A veteran with mobility issues who served in Operation Desert Storm said he has lost more than $150,000 after a construction project went awry. Ed Smith, 73, of Kansas City, and his family claim they began building another home on their second lot last year. But the family alleged the contractors they hired to complete the project took the $157,000 and did not complete it after over a year. The money was reportedly was paid from Smith’s retirement funds. “In exchange for $157,000 of my dad’s complete retirement funds, we have a hole in our backyard in the wrong place,”…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More It can be tricky to find a reliable pair of hiking shorts — especially for women like me. In fact, I’ve been trying for years to find a pair of outdoor shorts with the right fit. I have bought, tried on, and returned so many pairs of women’s shorts on REI’s website that I wonder if I’m flagged in their system. My body isn’t proportional between my hips, waist, and butt, and women’s clothing sizes are wildly inconsistent across brands, making it close to impossible…
A former Army recruiter in New Jersey whose office was trusted with the personal information of incoming service members has been charged with bank fraud and identity theft after getting caught trying to retrieve roughly $266,000 in loans and lines of credit. Court documents obtained by Military.com show that Jane Crosby, 35, of Jersey City, N.J., sought multiple credit union loans and credit card accounts. She was charged by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey with trying to use the identities of seven recruits to open credit union accounts and take out nearly $266,000 in loans and…
Iranian lawmakers are debating the wording of a proposed deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. President Donald Trump insisting an agreement is getting closer. Trump said the talks are “moving along” and gave no additional comment when asked about progress by White House reporters late Thursday. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said earlier this week that an understanding with Oman had been reached “in principle,” and state TV cited one lawmaker on Friday as saying the final text and details of an agreement with Muscat will be announced “soon.” Some Iranian politicians are pushing for…
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton will have to take his fight over the “gun-free” state fair to the Texas Supreme Court after an appellate court upheld the ban on Thursday. Paxton, along with several individual plaintiffs, filed suit after the State Fair of Texas announced in 2024 that the lawful carrying of firearms would no longer be allowed. The move came after a shooting during the fair in 2023, one that was committed by someone who couldn’t legally carry a gun. The lawsuit contended that the State Fair of Texas and the…
The newly created Military Spouse Commission has opened an online form to allow those with vested interests in the commission to submit comments. President Donald Trump created the commission on Monday via an executive order to support the lives and experiences of spouses of those enlisted in service. The commission will provide recommendations to address themes including housing, employment, health care and childcare. There are more than 1 million military spouses in the U.S. They are affected by numerous issues including disproportionate levels of unemployment, according to Stars & Stripes. The publication reported that 20% of military spouses are unemployed,…
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The pressure is on in Montana, where two candidates from different parties and with military backgrounds are attempting to defeat a Donald Trump-backed Republican in a U.S. Senate race. Concerns are rising about potential vote splits come November, with a pivotal deadline fast approaching. Seth Bodnar, an independent, graduated from West Point two months before the Sept. 11 attacks and studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar prior to becoming a U.S. Army Green Beret and being deployed to Iraq as an infantry officer. Alani Bankhead, a Democrat, served 21 years in the Air Force and retired as a lieutenant…
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A Fort Worth homeowner is being hailed as a hero after police say he shot and killed a machete-wielding man who turned on him while allegedly attacking a woman. According to CBS Texas, the terrifying incident unfolded just after 10 p.m. on Ross Avenue in north Fort Worth last week. Neighbors told police they heard a woman screaming for help as she was dragged down the street by a man armed with a machete. A nearby Ring camera captured part of the encounter. Witnesses told CBS Texas they saw the suspect striking the woman with the handle of the machete…
The first camera was simply pointed the wrong way. In early April 2025, Jerry Reina, leader of a local neighborhood watch in the Harbor View area of Suffolk, Virginia, noticed that one of their community’s six Flock Safety cameras had been turned away from the road it was installed to monitor, according to his testimony at a preliminary hearing reported by WAVY. A Suffolk police sergeant who helps oversee the city’s camera program soon found another aimed into a wood line. By summer, entire poles were down. Some cameras were thrown from the Hampton Roads Parkway onto Interstate 664 below,…
Health care workers helping treat and control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are threatening to strike as the hemorrhagic disease continues to spread. Yesterday, healthcare workers in Ituri issued a 24-hour notice of an impending strike. Those working on the Ebola frontlines said that the working conditions were too poor to continue. They reported unpaid benefits, low wages, and inadequate supplies since the outbreak officially began in May. The DRC Ministry of Health has now confirmed 1,561 cases in the outbreak, with the epicenter in Ituri province and significant transmission in North and South Kivu provinces, as…
I’m a gear junky. To be even more specific, I’m a flashlight junky. After spending several months in the field with the Streamlight® ProTac® 2.0 HP, I’m pleasantly surprised. I recently did a rather extensive review of the Streamlight® ProTac® 2.0 HP over at my own site, The Square Reviews. The light made such an impression on me, I felt like the readers of Bearing Arms would love to learn about it. The ProTac® 2.0 HP is a high lumen, high candela flashlight. Is it suitable for everyday carry? Depending on your needs. What I…
The ATF is backing away from a controversial cell phone tracking program after lawmakers revealed the agency had used it hundreds of times without a warrant. According to a new video from Gun Owners of America (GOA), the ATF has canceled its contract with a data broker called Webloc, a company that provides geolocation information collected from mobile devices. GOA argues the move is a major win for both the Second and Fourth Amendments. The controversy began during a congressional oversight hearing when ATF Director Robert Cekada acknowledged the agency had purchased access to a geolocation tool capable of collecting…
Pickup trucks are workhorses; let’s not kid ourselves. We expect them to prioritize payload capacity and towing metrics over aesthetics, which only gives designers immense leeway to experiment with how a truck could/should look. Sometimes, those bold aesthetic end up being genuinely ugly pickup trucks. But as we have learned over the years, you should never judge a book by its cover, because many of the most polarizing designs hide brilliant engineering and undeniable capability. The information was correct at the time of writing. Ugly Trucks That Were Far Better Than They Looked 1. Ford Econoline (First Generation) Credit: Bring A…
Once upon a time, The Daily Kos was one of the premier blogs of the left. They’ve fallen off a great deal since their heyday, to say the least, but from time to time, I find some ridiculous takes on guns there. Often, it’s from non-staff members. One of the unique things about The Daily Kos is that it also provides a blogging platform for its community, where just about anyone can write whatever they want, and while I won’t say they won’t take stuff down, insane takes on gun rights aren’t exactly against their community standards. …
If you’ve been waiting for an affordable thermal monocular that won’t weigh down your pack or empty your wallet, Athlon Optics may have your answer. The company just unveiled the Cronus ATS P-MINI 250S, an ultra-compact thermal monocular that packs plenty of capability into a pocket-sized package. At an MSRP of $499.99, it’s aimed at hunters, landowners, and anyone who wants dependable thermal performance without spending thousands. Despite its small size, the P-MINI 250S offers enough horsepower to spot heat signatures out to 550 yards. At its core is a 256×192, 12μm thermal sensor with a NETD below 30mK, giving…
Between Baldur’s Gate 2, Neverwinter Nights, and Dragon Age, writer David Gaider has certainly had a storied career; however, his next project at Summerfall Studios may be a make-or-break moment for the studio if it can’t secure funding. Dragon Age itself has been put on the back burner by EA after the underwhelming release of The Veilguard in 2024, being the first game in the series written without Gaider. Founded by David Gaider and Liam Esler in 2017, Summerfall Studios has already released a couple of smaller projects. Gaider’s first game following his exit after releasing the now-defunct Anthem was…
The war between Russia and Ukraine fell through the cracks a little when the United States and Israel started a war with Iran back in February. However, Ukraine and Russia are still very much locked in a war, as Kiev used drones to strike a major Russian oil refinery overnight. Back in late June, Ukraine struck a Moscow refinery and caused “oil rain” to pour over the Russian capital of Moscow. Drone Strike on Moscow Refinery Causes “Oil Rain” in Russian Capital The Russian Defense Ministry added that Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine’s ruler, ordered the attacks on the eve of the…
If you’re looking at buying a new, or even a used car, your bank account is likely in for a hit. The average price for a new car keeps climbing, and it’s clear that customers are having a harder and harder time affording them. That evidence comes in the form of loan terms that are getting longer year-by-year. You would think this would mean car dealers are on top of the world, and even though they may be, some are starting to get nervous about the way things are going. Credit: Jared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/Valnet Customers May Not Come Back As Quickly Automotive…
Violence against women and trafficking affects nearly one third of women. Kimberly Mull is a survivor of trafficking and a brutal rape. Her story is shocking as she seeks justice. Kimberly Mull is a policy expert on violence against women and children. Mull’s journey started early, when she herself was trafficked between the ages of 11 and 14. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she realized it was her mission to be an advocate for other survivors. Nine years ago Mull was raped and she’s been seeking justice ever since. After being attacked,…
