Percy Spencer was working near a magnetron in 1945 when he noticed the chocolate bar in his pocket had melted. The Raytheon engineer had been helping develop radar equipment, one of the technologies that allowed Allied forces to detect enemy aircraft and ships during World War II. The unexpected puddle of chocolate suggested that the magnetron’s microwaves could do something besides locate approaching bombers. They could also cook lunch. Spencer’s discovery eventually produced the microwave oven, one of many familiar products with roots in military operations, defense research or wartime manufacturing. Some inventions on this list were commissioned directly by…
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The National Guard members patrolling Washington, D.C., this summer operate under a specific set of limitations. They can detain people; they cannot arrest them. That line, and where it falls, is now the subject of a $3 million legal claim filed by a decorated Army combat veteran who says Idaho guardsmen crossed it outside her home. Anna King, a retired Army captain and recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, filed the administrative claim July 28 against the Department of Defense and the Idaho National Guard. She alleges that guardsmen detained her without cause, forced her to the ground…
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For years now, anti-gunners have been trying their best to push gun ownership into the fringes of society. More accurately, they tried to turn it into the dirty little secret that you might be free to take part in, but you shouldn’t talk to people about it. It’s kind of like being into freaky bedroom activities or liking the Twilight movies. You might do it, but no one can know, even if it’s legal. And, frankly, we’ve played into their hands on that. People are paranoid about even talking about owning guns out of fear…
The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced two framework agreements to expand the production capacity of missile-interceptor components. The agreements, with defense companies Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, intend to triple the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) components, and quadruple the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) components. The frameworks come as part of the Arsenal of Freedom initiative, a defense initiative to modernize military technology. “Building the Arsenal of Freedom requires robust, dynamic supply chains at every level of the industrial base,” said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, in a…
The 2000s was a critical time for the gaming industry. The monstrously successful PlayStation 2 arrived in 2000, with Microsoft’s first Xbox system and Nintendo’s iconic GameCube launching in North America the following year. This set the stage for a console generation marked by a fascinating three-way competition, and of course, some brilliant games. In particular, RPG fans had an embarrassment of riches to enjoy during the 2000s. Then as now, though, it’s just impossible to play all the games we’d like to. Even if you’ve been an RPG enthusiast for decades, there are some great games from this era…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s 2 a.m. You wake up to the sound of glass breaking downstairs. You reach for your phone and dial 911—and nothing. No dispatcher. No “units en route.” Maybe the grid is down. Maybe home invaders are using a cell jammer. Maybe every line in the county is jammed. Either way, the help you’ve counted on your whole life isn’t coming. That’s the scenario we’re going to plan for today. Not because it’s a likely event to happen, but because there’s a greater-than-zero chance that someday, a full SHTF event (that’s prepper shorthand for…
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine and nine other countries announced Monday they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv’s experience in fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion for over four years. “Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe,” the 10 nations said in a statement in Paris at talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was asking two dozen leaders for help in developing measures against Russia’s missile attacks that have pummeled his country and made the rest of Europe wary of Moscow’s wider ambitions on the continent. Zelenskyy and the leaders…
Ah, Toronto, Canada. A city that’s doing more for the cause of gun rights than probably any other community on the planet, and not because they’ve embraced it and shown the world that law-abiding gun owners aren’t the problem, but the answer. Oh no, because Canada has done the exact opposite, and Toronto has become a horrific place to hang out. In fact, Canada–one of the places we’re told we should emulate when it comes to gun laws–is more dangerous than most of the United States.And this past weekend was not exactly a compelling refutation…
Whether you’re just marrying into the military or keeping all of your military-life ducks in a row, you need to keep an eye on one thing regularly: your military spouse ID card. As the spouse of a service member, you are entitled to a dependent ID card. It’s almost a rite of passage. After getting your marriage license and moving to your first installation — or driving hours to an installation while your spouse is at basic training — you receive your first magical ID card. No matter how hard you try to look good, the photo will still turn…
This year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, Texas is shaping up to be one for the ages. Today, the GRPC Planning Committee announced that none other than retired U.S. District Judge Roger “Saint” Benitez will be the keynote speaker at the event. I believe this will be Benitez’s first speaking engagement since his retirement, and the first time he’s spoken about his decisions striking down many of California’s gun control laws (decisions that have, unfortunately, been mostly reversed or stayed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals). Benitez, as you probably already know,  was…
Veterans Day isn’t just another date on the calendar or an opportunity to get a free meal. It’s a moment to pause, reflect and say, “Thank you,” to the people who’ve served our country with courage and dedication. Whether that means attending a local ceremony, flying a flag, or simply listening to a veteran’s story, even a small gesture can mean a lot. You might consider writing a heartfelt letter or spending time with a veteran, listening to their stories and sharing in their experiences. Volunteering at a local veterans organization or donating to nonprofits that support veterans’ health and…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. If you live in the western half of the United States, it is going to be really hot next week. I realize that I have been writing about extreme heat a lot lately, but I can’t help it because what we are experiencing right now is highly unusual. The “Monster El Niño” of 2026 will be causing a tremendous amount of chaos for many months to come, and agricultural production all over the globe will be greatly affected. Most people out there are not taking this…
The problem with any list of “best” anything is that it’s going to be horrifically subjective. I could write a piece about the best AR-15s, and you will, without a doubt, disagree with at least some of my rankings, if not all of them. That’s because the criteria I use to determine which is best and that you would use are different. But, if at all possible, one shouldn’t use blatantly biased criteria to put together a list of something like, oh…I don’t know…say…best places to live? I mean, what I consider a good place…
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died on July 13, 2026. Originally published by Game Rant Sam Neill, the celebrated New Zealand actor known for Sleeping Dogs, Jurassic Park, and Peaky Blinders, has sadly died on July 13, 2026, at age 78. Neill died in Sydney, Australia, and no cause of death has been given at this time, though Neill had recently announced he was cancer-free following treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. According to the statement posted on Neill’s social media page, his death was “sudden and unexpected,” and…
