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Published Oct 18, 2026 9:00 AM PDT In November 1942, the U.S. launched Operation Torch, and the 34th ID cut its teeth in combat as elements of the division landed at Algiers on Nov. 8 as part of the Eastern Task Force. As they seized the port…
Em Casalena is a music journalist based in Arizona and has been working in the industry for over a decade. Em has formerly written for Arena Music and Phoenix New Times. Em’s favorite musicians include Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush, Willie…
Today is Sunday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2026. There are 74 days left in the year. On Oct. 18, 2007, two bombs exploded near a motorcade carrying former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Karachi hours after her return from eight years in exile,…
Foreign Ministry Urges Humble Reflection on Wartime History South Korea's government has expressed regret over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a spokesperson's statement on the 17th that it…
Vantablack is a literary splatterpunk chamber doom/drone band founded by Scottish author Chris Kelso and composer Nick Hudson (ASVA, The Academy of Sun, Toby Driver band) and Stuart Dahlquist (Burning Witch, Sunn O))), Goatsnake, ASVA). Each Vantablack release is a…
EIN News Colonel Retires After 27 Years of Making His Mark on History – And Having Fun US Politics Today by EIN Newsdesk & EIN Presswire (a press release distribution service)
A former Royal Marine commando who helped clear mines from a Normandy beach during D-Day is celebrating his 103rd birthday. James Laughlin was one of 17,000 Royal Marines involved in D-Day. Armed only with a knife between his teeth, he swam to…
Vintage Aviation News For more than three years now, the Planes of Fame Air Museum has been planning to establish its newest location at the historic Santa Maria Public Airport, as covered in our previous reports HERE. Since the groundbreaking…
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team opened its doors Saturday at Frederick Army Airfield in Regional Airport, offering a free event for families. Visitors got an up-close look at World War Two-era aircraft and gear. They also toured…
The underdog’s hopeless but valiant last stand has captivated humanity since antiquity. Vastly outmatched yet unfazed, these warriors choose honorable death over surrender, fighting to the bitter end for their cause. Though defeated, their refusal to yield even in the…