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.…
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…
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…
From frozen Teton trailheads to windblown Colorado fourteeners, the best down jackets prove themselves as year-round essentials. Because mountain weather is notoriously fickle, your puffy needs to be light enough for a daypack, warm enough for sub-freezing mornings, and tough enough to handle shifting forecasts. Over the past 10 months, two experts tested 10 products: GearJunkie Senior Editor Chris Kassar and lead tester Ryan Kempfer. The duo logged 100 days and 600 miles skiing the Tetons, hiking Alaska, bagging fourteeners, and braving frigid Yellowstone conditions to confirm how these jackets deliver. In the last five years, eight experts have tested…
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Picture this: You are driving home from work, or maybe you are sitting in the living room with your family on a humid spring afternoon. The sky suddenly takes on a strange, bruised green color. The wind stops, and an eerie silence settles in. Then, the distant wail of a warning siren cuts through the quiet. When a tornado is imminent, there is no room for guesswork. You do not have time to scroll through your phone for advice or to debate where to hide. It is hard to know what to do when chaos hits your neighborhood. Panic is…
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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Engineering students across 11 universities came together recently to help veterans compete on Team USA’s para bobsled and para skeleton teams. Through Project S.E.R.V.E. (Student Engineering for Resilience of Veterans & Emergency Responders), students designed custom adaptive devices for athletes with disabilities. Project S.E.R.V.E. held a national design competition with George Mason University’s “Team 4ward” taking home first place for creating a residual warming sleeve for Paralympic bobsledder Dan Rizzieri. Team members included seniors Jacob Lockey, Leah Werme, Aidan Zenter and Subhi Mekki. The Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering finished second, followed by Virginia Commonwealth University in third place.…
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Italy has moved to suspend the renewal of a long-standing defense cooperation agreement with Israel, marking a notable shift in relations between the two countries as tensions rise over Israel’s military actions in the Middle East. The agreement, originally signed in 2003 and ratified in 2005, provided a framework for cooperation in military training, procurement, and defense technology exchange between the two governments. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the decision was driven by the “current situation” in the region, signaling Italy is willing to distance itself from Israel when policy disagreements become significant. Escalating Conflict Drives Diplomatic Strain The…
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. Notice how we said that right up front? Write it down, put it in your phone — write it backward on your forehead if you have to. If you take nothing else away from this nifty gear roundup, let it be that Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. Now, if you’re searching for some gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Whether for your mom, wife, partner, or friend, one of these outdoor gifts will surely make the outdoorsy woman in your life happy. We asked our editors and testers for some of their…
From innovative trekking gear to collaborations with pop culture favorites, this week serves up quite a few surprises. For starters, gas prices continue to soar, making alternate forms of transportation more attractive than ever. So, a new e-bike conversion kit and futuristic motorbike look more practical than they might have seemed just a few months ago. We’re also stoked about Gossamer Gear’s insanely lightweight trekking poles and an extra-durable new wearable from Whoop. There are also a couple of cool collaborations here, including Metallica-themed work boots and Harry Potter-themed watches. And for those preparing for an extra-hot summer working outdoors,…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The U.S. and Pakistan did not immediately confirm receiving the new proposal. There was no word on what details are included in the plan submitted late Thursday, according to the report. A shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to be still holding though both countries have traded accusations of violations. While the ceasefire has largely halted fighting in Iran, the U.S. and Iran are locked in a standoff over the…
Grizzly bears are one of America’s most iconic species. Whether it’s fear or awe, few animals spark more visceral reactions. And it’s the animal that’s at the heart of a raging political debate in California. A bill recently introduced to the California Legislature would start the process of bringing back grizzly bears to the state, after an absence of nearly a century. The effort is leading to questions of just how proactive conservation should be. The History of Grizzly Bears Grizzly bears were once widespread in the state. According to estimates from the National Park Service (NPS), before the Gold…
