Two former U.S. warships are set to be sunk during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise.The international maritime exercise, which kicked off on June 24, 2026, will see the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu and the cruiser USS Mobile Bay sent below the seas off the coast of Hawaii during a live sinking exercise, or SINKEX event, the San Diego Union-Tribune was first to confirm.RIMPAC, which began in 1971, includes about 40 surface ships, five submarines, 140 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel, according to the Navy. This year’s exercise is set to conclude on July 31.The Navy declined to confirm Military Times’s request for verification.RIMPAC covers “a wide range of capabilities including amphibious operations, gunnery and missile proficiency, anti-submarine warfare, air defense exercises, military medicine, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, counter-piracy, mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving and salvage operations,” according to the Defense Department. The sinking of the Peleliu and Mobile Bay will be the third SINKEX event in recent weeks. The former USS Juneau was sent to the ocean floor during the June 22-July 1 Valiant Shield exercise off the coast of the Mariana Islands Range Complex.Commissioned in May 1980, the USS Peleliu was the…

On June 23rd, the number of New World screwworm cases stood at sixteen. Now, there are 32 known cases of the flesh-eating parasite in the United States. Researchers are fast-tracking options in an attempt to slow the population growth of the devastating screwworm before it does widespread economic damage. US Screwworm Cases At 16 The latest effort comes through a $300,000 research investment announced this week by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), which is partnering with biotechnology company Agragene and researchers at North Carolina State University to develop genetically sterile male screwworm flies that could outperform the insects currently used in eradication programs, according to a report by Hoosier Ag Today.  The sterile male fly method helped eradicate the screwworm previously, so it’s a known effective strategy. The implementation of this idea aided in the elimination of the New World screwworm from the United States by the 1960s and has remained a cornerstone of international eradication efforts. Sterile Fly Facility Opens To Combat Screwworm The screwworm has become a threat because its larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals rather than dead or decaying flesh. Infested cattle, sheep, goats, horses, wildlife, and other animals can…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, is weighing whether to impose a curfew for minors following a series of shootings and chaotic events over the Independence Day weekend, in which several fights broke out and nine people were shot amid a series of teen takeovers across the country.The violence over the holiday weekend prompted Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell to tell WRAL News she’s considering enacting a curfew for those aged 17 and under.”As Mayor, I am grateful for the actions of the Raleigh Police officers in response to the situations of juvenile violence across the city on the night of July 4 and the morning of July 5,” Cowell told the news outlet. “Clearly, Raleigh is not exempt from the incidents of youth violence that are occurring across the country. We need to talk with the youth, their parents, schools, and the broader community to understand the root causes and to better coordinate strategies.”‘MAYHEM’ ERUPTS IN WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED IN MASSIVE TAKEOVER DURING JULY FOURTH WEEKEND One approach, she said, may be a youth curfew for those 17 years old and under, which other cities in North Carolina have…

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A granite helipad is being constructed at the White House to accommodate the newer Marine One helicopters, President Donald Trump confirmed.The White House’s South Lawn will sport the roughly $5 million helipad, paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, an aircraft manufacturer owned by Lockheed Martin.Sikorsky completed the delivery of 23 of the next-generation VH-92A Patriot Marine One aircraft for presidential use to the Marine Corps in August 2024. The exhaust vents on the VH-92As are located toward the back of the helicopter with the heat pointing downward, causing it to scorch the White House lawn upon landing.“Sikorsky is paying for it. You know why? Because they didn’t tell us how powerful these helicopters were and they felt a little bit guilty,” Trump told reporters Monday.The helipad will feature the seal of the White House and be made of granite, the president said. Previously, Marines would place a piece of metal onto the grass for the helicopters to land on top of, but sometimes the pilots “miss the little mark,” Trump said, causing the grass to get singed and “ripped out.”Due to the lawn damage caused by the Marine One helicopters, the administration considered only using the former Marine One when landing…

I always found the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen “Only accurate rifles are interesting” to be not only true, but also emphasizes what one should prioritize if they are thinking of acquiring a rifle for the purpose of shooting. Whether it be at paper or game with any intent, any other quality — whether it is craftmanship, innovation, ergonomics or aesthetics — comes second. The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Target handles like a high-dollar centerfire rifle, which you feel the moment it settles comfortably against your shoulder. Entering this discussion are rifles chambered for .22 LR, America’s favorite cartridge in terms of sheer numbers. I lament what seems to be a pervasive lack of consideration for the little .22 LR rimfire cartridge. Its affordability has oriented ammo development generally (but not exclusively) toward economic offerings and it has limited power compared to centerfire ammunition, and these two factors have ensured the Rodney Dangerfield of cartridges “don’t get no respect”. [Don’t miss our Model 2020 Target review.] However, some see the rimfire cartridge for what it is: a small cartridge with surprising power for its size as well as strong potential for accuracy despite the limitations of its original design…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Seattle socialist mayor Katie Wilson is facing protests ahead of today’s U.S. World Cup match in her city as members of the local Chinese and Vietnamese communities are accusing her of abandoning their neighborhoods to crime and open air drug dealing.One organizer went so far as to accuse progressive Wilson of treating Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID) as a “human dumping ground” for homeless and drug addicts.While Seattle has hosted some of the World Cup’s biggest matches, including today’s U.S. versus Belgium match, residents and business owners in the CID and “Little Saigon” say their neighborhoods are missing out on the economic benefits due to safety concerns leading people to avoid the area, according to local outlet KIRO 7.Business owners are reporting a significant decline in foot traffic and business despite being less than a mile from Lumen Field. As frustrations mount, many are blaming Wilson’s leadership and taking to the streets to protest against her in front of World Cup crowds.SPENCER PRATT LIGHTS SOCIAL MEDIA ON FIRE WITH VIRAL TAKEDOWN OF ‘VILE, COMMIE MAYOR’ MAMDANI At one rally, Gary Lee, a CID advocate, said into a microphone that “Wilson claims to…

Photos by Kenda Lenseigne It’s been said that you should never grocery shop while you’re hungry. That’s because you go into the store with the intention of just picking up a few things and end up walking out with a full cart. Project vehicles tend to follow the same path and take on lives of their own. We buy them with the goal of just fixing what’s needed to get them streetable.  Then, we suddenly find ourselves with an infinite checklist of items we “need.” It’s a domino effect that plagues pretty much anyone who loves cars that borders on having a film crew from the TV series Intervention show up to document that addiction.  Our friend Mitch went down the proverbial rabbit hole and ended up creating a rig that’d make WhistlinDiesel sh*t the bed. Many of us have fleeting thoughts on kitting out an old military vehicle, but most lack the resources to make it happen. With two Humvees already in his possession (no, not the GM version), Mitch already knew what he was up against when he saw this ’90 BMY M923A2 sitting on a used car lot for an unbelievably reasonable price of around $12,000. How…

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have grown to 1,561 while deaths have surged to 506. The virus is still spreading as new treatment trials begin. DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial This is the largest ever Ebola outbreak, and it has yet to reach its peak. Researchers began the study of two possible treatments on Thursday at the Ebola treatment center inside Bunia’s Evangelical Medical Center, in eastern Congo’s Ituri province. Vaccine candidates are also in the works, as health care officials struggle to contain the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. This particular strain of the virus is not as familiar as the more common Zaire strain. There are three main possible vaccines, and all are being fast-tracked for sooner use. Three New Vaccine Candidates For Ebola Are Being “Fast-Tracked” On Thursday, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced more than 1,400 people had been diagnosed, and 438 had died from Bundibugyo. By Sunday, those numbers had jumped. The trial “offers real hope that we can deliver concrete results for, and with, the communities at the heart of the outbreak,” Dr. Tedros said in a statement, according to ABC News Australia.  The drug trials will take…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, suggested the Democratic Party was too focused on trying to win over White voters while ignoring more reliable Black voters during the Fourth of July weekend. During an interview with The Root at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, Crockett said that Black Americans feel ignored by the party despite their loyalty.”When you walk into a room full of Black people, you can almost guarantee that they believe in the Democratic ideals,” Crockett said. “When you walk into a room full of White people, you don’t know what you walking into.””If there’s any group of people that the party should be most loyal to and most vocal about, it’s Black people,” Crockett said. “Because Black people have historically held this down.”WATCH: OBAMA, HARRIS ADVISOR WARNS ‘BETRAYED’ BLACK VOTERS COULD BE TEXAS SENATE CANDIDATE’S KRYPTONITE Crockett said Black voters have been asking whether Democrats will speak out about issues affecting them, including political representation, Black maternal mortality and Black women losing jobs.”Black people are saying, ‘Are y’all going to say anything about our representation that is being deleted like, in a very sinister and calculated way?’” Crockett said.Crockett said she…