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military

New Defense Leader's Plan: Revitalize Spirit, Strengthen Industry

January 26, 2025

Recently, a new leader was appointed at the head of the Defense Department. Let's call him Alex. Alex has shared his vision with the employees, focusing on something called the "warrior ethos. " This term refers to the military's combat-driven spirit, and Alex wants to bring it back to life. However

politics

Air Force Halts New Video Training on Diverse Pilots

January 26, 2025

The U. S. Air Force has halted and is reviewing a basic training course that highlights the achievements of Black and female pilots during World War II. This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Videos featuring the Tuskegee

health

Veteran's Unexpected Diagnosis: A Lesson in Resilience

January 26, 2025

U. S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith, 32, thought his knee pain was just a result of his intense military training and exercises. The discomfort persisted for years, but he managed it with over-the-counter painkillers. It wasn't until 2020, while working stateside, that he decided to see an Air Forc

politics

Four Israeli Soldiers Freed, Ceasefire Holds

January 25, 2025

In a turn of events, four Israeli female soldiers were set free by Hamas. This release was part of a ceasefire deal. However, Israel has criticized Hamas, saying they haven't fully met their obligations under the truce. The deal aims to end a long-standing war in Gaza. The freed soldiers, aged betw

politics

Pete Hegseth: From Fox News to Defense Secretary

January 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, has been confirmed as the new U. S. Defense Secretary. The Senate vote was unusually close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Some senators had concerns about Hegseth's experience and past allegations. Three Republican senat

politics

Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth: A Close Senate Vote

January 25, 2025

The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual

politics

Trump's Energy Flip-Flops: A Puzzling Priority

January 25, 2025

In his early days as President, Trump signed several executive orders focusing on energy and climate policies. The mix of orders shows a bunch of confusing moves. Trump wants the U. S. to lead in mining things like lithium and rare earth elements, which are key for making batteries, strong magnets,

politics

Israel May Extend Troop Presence in Lebanon Due to Hezbollah Concerns

January 24, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Israel seems prepared to keep its soldiers in southern Lebanon beyond the set withdrawal deadline. The original plan was for Israel to pull out its troops and for Hezbollah to leave the area, giving control to the Lebanese Army. However, with less than 48 hours before

politics

Lebanese Journalist in Hot Water for Israeli Interview

January 24, 2025

Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi

politics

Why Europe Needs to Spend More on Defense

January 23, 2025

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form