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fromBusiness Insider
13 hours ago

Inside the anti-'woke' revolt that has American troops in its crosshairs

A social-media post by a senior Army JAG officer led to public exposure, suspension, doxxing threats, and a broader campaign targeting alleged 'woke' military personnel.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Fact Checker Drops Exhaustive List of Lies' from Trump's Military Speech: Took Me About Five Seconds to Find on Google'

President Donald Trump made numerous false claims to senior military officials, including a false claim that President Biden never said the U.S. has the strongest military.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump says he'll fire generals "on the spot" if he dislikes them

Trump and Hegseth urged a merit-based military over race- or gender-based promotions, criticized 'woke' policies, and warned officers dissenting could lose rank and opportunities.
#politics
fromflipboard.com
3 days ago
US politics

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Urgent domestic developments: Trump will attend a large military meeting; a deadly Michigan church shooting occurred; drought threatens water supply; pediatric drug benefits remain uncertain.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
US politics

Keeping Politics Out of the Military

The military's non-political role is essential for democracy; politicization threatens national security trust.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Surfers, watermelon art and a Bosphorus fashion shoot: photos of the day Friday

A global visual roundup captures sports, military activity, migration, conflict, fashion, and cultural moments through powerful photography.
#immigration
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Jair Bolsonaro faces justice over alleged attempt to usurp Brazilian democracy

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his allies, including four senior members of the military, have gone on trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup the first time in Brazilian history such powerful figures have faced justice for seeking to topple the country's democracy. Bolsonaro, a paratrooper turned far-right populist who governed from 2019 until 2023, stands accused of masterminding a failed power grab after losing the 2022 election to the leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
World news
#ukraine
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Ukraine hits Russian airfield day after mass wave of strikes DW 07/05/2025

Ukrainian military hit the Borisoglebsk airfield, targeting Russian military jets and a bomb depot.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Defense Department Posts Video Littered With AI-Generated Images to Tout High Military Recruitment

Happy to be with you and happy to highlight this incredible success that we are seeing across our armed forces women in particular. These numbers are fantastic.
US politics
#mali
fromFortune
1 month ago

This cybersecurity company's AI hacker can locate files on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers 'in less than five minutes'

The defense industry has increasingly served as a template for identifying threats and protecting assets in the private sector.
Privacy professionals
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A NATO drone maker is testing its weapons in Ukraine - with its CEO actually heading to the battlefield to see it firsthand

Granta Autonomy tests drone technology under real combat conditions in Ukraine to gather crucial feedback and enhance product effectiveness.
#china
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Europe politics

Germany says a Chinese warship used a laser against one of its surveillance aircraft over the Red Sea. It's pulled this dangerous move before.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US politics

A more complicated type of kill chain is making China's missiles a deadlier problem for US forces, a top general says

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Europe politics

Germany says a Chinese warship used a laser against one of its surveillance aircraft over the Red Sea. It's pulled this dangerous move before.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US politics

A more complicated type of kill chain is making China's missiles a deadlier problem for US forces, a top general says

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Air Force veteran stripped of retirement under Trump's transgender purge

Alyx Anguiano's military career ended due to political changes affecting transgender service members.
#trump
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

What we know about the isolated military base hosting Trump and Putin

Trump and Putin's meeting is set to occur at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson due to its seclusion and security.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
US news

Trump Has Pressured NATO into Increasing Military Spending

The U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites did not completely destroy them, challenging prior claims of total obliteration.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

What we know about the isolated military base hosting Trump and Putin

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Pete Hegseth's zeal to bring religiosity to the Pentagon is dividing the military

Hegseth's extremism and religious focus in the military create division and threaten its future.
#israel
#south-korea
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions

North Korea has started dismantling propaganda loudspeakers aimed at South Korea in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul to ease tensions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The moment I knew: through tears, I confessed I didn't know how I was supposed to leave him

After a few drinks and lots of flirting, we ended the night with several kisses.
Relationships
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lebanon: 6 soldiers killed in blast at Hezbollah arms depot DW 08/09/2025

Six Lebanese soldiers were killed on Saturday as they were inspecting a weapons depot belonging to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Tyre. The depot was part of Hezbollah's military infrastructure, which the Lebanese army has been dismantling in cooperation with a United Nations team as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
World news
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Israeli security cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City

Netanyahu secured approval to occupy Gaza City, sparking humanitarian concerns over potential mass civilian displacement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US soldier charged with attempt to provide Russia with battle tank info

Taylor Adam Lee, a 22-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas, has been charged with attempted transmission of national defense information to a foreign adversary.
US politics
#fort-stewart
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Hegseth's Headlong Pursuit of Academic Mediocrity

The Trump administration is justified in criticizing elite universities for their perceived failures compared to character-driven institutions like the U.S. Army, as exemplified by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's military history.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lebanon wants army plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of year DW 08/06/2025

Lebanon's government has tasked the army with developing a plan to ensure that by the end of the year, only state institutions will hold weapons in the country.
US politics
#russia
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Deputy head of Russian navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk, Moscow says

Senior Russian navy commander Mikhail Gudkov killed during combat in Kursk region amidst ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Think tank pushes Trump to establish military Cyber Force

A US Cyber Force is being proposed to complement the US Space Force, aimed at enhancing military cyber capabilities.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany: Klingbeil in Washington for talks with Bessent DW 08/04/2025

16% of Germans would definitely join the military in a conflict; 22% would probably join.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago
Germany news

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Germany condemned China's military actions after a laser was aimed at a German reconnaissance aircraft over the Red Sea.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

College wasn't right for me, so I joined the Marines. I was able to travel and avoid student loan debt.

Choosing the Marines over college provided adventure, financial stability, and personal growth, shaping aspirations and eliminating student debt.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Russia Tones Down Naval Celebrations As Drones Fly Near Putin's Hometown

Russia commemorated Navy Day with subdued ceremonies in St. Petersburg, canceling traditional parades due to security issues and ongoing drone attacks.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Russia Has 13,673 Artillery Pieces, More Than India and China Combined

Russia's military doctrine emphasizes artillery, maintaining a significant advantage with 13,673 pieces, surpassing India's and China's total artillery combined.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Moscow's Latest Sucker Is a Texas Man Who Wanted to Escape 'Woke America'

Derek Huffman, a Texan professional welder, fled what he perceives as 'woke America' to seek refuge in Russia, attracted by the shared values visa.
US politics
#defense
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US airline pilot makes aggressive maneuver' to avoid colliding with air force bomber

The pilot described the experience as not a fun day at work, stating that he needed to take aggressive action to avoid a B-52 bomber.
Miscellaneous
#nato
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A new change to TSA airport security lines could cut wait times by a lot-for these types of travelers

We are implementing new measures that will streamline hospitality for families that travel, there will be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them.
US politics
#myanmar
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

64-year-old retired Army officer who used foreign online dating site pleads guilty to sharing classified Russia info

A retired Army officer pleaded guilty to sharing classified information regarding Russia's war with Ukraine.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Blasted for Cringe' Drone Video Soundtracked by Metallica

U.S. drone dominance is being promoted through new executive orders aimed at reducing regulations, though a promotional video faced ridicule online.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Custom M4A1 SOPMOD Tops Delta Force's Most-Used Rifle List, Data Shows

Officially formed in the late 1970s, Delta Force was modeled after the British SAS and quickly became the U.S. military's premier counterterrorism and direct-action unit.
Gadgets
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

US airman admits leaking secrets on dating app

A retired US Air Force employee shared classified military information with a foreign woman he met on a dating app, pleading guilty to conspiracy charges.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Al-Sabab says it caused explosion at Somalia military training school

The suicide bomber was wearing a suicide vest and was intercepted before reaching his target. He blew himself up, causing minimal casualties. Adan Hassan, one of the recruits and a witness, told AP by phone.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Asia Now Counts 10 Armies With More Than 1 Million Soldiers

India and China are major military powers in Asia, engaged in a longstanding border dispute along the Himalayan region that has resulted in increased tensions and conflicts.
World politics
#turkey
#pakistan
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump's reversal of Army base names shines light on military's segregationist past

The Trump administration restored names of nine bases after Confederate generals, reversing progress on military segregation.
Software development
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I landed a software engineering job at Slack without a degree. Here's how I taught myself to code and broke into tech.

Jeremiah Peoples transitioned from military intelligence to software engineering without a college degree, overcoming impostor syndrome to succeed at Slack.
LGBT
fromWIRED
3 months ago

A Trans Pilot Was Falsely Blamed for a Plane Crash. Now She's Fighting the Right-Wing Disinfo Machine

A National Guard pilot is suing a right-wing influencer for falsely blaming her for a fatal crash that killed 67 people.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Israeli settlers set fire at military base in the West Bank

Dozens of Israeli settlers set fires, vandalized military vehicles, sprayed graffiti and attacked soldiers at a military base just north of Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday night.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: June 29, Apple releases the first iPhone to consumers

On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went on sale to the public, marking a significant innovation in mobile technology that revolutionized communication globally.
History
#iran
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

USNS Harvey Milk is renamed after a WWII sailor in the latest Pentagon diversity purge

The USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed to honor Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson, reflecting a shift in military values.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lorde at Glastonbury and Jeff Bezos's wedding: photos of the day Friday

The 3rd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment participated in a military exercise involving a parachute jump.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice gathers notable guests.
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