Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect
In the forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, steep ridges and thick mist often hide mountain gorillas from human eyes. Scientists used to rely on camera traps and ranger patrols to track these endangered animals, but rugged terrain and security risks in the border area made this difficult. No
The Army just got its hands on the first batch of updated Javelin missile launchers, a move the military says will help soldiers spot targets faster and carry less gear. Built by two big defense companies, these new launchers shrink the old model’s size by 30% and trim weight by 25%, making them eas
Budget shoppers who care about eye comfort and long battery life might want to check out the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G. Right now it’s selling for $230, a $55 drop from its usual $285 price tag. The phone’s screen uses NXTPAPER 3. 0 technology, which tries to copy the look and feel of real paper while c
Chicago’s warmer months bring two things: sunshine and hard choices. Every April, flyers pop up online promising “Hyde Park takeovers, ” big teen meetups that sometimes turn into fights, theft or worse. Last year a 14-year-old died after one of those nights. This year, adults in Hyde Park chose a di
Corporal Barry Foust spent over three decades keeping Arlington safe before retiring and later returning to policing after a stint managing airport security. His real legacy traces back to September 11, 2001 when he became the first voice reporting what turned out to be the Pentagon attack. For week
Every year when summer arrives, millions of families pack up to hit the sand and surf. But hidden beneath the fun could be a silent threat: dirty water. Tests show that over half of U. S. coastlines and Great Lakes beaches had unsafe bacteria levels at least once last year. That means when people di
Every year, a simple drink order does more than just wake someone up. On May 27, 2026, Dunkin’ is turning iced coffee into a way to help kids facing tough times. By buying any size iced coffee or cold brew, customers support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation without extra cost. This isn’t just
The United States is running a high‑spending budget that will soon strain the national economy. While this is well known, fewer people realize how it affects state budgets and the everyday lives of residents. State workers, students, and Medicaid patients all feel the impact when federal money shrin
The first light of Memorial Day arrives wrapped in a thick blanket of mist that can shrink visibility to just a few hundred feet. Local warnings say the fog will linger until nine in the morning, making early drives and parts of the city parade tricky. Drivers are urged to keep their low beams on to
