KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian fighter jet for the first time since the American-designed planes arrived on the battlefield in 2024, the top-ranking U.S. general told Congress on Tuesday, emphasizing the impressive progress of Kyiv’s air defense forces in shielding the country’s skies.Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pointed to the kill at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing while being asked about a three-year halt in U.S. air-defense funding.“I want to highlight the incredible work the Ukraine industrial base is doing as they scale their own capabilities,” Caine said. “Recently we…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Megan Rapinoe put blame on President Donald Trump for the U.S. mens soccer team’s World Cup loss on Tuesday, saying the president’s involvement killed the team’s underdog vibe in the tournament.”The Daily Show” host Desi Lydic asked Rapinoe about the red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun in their Round of 32 match, which was eventually suspended. Trump admitted to calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card.”How do you think that affected the men’s team?” Lydic asked Rapinoe.”Certainly not well, it didn’t give them…

A drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead in her apartment on July 17, the service confirmed.Sgt. Darilyn C. Duong, a DI with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, was found in her apartment in Port Royal, just north of the installation. She was 25 years old.The cause of death is currently under investigation, Marine spokesperson 2nd Lt. Joshua Hartley said in a statement. “The Marine Corps extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow Marines affected by this loss,” Hartley said. “At this time, it would be premature to speculate on the…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani remained silent for serveal hours on what officials described as an antisemitic stabbing in New York City on Thursday afternoon, choosing to instead post about his millionaire housing tax initiative — even as the attack drew attention from other state officials.”I have been briefed on today’s horrifying stabbings on the Upper West Side, where an Asian man and a Jewish man were attacked. According to witness and victim statements, the perpetrator yelled “Allahu Akbar” during both attacks. I am relieved that both victims are in stable condition,” Mamdani…

Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net.The COMPACT Act allows eligible veterans and certain former service members to receive Veterans Affairs-funded emergency suicide crisis care at VA and community hospitals, even if they aren’t enrolled in VA healthcare. New data obtained by Military Times show 49,341 veterans have used the benefit since 2023, but veteran advocates and suicide prevention professionals say many eligible veterans still don’t realize it exists until they experience a…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.  Somehow we have convinced ourselves that AI companies that are bleeding billions upon billions of dollars are great investments because there is a possibility that someday they will eventually become profitable. But the losses just keep getting even bigger every year. Meanwhile, we are spending trillions of dollars to build even more AI infrastructure. There is no way that the AI industry is ever going to generate the sort of revenue that will justify that level of investment. What we are witnessing is a capital misallocation of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran hit a record high in July, as a majority of voters oppose U.S. military action, and nearly two thirds think the conflict will last at least a year.The latest Fox News survey finds 56% oppose U.S. military action against Iran, including 40% who “strongly” oppose. More Democrats oppose the war (84%) than Republicans support it (76%).FOX NEWS POLL: A CLOSE SENATE CONTEST IS BREWING IN IOWAVoters increasingly expect a long-term commitment. Today, 64% think the war will last a year or more, up 13…

For the first time in 99th Air Base Wing history, a woman has assumed command.Col. Christine Littlejohn took command of the Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, last week, according to a release, to lead 12 squadrons and two groups tasked with base operations support.Base officials did not comment on Littlejohn’s command but did provide Military Times with a list of former 99th commanders. Sixteen names graced the list before Littlejohn’s, and they all were men.“The Air Force selects its commanders strictly on merit,” a Nellis spokesperson told Military Times. “Col. Littlejohn has experience at various levels of command,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A French modeling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein was found dead inside his Paris apartment, prosecutors said.The body of Daniel Siad, 69, was discovered Monday night, and an autopsy is pending. Siad’s attorney, Menya Arab-Tigrine, told Fox News Digital that he died from a heart attack.”While he died of a heart attack, the unbearable waiting, the stigma cast upon him—and, by extension, his loved ones—as well as the daily pressure and anxiety he endured, undoubtedly played a role,” she said. “We must await the autopsy results to determine whether his body…

The U.S. Navy Reserve is offering enlisted sailors, officers and civilians sizable financial incentives to remain or join the service, the Navy announced Wednesday.Beginning June 1, 2026, individuals may qualify for several different bonus enlistment packages from the Navy Reserve as part of the fiscal 2026/2027 Recruiting and Retention Incentive Program. “Our people remain our greatest competitive advantage,” said Capt. James R. Prouty, commander of Navy Recruiting Reserve Command. “These expanded bonus opportunities represent a well spent investment in both the current force and the next generation of reserve sailors.”For the latter, the programs include the New Accession Training Enlistment…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is keeping the door open for a 2028 White House bid after a new poll showed the New York Democrat as the leading choice among prospective Democratic presidential candidates.She sidestepped Fox News Digital’s question asking if she would like to be the Democratic 2028 nominee.”I have genuinely not really weighed seriously anything past the midterm elections,” Ocasio-Cortez told Fox News Digital when asked if she is interested in a run. “I think that I’m taking in this information just like anybody else.”HASAN PIKER MAKES AOC HIS 2028 PICK…