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Updated Sep 4, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT Survivors receive a one-time, tax-free payment of $100,000. The death gratuity is a one-time, tax-free payment to survivors to help with financial hardships due to the death of a service member. How Much Is the Death Gratuity? A payment of $100,000 is payable to survivors. The death gratuity is tax-free from federal and state income taxes. Who Is Covered by the Death Gratuity? The death gratuity is payable to survivors of those who dies under the following conditions: A member who dies while on active duty or while on authorized travel A reservist who…

Using fake radio signals to spoof the enemy is a common stratagem.The Department of Defense wants to take that idea one step further and wield AI-generated “personalities” to mimic real people — and fool enemy AI trying to identify patterns in friendly cellphone traffic.The goal is to mask “digital exhaust,” the metadata automatically emitted by mobile phones, such as location and specific device IDs. Intelligence agencies, law enforcement, militaries and even criminals have become adept at using this digital debris to locate users and analyze their behavior.In particular, “accessing foreign mobile phone networks exposes individuals and organizations to surveillance and…

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls was originally released on August 6, 2026 for the PlayStation 5 and PC. It launched with 20 characters in the base roster — 21 when counting the unlockable Champion. Unfortunately, Marvel Tokon reported dismal sales figures for the Japanese region. One can easily imagine how this might be a problem considering how the game’s aesthetic was clearly marketed towards Japan. Of course, it’s always been known…

Written by  Jim Stewart Updated on Sep 4, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT MHS GENESIS has completely transformed the Department of Defense’s (DoD) military medical screening process, integrating health data into a single network. The system allows MEPS doctors to digitally review healthcare databases and view recruits’ medical histories. The system helps MEPS review records more efficiently and can surface prior diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment history, such as childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety prescriptions. The good news is that services have eased waiver restrictions for certain medical conditions, such as ADHD. If you are flagged at MEPS with ADHD,…

Salahdine Parnasse is finally in the UFC, but Dan Hooker might make him wish he wasn’t.This Saturday, the #UFC returns to France for UFC Paris, headlined by Parnasse’s UFC debut as he takes on Hooker in the City of Lights.Ahead of Saturday’s #UFCParis card, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview this marquee lightweight matchup and dive into whether Hooker can spoil Parnasse’s big debut or if the Frenchman will announce himself to the world in epic fashion. Additionally, Jed and AK break down the rest of UFC Paris, including the co-main Battle For France between Fares Ziam…

Belal Muhammad felt Umar Nurmagomedov’s pain.Nurmagomedov suffered a brutal loss this past weekend in the main event of UFC Shanghai, where he was knocked out for the first time in his career by surging bantamweight contender Song Yadong. Following the finish, emotions flowed on all sides, with Song running around the octagon as a crowd packed with his compatriots roared, and Nurmagomedov’s brother Usman almost getting into a physical altercation with Song.A longtime friend and training partner of the Nurmagomedov family, Muhammad also had a visceral reaction to the stunning KO.“Song Yadong against Umar literally broke my heart,” Muhammad said…

From 22 to 25 September 2026, EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) will make its debut at Messe Essen, bringing together companies, armed forces, procurement organisations, research institutions and international decision-makers. With more than 300 exhibitors across eleven product categories, the new trade fair is establishing itself as a European meeting point for defence technology, industrial cooperation and security expertise.EUDEX covers the defence industry value chain, from personal equipment, command and communication technologies and reconnaissance to unmanned systems, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, software, vehicles, logistics, training and simulation. Modern Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply & Support and CBRN Defence are among the areas with…

In a world of great-power standoffs, climatic tipping points, and technological arms races, global hunger may not seem like a particularly significant problem. Yet last year, a total of 2.1 billion people, or more than a quarter of the planet’s population, experienced food insecurity—meaning they either ran out of food over the course of a year or were forced to reduce the quality or quantity of their diet. Over 260 million faced acute food insecurity, meaning their lives or livelihoods were in immediate danger because they could not get enough to eat. Almost a quarter of all children under the…

Dive Brief: Chobani will spend $1.2 billion to purchase and expand a facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that will create more than 900 jobs and establish a “major new hub” for the company’s growth.  The plant, which opened in 2021, is being acquired from Keurig Dr Pepper for $125 million and will be used to produce milk with more protein and less sugar than traditional milk, according to a release. The milk will be used in new innovations including high-protein shakes. The Allentown facility is part of a more than $4 billion investment Chobani is making across its U.S. manufacturing network…

Building a muscular physique requires a certain amount of resistance training in order to force the body to build back bigger, but going too heavy can be counterproductive. So how much is too much when it comes to stacking on the weights? Fortunately, former Olympia Women’s Physique Champion, Dana Linn Bailey, has the answers that you can apply to any exercise. “Here’s to know if you’re throwing on too much weight,” explained Bailey in an Instagram reel for her 2-million-plus followers. “Watch your range of motion.” Okay, but let’s back up a bit — why is going too heavy an…