This article was originally published by Lance D. Johnson at Natural News. The Iran war, a devastating 15-week conflict that ended with an electronic peace deal in June 2026, has already exacted a staggering financial toll on the United States. According to the Iran War Cost Tracker, the direct taxpayer burden stands at $113.3 billion, with Moody’s Analytics estimating total costs to taxpayers and consumers at $132 billion. Yet this figure may be only the beginning: Harvard economist Linda Bilmes projects long-term expenses, including veterans’ care, interest on debt, and broader economic ripple effects, could soar past $1 trillion. Direct…
A conservative congressman has included a provision in the U.S. House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that calls on all services to expand waivers for military enlistees who test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component found in cannabis. An amendment included in the House’s NDAA draft proposed by Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to submit a report outlining a plan to establish and disseminate a clear definition of the reenlistment waiver process. The report calls for a clarification of existing enlistment standards that allow waivers for individuals seeking to reenlist after…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command, will relinquish his command on July 2, according to an Army statement provided to The Associated Press. He is the latest in a line of nearly two dozen top military leaders to either retire or depart…
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Marine Corps officer Juan Arce understands the challenges and joys of balancing fatherhood with service. Arce’s and potentially thousands of other single parents can be overlooked in the military community. Author Sacra Durandisse found a way to highlight Arce’s story and bring awareness to other single-parent military households in her children’s book, My Dad Is a Marine: Home Is Where the Hero Lives, released in December 2025. Like most Marines, Arce’s humble nature didn’t lead him to Durandisse. Rather, the author was captivated by his story and approached him as the genesis for the book. “I thought [that] this isn’t…
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Federal investigators say former CIA officer David J. Rush accumulated more than $40 million in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash and dozens of luxury watches while allegedly deceiving colleagues, falsifying credentials and exploiting the secrecy of the U.S. intelligence system. The case first appeared to be a government-theft investigation under 18 U.S.C. § 641. Court filings and subsequent reporting now suggest investigators believe Rush may have created a fictitious classified program inside the national security bureaucracy and used it to obtain vast quantities of government funds and precious metals. Rush, a former CIA official who reportedly worked for…
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Swapping the heart of a legend — this episode covers the full motor swap on my 1972 Ford F-250 Highboy. From pulling the old … Watch full video on YouTube
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Toyota is finally bringing electric vehicles to market, but that doesn’t mean the company has given up on alternatives. CarBuzz has just found a patent that shows Toyota is tripling down on hydrogen. Triple down? That’s right – the Japanese automaker has tried hydrogen fuel cells, and it has tried hydrogen-burning piston engines. Now, say hello to the hydrogen gas turbine. Turbine? Like, a jet turbine? Not a jet, but similar. Gas turbine engines are common in helicopters, airplanes, and in ships like naval vessels where power is more important than fuel economy. It spins like a jet, but you…
Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, hiker, or backyard griller, the right gear can often make — or break — your outdoor experience. As we head into the hottest, sunniest months of the year, Amazon’s Prime Days sale is coming up fast later this month. It’s a great time to snag discounts on whatever boosts your stoke for getting outside, be it tech items like smartwatches and power banks or standbys like hiking boots and backpacking tents. Of course, many of us would prefer not to search through Amazon’s seemingly endless deals. So it’s a good thing your friendly neighborhood GearJunkies…
As a veteran, military service member, or eligible military spouse, your VA loan benefits are important for achieving your dream of homeownership. In today’s competitive housing market, you want to close as quickly as possible. If you have heard that VA loans have a reputation for being slow, don’t worry, that’s outdated thinking. In 2026, most VA loans are closing just as fast as conventional mortgages, and sometimes faster. This is key for service members on tight PCS or deployment timelines, where a quick closing can make the difference between winning a bid and losing that dream home. How Long…
For once, I wasn’t digging through three different pockets at the airport. My passport, phone, credit card, glasses, lip balm, earbuds, and a snack were all exactly where I needed them, and I had the Arc’teryx Mantis 1 Waist Pack ($40) to thank. This tiny 1.5L pack is too small for layers, water bottles, or anything bulky, but that’s precisely the point. It’s built for the small items that usually disappear into pants pockets or the bottomless abyss of a larger backpack. I tested the Mantis 1 over 6 months on roughly 30 outings spanning airport travel, daily errands, and…
About a year ago, I wrote about Japan and how they’re having a problem with bears in some of its cities. The answer was, naturally, to allow people to shoot the bears before they could hurt anyone. An insurance company even started offering insurance to cover damage caused by stray bullets. Considering how densely packed Japanese cities can be, it was a good idea. However, it seems that the problem hasn’t gone away.Why? Because some people are more than a little nervous about pulling the trigger in a crowded city street.Japan is known for having some…
