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Latvia pilots citizen engagement in research grant evaluations
Latvia has introduced an element of citizen engagement to the evaluation of nationally funded research grants. The aim is to both create more connections between science and society, and to improve the quality of its evaluations. The move comes as research funders across Europe are experimenting with ways to improve evaluation processes in the face of a sharpened focus on science’s impact on society. Evaluators of grant applications submitted to Latvia’s Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP), the country’s main research funder, will this year have the option of consulting citizen feedback on challenges the public thinks science should focus on to inform their decisions. “In recent years, both public discussions and policy-level debates in Latvia have highlighted the importance of demonstrating how publicly funded research contributes to society, the economy and the resolution of real-world challenges,” said a source at the Latvian Council of Science (LCS), which manages the FLPP. “At the same time, research institutions themselves expressed interest in improving the project evaluation framework while continuing to ensure that funding is awarded to the highest-quality projects,” the source added. The citizen input comes from a survey that was conducted between 25 February and 16 March 2025, to which 1,737 people responded. It gathered information on what the public views as problem areas for Latvia, and the role of science and technology in providing solutions to these problems. A summary of these responses has been included as an annex to the FLPP 2026 call for proposals that evaluators can refer to, purely in an advisory manner, when judging proposals. Results from the survey show that the main problem areas identified by the public were in healthcare and public health, followed by the development of new treatment methods and medicines, and then digital technology, data security and cyber security. At the bottom of the list was research aimed at acquiring new knowledge about the universe, matter and the laws of nature. Further analysis looked at the public view of the possible role of science in solving these problems. The survey charted 4,167 individual responses based on open-ended questions that were derived from the participants’ answers. The analysis again found that medical and health sciences topped the scoring, with 788 responses referring to the field. Humanities and the arts were bottom of the list, with 625. Digging further into the details, the survey suggests citizens are aware of and concerned about a number of research areas. This includes technologies and innovation to improve the environment or reduce pollution, the development of modern military technologies and cybersecurity tools, and the development and application of artificial intelligence, among others. “We hope this initiative will help strengthen public trust in science and create a more meaningful dialogue between researchers and society,” the LCS source said, adding that it offers benefits to researchers, evaluators and to the general public. More space for citizen engagement in evaluationsThere is a gradual but increasing use of citizen engagement in research evaluation processes around Europe, especially in healthcare, but it remains relatively rare, said Henry Sauermann, a professor at the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin and an expert in citizen science.“Given that we are at a point where citizen involvement is extremely limited, there is presumably space for more, but it's not that we should do it just because we want to do it,” he told Science|Business. He said some research lends itself better to having citizen input, and this usually tends to be on the applied end of the science spectrum where the public can offer useful feedback based on their experiences. He added that advising scientists on certain topics to study is also a useful approach, in the way that Latvia is doing. “The public does fund a lot of science, there's a lot of tax money going into this. We of course do want to preserve academic freedom, but it's also not unreasonable to incorporate more feedback or input from citizens where possible,” he said. Related articlesCitizen science: where, when, and how to let the public contribute to researchHow can Europe cope with a flood of AI-assisted research grant proposals?Data Corner: Horizon Europe’s AI, digital and data call success rate is 5.2%There are several ways of involving citizens in science funding. The most minimal way is having a few representatives on a panel, such as members of a patient group or union. The most direct way is crowdsourcing funding for specific projects. There is an increasing number of online platforms that allow the public to chip in to support scientific proposals.Sauermann studied this in a recent paper and found that it can have its uses, but it still is not clear if there are benefits to it. There are various assumptions linked to citizen engagement, for example that it increases public trust in science, or that it provides a representative view of what the public thinks about science. These are not necessarily true, Sauermann found. People who participate in engagement activities tend to already be very trusting of science, and, on the whole, it is generally the well-off and well educated who contribute, giving a narrow view of public opinion. On whether citizen input can help manage the increasing number of proposals that are being submitted due to assistance from AI, Sauermann is more sceptical. “The obvious answer to the flood of AI-written proposals is AI-driven evaluation,” he said, adding that it doesn’t mean citizen engagement shouldn’t be a part of evaluations in a well thought-out manner. Southern Denmark’s successful approachOne successful example of citizen engagement in science evaluations was implemented in southern Denmark. Between 2019 and 2025, citizens in the region were invited to vote to fund one of five pre-selected projects in the field of healthcare. The project, called A Healthier Southern Denmark, was a collaboration between regional authorities, the University of Southern Denmark, and two media partners. Over the seven years, there were 75,000 votes and significant public engagement online and on social media. “It was a bit of a wild project, we’d never done something like that before and we were a bit nervous about what would be said in the media about it. But actually, people were very positive,” said Anne Kathrine Overgaard, one of the main organisers of the project from the University of Southern Denmark. The university and its researchers have learned a lot from the experience, particularly about engaging with society and shaping their research to match real-world needs. This is important with Europe’s increasing focus on competitiveness and bringing innovations to market faster, Overgaard said. She hopes to see more citizen engagement in evaluation processes and in science more broadly. “For many years, citizen engagement has been a bit of an add-on to proposals, just to check a box. But I think things are changing,” she said. It’s less about citizens just gathering data and more “about the dialogue between the public and the scientists,” she said. The initiative ended last year as the team wanted to regroup to find fresh momentum. The development of AI and AI-written proposals has made Overgaard reflect on how the project could be reworked to help evaluators. She hopes to bring it back in the future. “It could be a good idea to try this initiative again in a slightly re-worked format,” she said.
War, sports collide as Iran's World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles
CBC News reported on the unchartered territory FIFA World Cup 2026 is finding itself in as members of Team Iran arrive in Los Angeles, inviting a divisive collision of geopolitics and sports in an area with a large Iranian diaspora. "You've never had two countries engaged in active military conflict matching up against each other, competing in the same tournament," said Salma Mousa, an assistant professor of political science and affiliated faculty with the Bedari Kindness Institute. Mousa, who studies the intersection of sports and conflicts, worries that a potential July 3 face-off between Iran and the U.S. in Texas might “increase tensions to kind of a cataclysmic degree.” Read more about UCLA in today’s Washington Times.
First 'Super' Veterans Business Outreach Center opens in San Antonio
Texas has opened its first “Super” Veterans Business Outreach Center in San Antonio, launching a statewide effort to help veterans, service members, and military spouses start and grow businesses. Officials said the center will provide training, mentorship, and access to capital for 1.5 million veterans in the state.
The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked
Amid military tensions overseas, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad.
Risch Leads Request for Idaho-Based Veteran Business Outreach Center
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler requesting a Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) be established in Idaho to provide entrepreneurial support to veterans, service members, and military spouses. “Idaho is home to more than 120,000 veterans and 12,000 veteran-owned businesses. [. . .] These […]
NASCAR's connection between military, fans traces back to the sport's genesis
NASCAR's deep connection between the military, fans and the sanctioning body itself traces back to the sport's genesis.
New Online Doctoral Program for PAs Bridges Healthcare Research and Leadership
First grads include former firefighter, military service member in Hawaii and ‘Triple Deac’.
Taiwan’s website for intelligence tips from the mainland spurs debate
‘Contact window’ launched for political, military, economic and social intelligence but critics say disinformation will be a challenge.
Scientists Break Major Barrier: Are We Closer Than Ever to Real Invisibility? - Futura-Sciences
From H. G. Wells to Stealth Mode Invisibility has long been a topic that fires up our imagination. From the colorful camouflage suits designed to outsmart surveillance cameras, to military-grade technology meant to dodge radar, humanity’s efforts to disappear are almost as old as fiction itself. While we’re still far...
Inside the unique challenges of military spouse entrepreneurs: 'Not everybody is going to understand this life'
Military spouses turn to entrepreneurship amid high rates of unemployment. They face high barriers to success, but a growing coalition is pushing for more help.
Opinion | It's time for Anthropic to get out of the business of killing people
The AI giant won’t allow the military to use its technology for autonomous weapons. That’s a good step. But it’s not enough.
ENTERTAINMENT: Film tracks four emerging opera stars; MacArthur Museum screens ‘The Forgotten War’
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History screens the documentary “The Forgotten War,” examining the three years of heavy combat in the Korean War from the perspective of soldiers that fought it.
Top Tren de Aragua leader killed in US military strike, Trump announces
One of the top leaders of the cartel and US-designated terrorist organization Tren de Aragua has been killed in a US military strike, President Donald Trump said Friday.
20 Nations Strengthen Regional Crisis Response at Indo-Pacific Health Security Summit in Malaysia
Military, civilian, and non-governmental leaders from 20 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 7–8, 2026, for the 3rd Summit of the Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security (IPhas). Hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces ahead of the Global Health Security Conference (GHSC), the summit strengthened regional collaboration and advanced shared approaches to health security under the theme, “Civil-Military Collaboration for Whole-of-Society Resilience.”
Exclusive: US military rushed to prepare ground mission to capture Iran’s uranium, but Trump paused it, sources say
The US’ top general made a secret, rushed visit to US Central Command headquarters in Florida late last month to be briefed in person on plans for the US military to send ground troops into Iran to forcibly seize its highly enriched uranium, the key component necessary to produce a nuclear weapon, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
How 30 Billion Pokémon Go Scans Became a Military AI Tool for Drone Warfare
30 billion images from Pokémon Go players have been used to train an AI model, now being adapted by Vantor for US military drone navigation.
PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
China’s military proposes a strategy to attack out-of-reach American military assets as distance becomes a shield.
Pokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses
The repurposing of Pokémon Go data for AI training continues to draw scrutiny.
Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen?
Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
Military Science and the Intellectual Foundations of War
Military science is not guesswork; it is the study of war built by soldiers, historians, statesmen, and theorists over centuries of conflict.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
Free military health services available in Henderson through June 21
U.S. military members provide medical, dental and mental health care at no cost as part of training mission.
Achieving new heights: Walter Reed promotes adaptive sports as good medicine
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) uses adaptive sports to promote community reintegration for service members recovering from traumatic injuries.
Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.
Rice Business partners with Service to School to expand opportunities for veterans and service members
Rice Business has partnered with Service to School (S2S), a national nonprofit that helps veterans and service members access higher education, adding a new admissions and outreach partner to the school’s growing ecosystem of support for military-affiliated students.
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending
Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’
Social Security is Facing a Political Crisis
On Tuesday the Social Security Trustees released their latest report on the system’s finances. The numbers didn’t change much: Unless something is done, the Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, Social Security’s official name, will be unable to pay full benefits starting in either 2032 or 2034, depending on some technical issues. That’s not far away: If the Trustees are right, the prospect of a Social Security crisis will loom over the next presidential administration. It’s important to understand, however, the nature of the looming crisis. It won’t be an economic crisis. It won’t even be a serious fiscal crisis. Whatever you may have heard, Social Security isn’t in danger of going bankrupt. What we’re facing, instead, is potential political crisis. Congress and the White House could easily take action to sustain America’s retirement system. But given the current state of our politics, there’s no guarantee that they will. There is a widespread misunderstanding of how Social Security works. While Social Security was designed to look like a pension fund, it isn’t. A pension fund pays benefits out of a stock of assets it has accumulated over time. In contrast, Social Security operates as a government transfer program, like food stamps or Medicaid. Now, unlike food stamps — but like the highway trust fund — Social Security is on paper supported by a dedicated tax, the payroll tax, that is assigned to that program. But I say “on paper” because from an economic point of view assigning the payroll tax to Social Security is just an accounting convention. What matters for the U.S. economy is the overall balance between government spending and government revenue, not the difference between one type of spending and one source of revenue. So there’s no inherent economic significance to the fact that by 2034 payroll tax receipts will be insufficient to cover promised benefits. There is, however, a legislative issue. As long as the Social Security Administration can pay benefits out of payroll taxes and its cash reserve, there’s no need for Congress to vote each year to authorize benefits — they just keep going out until further notice. However, once those resources become insufficient, benefits will fall —by 17 percent according to the Trustees — unless Congress passes new legislation that “tops up” Social Security’s finances. Yet the current administration and Republican party are such extremists that there is a real risk that Social Security will be held hostage on behalf of their goals. If this should come to pass, the hostage-takers will claim that shoring up Social Security is unaffordable. Right on cue, Mike Johnson, the Trump-sycophant Speaker of the House, declared on Monday that “entitlement programs” like Social Security “have to be adjusted and fixed,” and that Republicans will introduce a plan to that effect next year. But this is a ploy, because while the cost of maintaining Social Security benefits at their promised level isn’t trivial, it is in fact affordable. According to the Trustees’ report, the actuarial balance of OASDI up through 2050 — the amount of additional funds it would need to keep paying full benefits for the next 25 years — is 1.06 percent of GDP. To put that number in perspective, the Trump administration proposes increasing military spending next year by $420 billion, equivalent to about 1.4 percent of GDP – without any discussion of whether that’s affordable Yet how did we get to the point where Social Security will need to be topped up? The main answer is that we have an aging population, with a growing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying into the system: Trump’s anti-immigration policies are making this problem worse. According to the Trustees’ report, lower immigration will deepen Social Security’s financial hole because many immigrants are working-age adults who will pay into the system for decades before they collect benefits. In fact, this problem may be much bigger than the report acknowledges: The report’s baseline assumption is that we’ll have net immigration of almost 1.2 million people a year, and even the pessimistic case assumes 750,000 a year. Meanwhile actual net immigration has already been cut far below that — and may now be negative. Moreover, Social Security is being financially damaged by growing income inequality in America. Payroll taxes are levied only on wages up to $184,500, and they don’t touch capital income. With the distribution of income increasingly shifting from labor to capital, as well as becoming more unequal among wage-earners, revenue from the Social Security payroll tax has been falling as a share of national income. From 1990 to 2024, it fell from 5.02 percent of gross domestic income to 4.46 percent. Which brings me to the question that, these days, we ask about everything: How might Social Security be affected by the advent of AI? A short answer: If, as many of us fear, AI accelerates rising income inequality, it will further reduce the payroll tax receipts that currently pay for Social Security and further endanger its finances. On the other hand, if AI, as its advocates promise, leads to faster economic growth, it will increase the potential tax base that could and should be used to support Social Security and other social insurance programs. But to take advantage of that larger base, we’ll have to get serious about taxing wealth and capital income. Is Social Security in trouble? Yes, but only because of the way its financing is currently structured — a structure that no longer works well because our society and economy have become so unequal. Moreover, Trump’s immigration policies are further endangering its already deteriorating financial condition. So don’t believe Republicans’ gaslighting that it will be necessary to cut Social Security benefits. All that is necessary to preserve Social Security is political will to raise taxes on the wealthy and a sensible immigration policy. MUSICAL CODA Actually 67 under current law.
Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand
The Trump administration is making a new bid to prove a core assumption the Iran war so far suggests is flawed: that punishing strikes from a far superior US military force will force Tehran to capitulate.
Trump’s most tone-deaf comments on Iran and the economy, ranked
President Donald Trump has repeatedly dismissed Americans’ economic pain and military casualties from the Iran war with comments critics call insensitive.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
The Latest: Trump says Iran 'will have to pay the price’
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter, blamed on a collision with an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz
Inside Hegseth’s Pentagon, where distrust and suspicions of loyalty are rampant
Nearly from the beginning of his tenure, multiple sources said, Pete Hegseth has been distrustful of officials around him — civilian and military alike — and suspicious about their loyalties.
She started a dog treat business while serving in Air Force
An Air Force member has launched a dog treat business connecting her military service with her love of animals.
She started a dog treat business while serving in Air Force
An Air Force member has launched a dog treat business connecting her military service with her love of animals.
She started a dog treat business while serving in Air Force
An Air Force member has launched a dog treat business connecting her military service with her love of animals.
Wealth Managers Circle Defense Tech
In the South Bay, where venture-backed startups and legacy firms churn out in-demand military and space technology, wealth is ballooning. As some of the
The Essence of Irregular, Unconventional, and Political Warfare: Solving Complex Political-Military Problems and Creating Dilemmas for Adversaries
“The essence of irregular, unconventional, and political warfare is not violence. It is strategy."
Trump says U.S. open to unfreezing Iranian funds, easing sanctions ‘if they behave’
The president, appearing on “Meet the Press,” said the U.S. will help Iran eliminate its enriched uranium if a peace deal is reached — and warned of harsh military action if talks fail.
Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security 2026 Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Military, civilian, and non-governmental leaders from 20 countries launched the 3rd Summit of the Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for Security, June 7-8.
D‑day’s secret weapon: How wetland science stopped Normandy landings from getting bogged down
Beneath the roar of gunfire and the chaos of D-day, an unlikely hero played a vital role — wetland science. Often overlooked amid military strategies and troop movements, the study of mud proved critical to the success of the largest amphibious invasion in history.
Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, says health ministry
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost taxpayers millions, officials say
The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars, two U.S. defense officials told The Associated Press.
Military Spouse Employment: A Win For Business And National Defense
Military Spouse Employment strengthens families and military readiness. Helps businesses access talented workers. Lessons at USAA, ACP, PenFed, Navy Federal Credit Union, and CSX
Insight: Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.
Pentagon drops 180 faiths from military's recognized religions list
The Department of War officially removed 180 faiths from its recognized religions list, reducing over 200 faith codes to just 31 under a new memo.
Brandin Podziemski sends powerful message in graduation speech at his alma mater
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski returned to Wisconsin in late May to deliver the graduation speech at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy.
Around the MHS
This edition of news from around the Military Health System for the week of June 1-5, 2026, includes more coverage from the 2026 MHS Conference: awards for exceptional military medical professionals, Uniformed Services University’s spotlight on readiness, and inspirational words from a heroic Medal of Honor recipient.
National Security Without Consensus: Taiwan’s Domestic Politics Through 2028
As Taiwan faces mounting military pressure from Beijing, Simona Grano argues that the greatest security risk is not military pressure but the domestic political fragmentation undermining its defense strategy ahead of the 2028 elections.
House passes resolution for first time to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying the president as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad.
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
The measure passed with bipartisan support
Draft defense bill would halt cuts, closures of military health facilities
House members are seeking to stop the closure or reductions of services at U.S. military hospitals and clinics.
Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid
House Democrats scored a rare win as lawmakers voted to advance a bipartisan Ukraine aid package with new military assistance and Russia sanctions.
ECU psychologists lead, serve and protect military members
Alumni of ECU’s clinical health psychology doctoral program are using their skills to lead, serve and protect the health of our military.
Is the military fueling eating disorders?
A brief hantavirus update, some good news about death, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
Members of the US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law. The proposal comes after a high-profile case where a US special forces soldier is accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Appeals court panel rules that transgender troops were illegally barred from U.S. military service
A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.
Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense
Norway becomes the ninth country to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments seek greater self-reliance from U.S. defense.
50 years on, Fela’s legendary ‘Zombie’ album still resonates in Nigeria
In 1976, Fela Kuti's song "Zombie" became a powerful protest against Nigeria's military rule.
EXCLUSIVE: EU weighs excluding military-age Ukrainian men from extended protection scheme
Some EU capitals argue the framework should be revised to support Ukraine’s war effort, with any limits applying only to future applicants
U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking
Around 200 people have now been killed in the attacks since last year, in an operation critics say has failed to slow the smuggling of cocaine.
U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base
The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year.
White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physical
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve
Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump’s physician says president is in 'excellent health'
Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Donald Trump's physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A r...
How the Military Health System is reimagining health IT from the battlefield to the exam room
AI is accelerating health IT integration, empowering providers and patients alike to more easily access and utilize data, according to Dr. Stephen Ferrara.
Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards
Physicians, nurses, dentists, and other Military Health System professionals, along with several facilities, were honored at 2026 MHS with in Dallas, Texas, May 28. The honors highlighted meritorious achievements in a range of topics, including leadership, innovation, and advancements in warfighter healthcare.
SOCOM chief says military must 'creatively destroy' old training
The top special operations leader says the military must cut outdated training to prepare troops for drones, electronic warfare, and future conflicts.
Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
Bipartisan leaders gather to discuss challenges to American leadership at 2026 McCain Institute Sedona Forum
As global instability intensifies and political divisions deepen at home, the 2026 Sedona Forum convened some of the world’s most influential policymakers, military leaders, journalists and business voices to address a defining question: What will it take to sustain American leadership in a rapidly changing world?
Iran: Mass arbitrary arrests and political executions mark intensifying repression
Iranian authorities are using the cover of what they call “wartime conditions” to intensify their repression of dissent through mass arbitrary arrests, accelerated grossly unfair judicial proceedings, politically motivated executions, harsh prison sentences, and asset confiscations, Amnesty International said today. Since the unlawful military attack launched by the USA and Israel against Iran on 28 […]
Escaping the Heat? The Politics and Problems of Orbital Data Centers
What happens when digital systems outgrow the Earth that sustains them? Computing has always consumed energy and water, but the growing ambitions of the AI industry are pushing demand to an unprecedented scale. As pressures mount, data centers in orbit around the Earth have been pitched as a solution. But space is no escape, and what is framed as a technical fix risks entrenching digital dependence in an increasingly militarized, fragile, and crisis-prone environment. Orbital data centers simply relocate critical infrastructure into an already contested domain where the boundaries between civilian and military systems blur, satellites become strategic targets, and systemic disruption becomes a tool of coercion.
Asian shares decline and oil prices up more than $1 after US strikes on Iran
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after the U.S. conducted what the military said were defensive strikes against Iran.
Veteran's suicide on Memorial Day spurs awareness for mental health from Detroit outreach group
Sven Taranto brought wounds both seen and unseen home with him after eight years in the military. While he suffered from the trauma of combat, he also constantly struggled to secure benefits intended for veterans.
The Pentagon Knows the True Threat of Climate Denialism. Too Bad They Can’t Do Anything About It.
Newly uncovered documents reveal that the military very recently identified potentially dire geopolitical consequences of climate change. Then a climate denier moved into the Oval Office.
U.S. to send Americans exposed to Ebola to makeshift hospital in Kenya
Trump officials have instructed the U.S. military to stand up a quarantine facility within a week, according to two people familiar with the matter.
UCF Computer Science Students Expand Technology Supporting Military Operations
Today, Reserve Mercury streamlines administrative work for thousands of U.S. Army Reservists, transforming a once paper-heavy process through a platform developed by computer science students.
419 FW and 151 ANG Advocates tackle mental health: briefs Utah clinicians
As mental health professionals from across Utah gathered for the University of Utah College of Social Work’s Continuing Education Unit Institute on May 13, behavioral health leaders from the military community took the virtual stage to shed light on a critical but often misunderstood population: Reservists and Guardsmen.
US wide open to drone attacks, and its concerning: detection company
The drone threat has evolved, and US defenses are not ready, military officials and counter-drone companies say.
How an obscure EV tax cost Ukraine thousands of battle bots this year
Ukrainian lawmakers are racing to undo a tax measure that came into effect in January, saying that it's stifled supply of the drones for the military.
Why Presidents’ Medical Information Isn’t a Matter of Public Record
It's not yet clear what details from President Trump's Tuesday physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be shared with the American people.
Trump wraps up medical visit to Walter Reed with his health under renewed scrutiny
The president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.
The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on this 88th day of the Iran war, but Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue.
REAL TIME REVOLUTION®: The Science of Defense
During this two-day event, examine Americans work on outfitting armed vessels on Lake Champlain and entrenching strategic locations across the Ticonderoga camp. See how officers in the Continental Army applied centuries of military science that informed Americans’ defense of liberty.Fleet & Fortification programming is included in your General Admission ticket! Tickets are valid for two consecutive days.
Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
U.S. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues.
Public Health Command Europe Hosts 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange
Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany --- Public Health Command Europe recently hosted the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange, bringing together...
Public Health Command Europe Hosts 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange
Public Health Command Europe recently hosted the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange, bringing together nearly 100 veterinary leaders from 18 Allied and Partner nations to strengthen alliances, enhance global force protection, and address shared medical and agricultural challenges.
As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
Retired Minnesota business owner pays tribute to military by playing Taps
Public Health Command Europe Hosts 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange
Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany --- Public Health Command Europe recently hosted the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange, bringing together nearly 100 veterinary leaders from 18 Allied and Partner nations to strengthen alliances, enhance global force protection, and address shared medical and agricultural challenges.
Birthplace museum free for Armed Forces personnel
BRISTOL — The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their
Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months
President Donald Trump will see his doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26, for his third scheduled health checkup in just over a year.
How NASCAR Recognizes Memorial Day at the Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR remembers fallen United States Military service members throughout its Coca-Cola 600 event.
Schaumburg Boomers provide perfect family entertainment for Memorial Day weekend
The Schaumburg Boomers are honoring our military this Memorial Day and providing plenty of family-friendly fun.
Hegseth torches identity politics in West Point speech: ‘Can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the pouring rain on Saturday morning, in which he accused former “foolish and feckless …
EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.