During the early Cold War, U.S.-backed forces in the Philippines carried out a psychological warfare campaign that exploited local vampire folklore to intimidate communist insurgents. While often referred to as a “CIA vampire operation,” the campaign relied on manipulating belief in the aswang, a vampire-like figure in Filipino folklore, rather than any literal supernatural activity. The operation took place during the 1950s amidst the Hukbalahap rebellion, a communist insurgency that emerged after World War II and posed a significant challenge to the Philippine government. The United States became involved as part of its broader effort to contain communism in Southeast…

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Proponents for the use of ibogaine to treat severe mental illness, including veterans, received promising news recently with President Trump’s executive order opening the door for treatments through psychedelics. The measure prompts the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow more access to psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which is derived from plants found in Central Africa that can carry a hallucinogenic effect. The drug interacts with multiple neurotransmitters inside the brain. The president’s executive order comes on the heels of a new study released in March in the scientific journal, Cell, reporting that Special Operations veterans with traumatic brain injuries…

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Delaware gun owners are already subject to bans on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines as well as a number of “sensitive places” where lawful carry is banned, like public transportation and many government buildings. Now the state’s Democrat-controlled legislature is eyeing up new restrictions on the state’s gun sellers. FFLs in the state are currently required to obtain a “deadly weapons dealer” license, but under SB 300 that license would be replaced by a state license to sell or transfer firearms that would apply to anyone selling 10 or more firearms per year.…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the “decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in…

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A reliable down puffy is the undisputed MVP of cold-weather layering. The best women’s down jackets balance insulation, mobility, and packability for everything from sunrise ski tours to everyday wear. Thankfully, today’s top designs are even lighter and better tailored. Editor and backcountry expert Chris Kassar put 10 women’s down jackets to the test over the last eight months. She logged 200 miles across the Tetons, Colorado Rockies, and Alaska, from ski tours to backpacking trips and rock climbs. To that end, the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody remains our top overall pick thanks to its dependable warmth, durable construction, and…

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For the past five years, Air Force veteran James Bowers has looked to his service dog, Kate, for comfort, care and guidance. Now Bowers is hoping to pay his loyal companion back when she needs it the most. Kate was seriously injured on Tuesday in an accident in a Buc-ee’s parking lot in Texas City, Texas, northwest of Galveston. One of the dog’s legs was severely broken, and the Bowers’ family is asking the public for help to pay mounting veterinarian bills to treat Kate’s injury. Like many accidents, the incident happened quickly. Kate was walking with Bowers’ wife, Nancy,…

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The United States will soon be searching for its third ambassador to Ukraine in just the past year. Julie Davis, who has served as acting ambassador at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv since May 5, 2025, is reportedly leaving her post in coming weeks and has already notified the State Department, according to the Financial Times. Davis stepped into the role after her predecessor, Bridget Brink, resigned roughly one year ago after three years in the same role. Julie Davis, an acting ambassador to Ukraine, is leaving her role before month’s end.Credit: U.S. Embassy in Cyprus The decisions made by Brink…

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