https://www.lifezette.com Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:35:43+0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/super-pac-cash-floods-hochul-reelection-push-to-bury-blakeman-and-box-out-radical-democrats/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939076 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Krystal Stirling Super PACs are pouring millions into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection effort, seeking a decisive victory over Bruce Blakeman that could protect downballot Democrats and strengthen Hochul against the party’s increasingly influential radical wing. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/anaheim-mayor-accused-of-turning-city-hall-into-a-booze-fueled-circus-of-slurs-and-harassment/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939079 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Chad Gaba Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces allegations from her chief of staff involving intoxication, racist language, intrusive questions and retaliation, with city leaders preparing to discuss the claim weeks before the mayor’s November reelection contest. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/return-of-the-blackbird-new-clues-suggest-an-sr-71-could-soar-again/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939117 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The disappearance of SR-71 tail number 844, reported recruiting of veteran Blackbird engineers and NASA’s renewed interest in X-planes have stirred hopes that America’s legendary reconnaissance jet could once again thunder into the sky. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/boeing-caps-blockbuster-week-with-first-full-rate-grey-wolf-order/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939119 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The Air Force’s roughly $85 million order moves the MH-139A Grey Wolf into full rate production as the faster, higher capacity helicopter begins replacing aging UH-1N Hueys that secure America’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/navy-rebrands-expeditionary-command-to-match-the-new-face-of-warfare/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939121 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The Navy’s expeditionary command is getting a new name while retaining its current missions, reflecting its growing role in autonomous systems, subsea warfare and the preparation of security forces for ships, ports and installations. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/inspector-general-reviews-will-put-new-military-fitness-standards-under-the-microscope/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939107 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense Inspector General reviews are becoming a key enforcement tool for stricter fitness rules in the Marine Corps, Navy, and potentially the Air Force, while the Army continues implementing its new tests and body composition standards. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/arizona-killers-sentence-tossed-after-eerie-ai-victim-video-crossed-the-line-watch/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939073 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Krystal Stirling An Arizona appeals court upheld Gabriel Horcasitas’ manslaughter conviction but ordered resentencing after finding that an AI depiction of victim Christopher Pelkey was unreliable, prejudicial and crossed the line during the original sentencing. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/pentagon-launches-religious-affairs-office-with-direct-line-to-hegseth/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939109 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The Pentagon’s new Office of Religious Affairs will answer directly to Pete Hegseth, advocate for military chaplains, protect religious support funding, and help place spiritual readiness alongside physical readiness across the armed forces. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/marine-corps-plans-rigorous-warfighter-test-for-future-generals/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939111 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The Marine Corps is building a new evaluation that will test aspiring generals through a complex operational scenario, adding a direct measure of planning, communication and critical thinking to its existing promotion screening process. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/pentagon-blew-millions-on-migrant-detention-supplies-that-sat-unused/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939113 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense GAO found the Pentagon spent $2.85 million on unused Guantanamo tents, while separate Army costs at Camp East Montana included up to $11.5 million in services and about $423,000 for unneeded meals. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/powerful-military-education-benefits-you-may-be-leaving-on-the-table/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939115 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense Navy lieutenant commander Jai Salters explains how Tuition Assistance, examinations, apprenticeships and careful planning helped him earn degrees and credentials while preserving his Post-9/11 GI Bill for his daughters. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/stunning-new-bodycam-footage-captures-cops-realizing-they-nabbed-luigi-mangione-watch/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939070 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Krystal Stirling Newly released footage shows officers questioning Luigi Mangione, searching his backpack and discovering a wrapped gun magazine before recognizing him as the man sought following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/u-s-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-iran-a-dangerous-opening/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939091 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense American forces are leaving their final Iraqi bases as Iran celebrates, militia influence grows and security officials warn that the Islamic State could exploit the loss of U.S. intelligence, logistical support and drones. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/uss-klakring-sent-to-atlantic-grave-in-joint-american-and-british-sinkex-watch/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939093 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense USS Massachusetts delivered the final blow to the decommissioned USS Klakring with a Mk 48 torpedo as American and British forces demonstrated their combined naval firepower during Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/investigation-exposes-uae-missions-with-sanctioned-russian-shadow-airline-in-africa/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939095 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense Flight records and leaked documents suggest the UAE used sanctioned Aviacon Zitotrans aircraft for more than 100 missions, linking Emirati bases with Africa and Pakistan despite the airline’s role in Russian military and weapons operations. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/ukraines-former-defense-minister-launches-bold-manhattan-project-for-killer-robots/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939097 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense Mykhailo Fedorov wants Ukraine to produce a confirmed humanoid robot battlefield result within six months, then conduct an assault within one year in which machines handle the most dangerous tasks without infantry beside them. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/why-the-pentagon-just-poured-450-million-into-tungsten-mining/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939099 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense The War Department’s $450 million Elmet investment targets domestic tungsten mining, manufacturing and processing as a Jan. 1 procurement ban approaches and China retains control of approximately 85% of the global supply. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/anne-hathaway-commands-the-verity-red-carpet-in-a-viral-power-move-watch/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939068 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Bored Trash Panda At the New York premiere of “Verity,” Anne Hathaway calmly directed photographers and her cast through a group shot, creating a viral moment as fans praised her efficiency and commanding red carpet presence. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/cannon-afb-medical-gaps-drain-5000-duty-days-gao-finds/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939101 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Common Defense Cannon Air Force Base personnel lost at least 5,000 duty days in 2025 seeking distant medical care, while outside treatment and travel generated millions in costs and exposed broader staffing and support problems documented by GAO. https://www.lifezette.com/2026/10/yellowstone-star-neal-mcdonough-reveals-traumatic-reason-he-refuses-to-watch-the-show/ https://www.lifezette.com/?p=1939066 2026-10-02T18:37:38+00:00 Bored Trash Panda Neal McDonough says method acting makes revisiting old performances traumatic and painful, so he avoids watching “Yellowstone” and even slips out of his own premieres with wife Ruvé to enjoy dinner instead.