After a long day in the sun paddling the Missouri River, I hopped off the canoe, walked along the sandbar, and began to set up my tent. As I unfolded the poles, I began to hear the clinking and clanking of knives chopping vegetables and metal spoons hitting the side of a mixing bowl. Soon, the crackle and smoke of fire began to spread over the campsite, and I got my first inkling that something tasty for dinner was on the way. I walked over to the fire with my camp chair in hand, and took a seat to watch…
Violent crime is down across the country, and that’s a very good thing. Our homicide rate hitting record lows is something that we should all be celebrating, and we’re on pace to see it even lower this year. Again, a very good thing. However, the only acceptable number of homicides is zero, and that means there’s always work to be done. We need to be realistic, though, which is why gun control is still a non-starter.But maybe the answer is to not let dangerous people walk around on our city streets? I’m just putting that…
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has dropped its fight against a court-imposed ban on its policy of limiting what professors can publicly say and write. Tim Bakken, the school’s longest-serving law professor, brought the original suit, claiming the academy’s policy violates his constitutional right to freedom of speech. He challenged West Point’s policy implemented in early 2025 that barred faculty members from publishing papers, speaking at conferences, or even appearing on a podcast without first seeking approval from higher-ups in their department. The faculty speech rule appeared to be in response to President Donald Trump issuing an executive…
Is summer over yet? Doesn’t look like it, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start gearing up for fall. After all, many kids and young adults are already heading back to school, and many of the daypacks featured this week are tailor-made to transition seamlessly from the classroom or workplace to the trail or bike path. So there’s plenty of fun stuff to peruse, especially the new offerings from beloved backpack brands like Gregory and Cotopaxi. But there are also some interesting alpine-specific packs from Berghaus and the “dry out your wet phone” options from a brand named (you guessed…
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks this week, escalating the conflict between them and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and raising fears of a wider regional conflagration. The attacks have killed dozens of civilians and troops and also targeted Saudi tankers in transit from Red Sea ports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait out to the Gulf of Aden and the rest of the world. Though less significant than the Strait of Hormuz, around 12% of the world’s trade, including a fourth of global container traffic, once passed through Bab el-Mandeb, moving between Europe…
The Air National Guard is offering members a $7,500 bonus if they reenlist for three years. The “Summer Surge Incentive” comes as part of the Air Guard’s recruitment drive to hire 8,842 Airmen by the end of Fiscal Year 2026, which puts the heat on the service considering that the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30—providing potential candidates with roughly 50 days to make decisions. Payments will be made immediately, and there is no cap on the total number of available bonuses. Those interested must sign the three-year enlistment contract by that Sept. 30 deadline. “It is all part of…
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…
When I was 17, I was worried about whether I’d get into college–not enough to actually study, mind you, but I worried–and I worried if I’d ever get a girlfriend. I might worry about how to score beer for a weekend party from time to time, but that and speeding were about as far as my criminality would ever get, and as someone who was both a moronic teenager and had ADHD, thus no impulse control to speak of, it’s telling that it never got worse. I’ve never understood teenagers who engage in some hardcore…
This year’s scholarships awarded by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) set a pair of records. The national nonprofit in existence for more than six decades announced that $12.635 million in post-secondary educational scholarships were awarded to 2,906 students nationwide for the 2026-27 academic year—representing both the largest scholarship investment and number of recipients in the foundation’s 64-year history. Scholarships were awarded to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen. The scholarships’ announcement was formally made June 20 by MCSF President and CEO Ted Probert during the foundation’s Washington, D.C. Gala. Attendees included scholarship recipients, families, military leaders and supporters.…
Idaho anglers who catch walleye outside three approved reservoirs are getting blunt direction from state fisheries managers: Keep them, kill them, and eat them. Idaho Fish and Game says that walleye are a poor fit for most of the state’s waters. The agency manages walleye fishing in only three places: Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, Oneida Reservoir, and Oakley Reservoir. Outside those waters, biologists are asking anglers to harvest every walleye they catch and to never move the fish between bodies of water. Moving walleye is illegal in Idaho. Fish and Game says it can also damage existing fisheries, especially where…
Every genre has a few shining stars that stand above the rest, demonstrating a level of excellence that may never be reached again. Furthermore, in some cases, these incredible games are so much better and more engaging than their genre contemporaries that the rest of the space feels lackluster by comparison. This phenomenon doesn’t happen with every 10/10 game, nor with every single player, but it certainly exists and can make certain games struggle to really stick the landing. That’s not to say that the other games are bad by any stretch; it just means that the bar set is…
The aftermath of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has resulted in the deaths of dozens and injuries to hundreds of people. The earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern Caribbean coast on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction in Caracas and several other regions. Many of the deaths and injuries occurred in La Guaira, Carabobo, and parts of the capital, as those were the hardest-hit areas. Rescue teams are continuing to search through the rubble for survivors as aftershocks continue to shake the region. 321 Earthquakes Hit The San Francisco Area In 1 Week – Is This A Very Dangerous New Phase? According to the United…
In a major defeat for gun control activists, the Supreme Court has ruled that Hawaii’s law prohibiting concealed carry by default on all private property open to the public is a violation of the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms. The 6-3 ruling, with Justice Samuel Alito writing for the majority, wasn’t exactly unanticipated, and not just because a majority of the Court appeared skeptical of the argument presented by Hawaii’s attorney Neal Katyal during oral arguments back in January. No other “vampire rule,” (as Firearms Policy Coalition’s Rob Romano nicknamed the law) has withstood…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran on Tuesday, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a halt. He exchanged particularly harsh words with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, one…
The big story out of New York’s primaries on Tuesday is the rise of the Democrat Socialists in New York City, where candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani notched three wins (and almost certainly three seats in Congress). The upstate primaries haven’t received nearly as much attention, and I’ve seen next to no coverage of the Democratic primary in NY-24, where Alissa Ellman trounced her opponent Diana Kastenbaum by more than 20 points. That makes some sense, especially from a national perspective. NY-24 is currently repped by Claudia Tenney, and the district is probably the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April. The development, confirmed to The Associated Press by a Pentagon official, comes amid a growing, weekslong, flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force’s boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base that has sickened nearly 300 people. However, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not cleared for public release, maintained that the permission to…
This article was originally published by Jimmy Alfonso Licon at The Mises Institute. People are falling in love with their chatbots, mourning deleted AI companions, and treating artificial systems as romantic partners or family members. As AI becomes more sophisticated, these relationships will become more common. And, as a result, so will political conflict over whether artificial systems deserve moral consideration. To understand why, consider the underlying moral ambiguity. The standard markers of moral standing—the ability to suffer, self-awareness, rationality—are inner features that are not directly observed so much as they are inferred. With our fellow humans we manage to recognize moral standing…
Rep. Rosa DeLauro is both an anti-gunner and someone who clearly got her hair styled at a place specializing in serving Batman villains. Her leftist leanings are well-known, and that includes the view that the American people shouldn’t be trusted with guns, even if the Constitution says she can pound sand. It seems DeLauro isn’t fond of the ATF’s slate of proposed rule changes.It also seems that the National Shooting Sports Foundation is more than willing to tell her why she’s wrong about just about everything.Rep. DeLauro’s argument rests on the tired gun control premise…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran on Tuesday, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a halt. He exchanged particularly harsh words with Louisiana Sen. Bill…
