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US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in First Military Action in Weeks

MLT Staff — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:14:49 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month on Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Iran swiftly vowed to retaliate for what it called a deadly attack.

NASA's Newest Space Telescope Launches on a Quest to Explore the Hidden Universe

MLT Staff — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:59:02 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before.

6 Months on, Iran’s Leaders Are Defying the US and Signaling No Tolerance for Dissent

MLT Staff — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:17:11 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the U.S. and determined to prevent any unrest at home.

Serbia's President Criticizes UN Court for Not Releasing War Criminal Mladic to Die at Home

MLT Staff — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:47:57 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday accused a war crimes U.N. court in The Hague of “uncivilized behavior” for refusing to grant an early release for the former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, who died Thursday at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for his crimes.

Face Your Dragon Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign Hits 500M Views

Derricke Dennis — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:13 GMT

In the United States, veterans face a 58% higher risk of suicide, according to the national nonprofit 'Stop Soldier Suicide.' But a new, Emmy Award-winning suicide prevention video campaign titled 'Face Your Dragon' has generated 500 million views on YouTube and counting for its message promoting secure firearm storage as a suicide prevention tool.

US Diplomats and Family Members Slowly Begin to Return to the Mideast Embassies

MLT Staff — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:56:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran.

Your Military Job Can Depend On Your ASVAB Test Score

Jim Stewart — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:10:29 GMT

Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the first major step toward launching your military career. Your test performance directly impacts your eligibility for enlistment through your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score and determines which specific jobs you qualify for across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard using service-specific line scores.

Foreclosure vs. Selling Your Home: Which Protects Your Credit?

Jim Stewart — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:40:51 GMT

If you are at the point of losing your home to foreclosure, selling your home may be able to help you limit the damage to your credit, preserve equity that you have built up, avoid additional costs, and allow you to be in control of the sale timeline.

Car Insurance Before Deployment: Should You Suspend or Reduce Coverage?

Elizabeth Rivelli — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:11:13 GMT

If you’re getting ready for a deployment, you might be wondering whether you should suspend or reduce your car insurance. In general, the best option is to reduce your coverage to comprehensive-only, which lowers your premium while maintaining coverage for damage while your car isn’t being driven. Additionally, some insurers offer special discounts that can lower your premium while you're deployed.

Military Car Insurance Discounts: Best Rates & Companies

Elizabeth Rivelli — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:57:23 GMT

Military members often qualify for special auto insurance discounts, which can help you save on your annual premium. Some insurers specifically cater to military households, like USAA, while others offer targeted discounts for active duty personnel, Reservists, veterans, or deployed service members.