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Hospital evacuated after 8-inch WWI artillery shell discovered in patient’s buttress
49+ min ago (99+ words) NYP: A hospital in France was evacuated after a male patient arrived with a WWI... NYP: A hospital in France was evacuated after a male patient arrived with a WWI artillery shell lodged in his backside. According to the bum-shell…...
How a Frenchman made a World War I artillery shell disappear
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (1023+ words) Adam enlisted in the Army Infantry three days after 9/11, having the honor to serve next to Soldiers in Kosovo, Iraq, and twice in Afghanistan. He applies this smoke-pit perspective to his coverage of geopolitical strategy, military history, MilSpouse life, and…...
Soldier who died shielding Polish ally to receive Medal of Honor
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (403+ words) The last act of Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, 24, was to step between an Afghan suicide bomber and a Polish army officer " taking the force of the blast and sacrificing his own life to save another. Now, 13 years later, he'll…...
Heirs of Jewish art collector sue New York Met over ‘illegally acquired’ Pissaro painting
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (347+ words) The descendants claim that Haystacks was sold under duress in Nazi-occupied France The heirs of a Jewish art collector are suing New York City's Met gallery claiming that one of its paintings was illegally acquired in Nazi-occupied France. Haystacks, Morning,…...
56 Years Ago Today: 'Patton' Premieres in New York, Capturing the Essence of a WWII Icon
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (925+ words) Today marks the 56th anniversary of a pivotal moment in cinematic history: the premiere of the epic biographical film Patton at the Criterion Theatre in New York City on February 4, 1970. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring the inimitable George C. Scott in…...
French Hospital Evacuated After Doctors Find Live WWI Artillery Shell in Patient’s Rectum
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (350+ words) The Rangueil Accident and Emergency unit in Toulouse was evacuated after doctors found "an eight-inch-long live World War I artillery shell in[a man's] rectum," according to the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail quoted "an investigating source" who indicated that…...
Vintage bomb found at campus in Philippine capital
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (130+ words) Wednesday, 04 Feb 2026 MANILA: A worker discovered a corroded vintage bomb while digging at a construction site inside the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman on Tuesday (Feb 3), Xinhua reported, citing the police. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD)…...
Major Tal Cohen HY"D: 'It is the fighter, not the commander, who raises the standard"
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (64+ words) Major Tal Cohen HY"D of Sayeret Matkal constantly asked himelf: 'How well do I live up to my obligations, my responsibility, and how strongly am I dedicated to my mission and to our people?' On October 7, 2023, he answered that…...
SEE THE GOOD: Help make local WWII veteran’s 100th birthday special
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (130+ words) WRENTHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A World War II veteran living in Wrentham is set to celebrate his 100th birthday this month, and the assisted living facility where he is staying is asking for the public's help to make the big day extra…...
Trailblazing pilot receives sky-high treat for 100th birthday
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (42+ words) Western Australia's first female pilot was treated to a special scenic flight for her 100th birthday. Western Australia's first female pilot was treated to a special scenic flight for her 100th birthday. Updated February 4, 2026 " 10:08pm,first published 10:05pm...