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.…

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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! JORDAN VALLEY: After Hamas’ terrorist invasion of Israel’s southern border on Oct. 7, 2023, the Jewish state created the 96th army division to thwart new security threats along its border with Jordan.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) granted Fox News Digital exclusive access to military bases that are on the frontlines in the fight against Iran’s regime, terrorism, narcotics and weapons smuggling, as well as illegal entry of Palestinians seeking work in Israel.While the “Jordanian border is a peace border,” an IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “There is a strategic competition over…

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…

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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two Chicago police officers were shot during a struggle with an armed suspect over the Fourth of July weekend as separate shootings across the city left three people dead and at least 16 others wounded, according to preliminary police figures.The Chicago Police Department said 34-year-old Malik Wrightsell was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated assault of a peace officer, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender and several other offenses in connection with one shooting.The officers were conducting…

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…

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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…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel made a cameo appearance on Larry David’s Obama-produced HBO program on July 3 to attack President Donald Trump. Longtime Trump critic Rob Reiner, who was killed late last year, made a posthumous appearance as George Washington, who announced he will not seek a third term in office and proposed Congress pursue a constitutional amendment prohibiting presidential power on “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America.” The new HBO satire series, which touts Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as executive producers, lampooned Trump without saying…

There are many types of vehicle owners: urban road commuters who rack up miles going to and from work and running errands, overlanders whose time is spent driving to conquer mountains and valleys, and then those of us who fit somewhere in between. Many of us live and work in areas connected by a labyrinth of paved roads and highways but also relish the opportunity to get away from congestion, power lines, and people.  Inside this middle ground lies the challenge of finding a vehicle that can both be a daily driver, but is also capable of heading out to…