Published Jul 23, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT Leading PC gaming platform Steam gets an update that adds brand-new features that its users have been requesting for a long time. Credit: via Valve Originally published by Game Rant A brand-new update to Steam has added new features for gifting games, fulfilling a long-standing…
The agency that keeps lists of draft-eligible men is looking for software to help simulate the personnel needs it would work to fill if a draft were reinstated.While the U.S. military is all-volunteer, the independent Selective Service System still maintains a registration list of men aged 18 to 25 and a…
Nintendo Switch 2 may soon add one of the most acclaimed horror games of the past decade, as a dedicated version of SOMA has begun appearing on the platform’s official digital storefronts. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on a spree of enhanced ports from third-party publishers since launch, with…
Oh the humanity that is, well, anything from Rezvani. In case you’re just tuning in, California-based Rezvani loves to take SUVs and convert them into vehicles you might see in a post-apocalyptic Call of Duty game. They even have crazy names, too, like Tank, Vengeance, and the Fortress pickup truck…
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A pair of federal employee unions on Monday urged a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction restoring their collective bargaining agreements with the Defense Department, arguing that Secretary Pete Hegseth failed to follow the Trump administration’s own process for implementing two executive orders banning organized labor at most federal…
When workers at the Pentagon quietly removed “Department of Defense” plaques and replaced them with new bronze signs reading “Department of War,” the reaction was immediate. Photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth installing a 60-pound “Department of War” plaque spread across social media within hours. Supporters praised the symbolism. Critics…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requiring congressional approval for…
Traditionally, open-world RPGs are some of the longest games there are, requiring real dedication from players. What’s more, in many cases the base game is just the beginning. Going for the fullest editions available to experience absolutely everything the title has to offer can easily stretch to over 200 hours,…
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I’ve always found it odd that some fish are more popular than others. Like a high school hierarchy, some are in the cool crowd while others get overlooked. These species might lack the size or flare of other popular gamefish, but that doesn’t mean they don’t make for a good…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas. Rubio, who held talks with…
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This isn’t the first time you’re hearing this, but a new car is pricier than ever, with average sales closing at more than $50,000, and that’s had a domino effect on every aspect of the buying process and car ownership. One in five buyers are taking out an 84-month loan…
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The open-world genre has a well-established set of norms that pretty much every seasoned gamer has come to expect: waypoints and quest markers, a lengthy list of main and side quests, a huge map loaded with collectibles, and a runtime pushing 30 to 40 hours (if not more). These genre…
Recent turbulence in the Middle East has already led Singapore’s energy authorities to warn that prolonged fuel disruptions could affect domestic fuel availability. Washington should read that as more than a local energy story. If a distant crisis can stress Singapore’s system, a high-end Indo-Pacific conflict would do far more.…
Editor’s note: As of Aug. 1, 2026, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance will no longer cover programs provided through high schools. Read more. The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides post-secondary education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ program offers…
Whether you’re buying necessities or splurging on something fun, shopping is so much easier when great deals lower the totals on your receipts. That’s why military families love the following retailers that offer deals and discounts exclusively for them. Keep in mind that some stores offer military discounts online and…
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to the 10 companies, which include…
00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calian. Here’s cal. We all know that deer tend to do silly things when they’re in front of a car’s headlights. Well, a white tail deer in New Jersey…
When 70-year-old Zenotis Boyd Jr., a one-time cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, heard about the grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago, he felt like he had to be there to celebrate the nation’s first African-American president. “It’s like my…
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00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places, and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. And I want to give a big shout out to Onyx Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pipple, and…
