The History of Veterans Day

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget

VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Is Department of Veterans Affairs care really ‘scandalously substandard’?

VA, certainly, is not perfect. The department has issues — but, as a former secretary of Veterans Affairs, I am convinced the health care VA provides veterans is better than most other Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony

King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.

Watch: Royals and veterans attend Cenotaph ceremony

King Charles led two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts.

Marine veteran Joe Dan Worley's purposeful life

Twenty years after being grievously wounded in the Battle of Fallujah, losing his left leg to a roadside bomb, the battlefield medic has recovered from his traumatic injuries, grown his family, and ...

A veteran opened a garage in North Dakota - and a lifeline was born.

With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to veterans — for free.

Here’s what veterans want Congress to prioritize

From expanded health care access to reducing suicide rates, veterans groups are preparing to lobby the 119th Congress on a host of issues affecting retired service members. Veterans groups are ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Citadel poaches Elliott Management veteran Bhanji

London-based portfolio manager worked on some of activist hedge fund’s most high-profile campaigns

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Map: How many veterans live in your state?

Roughly 6% of Americans are veterans, according to Census data.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Here Are Some Resources to Help Veterans Found Businesses

Many veterans face challenges in starting small businesses. These public and private sector resources can offer support.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Biden Honors Veterans in Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery

“This is the last time I will stand here at Arlington as commander in chief,” President Biden said in remembering service members who have served the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’

The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Capital gains tax: a short history

Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

How the 2024 election compares in history

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels

A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Detroit Veterans Village will house 85 vets in metro Detroit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership

As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.

From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners

On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.

Raiders bringing in veteran coach Norv Turner as offensive assistant

Turner's son, Scott, is the team's passing-game coordinator

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Report: 49ers reunite with veteran safety in practice-squad move

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to their practice squad Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Black veteran wrongly called thief and banned from every Morrisons

Jez Daniels was buying wine and chocolates when store staff approached him.

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