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Texas has the second-largest population of former military service members in the nation, with more than 1.5 million veterans. More veterans in the Lone Star State will have access to mental health services as the nation honors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. That is due to a partnership involving the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP), part of the Wounded Warrior Project’s Warrior Care Network. The program is especially looking to connect with post-9/11 veterans and current service members by offering free therapy sessions to combat PTSD and other military-related mental health problems. Since the collective outreach effort launched…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 13:30, June 27, 2026 BEIRUT, June 26 (Xinhua) — Israeli forces on Friday continued ground and aerial operations in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported. In the border town of Ain Arab, Israeli troops launched a large-scale combing operation hours after taking seven people — three Lebanese residents and four Syrian farm workers — into Israeli-held territory, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. In a separate incident, Israeli forces advanced with military vehicles and bulldozers from the town of Hadatha toward the outskirts of Haris in the Bint Jbeil district, the report said, adding that an Israeli…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo jets have arrived in Venezuela, packed with personnel and equipment for the ongoing earthquake relief efforts. The aircraft are joining U.S. forces already in the country as well as on the amphibious transport ship USS Fort Lauderdale, the littoral combat ship USS Billings and at American bases around the region. The flights are part of a growing U.S. military presence being run by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in support of the U.S. State Department. The…

Merab Dvalishvili has given his two cents on the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 welterweight bout.The UFC’s biggest draw, McGregor, is returning to the octagon after five years and will run it back with Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11. Conor McGregor Explains Why 5 Years Away From The Octagon Will Be His Biggest Advantage at UFC 329. [Images via UFC] In recent interviews, McGregor has expressed confidence, stating that staying away from the game for half a decade has helped him recover from the catastrophic leg injury he suffered in 2021, and…

Many lifters put plenty of thought into their training program but give little attention to what they eat before a workout. According to sport scientist and natural bodybuilder Dr. Milo Wolf, that may be costing them performance and potentially muscle growth over time. In a Youtube video, Wolf broke down the latest research on pre-workout carbohydrates and explained why consuming carbs before training can improve workout quality, particularly during longer and higher-volume sessions. New Research Supports Pre-Workout Carbs Wolf highlighted a 2026 meta-analysis that examined 30 studies on resistance training performance. The findings showed that consuming carbohydrates before training produced…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is investigating tax noncompliance among current and retired federal employees.  Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the committee, said a recent rise in tax delinquency rates of federal employees prompted the investigation. The investigation comes after a May 6 report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found the amount of federal employees who failed to file taxes steadily increased from 2021 to 2024. TIGTA’s report found about 572,000 federal civilian employees owed outstanding taxes at the end of fiscal 2024, with a total amount of $6.3 billion outstanding — an increase…

BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday criticized a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Lebanon and Israel signed the deal in Washington on Friday without Hezbollah. The agreement links Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon to the Iran-backed militant group’s disarmament, something Hezbollah rejects. Several previous ceasefire agreements that Lebanon has negotiated with Israel since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war were never implemented on the ground. In a statement Saturday, Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said his group will keep…

Make the most of this tier list!This is still based on experience so experiment and see what suits your playstyle! Brawl Stars, the fast-paced strategy title from Supercell, is a diverse game with multiple game modes, 105 Brawlers, and various maps for each game mode. With so many modes and events, picking the right Brawlers is important to gain an advantage in addition to the raw skills needed to win matches. Let us check out the Brawl Stars Tier list for the ongoing season for the best Brawlers. This tier list will rank all 105 Brawlers based on their performance in…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 15:41, June 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, June 26 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran violated the ceasefire agreement between the two sides by launching at least four one-way attack drones at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way,” he said. “We knocked down three other Drones.” Trump said the drone attack “obviously” violated…

Issue Brief June 26, 2026 • 10:10 am ET Print this page By Eduardo A. Haddad, José Marengo, Regina Alvalá, and Tércio Ambrizzi Bottom lines up front Disasters triggered by extreme climate events are increasingly generating significant economic losses, infrastructure disruptions, and social pressures, particularly in developing regions where rapid urbanization and climate vulnerability intersect.Inadequate coordination, early-warning systems, disaster management, and crisis communication often amplify their impacts and delay recovery. Brazil’s disaster monitoring and early-warning system lets decisionmakers assess the impact of disasters, identify triggering variables and effects, and enable future preventive actions—a model for developing nations across Africa. Following…