au. The Big Bash club is turning to the English batsman, who remains outside England's international setup, to fill the gap left by Allen's absence for the upcoming season. Fans are weighing up whether the experienced opener can replicate Allen's explosive impact at the top of the order.

Garden & Gun has published a roundup of seven top sporting events it says are worth traveling for. The list highlights destinations for fans planning trips around major competitions. The article offers little hard news, functioning mainly as travel inspiration for sporting enthusiasts mapping out their calendars.

A new poll invites film fans to vote for their favorite Tom Cruise movie, sparking discussion of the actor's decades-long career. With a filmography spanning Top Gun, the Mission: Impossible series, Jerry Maguire and more, fans are debating which title best defines the star's legacy as one of Hollywood's most enduring box-office draws.