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,…
I really get sick of the claim that mass killings with a firearm only happen in the United States. That’s what the phrase “uniquely American” means when describing the phenomenon. To be fair, we do have more than most people, even if you account for population, but we are also a very different country than most. Thailand, however, seems to also be having a bit of a problem. Despite acting to tighten gun restrictions after previous massacres, it doesn’t look like it did a whole lot of good.Not today, at least, as six people are…
Some military photographs make their importance obvious, while others look ordinary until you learn the story behind the image. Five brothers pose aboard a Navy cruiser. Women sort packages in a crowded warehouse. A pilot stands among children near an airfield. At first glance, photographs could be routine snapshots of military life, but once you learn the story that led up to or followed the camera click, you’ll realize they’re anything but. Each image carries a story of survival, loss, courage or deception that the photograph alone cannot explain. Once you know these stories, it becomes impossible to see the…
Widows of service members who died while serving our country are often faced with a difficult choice, years after their loss. By federal law, a financial benefit known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation or DIC, equating to about $1,700 per month, ends as soon as a surviving military spouse remarries, or stays in place as long as the spouse remains single through age 55. The organization known as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has been urging lawmakers to protect the DIC benefit, rather than strip it away, no matter a surviving spouse’s marital status. “The compensation is intended…
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National Purple Heart Day falls on Aug. 7 every year, honoring the men and women wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s an unofficial observance — businesses and government offices don’t close — but it’s marked widely in practice, with states and cities pausing in recognition and Major League Baseball teams routinely honoring local recipients during pregame ceremonies. The Nation’s Oldest Military Decoration On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington personally ordered creation of the Badge of Military Merit, meant to recognize bravery in combat at a time when the Continental Army had almost no formal…
Airmen from the New Hampshire Air National Guard returned home this past weekend after deploying earlier this year to the Middle East in support of the United States’ military operation against Iran coined “Operation Epic Fury.” The airmen, assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The unit returned to its home station at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, N.H., the New Hampshire National Guard said in a social media post on Sunday. The 157th Air Refueling Wing and its active-duty associate unit, the 64th Air Refueling…
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Sleeping bag insulation typically comes in two forms: down or synthetic — each with its own advantages. Both, however, are static insulators, meaning they don’t adapt to changing temperatures. Recently, Graphene-X launched a new sleeping bag on Kickstarter that uses “Weather Adaptive Insulation” (WAI), which it claims can “think for itself” and acclimatize to warmer or cooler temperatures. The technology has already won the brand an ISPO award for its insulated jackets — now, it’s applying it to the Tardigrade Sleeping Bag. Beyond the insulation, the Graphene-X Tardigrade Sleeping Bag offers several other convenient design features. It comes in two temperature ranges…
Some days, it feels like military spouses are managing three calendars, four schedules and at least one surprise before breakfast. Between supporting a service member, maintaining a household, raising children, building a career and navigating the unpredictable nature of military life, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly trying to catch up. Add in moves, changing schedules, deployments and new communities, and staying organized can feel like a constant challenge. While there’s no perfect system that works for every military family, a few practical habits can make daily life run more smoothly. Here are eight organizational tips that can help…
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When the midday heat hits, my first instinct is to ditch my long sleeves — but my sunburn-prone skin won’t allow it. That tension is exactly what made the Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie ($79) so impressive. I tested it over a full year, from standup paddleboarding the Snake River and spring ski tours in the Tetons to bear-viewing trips in Alaska. Plenty of sun hoodies protect well. Fewer feel this light, soft, and easy to leave on all day. The Echo isn’t the burliest or most protective shirt I’ve tested. It still became my top choice for moving hard, sweating…
Several years ago, Time did a piece that looked at how there are so few mass shootings in the Philippines. I wrote about it at the time, and there was some speculation as to why that was the case. Mostly, though, it was about how that sort of thing happens here, but not there. And, unfortunately, saying that it doesn’t happen there as much doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, as we can unfortunately see today.Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow…
The reveal of Ferrari’s first electric vehicle gave the world plenty to be riled up about, but you haven’t even seen the beginning of it. CarBuzz has just found a new patent that shows the Luce’s wipers, which were parked on the windshield Cybertruck-style at the reveal, could actually be much, much worse. Those Upright Wipers Could Be Downright Wipers Credit: Ferrari How could it be worse than parking the wipers like a broken 2006 Honda Civic? Ferrari was recently granted a patent called “Motor Vehicle With Windshield Wipers Having A Rest Position On The Hood.” No, not under the hood,…
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