The U.S. Marine Corps added a new role called Career Doctor of Philosophy, Technical, to its list of primary military occupational specialties, according to Wednesday’s administrative message.The new MOS, listed as 8899, creates a dedicated career track for Marine officers who earn their doctorate through the service’s PhD-Technical Program and serve in technical research and innovation roles.In 2021, the service codified the Doctor of Philosophy career field to bolster its technical expertise by recruiting active-duty Marines officers to enroll in doctoral programs through MOS 8890. Although the track was initially listed as a primary MOS, the service cancelled that order…

This article was originally published by Jimmy Alfonso Licon at The Mises Institute.  People are falling in love with their chatbots, mourning deleted AI companions, and treating artificial systems as romantic partners or family members. As AI becomes more sophisticated, these relationships will become more common. And, as a result, so will political conflict over whether artificial systems deserve moral consideration. To understand why, consider the underlying moral ambiguity. The standard markers of moral standing—the ability to suffer, self-awareness, rationality—are inner features that are not directly observed so much as they are inferred. With our fellow humans we manage to recognize moral standing…

It’s a cloudy, dark morning here in NW Ohio, but today is my last Screencaps until next Friday, so it’s actually a sunny day in my brain. It’s not that I need a break writing America’s Best Daily Column. But, it’s really good to get a break to go explore the world and develop new stories in my brain.That said, there’s work to do today and we get things rolling with European World Cup influencers thanking the blue keeping them safe at these events that are taking place around the country. Stop and think about how you haven’t heard about…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NEW YORK — Israeli flags and accusations of antisemitism were flying outside a Brooklyn coffee shop on Wednesday morning as protesters slammed the café owners for banning a Jewish congressman over his pro-Israel beliefs.”We’re here today to show that we’re not going anywhere. We’re standing proud in our identity. We’re proud to be Jewish. And we’re not going to be intimidated by businesses who believe that there is a right or wrong view that Jews should hold on Israel,” Jayne Zirkle, a protest organizer who serves as Director of Communications and Outreach…

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many expected and claimed that the United States would not be a successful host for soccer’s biggest tournament.With the World Cup approaching the end of the group stage, it’s become clear that those expectations could not have been more wrong. Games have been full, even those between smaller countries held at inopportune times. Or those held in difficult weather conditions.One random German fan who posted on X about how much he liked traveling around the American South has been treated like royalty. Invited backstage at big concerts. Helped out by airlines and politicians…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan lawmakers are investigating a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded childcare reimbursements despite allegations that it does not appear to operate at its listed address.The investigation centers on 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare in Clinton Township and was launched by the Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee on State & Local Public Assistance Programs.According to an investigative report, the facility received $1,121,641 in Child Development & Care (CDC) Program reimbursements between fiscal years 2023 and 2026, yet committee staff said repeated site visits found no evidence that children…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice warned California on Wednesday that it would file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not scrap plans to enforce a “Glock ban,” which the federal government argues violates the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms.In a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said California residents “have the constitutional right to acquire and use state-of-the-art handguns to protect themselves.””They should not be forced to settle for decade-old models of handguns to ensure that they remain safe…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Is it all Bibi Netanyahu’s fault?There’s little question that his relentless warmongering – and the chilling toll of civilian casualties – is turning Israel into a pariah state.While Israel was an effective partner in joining President Trump – some say prodding him – in attacking Iran, the two sides are now very much at odds. Trump has called him “f—— crazy” and told him “you’d be in prison if it wasn’t for me.”IRAN WAR’S PRICE TAG HITS $80B — MORE THAN DOUBLE WHAT CONGRESS WAS TOLD Netanyahu faces a corruption trial that has…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela had caused what he described as “a devastating number of deaths” as officials continued assessing the extent of the disaster.Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez later said at least 32 people were killed and more than 700 were injured in the earthquakes, marking the country’s first official casualty figures.Trump’s comments came after back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela earlier Wednesday, causing widespread damage, including in the capital of Caracas, where buildings were damaged, and rescue crews searched through rubble.In a Truth Social…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former New Jersey middle school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student was indicted Wednesday on new charges, including manufacturing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors said.Ashley Fisler, 36, of Washington Township, now faces a 12-count indictment that also includes sexual assault of a minor and a pattern of official misconduct, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.According to prosecutors, the alleged victim, who is now an adult, told police he had an unlawful sexual relationship with Fisler while he was a minor and she was his teacher at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery that investigators say occurred in February, the Tampa Police Department announced on Wednesday night.Police previously arrested six other individuals accused of participating in what authorities described as a “targeted armed robbery” on Feb. 4.Arnold turned himself in and was taken into custody at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County on Wednesday night. He is charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact…