Hilarie Burton Says ‘Small Acts of Resistance’ Can Help Combat 'Increasingly Routine' Book Bans (Exclusive)

On Oct. 1, PEN America published their annual report on book banning and censorship in the U.S. for the 2024-2025 school year. Actress and author Hilarie Burton, who is working with PEN America during ...

Springfield adds new position, cleanup crew to combat discarded needles in parks

SPRINGFIELD — The city will create a new coordinator and the Hampden Sheriff’s Department will provide a regular cleanup crew to combat the scourge of needles and drug paraphernalia discarded in parks ...

Are combat fitness requirements really lower for women?

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows this week when he said in a speech to military generals that fitness standards for combat must "return to the highest male standard." ...

World Cup 2026 kick-offs likely to be after midnight in UK to combat searing US heat

The 5pm and 8pm kick-offs were in place to suit European broadcasters but caused a problem for player welfare, with these games often taking place when the American summer heat was at its peak. The ...

Hegseth wants 'male standard' for combat roles. Many female veterans say that's already the case

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an address Tuesday to the military’s top leaders waded back into a topic that nearly derailed his confirmation early this year and helped elevate his voice as a Fox ...

Hegseth instates 'highest male standard only' for combat, other changes, declaring Dept of Defense 'is over'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces changes to physical requirements for combat personnel and other policy shifts eliminating DEI in the military.
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Former 49er calls out Rams trying to combat 49ers fan takeover in 2021 NFC championship

The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFC championship game thanks in part to one artificial advantage per a former 49er.
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Hospital-based program making progress in Louisville's efforts to combat youth violence

Goodwill CEO says hiring managers are going behind their bosses’ backs and looking for workers with college degrees, not skills ...

Venezuela accuses US of flying combat planes near its coast

Venezuela's Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino said on Thursday that five combat planes had been detected near the country's coast, in what he characterized as a threat by the United States.

Venezuela says it detected 5 US ‘combat planes’ flying 75km from its coast, calls it a ‘provocation’

Venezuela on Thursday said it had detected five US fighter jets flying near its Caribbean coast. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino described the incident as a “provocation” by the United States that ...

Colombian soldiers find solace in ‘furry force’ emotional support dogs

At the Central Military Hospital in Bogota, a unique team of emotional support dogs is helping wounded soldiers.

Combat veteran receives Virginia's first 'Purple Heart Homes' tiny home in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A local combat veteran and his wife enjoyed their first night inside their brand-new tiny home on Thursday. It was built for them by Purple Heart Homes, and it's the first ...