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Two Clowns in World War II
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (552+ words) I am Daniel Fraser, a journalism and international relations graduate from the University of Sydney. I entered the media industry in 2014, working as a business and economics reporter for The Australian Financial Review. My reporting has covered corporate governance, global…...
Live WWII shells found during police investigation in Rugby
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (208+ words) WWII bombs discovered in Rugby during burglary investigation During a recent burglary investigation in Rugby, police made an unexpected discovery of three live World War II shells in the area. The Rugby Rural Central and South teams were initially focused…...
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
54+ min ago (1120+ words) For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn't always been guarded " or revered. Following the soldier's 1921 internment, the burial site was unguarded and often treated as a tourist…...
Mezuzah Affixed to Simferopol Yeshiva Returned to the Jewish Community
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (180+ words) A building in the Crimean Peninsula that served as a gathering place for thousands of Kedoshim on their final journey has been redeemed and returned to Jewish hands and will become a hub of storah and Chesed. Full Story A…...
‘Hamwaves of History:’ Honoring World War II heroes at the historic Buckingham Army Airfield
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (299+ words) The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club has announced the return of "Hamwaves of History," a live commemorative amateur radio wvent taking place from'March 17-19. This unique tribute honors the brave men and women who served at Buckingham Army Airfield during World…...
Pearl City Residents Share Concerns at Neighborhood’s First Town Hall
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (404+ words) BOCA RATON, FL, March 9, 2026 " Residents, city officials, and community members gathered last week to discuss the future of Pearl City, the historically significant founding neighborhood of Boca Raton. The town hall focused on honoring the community's history while addressing residents…...
Column: We are inherently war-mongers
3+ day, 37+ min ago (1849+ words) Just as "wars begin in the minds of men, peace also begins in our minds. The same species who invented war is capable of inventing peace. The responsibility lies with each of us." I was a conscious being reading the…...
World War II 'Code Girl' shares her story in women's branch of Navy
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (61+ words) World War II 'Code Girl' shares her story in women's branch of Navy'weareiowa.com World War II 'Code Girl' shares her story in women's branch of Navy To stream WeAreIowa on your phone, you need the WeAreIowa app. Download the…...
Lost for 82 years: WWII dog tag of Oregon soldier found in Australian bush
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (1450+ words) A World War II dog tag belonging to 1st Lt. Charles W. Roberts was found by metal detectorists in Queensland, Australia. Army 1st Lt. Charles Wayne Roberts was killed May 20, 1944 in New Guinea during World War II. Charles Wayne Roberts graduated from Silverton High…...
81 Years Ago Tonight, the U.S. Launched the Deadliest Air Raid in History—and Most Americans Have Never Heard of It
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (511+ words) In early 2026, the U.S.-Japan military alliance is described by officials as stronger and more united than ever, with the two countries deepening military coordination at every level. It's one of the most important partnerships in the world. But exactly 80 years…...