Top Army officials say the army has only reached 50% of its recruiting goals, with just over two months left in the fiscal year. US Army/DVIDS Top Army officials say the force may shrink by as many as 30,000 soldiers in the next two years. Officials said they are facing a “challenging recruiting environment.” The…
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BI Graphics Visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency bitcoin Chesnot/Getty Images Emma Rose Bienvenu serves as the chief of staff at crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital. A big part of her role includes talking to regulators and lawmakers about the crypto landscape. This article is part of Rise of the Crypto Economy, a series that…
Ukrainian service members watch while a tank fires toward Russian troops in the industrial area of the city of Sievierodonetsk, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, Ukraine June 20, 2022. REUTERS/Oleksandr Ratushniak The top US general said Russia has only gained a few miles of territory in eastern Ukraine. “Advances are measured in literally hundreds…
Police assist a father as he mourns in front of the body of his teenage son who was killed during a Russian shelling attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, July 20, 2022. Narciso Contreras/Getty Images Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin decried Russia’s “cruel” tactics in Ukraine on Wednesday. Russia’s “relentless shelling” is reminiscent of the “horrors of World…
The House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riot on January 6 hosted a last-minute hearing on June 28, 2022. The key witness providing testimony was former White House aide, Cassidy Hutchinson. Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images The Jan. 6 committee will host their second primetime hearing Thursday to investigate the Capitol attack. The 8 p.m. hearing will…
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Courtesy of Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce A McDonald’s and Dairy Queen in Marshfield, Missouri, have started a sign war with each other. The DQ said it was a “shocker” the McDonald’s ice cream machine worked, and the McD’s called the rival “salty like our world famous fries.” Other local businesses, including a Wendy’s, a…
Ukrainian and US fighter jets during Safe Skies 2011, a military-to-military exchange, July 22, 2011. US Air National Guard/Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn Ukrainian officials have lobbied the US to give it fighter jets since Russia attacked in February. The US hasn’t provided jets, but it has supplied billions in aid, weaponry, and training. Kyiv may…
Annual travel insurance may save you money on protecting the multiple trips you take over the course of a year. Westend61/Getty Images Annual travel insurance protects all of your trips within a one-year period. It provides medical coverage and reimbursement for damages like lost luggage and trip delays. Annual travel insurance generally considered less comprehensive…
Buy travel insurance as soon as possible after booking your travel arrangements. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Travel insurance covers medical emergencies and financial losses while on a trip. It’s best purchased right after booking your trip, as some coverage options are time-sensitive. Purchasing early is smart if you may need to cancel or want coverage for…