More than 200 service members at a Texas base have contracted the flu following a new Pentagon policy that allows flu vaccinations to be optional.Over the past three weeks, the training wing at Lackland Air Force Base has suffered from a localized influenza outbreak among trainees at Basic Military Training, an Air Force spokesperson told Military Times.“Medical professionals and Public Health officials have implemented mitigation measures to isolate and treat symptomatic trainees to reduce further exposure and continue to monitor the situation,” the spokesperson said.The spokesperson declined to comment on how many trainees contracted the flu. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, whose district includes the Lackland base, said in a social media post that there were 222 flu cases as of Thursday.The flu outbreak comes just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that service members would no longer be required to get an annual flu vaccine, calling the previous policy that dated back to the 1950s “overly broad and not rational.”The policy change drew criticism from some lawmakers, who called it a mistake.“It was a reckless decision that put troops in harm’s way and undermined our military readiness,” Castro said in a separate social media post following news of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Music mogul Clive Davis has died at 94.The famed exec had recently been hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection, The New York Times reported.The Davis family put out a statement on the music producer’s Instagram, writing, “To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”The statement continued, “To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.””Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive’s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives.”  Davis helped shape…

Autonomous boats helped escort a U.S. Army vessel during a recent military exercise, the Army said, in a demonstration of how uncrewed assets are changing maritime operations. Soldiers from the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, deployed unmanned surface vessels, or USVs, in Casiguran Sound bay, during an exercise with the Philippine Army. The USVs deployed ahead of a U.S. Army Logistics Support Vessel, or LSV, as it neared Casiguran port, the Army said in a June release, observing the environment and transmitting information to personnel on land.The operation was part of Salaknib 2026, and supported the transportation of Philippine Army personnel and vehicles — including armored personnel carriers — more than 260 miles to Port Casiguran. The USVs navigated autonomously using onboard sensors to identify potential threats and provide commanders with a continuous picture of the operating environment.“We deployed the autonomous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance boats to provide security for landing craft today,” said Pvt. Caleb Hannah, a soldier from the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. “They escorted the LSV to port from about six miles out, allowing Philippine vehicles to roll onto the dock.”Photos released by the Army appear to show soldiers…

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that only the US, which does not have sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, can impose a toll on vessels traversing the vital waterway. He has rejected the idea that Iran will impose tolls in the aftermath of the ceasefire agreement that many argue is simply a US “surrender.” “There will be NO TOLLS in the Hormuz Strait for 60 days during the Cease Fire Period, and there will be NO TOLLS after the 60-day period has expired, unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America, should the deal not be completed,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. US & Iran Agree To A Deal That May Reopen Strait of Hormuz…Eventually However, the text of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Trump and Iranian President  Masoud Pezeshkian states that Iran is able to levy tolls after the 60 days have lapsed. The MoU, which was published by Fars News Agency, an Iranian outlet, appears to give Iran a formal role in shaping the post-ceasefire regime in the Strait of Hormuz. The text states that Tehran will consult with Oman on the “future administration and maritime services” in the waterway and…

If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you’ve noticed how expensive food have gotten. Eggs, meat, canned goods, bread, pretty much everything has gone up, and it’s unlikely prices will go back down. It makes stocking up for emergencies that much more difficult. How are you supposed to stock up on months of food when just a single month of regular groceries is hard to manage? Well, here’s the thing, it depends on what kind of food you stock up on. With the right approach, you can stockpile a serious amount of shelf-stable food very quickly and very cheaply. This article is based on a video by Rouge Preparedness in which creator Morgan demonstrates exactly how she bagged up a year’s worth of dry food staples for a family of five, using Mylar bags, for around $200, in just 30 minutes. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! You can watch her video below: Start with a Plan Before you buy anything, you need to know how much food you actually need. Morgan uses her own free tool called the Ready Pantry Builder. You enter your family size and how many days…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The city of Chicago was rocked by a spate of shootings over the weekend, including a drive-by mass shooting on Juneteenth, leaving seven dead and 38 injured in the Windy City. The shootings prompted President Donald Trump to call on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take action by requesting federal assistance.The Associated Press reported that at least two dozen shooting incidents took place over the weekend, with victims who died ranging in age from 18 to 50. On Friday night, two unidentified individuals fired into a crowd in Princeton Park on Chicago’s South Side, resulting in 12 people — eight males and four females — being hospitalized, according to the AP.That same night, a 29-year-old man named Mario Price was killed in a drive-by shooting in which he was shot in the body and face, according to Fox 32 Chicago. A 70-year-old man who was standing nearby was also shot in the leg but survived. Shootings continued on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in additional deaths and injuries.Besides these, on Thursday, a 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times, resulting in his death, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The outlet reported that the Midwest…

A Defense Department official disclosed that U.S. forces used Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool to help deploy “over 2,000 munitions to 2,000 distinct targets” during the first four days of combat operations in Iran.The disclosure offered a glimpse into how generative AI is being used by the military. It came in a court filing supporting the Justice Department’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit targeting a Mississippi power plant, also owned by Musk, that supplies electricity to data centers used to run the AI system.Cameron Stanley, the Defense Department’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, made the disclosure in a statement filed in support of the government’s motion. He called the example “a testament to the greatly increased operational efficiency made possible by the Grok Gov Model.”He added that if the lawsuit succeeds in shutting down the power plant, Grok’s parent company, xAI, would lose capacity to train and develop future versions of the AI tool. “And if xAI is hindered from continuing to improve and upgrade Grok, including the Grok Gov Model, [the Department of Defense’s] ability to meet its national security mission and keep pace with adversaries will be impaired,” Stanley said.Although Stanley did not elaborate on how military…

In this article, Greg Frebourg reviews the Springfield Ronin EMP 9mm pistol. The handgun was loaned to the author by the company for this article. If it quacks like a duck, floats, walks and looks like a duck, well, it is a duck. That common sense saying might be full of wisdom, but it falls short as soon as anyone asks: “what kind of duck?”. Yes indeed, there are many kinds of ducks, and for most people, their differences are anecdotal and only feather deep. In some cases, looking like a duck only goes so far: anybody who tried to eat a coot will tell you with a grimace that not all ducks are alike, and that some deserve their own category. The Ronin EMP is not only a remarkably accurate handgun, it is also, in the author’s experience, the softest-shooting 9mm Luger pistol he has ever shot. What about a 9mm Luger gun that looks like a 1911, shoots, reloads and handles like a 1911? Such a gun is the subject of this review: the Springfield Ronin EMP 4’’. Despite its obvious 1911 foundation, scaling and re-engineering the 1911 to this cartridge by Springfield Armory makes it not only…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says the suspect responsible for opening fire near the FIFA World Cup over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, may be dead. However, police have yet to confirm the suspect is, in fact, deceased.In an interview with Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones, Blanche said he believes 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, who is allegedly tied to a string of highway shootings near Arrowhead Stadium, is deceased.”We think we got him tracked to a house in Missouri. We’re still looking into whether he’s there and what condition he’s in,” Blanche said. FOLLOW US ON XOver the weekend, the FBI Kansas City field office announced a $25,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of Sanchez-Munoz, who is considered “armed and dangerous.”GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILA multi-agency search started last week when investigators say the suspect opened fire on multiple vehicles while driving on I-70 in the city; one person was killed and a few others were injured in those shootings.CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS “He’s out there allegedly just shooting multiple different places and you have somebody dead — and so hopefully, we…

Wyndham Clark might have won more than his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.He might have won back some golf fans, too.At the very least, he gave himself a pretty good start. Clark closed with a 3-over 73 and finished at 4-under, one shot clear of Sam Burns. It wasn’t his best round of the weekend, but it was enough to get the job done.WYNDHAM CLARK SURVIVES HOSTILE CROWD AND SAM BURNS CHARGE TO WIN SECOND US OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLSAnd the job was made tougher by the fans in attendance. Clark didn’t have the New York crowd on his side during the final round of the U.S. Open. Not even close.Fans on Long Island made it very clear from the first hole that they were pulling for Scottie Scheffler, Clark’s playing partner, to chase him down and complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.That part is understandable.Scheffler is the best golfer in the world and he’s incredibly popular. Throw in the fact he was trying to pull off a historic feat and there’s a recipe for a clear crowd advantage.But at some point, rooting for Scheffler turned into rooting against Clark.And that’s an important distinction.RORY…