Pistols are one of the most popular classes of firearms. These guns are designed to be compact, lightweight, and operated with one hand. Pistols are widely used for self-defense, law enforcement, sport shooting, and…
The world’s rarest and most expensive rifles represent a mix of history and craftsmanship, making them extremely collectible. The price points of these guns often rival luxury real estate and fine art. These firearms…
Modern military history is filled with feats that seem almost impossible, but few are as astonishing as the world’s longest recorded sniper kill. Achieving a sniper shot requires extraordinary precision, patience, and a rare…
The YFQ‑42A, a prototype under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program developed by the U.S. Air Force alongside General Atomics, completed its first flight in August 2025, marking a rapid advancement from concept to…
F-47, the next-generation air-dominance fighter being developed under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and built by Boeing, is scheduled to make its first flight in 2028, according to a…
In late October, a paramilitary force in Darfur, western Sudan, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), closed in on full control of the city of Al‑Fashir after an 18-month siege, forcing the government…
The first war to use combat tanks was World War I. About 15 Ford 3-Ton M1918 prototypes were built near the end of World War I, but they did not see combat before the…
In September 2025, thousands of protesters crowded the streets of Manila in the Philippines. These civilians were there in the name of allegations that billions of pesos intended for flood-mitigation projects were siphoned off…
The US doesn’t have the largest naval fleet, but it is the most powerful. The backbone of the US Navy’s strength comes from its legendary warships and submarines, which are manufactured in American shipyards.…
Have you ever wondered how storm names are chosen? The World Meteorological Organization names tropical storms/hurricanes based on six alphabetical lists that are rotated every six years (The Atlantic lists exclude Q, U, X,…
During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act to offer financial benefits to citizens over 65. The Act provided benefits to workers based on their lifetime earnings and was…
Some of the largest homes in America were built more than a century ago, during the country’s so-called Gilded Age, when railroad barons, industrial magnates, and financiers competed to outdo one another with lavish…
There is a reason we flock to warm weather climates for vacation. Places with sunny skies and moderate temperatures let us get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature year-round. If you don’t want…
President Vladimir Putin, a former intelligence officer, was first elected president of Russia in 2000. (He was prime minister from 2008–2012, while Dmitry Medvedev held the presidency. He returned as president in 2012 and…
24/7 Wall St. Insights 24/7 Wall St. used data from the Army report Survey of U.S. Army: Uniforms, Weapons, and Accoutrements to identify which sidearms were used by the U.S. Army since the 18th…
24/7 Wall St. Insights 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 most popular rifles in America using a report from Gun Genius. Five of the 10 rifles on our list are bolt-action, whole four are…
24/7 Wall St. Insights 24/7 Wall St. reviewed WWII battles from “World War 2 Facts” to identify the major World War II battles with the most casualties. The Battle of the Bulge is known…
24/7 Wall St. Insights We reviewed the study, Depopulation and associated challenges for US cities by 2100, to find cities projected to lose at least 50% of their populations by 2100. Depopulation can lead…
A megacity is any urban area with a population of over 10 million people. In the 1970s, only four such places existed on Earth: Tokyo, New York, Mexico City, and São Paolo. Today, 44…
After a massive oversight last month caused North Korea’s much-awaited warship to capsize on launch, the country has successfully righted the ship and repaired the damage. The 5,000-ton Kang Kon, which is a Choe…
