I don’t think any of us will ever forget the video of the dreadlocked DEA agent talking about how he was the only one in that room professional enough to handle his “Glock 40” just moments before he shot himself in the leg. In that moment, DEA Special Agent Lee Paige became a meme and an example of how law enforcement officers might receive taxpayer-funded training, but that didn’t mean the training took with all of them. As we’ve seen in other examples.But at least in those cases, everyone recovered. Unfortunately, a police officer from…
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a test administered to three potentially separate groups of people: interested high school students, individuals who are looking to enter the military, and military service members who are looking to reclassify and retrain into a job that requires higher test scores. So, if you are looking to take the ASVAB and want to get the best score possible, or if you have taken the ASVAB and are not really happy with your score, you can be one of the people who significantly improve your score. How? This article will provide you with…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) expects cancer cases to soar all over the globe. The WHO made this announcement in a report released on Wednesday, in which the agency said cancer remains the world’s second-leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease, claiming more than 26,000 lives daily. But by 2050, cancer will affect 90% of the population either through diagnosis of themselves or a close relative. WHO estimates that there are currently nearly 10 million deaths and 20.6 million new cases of cancer annually. The agency is warning that without urgent action, the latest figure will rise to 35 million by…
I’m typically pretty wordy. But just watch the video. Disclaimer: Matt Addington is a professional. These bears grazed toward him from 100 yards away while he held tight. Do not try this ever, under any circumstances, or you will likely spend the rest of your time on this earth as bear poop. Matt Addington is an incredible professional photographer, and I can say that from personal experience. He’s captured images of me in rough shape and somehow made them stunnin’. The Minnesota-based photographer and filmmaker has built a career telling outdoor stories, and his latest bear video proves he knows…
The U.S. Virgin Islands is currently embroiled in a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice over some of its laws and practices surrounding gun ownership, and the territory’s Attorney General’s office has had a difficult time in keeping up with the deadlines imposed by the judge when it comes to filing responses. After the USVI failed to respond to the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a timely manner, the judge overseeing the case demanded the territory explain why it shouldn’t be sanctioned for its tardiness. Amazingly, the AG’s office asked for additional…
Mosquitos are the world’s deadliest animal. Experts estimate that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and West Nile virus kill around 1 million people per year. Bug repellent is one of the best tools available to prevent those deaths, and researchers recently uncovered a new way to keep mosquitoes away: catnip. Scientific studies have shown that this herb — the same one that makes cats lose their minds — is just as effective as DEET. That theory has now been proven, according to a July 7 study from researchers working in Uganda. The researchers said they proved the efficacy of catnip as…
A woman has pleaded guilty to stealing $160,000 worth of veterans’ and social security benefits that were meant for a family member. Barbara Ferrell, a 63-year-old woman from Seth, W. Va., pleaded guilty this week to theft of government money, admitting she stole some $160,394.02 while serving as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointed fiduciary and Social Security Administration (SSA) representative for a family member. Ferrell acted in these roles from August 2021 to November 2024. The theft took place from April 13, 2022, to February 29, 2024, Ferrell admitted. She said that the VA benefits she stole, by…
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The ATF, among the many other rule changes, has been looking at making gun transfers between dealers easier. Basically, what they’re looking to do is update the system with newer technology so that the entire process isn’t rooted in the previous century. Fair enough, right? Well, on Thursday, they announced that the change was being put on pause. Why? They said they were getting a lot of “adverse comments” on it.In the direct final rule entitled, “Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers” ATF stated that if significant adverse comments were received by June 5 the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly blamed anyone for the strikes, though one lawmaker issued a warning to the United Arab Emirates over allegedly providing support to the United States in its campaign against Iran. Gulf Arab states, which repeatedly have been targeted by Iran…
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NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Nimitz docked Thursday at Naval Station Norfolk, one of the last steps in its 51 years of commission. The aircraft carrier will remain in Hampton Roads to train Navy sailors and aviators for a year or two before it is officially retired. But its captain said he isn’t convinced this is the finale for the Nimitz. “As I say I might be the last captain, I say this tongue in cheek, I am the third ‘last captain’ of USS Nimitz,” Commanding Officer Joseph Furco said. “The world gets a vote, the U.S. Navy might need…
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If you’ve been on the homestead long, you probably already have plenty of experience canning food from your garden or orchard. I had heard of dry canning but naively thought it was the same as vacuum sealing the mason jar using the valve attachment. While vacuum sealing does remove the air from within the jar, it doesn’t necessarily kill all of the eggs or bugs that could be lurking in your dry goods. As homesteaders, we can all use new techniques to extend our food stock, and dry canning is just one option to use. Dry canning is not a…
The U.S. Coast Guard has started a $32 million airfield reconstruction project in North Carolina. The service is modernizing Runway 1-19 at Base Elizabeth City, in Northeastern North Carolina. In partnership with the contractor RQ Construction, the efforts involve rebuilding the runway, upgrading the taxiways, and installing new airfield lighting. Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant, commander of the Coast Guard East District, speaks during a ground breaking ceremony July 7, 2026, at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Credit: (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme) Base Elizabeth City is an important Coast Guard…
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Sony’s plan to stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in 2028 could mean more than the end of a plastic case on a shelf. For service members who game in barracks, on ships, overseas or during deployment, it may have even more negative impact. The move comes as the video game industry continues to shift toward digital purchases, and as some of the biggest titles in gaming are already testing how far players are willing to go in moving away from discs. Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated games in years and one of…
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