Investigators probing the January midair collision of a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over Washington that killed 67 people found the chopper was flying higher than it should have been and the altitude readings were inaccurate.The details came out of the first day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings in Washington, where investigators aim to uncover insights into what caused the crash between the American Airlines plane from Wichita, Kansas, and the Black Hawk helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport.The board opened the three days of hearings by showing an animation and playing audio and video from the night…
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Two Marine veterans played a key role in stopping a man who allegedly stabbed multiple victims in a Michigan Walmart.Matthew Kolakwoski had just left a checkout lane when he heard a worker scream that a man had a knife. He then heard a “mass of blood-curling screams from the back of the store,” mlive.com reported.Kolakowski saw the man stab another shopper and then stab an elderly woman. He told his daughter and her friend to stay where they were while he and his brother-in-law went toward the man.The man, identified as Bradford James Gille, 42, looked like he was going…
Smith & Wesson has just announced the M&P Shield X, a new subcompact iteration of the Shield series.For the last few years, almost every new concealed carry pistol released was a 9mm micro-compact, but it seems that sub-compact 9mms are now experiencing a bit of a resurgence. The latest example is Smith & Wesson’s recently announced M&P Shield X with its 3.6-inch stainless steel barrel.The M&P Shield X has all the modern features shooters have come to expect of modern carry pistols. Namely, it’s optics-ready (RMSc/K footprint), features an accessory rail and has an impressive 13+1 capacity of 9mm with…
The White House has acknowledged that President Donald Trump now meets with candidates for promotion to the rank of four-star general, in a break with past practice.A White House spokesperson said the Republican president has the meetings because he wants to make sure the U.S. military retains its superiority and its leaders focus on fighting wars.“President Trump wants to ensure our military is the greatest and most lethal fighting force in history, which is why he meets with four-star-general nominees directly to ensure they are war fighters first — not bureaucrats,” assistant press secretary Anna Kelly said.The meetings, however, are…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has drafted a new plan to annex Gaza and seize the land from Palestine. Thanks to the ongoing war, much of Gaza is uninhabitable, and a large proportion of its population has been displaced. The scheme was first reported by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to propose a plan by which Israel will begin claiming parts of Gaza to be Israeli territory, with an eye on eventually seizing all of it. The plan is being backed by United States President Donald Trump and is certain to trigger international condemnation.…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. On a hot summer evening, two Alaskans were scouting locations for the upcoming moose season when they accidentally walked right into a grizzly bear’s moose kill. The boar charged at them from just 10 yards and a barrage of gunfire ensued. We ran the first story of this terrifying encounter last week, and now you can hear it as described by Brett TerBeek — one of the men who was charged. “The second Andy opened up was the first time I…
This article was originally published by Belle Carter at Natural News. The End the Vaccine Carveout Act was introduced in Congress on July 23 by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), aiming to remove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers and potentially expose them to numerous lawsuits over alleged injuries. The bill seeks to amend the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, which currently shields manufacturers from most vaccine injury lawsuits. This act was originally enacted to ensure a stable vaccine supply by limiting manufacturers’ liability. The proposed legislation would allow individuals to bypass the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and file…
The 54-44 vote fell mainly along party lines, with only Nevada’s two Democratic senators — Jackie Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto — breaking ranks to side with Republicans on the confirmation. Brown, 41, is now poised to take over one of five most senior leadership posts at VA, overseeing maintenance and operations at 155 national cemeteries in 42 states as well as commemorative sites in other locations.He is a West Point alumnus who served in the Army for five years after graduation. During a deployment to Afghanistan in 2008, he was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device.Brown suffered burns…
Looking to secure your home? This guide offers actionable steps to enhance your home’s security, focusing on securing home effectively. Learn how to identify vulnerabilities, choose the right security systems, and utilize smart technology. Key Takeaways Regularly assess your home’s security vulnerabilities and reinforce weak points to prevent potential break-ins. Invest in a comprehensive security system with modern features like motion sensors and smart technology for enhanced protection. Maintain good security habits and involve neighbors to create a supportive community watch that deters intruders. Assessing Home Security Vulnerabilities Regular evaluations of your home security system help identify weak points before…
A new Pentagon directive implementing longer tours of duty in South Korea will improve force stability, support service members’ quality of life and enhance readiness in the face of regional threats, U.S. Forces Korea officials saidThe directive, announced Tuesday, extends tours for unaccompanied service members assigned to South Korea from 12 months to 24 months. The policy takes effect Oct. 1, 2025, and applies to all service members receiving orders on or after that date, though implementation timelines may vary by service branch, officials said. The directive follows a February announcement that extended tours for military families moving to South…