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Thousands of Veterans Hit With Higher Mortgage Payments After VA Program Ends
A program designed to help struggling veterans keep their homes was shut down. An investigation found that more than 15,000 veterans later saw their monthly mortgage payments rise by at least $150.
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Hackers Offer Unusual Apology After UNM Hospital Cyberattack
A cyberattack disrupted ambulance traffic and canceled medical appointments at a New Mexico hospital system. Then a group claiming responsibility apologized and offered affected patients up to $2,500 each.
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WWIIās Last Living WASP Pilot, 105, Is Finally Getting Her Place in Aviation History
Nell āMickeyā Bright flew B-25 bombers, towed targets for live-fire training and helped support the U.S. war effort. After World War II, airlines laughed off her attempts to become a commercial pilot.
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Shell Profits Double as Iran War Drives Up Energy Prices
The Iran war disrupted global energy supplies and drove prices higher. For Shell, it also helped deliver $10.8 billion in quarterly profit.
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Chiliās Margaritas Leave Customers With Chemical Burns
Three customers suffered chemical burns after margaritas at a North Carolina Chiliās were prepared with a cleaning chemical that had been mistaken for a bar ingredient. Two employees later reported similar symptoms after tasting the substance.
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Pentagon Probes Suspected Hack Behind Spoiled Food at Six Military Bases
Freezers of at least six U.S. military commissaries malfunctioned in August, ruining food supplies. Investigators are examining whether the failures were caused by a cyberattack.
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Hegseth Removes Decorated General as Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes
A three-star general with 32 years of service has been abruptly removed from one of the Pentagonās key strategic planning positions. The move comes as the White House considers renewed attacks on Iran and additional U.S. forces head toward the region.
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TSA Officers Spot Wolverine-Style Blades in Carry-On Bag at Seattle Airport
A bizarre X-ray image gave Transportation Security Administration officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport a superhero-worthy surprise. The agency used the discovery to remind travelers that sharp blades belong in checked baggage, not carry-ons.
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Thousands of U.S. Service Members and Veterans Targeted in International Fraud Scheme
An international identity-theft operation allegedly stole millions of dollars from U.S. service members and veterans over five years. One victim, identified as a master sergeant reportedly lost more than $40,000 in less than 10 days, as a key defendant has now pleaded guilty.
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Man Arrested After Sledgehammer Attack Decapitates Iwo Jima Statue Near Quantico
A man allegedly smashed a historic Marine Corps monument with a sledgehammer, knocking the head off one of the depicted Marines. Police estimate the damage could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair, and investigators have not disclosed a motive.
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Pentagon Plans to Test Heat-Ray Weapon at U.S.-Mexico Border
A weapon that makes people feel as if their skin is burning could soon be tested for border enforcement. The Pentagon has approved a seven-month evaluation, raising questions about how far military technology should go in civilian operations.
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A Food Pantry Opened Inside a VA Medical Center.
Veterans seeking medical care in Orlando now have another place to turn when groceries become difficult to afford. The new pantry offers free food, as changes to federal assistance rules raise fresh concerns about support for vulnerable veterans.
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