The Army has activated about 800 D.C. National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement across the nation’s capital, where President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency despite the city’s mayor saying crime there is on the decline.A defense official told Military Times on Monday that troops should arrive by midweek, with “mission planning ongoing.” Between 100-200 soldiers at any given time will be supporting law enforcement with administrative tasks, logistics and physical presence, according to the Army.“They will be strong, they will be tough and they will stand with their law enforcement partners,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said…

The U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska is happening at a site where East meets West — quite literally — in a place familiar to both countries as a Cold War front line of missile defense, radar outposts and intelligence gathering.Whether it can lead to a deal to produce peace in Ukraine more than 3 1/2 years after Moscow’s invasion remains to be seen.Here’s what to know about the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, the first summit in four years:When and where is it taking place?The summit will take place Friday in Alaska, although where in…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Huge money and big billfish were the theme of the 52nd annual White Marlin Open, which wrapped on Sunday in Ocean City, Maryland. More than 280 boats fished the weeklong tourney, and two of the top teams took home seven-figure paychecks. Michael Jordan was among those competing, and his crew landed just one pound short of a first-place finish. Local angler Dan Gough, who grew up in Ocean City and fished aboard the Billfisher, was the overall big-money winner with a 72-pound white marlin. Gough had…

This article was originally published by G. Calder at The Exposé. This week, President Trump confirmed a long-awaited meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin – one of the most anticipated and controversial of his second term – will take place on 15 August in Alaska. The intended goal is, of course, reported to be an end to the war in Ukraine. But we already know it’s not as simple as that. Trump has already floated the idea that in a peace deal achieved by his mediation, “there’ll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both”. Put simply, it…

The U.S. Coast Guard responded last week to two Chinese research vessels that entered U.S. Arctic territory, amid what Coast Guard officials called “increased activity” by such ships in the region in recent years.The Coast Guard deployed a C-130J Hercules aircraft from Air Station Kodiak in response to two Chinese research vessels, Ji Di and Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di, transiting the Bering Sea on Aug. 5, according to a release.The following day, on Aug. 6, the cutter Waesche responded to the Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di as it maneuvered above the Arctic Circle.“The U.S. Coast Guard’s responses…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. Each year our field of best shotguns seems to grow. The reason for this is actually quite simple. Gun companies keep adding new and appealing models to their lineups, while maintaining the quality of existing models that have proven their worth over the years – and in some cases over the decades. The result is a plethora of smoothbores to pick from no matter what you’re looking for. Helping you pick the right shotgun for your needs is one of the main goals of…

War heroes seldom choose their battles. All they can do is rise to the occasion. For 1st Lt. Charles L. Thomas, the defining moment in his military career was a company-sized fight five miles from the German border.It was Dec. 14, 1944.Just two days later, however, the battle’s strategic importance would be relegated to the sidelines amid the mammoth German counterattack in the Ardennes Forest soon known to the Americans as the Battle of the Bulge. When Charles Leroy Thomas was born on April 20, 1920, there were few opportunities for Black Americans in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. His…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Late summer is peak season for powerboats. And in many lakes around the U.S., the subject of wake boats and their impacts on water bodies remains a divisive subject. Many lake users, especially fishermen, have voiced concerns about the damage that these bigger, heavier powerboats are causing to lake ecosystems, and particularly shorelines. A new study out of the University of Minnesota goes a bit deeper, showing the impacts these boats can have on lake bottoms. It also provides guidance for…

The current vice president, JD Vance, has said that the United States has decided that it’s “done” funding Ukraine’s war with Russia. However, he did offer a workaround for it, if Europe wants to continue to fund the conflict. Western European countries can “step up” and buy American weapons for Kiev if they want, Vance said during an interview with Fox News on Sunday. “Americans are sick of sending their tax dollars to this conflict. If the Europeans care so much, it’s time they step up.” Vance  recommended that Kiev’s European backers should play a bigger role in providing funding…

The U.S. Navy acknowledged an issue with the performance of radiation health exams and ordered a stand down and audit to remediate the situation, according to a Navy administrative message.The Aug. 8 order comes after the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, BUMED, received substantiated allegations of “improper performance and documentation of medical examinations” regarding radiation medical examinations and or special duty examinations on the part of Navy medicine providers.“In the spirit of Get Real Get Better, and using the principles of a Highly Reliable Organization, we must develop a deeper understanding of the scope of the problem and the drivers…

An Iowan media source has reported that bird flu cases have plummeted, allowing poultry shows to resume at fairs this summer. However, at the same time, another media outlet is claiming bird flu is now “maybe” spreading through the air. According to a report by WBRZ 2 in Louisiana, an ABC affiliate, the bird flu virus that has been spreading among dairy cows may travel through the air and wastewater at farms, not just through milking equipment, a new study from California says. Scientists have allegedly found the live avian influenza virus in the air of milking parlors or enclosed…

President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city’s police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city’s mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation’s capital.The Republican president, who said he was formally declaring a public safety emergency, compared crime in the American capital with that in other major cities, saying Washington performs poorly on safety relative to the capitals of Iraq, Brazil and Colombia, among others.Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments “from all over our…

Several studies are showing that the fear campaign over skin cancer has worked to prevent Americans from getting sufficient sunlight for adequate health. Smothered in toxic sunscreens, approximately 22% of Americans are moderately deficient in vitamin D, an essential nutrient for human beings. “Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D due to limited sun exposure from indoor lifestyles, sunscreen use, and our northern latitude,” Washington, D.C.-based dietitian Caroline Thomason, R.D., said. “Plus in Northern America, our typical diet is low in vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish and fortified products.” Vitamin D is essential for “bone health, immune function, muscle strength,…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics In the valley just before dawn the town lights glitter in indigo shadow while the sky begins to fire from the rising sun. I like to leave the house then, though I know the settled clouds of autumn still shroud the lakes and rivers where I’ll fish. It is a good time to be alone or with a close friend. It also is time for the last smallmouth bass hunt of the year. The very early morning is not best for autumn small­mouths, but I like…

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This article was originally published by Ava Grace at Natural News.  Over half (55 percent) of Americans’ daily calories come from Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)—chemically altered, preservative-laden foods linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and DNA damage. Kids aged 6-11 get 65 percent of their calories from UPFs, with school lunches (70 percent ultra-processed) and low-income families disproportionately affected due to affordability. UPFs are tied to 32 major health conditions, including cancers (colon, breast, pancreatic), heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health disorders, causing an estimated 120,000 premature deaths annually. Aggressive marketing, weak regulations, and economic barriers keep UPFs dominant, despite…

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