Fourth of July Fireworks over the Brooklyn Bridge Dazzle
Published Jul 6, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT Fourth of July fireworks over the Brooklyn Bridge dazzle as America turns 250.
Trump Mixes Patriotism with Partisanship as He Celebrates America's 'Joyous' 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, […]
National Guard Members on Patrol in Memphis Fatally Shoot Man During Pursuit, Police Say
Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Guard members were part of a troop deployment the Trump administration launched in Tennessee’s second-largest city last fall. The soldiers were responding with […]
60-Plus Navy Sailors on Submarine Sickened by Diesel Generator Malfunction
A malfunction involving a backup diesel generator aboard a U.S. ballistic missile submarine sent more than 60 sailors and civilian workers for medical evaluation after they were exposed to exhaust fumes, highlighting how systems can pose serious risks inside the confined environment of a submarine. The incident occurred June 22 aboard the USS Nebraska while […]
Army Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Secretly Giving Abortion Drug to Soldier
An Army officer who secretly gave abortion medication to a pregnant junior enlisted soldier, causing the loss of her unborn child, was sentenced to 12 years in prison following a guilty plea at a court-martial on June 24, according to Army officials. Capt. Brandon Jones-Adams, 34, pleaded guilty to multiple offenses, including intentionally killing an […]
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Lets Players Explore the Deep Sea With Big Change
Ubisoft continues to announce new features for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, with the latest tease changing how players will be able to explore the deep sea areas in the game. Although the existence of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced may have been one of the worst kept secrets before its eventual reveal, it seems […]
America's Full-Size Pickup Truck War Is Heating Up
Full-size pickup trucks rule America. That goes for public streets, and private meeting rooms at the automaker than build them. And the battle is getting a little exciting as we pass the halfway point in 2026. These trucks dominate the sales charts and the balance sheets of the Detroit Three. Now Ram is pulling closer […]
180 Faiths Dropped, New Rules on Facial Hair: The State of Faith in Today's Military
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the military is once again confronting a question almost as old as the nation itself: What does religious freedom look like inside an institution built on discipline, uniformity and readiness? The debate isn’t new. Chaplains have served alongside American troops since the […]
Ukrainian Drones Hit St Petersburg Oil Terminal in Latest Long-Range Attack on Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure. Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion of Ukraine stretches into its […]
200,000 Veterans Transition Out Each Year. At America's 250th, a Medal of Honor Recipient Says They Never Stop Serving
More than a decade after leaving the Army, Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha still thinks about service. Not because he’s wearing a uniform. Not because he’s receiving orders. And not because he’s reliving the battle that earned him the nation’s highest award for valor. Instead, Romesha sees service as something that continues long after […]