A military advocacy group has issued warnings about scams targeting the military community after fraud led to a lost $684 million in 2025. Kevin Lilley, a senior digital content manager at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), said in a video published online that a scam targeting veterans and military members involves nefarious actors posing as people offering credit-monitoring services. The new scam, he said, involved scammers telling those in the military community that they can protect them from other scams. But, they do just the opposite and take the service member’s information and use it to take out…
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A legal fight is preliminarily over between Federal Express Corp., the world’s largest express transportation company, and two of its employees over short-term military leave. A federal court filing in Georgia shows FedEx has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company failed to pay workers for military leave despite paying for other short-term leave benefits, including for jury duty and bereavement time. The plaintiffs were Charlinda Williams, now a former FedEx worker, and Richard Quichocho, a current employee. A court filing on July 31 requests preliminary approval of the settlement they struck with FedEx…
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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 Petzl Adjama ($105) has been my everyday harness for years, and the latest version gives me the one thing I wanted more of — gear space. Finding a harness that can comfortably transition from long trad routes to gym sessions and occasional alpine objectives isn’t easy. Lightweight sport models trim features to save grams, while big-wall and trad harnesses prioritize support and gear storage. The Petzl Luna is the women’s-specific counterpart to the Adjama, offering the same features with a fit shaped specifically for women. I climbed in an older Adjama for several years before testing the latest version…
The president made appointments to multiple services as efforts to boost the military remain a priority. President Donald Trump announced key military appointments in multiple military services, including the Army, Air Force and the Space Force. The routine appointments and promotions make personnel changes in the departments and will reshape how they operate as the U.S. war with Iran continues. Trump announced the military appointments via the Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth, who published them in a series of releases on the DOD website. The 29th Secretary of War, the Honorable Pete Hegseth, delivers a speech during a…
Kindred Motorworks of Vallejo, Calif., is reimagining the cult classic Volkswagen Bus (aka Type 2 Transporter or “T2”) of the 1960s and ’70s. It fully transforms them into the desirable 23-window version and adds electric power, giving owners miles of smiles with more usable power and torque as well as modern amenities. There’s a catch, however: a hefty $249,000 price tag — that’s more than the cost of a house in some parts of the country. Are they worth it? “We modernize and work with vehicles people just adore,” Greg Clark, Kindred Motorworks’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), said. “They’re iconic.…
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…
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Nearly 6 million veterans live with mental illness or substance use disorders, including about 1 million with serious mental illness, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Seeking to expand treatment options for those veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services on Monday launched a five-year partnership designed to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and prepare the VA to deliver them if they receive federal approval. VA Secretary Doug Collins and Kennedy signed a memorandum of understanding at VA headquarters implementing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14401, which directs…
I’m always leery about technology that seems like it could potentially be turned into a mass surveillance apparatus. Flock cameras get all the press these days–including five officers from my town using them for unauthorized uses, apparently–but ShotSpotter has generated its own fair share of headlines. I’ve been skeptical of the technology myself, but a lot of my worry seemed unfounded. Then Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cancelled the city’s contract with the company, which uses acoustic detection technology to notify police of shots being fired. Much of the time, there was nothing to see, but…
A brand-new horror game coming to Steam lets players watch classic horror movies, amidst its creepy paranormal investigation premise. Credit: Game Rant | Source Images: Steelkrill Studio, Steam Originally published by Game Rant A brand-new indie horror game coming to Steam will allow players to watch full-length movies in the game, alongside its mystery-tinged psychological horror gameplay. Where Dolls Hang looks to combine elements of games like Resident Evil, The Forest, and much more with its Steam release. Horror has been a popular genre for many indie developers looking for their big break, with a wide variety of different subgenres. Games…
I didn’t wake up planning to swap sneakers for sandals, but after my last pair split in multiple spots, I needed something fast. Lately, my routine has been 5-mile walks every weekday, plus two to three workouts, weekend hikes, and errands in between. With no backup and no interest in skipping a single workout, I turned to the Teva Hurricane XLT3 — a sandal. They looked rugged, secure, and capable of handling my daily grind, so I figured, why not? Desperation met curiosity. As it turned out, they could handle it. The standout right away was the 5mm cushioned midsole.…
Decatur, Alabama is a gem of a small city, with a relatively low cost of living, scores of beautiful Victorian homes, and a vibrant restaurant scene that includes Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q, one of the oldest BBQ joints in the country that’s been around for more than 100 years. The city is also home to the Women with Weapons training courses put on by the Decatur Police Department, which have proven to be wildly popular with local residents. Holley Hibbert says that her husband bought her a gun for her birthday, but she never used it until Saturday.“Never used my gun in…
The U.S. Coast Guard has finalized two contracts to construct six new icebreaker ships. The ships, called Artic Security Cutters (ASCs), will be worth a combined $3.3 billion and will expand the Coast Guard’s polar-capable fleet. ASCs are used to protect key shipping lanes, protect energy and mineral resources, and defend Alaskan borders. They will also be used to facilitate maritime commerce and respond to crises in the region, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Four will be constructed by Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, of Lockport, La., to the value of $2.2 billion. Rauma Marine Constructions Oy of Rauma, Finland,…
