Cuts could cost thousands of US soldiers their education benefits

businessinsider.com A US Army soldier assigned to 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, helps set conditions to start operations at Dillingham Army Airfield, Hawaii, in…

This is America’s Most Lethal Sniper, Ever: The Top 25 Ranked

247wallst.com A sniper’s ability to eliminate far away targets while keeping their position concealed has played a significant role in military history. The term “sniper” began to be used…

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The murky role of military contractors in war

theweek.com A US military contractor is in court this week over allegations of prisoner torture during the Iraq War. Three former inmates at the "infamous" Abu Ghraib prison near…

Beijing warns US after missile launcher reaches "China's doorstep"

newsweek.com China expressed "grave concern" on Thursday at the deployment of a U.S. missile system to the edge of the South China Sea, potentially putting Chinese territory within…

2 Popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Sell Before They Drop 29% and 77%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

finance.yahoo.com The artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush is in full swing. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 31% over the past year as investors piled into the market, hoping…

Washington, DC-based Cape, which is developing a mobile service that doesn't ask for customers' personal data, raised a $40M Series B co-led by A-Star and a16z

techcrunch.com AT&T’s recent mega customer data breach — 74 million accounts affected — laid bare how much data carriers have on their users, and also that the data is there for the…

How the US Army botched a $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun

businessinsider.com A 30mm Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle – Dragoon during a 2022 exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Markus Rauchenberger/US Army The US Army moved fast to…

A 'deeply misguided' political belief is weakening the economy, says Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

cnbc.com On Monday, when U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was in Texas to tour a new Samsung semiconductor plant being built with financial support from the CHIPS Act, the…

LiquidPiston Achieves Key Milestone for U.S. Army Development Program's 25hp Rotary Engine

benzinga.com BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , a leading innovator of efficient internal combustion engine technology and hybrid power systems, today announced that…

This Is the Most Legendary Medal of Honor Winner in Every State

247wallst.com The highest military distinction awarded in the US military is the Medal of Honor. The President of the United States presents this to soldiers who distinguished themselves…

How one author gained a limited copyright for the “selection, coordination, and arrangement of text” from AI, as the US Copyright Office wrestles with AI law

wired.com Last October, I received an email with a hell of an opening line: “I fired a nuke at the US Copyright Office this morning.” The message was from Elisa Shupe, a 60-year-old…

Meditations on Love, Death, and History With Doris Kearns Goodwin

vanityfair.com When the country seems out of sorts, the ex-president is sitting trial, and the next election could determine whether democracy itself survives, Doris Kearns Goodwin will…

How Military Technology Could Solve America's Housing Shortage

newsweek.com During my time in the U.S. military, I commanded a unit responsible for transporting large amounts of U.S. currency in Iraq to fund critical infrastructure projects, such as…

US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions

newsweek.com In what it called a "historic first," the U.S. Army deployed a mid-range missile launcher in the Philippines as the allies continue to strengthen defense ties to counter…

Paralyzed Veterans of America Celebrates Women Veterans, Accessibility Changemakers at Igniting Change Gala

benzinga.com WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America concluded its Igniting Change Gala on Friday evening at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.…

Clarence Thomas calls Veteran's argument "especially unconvincing"

newsweek.com U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called a veteran's arguments "especially unconvincing" this week as the court issued an opinion on a case involving benefits for…

The Philippine President Marcos says he won't give U.S. access to more local military bases

pbs.org The Philippine president said Monday his administration has no plan to give the United States access to more Philippine military bases and stressed that the American…

Don’t Look Now But Food Courts Are In And These Brands Are Cashing In

247wallst.com As much as it might be a surprise to many, food courts are making a comeback. Whether it’s nostalgia or something else, the food court concept is making a dramatic comeback.…

Will Palantir Stock Find Support At 50-Day Line Amid AI Outlook?

investors.com There's plenty for bulls and bears to hash out over Palantir Technologies (PLTR). Bulls point to improved profitability for PLTR stock. Bears focus on decelerating revenue…

Biden Hints at freedom for Julian Assange

reason.com It won't give him back the years he's spent in confinement, but WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may finally get a bit of justice after years of persecution for embarrassing…

Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia Stock and Buying 2 Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead

finance.yahoo.com The artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush is in full swing, and Nvidia has been one of the biggest winners thus far. Its chips power the most advanced AI systems, including…

US Army's power to rapidly defeat enemies may be a thing of the past

businessinsider.com By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

Kurt Russell Says Son Wyatt’s Acting On ‘Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters’ Forced Him To Bring His Own A-Game

deadline.com While playing the same character at different ages as his real-life son Wyatt Russell in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Kurt Russell admitted after watching Wyatt at work that…

'Do The Right Thing': Assange Supporters Urge As Biden Mulls Dropping Case

zerohedge.com 'Do The Right Thing': Assange Supporters Urge As Biden Mulls Dropping Case President Joe Biden this week for the first time said his administration is weighing the…

The US Army isn't ready to attack across rivers

businessinsider.com Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) execute a wet gap crossing with the 502nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, 19th Engineering Battalion on Fort Knox on April…

Health care to change for thousands of people under new bill

newsweek.com Democratic lawmakers Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Andy Kim have partnered up with Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans to introduce legislation aiming to give army reservists and…

U.S. and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

pbs.org The Biden administration on Friday reassured the Philippines anew that the U.S. commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative…

Why flags are half-mast today, this weekend

newsweek.com "Never sweat the small stuff," the late former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson would often tell family and friends. He is among those being honored over the coming days,…

Why this prototype combat rig could help Army soldiers fight a possible war with China

businessinsider.com A United States Army officer shares a modified combat rig that could offer service members a more optimized alternative to the traditional TAPS, or tactical assault panel…

The Next Big Thing: 3 Tech Titans to Surge 500% by 2027

investorplace.com Explore the growth trajectories of these stocks in the tech and communications sectors The tech industry is a fertile ground for exploration in the current dynamic market…

WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as general warns Ukraine will soon be outgunned by Russia

pbs.org Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing as the top general for U.S. forces in Europe warns Congress that Ukraine will be outgunned 10 to one by Russia…

I invested half of my son’s inheritance with a 13.5% return. A major broker underperformed the S&P 500 with the rest. Should I take over all his assets?

finance.yahoo.com When my father passed away nine years ago, he left a sizable inheritance in trust for my two children, with me as the trustee. My children were young adults at the time, and…

7 Non-Pharma Penny Stocks on the Brink of 100% Gains

investorplace.com Penny stocks and pharmaceutical stocks are highly interrelated. Both asset classes are speculative in nature and many of the highest potential penny stocks tend to exist in…

Ukraine says there are more than 100 Patriot air-defense systems its allies could spare if they wanted

businessinsider.com Members of the German Bundeswehr prepare a Patriot missile launching system in December 2012. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Ukraine has identified 100 Patriots that it believes…

Biden considers Australia's request to drop Assange prosecution

euronews.com By Euronews with Associated Press The Wikileaks founder and his allies have spent years fighting against his extradition to the US while he remains in custody in the UK.…

Russia's army is now 15% bigger than when it invaded Ukraine, says US general

businessinsider.com A Russian soldier launching missiles toward Ukrainian positions in Donetsk. Russian Defense Ministry/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Russia's army has grown bigger despite…

US ‘considering’ end to Assange prosecution bid

theregister.com The Biden Administration is considering Australia’s request to end its bid to prosecute WikiLeaker-in-Chief Julian Assange, an Australian citizen. US president Joe Biden…

Biden says he's considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

pbs.org President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long U.S. push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for…

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Battery Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024

investorplace.com With core metal prices down, the time is ripe for investing in these battery stocks to buy Battery stocks are at a critical juncture. Due to the current oversupply and…

of the Standard-Issue US Army Sidearm

247wallst.com In January 2017, the U.S. Army switched to a new standard-issue pistol – the Sig Sauer M17 and M18. The decision marked the end of over 30 years of service for the Beretta…

This Is the Newest Medal of Honor Recipient in Each State

247wallst.com Since its inception in December 1861, the Medal of Honor has been awarded for acts of heroism and bravery by U.S. servicemen as a symbol of the highest level of duty one can…

If You Can Only Buy One EV Charging Stock in April, It Better Be One of These 3 Names

investorplace.com Hunt for EV charging stocks ready to effectively leverage secular tailwinds and infrastructure needs, offering a pathway for long-term expansion U.S. auto sales for the…

UK court orders delay to WikiLeaks' Julian Assange's extradition to US

euronews.com Judges at the UK's High Court are seeking assurances from the United States that Assange would not face the death penalty. A court in the UK on Tuesday handed WikiLeaks…

Does the American army’s future lie in Europe or Asia?

economist.com THE YEAR 1973 was pivotal for America’s army. The force was battered and broken from Vietnam. In January the defence secretary announced the end of conscription; two months…

Michigan Republican candidate caught living in Florida

newsweek.com A Republican hoping to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate suffered a setback to his campaign this week after facing allegations that he lives in Florida. Former…

China protests after US rallies allies in South China Sea

newsweek.com China has blasted President Joe Biden's upcoming summit with two key Pacific allies as an attempt to "cobble together exclusive groups" and inflame regional tensions. The…

Brickbat: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

reason.com As part of his retirement from the U.S. Army, Sgt. Major Eriq Brown was screened for disability benefits. That's when a psychologist asked him if a pending criminal charge…

The U.S. Army will hold combat training in the Philippines as maritime tensions rise

pbs.org The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs…

Trump immunity claim could "inject chaos" into military: Retired generals

newsweek.com A group of retired U.S. military generals have come forward to oppose former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity, warning that it would "inject chaos"…

US Army receives "real game-changer" with new missile defense system

newsweek.com Northrop Grumman Corporation recently reported a successful test of a defense system that the military news outlet Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP) has dubbed "a…

Retired military leaders warn of the threat to democracy if Trump is found to be immune

msnbc.com Former military leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of Donald Trump’s Supreme Court immunity hearing later this month. Retired four-star admirals and generals, along with…

Army Sponsors Upstart United Football League in New Recruitment Strategy

wsj.com The U.S. Army has struck a deal to sponsor the United Football League, the fledgling alternative to the National Football League, hoping to drive recruitment after falling…

Readying US special operations for threats from China and Russia starts with people, not tech, leaders say

businessinsider.com Members of U.S. Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Europe (NSWTU-E) reload their Colt Mk 18 Carbines during shooting drills at a range in Cyprus, September 29, 2021. U.S. Army…

I'm a US Army sniper in the Arctic, a beast of a place that can chew up even the strongest soldiers

businessinsider.com Cho told Business Insider the Arctic can be an challenging beast, but soldiers can thrive in it like any other environment. Staff Sgt. Phillip Cho Staff Sgt. Phillip Cho is…