The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East.A sale would mark a significant policy shift from the U.S., potentially altering the balance of military power in the Middle East and testing Washington’s definition of maintaining its ally Israel’s “qualitative military edge.” Saudi Arabia made a direct appeal for the jets in early 2025 to U.S. President Donald Trump and has long been interested in Lockheed Martin’s fighter.The estimated $24.3 billion sale, which still needs congressional approval, would include 48 of the military aircraft and 49 Pratt & Whitney engines along with communications equipment, spare parts and other support items, the State Department said.Washington weighs weapons sales to the Middle East in a way that ensures Israel maintains a “qualitative military edge”, effectively guaranteeing that Israel gets more advanced U.S. weapons than regional Arab states. The Saudi embassy in Washington welcomed the proposed sale, describing it as a further step in defense cooperation between the two countries.“The proposed F-35 sale reflects the strength and enduring nature of the Saudi-U.S. strategic partnership and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 61-year-old hiker popped his own dislocated shoulder back into place during a hike on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington — and kept climbing.Connecticut resident Kurt Siuzdak was hiking Mount Washington earlier this week when he suffered the painful injury after slipping on wet granite.The news was reported by The Boston Globe on Thursday, citing a Wednesday statement from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.HUSBAND AND WIFE GET TRAPPED IN PREMIER HIKING DESTINATION; ONLY ONE OF THEM MAKES IT OUT ALIVESiuzdak began hiking at around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the report.Six hours later, at around 10 a.m., he slipped on a wet granite slab in a section called the Lakes of the Clouds. In the fall, he dislocated his shoulder and injured his back.About a mile and a half from the summit of Mount Washington, Siuzdak decided to keep going — slowly and steadily. CLIMBER STRANDED ON 6-INCH LEDGE AT 11,000 FEET AS 46 MPH WINDS GROUND RESCUE HELICOPTERHe was found by another hiker about five hours later.Siuzdak told rescuers he planned to press on and “figure out his options” once he reached the summit, as the Globe noted. When two…

The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.The initiative, first announced in a July memo by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of the agency’s Warfighter Performance Optimization program, which Hegseth announced in May.On Sept. 3, the Pentagon temporarily rescinded its published clinical guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening policy, with an official telling Reuters, “The draft [document] published on September 2, 2026, has been temporarily rescinded to allow for updates.”The Defense Health Agency’s latest guideline indicates that every male service member over 30 — and some under that age, if they show symptoms of low testosterone and request testing — should be tested at Periodic Health Assessments, or PHAs. According to the new document’s executive summary, symptoms of low testosterone include “reduced libido, loss of spontaneous morning erections, erectile dysfunction, diminished energy and physical performance, impaired concentration, reduced muscle mass, and depressed mood.”It also notes that those symptoms can “overlap substantially with the effects of sleep restriction, caloric deficit, psychological stress, mild traumatic brain injury, and mood disorders, all of which are prevalent in the operational population.”Hegseth’s July memo indicated all service members would undergo testosterone testing,…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Taylor Swift hasn’t publicly spoken out in support of her close friend Ed Sheeran as controversy over Macklemore’s removal has engulfed Sheeran’s latest tour.Sheeran has faced scrutiny from some pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activists, after his tour promoter and venues dropped rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour following Macklemore’s onstage chants of “Free Palestine” earlier this month.Meanwhile, groups including StopAntisemitism and the Combat Antisemitism Movement called for his removal, while singer Pink criticized Macklemore’s performance.MACKLEMORE DOUBLES DOWN AFTER GETTING KICKED OFF ED SHEERAN TOUR AFTER PRO-PALESTINE STANCE It was during his opening set on the tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium that the Grammy-winning Macklemore also described Israel’s actions using terms such as “genocide” and “apartheid.”Since the dust-up, Sheeran released a statement addressing the situation, saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the tour’s promoters and venues, not by him personally. He also noted his desire to continue the tour and not let down fans or crew members who rely on his concerts for their income.That was followed by four of his tour openers withdrawing from his concerts in solidarity with Macklemore, while also noting their own opposition to what they…

The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses. Sergeants who complete the Army Recruiting Course or Drill Sergeant Course will be promoted to staff sergeant. Sergeants serving in drill sergeant positions who meet promotion requirements will also be promoted, effective Sept. 10. The Army said the policy was intended to acknowledge the noncommissioned officers’ part in building the enlisted force. “Drill sergeants are the backbone of the force and make a lasting impact on every enlisted soldier’s career,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Wilson, of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, or USAREC. “Many of us who served for 10, 15 or 20 years or more always remember the drill sergeants who helped us to become ready and lethal members of the U.S. Army.” The new policy comes shortly after USAREC hosted its first Drill Sergeant of the Year competition since the Army brought recruiting and initial training together under a single three-star command. USAREC now oversees everything from the marketing material a civilian sees in a recruiter’s office to a trainee’s basic training graduation. Eve Sampson is a reporter and former Army officer. She has covered conflict across the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female passenger in Maryland has a history of sex abuse in New York, federal authorities said.Abdoulaye Dia, of Lanham, Maryland, is charged with first-degree rape, kidnapping, second-degree assault, and third-degree sex offense, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police officers were called to a hospital where an underage teen girl reported a rape. She told police that she was raped by an Empower rideshare driver.RIDESHARE DRIVER ARRESTED IN ALLEGED SCHEME TARGETING IVY LEAGUE STUDENTS FOR SEX: PROSECUTORS Dia, a citizen of Guinea, took her to a parking lot in Silver Spring, where the alleged assault occurred.Investigators identified Dia through information obtained from the rideshare app. He was arrested Wednesday.TWICE-DEPORTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH RAPE AS DHS URGES FAIRFAX TO HONOR ICE DETAINERDia was previously arrested on June 10 in New York City for sexual abuse by forcible compulsion, forcible touching of the sexual/intimate parts of another person, injuring a child less than 17, and sexual abuse without consent, a DHS spokesperson told Fox News.He entered the United States illegally through Arizona in December 2023 and was released…

Soldiers in units participating in the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness program returned to duty faster after musculoskeletal injuries than troops not involved in the program, according to a study published this week.The study found that soldiers in brigades with the program spent 5.9% less time on limited duty after an injury.The Army started implementing the fitness program — which is in some ways similar to methods used in other high-level athletics — in 2021. More than 50 brigades were scheduled to receive physical therapists, athletic trainers, dietitians, occupational therapists and strength and conditioning coaches. The first brigades were slated to start the program in 2021, with the final ones implemented in 2025. Researchers examined around 1.42 million musculoskeletal injuries documented in active-duty soldiers between 2017 and 2025, comparing the outcomes of soldiers in brigades with assigned teams and those without. The study found that soldiers in brigades with the program were slightly more likely to be put on limited duty after an injury, but returned to duty sooner. The reductions were also higher for lower-body injuries, as opposed to upper-body injuries. “This result is consistent with enhanced surveillance and earlier identification of injury due to embedded access to rehabilitation…

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The Army has identified the soldier killed during a rollover incident Monday at Fort Hood, Texas.Pfc. Ethan Brewer, a 20-year-old from Apex, North Carolina, was killed and another soldier wounded during a training exercise, which involved a Humvee modified to perform medical evacuations. The injured soldier has since been released from the hospital, according to a Fort Hood release. Brewer, who entered the Army in 2025 as a medic, was assigned to 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery Brigade. He arrived at Fort Hood in early 2026, per the release. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal.“Our team is extremely saddened by the loss of Pfc. Brewer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and fellow Troopers,” said Col. Nathan Adkins, commander of 1st Cavalry Division Artillery Brigade. “We will remember Ethan for the Soldier, teammate, and friend that he was. We are forever grateful for his commitment to serve our nation and for the impact he made on those who served alongside him.”The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is investigating the incident. Claire Barrett is an editor and military history correspondent for Military Times. She holds a master’s degree in military history…