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The Navy is doling out up to $150,000 to keep surface warfare officers.

Navy unveils new retention bonuses for SWO department heads

Augusta, GA

The Army is restructuring its signal battalions as advancements in technology and a laser-focus on its network dovetail with a shift from brigade to division-centric combat plans. Final details for restructuring the battalions came after years of merging job specialties in signal fields. Army Lt. Gen. John Morrison, deputy chief...

Signal battalions to be rebuilt for modern combat, Army says

Three sailors and a Marine were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal this month for saving another Marine’s life during a mishap at a live-fire range in July. Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Carlos Calvillo, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jonathan Wegner, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Efrain Barrera, and...

Sailors, Marine receive award for saving Marine’s life

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The federal government is processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, addressing a backlog that accumulated during the Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the close to 3.3 million immigrants who have become citizens during the Biden administration, processing speed sits at under five months, on par with 2013 and 2014.

Immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens at the fastest average rate in a decade

Pittsburgh, PA

JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.

DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military

South Carolina State

Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

The Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The U.S. Marine Corps received the final batch of its 23 new VH-92A Patriot presidential transport helicopters last week, an air frame most famously known as Marine One when carrying America’s commander-in-chief. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, delivered the final VH-92A Patriot helicopter in a ceremony at the...

Biden takes first ride in new Marine One as Sikorsky wraps delivery

A new report revealing more than $84 million in underpayments to qualified veterans is a sign the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its training for employees. That's the conclusion of a congressional committee looking into the massive error. And, veterans' advocates say, the error is also a reminder...

The VA Withheld $84M from Eligible Disabled Veterans. Now Nonprofit Legal Clinics Are Stepping In.

The United States continues to be a primary destination for immigrants worldwide, with its immigrant population surpassing that of several major countries combined. In 2022, 1,018,340 individuals were granted permanent residency in the US, reflecting the nation's enduring appeal as a land of opportunity. Kenya, though not among the top contributors to US immigration, plays a notable role in the broader immigration landscape. Many Kenyans seek opportunities in the United States through various channels, with the Diversity Visa (DV) program being a significant avenue. In 2022, 5,014 Kenyans received green cards and ranked number 37 out of 126. This program, established by the Immigration Act of 1990, aims to diversify the US immigrant population by offering up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process.

5,014 Kenyans Among the 1,018,340 Foreigners Granted US Green Cards Granted in 2022

Hawaii State

A U.S. soldier has been placed in custody for the disappearance of his wife, according to the Army. Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II is in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii, more than two weeks after his wife, Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, went missing. “Our efforts remain focused on locating Mischa,...

US soldier detained over pregnant wife’s disappearance in Hawaii

The Department of Veterans Affairs has established both a web site – VSAFE.gov – and a toll-free telephone number – 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233), to educate veterans and their families about scams targeting their benefits, and serve as a clearinghouse to report fraud or suspected fraud. Through the web...

VA Sets Up Fraud-Watch Call Center

Detroit, MI

Canton, MI

New York Post

A father of two young girls was allegedly shot dead by a neighbor who angrily confronted him after his daughter “touched the mulch” in his yard while the family was on a walk in their suburban Michigan neighborhood.

Nathan Morris, 35, was on a walk with his wife and daughters, ages 2 and 5, near their home in Canton just before noon Saturday when police say their neighbor Deveraux Christopher Johnson, 47, confronted him and the two got into an argument, Fox 2 Detroit reported. 

Johnson was reportedly upset that Morris’ daughter “touched the mulch” on his property, the Michigan GOP...

Beloved dad shot dead by neighbor after daughter ‘touched the mulch’ while on family walk: report

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24/7 Wall St. Insights The average retail price of electricity varies widely nationwide, from 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour to 42.36 cents per kilowatt hour. Electricity consumption is also very different from state to state. These two factors impact the average monthly electricity bill, with the range from $86.63 to $213.21. Also: Discover the next […]
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This State’s Electricity Price Is Nearly 3 Times the National Average

North Carolina State

Edgecombe County, NC

Natron Energy, Inc. announced it will invest $1.4 billion to establish a sodium-ion battery giga-factory at the Kingsboro CSX Select Megasite in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, creating more than 1,000 jobs. The new facility will add to the company’s Michigan-based production capabilities. Natron will receive close to $30 million from...

U.S. Battery Manufacturer Announces $1.4B Production Facility in North Carolina

Washington State

(The Center Square) - Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million to 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a taxpayer cost of almost $3 billion a year. That is according to annual reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its...

Washington spends about $3 billion a year on food stamps for noncitizens

Montana State

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Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Colorado State

Denver, CO

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According to recent data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), citizenship applications are being processed at their fastest pace in years.

Citizenship applications being processed at fastest rate in years, agency says

The Department of Veterans Affairs just announced it has awarded $806 million in grants to help homeless and at-risk military veterans through a pair of programs. Most of the funds will go to the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which will send grants to 239 community organizations "that help rapidly rehouse Veterans and their families, prevent the imminent loss of Veterans’ homes, or identify more suitable housing situations."

Veterans Affairs awards $800 million to help homeless vets

Baltimore, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- There's a new effort in Congress aiming to hold the owners of the Dali more liable in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.U.S. Rep. John Garamendi of California introduced the Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act Tuesday. While the bill's full text isn't available yet, Garamendi said it's about evening the playing field, adding that foreign vessels need to be held to a higher standard.Not long after the Dali crashed into and caused the collapse of the Key Bridge in March, its Singapore-based owner Grace Ocean Private Ltd. acted to limit their liability in the disaster to...

Bill aims to hold foreign vessels more liable in Key Bridge disaster

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Navy releases list of sailors selected to become chiefs

The Navy announced Tuesday the latest crop of sailors selected for advancement to chief petty officer by the Fiscal Year 2025 E-7 selection boards. Go here...

Navy releases list of sailors selected to become chiefs

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