Military

The number of veterans applying for benefits has risen since Congress passed the PACT Act in 2022, attracting companies charging predatory fees.

The outcome could mean more free tuition for millions of veterans nationwide.

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said.

Israel's military said that it would continue to allow Gazans to evacuate south as hundreds of thousands had already moved. Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed more than 2,600 Palestinians.

Overall, women make up roughly 9% of special operations, though women are roughly 20% of the armed forces.