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The Air Force has implemented a new policy that denies transgender airmen the right to a peer hearing before discharge, mandating automatic separation if diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a move criticized as unlawful and potentially setting a precedent across the military, undermining fairness and trust in leadership.
The NFLPA has discharged arbitrator Sidney Moreland shortly after a ruling related to JC Tretter's fake-injury grievance, possibly due to the controversy surrounding the case and the NFL's handling of the publicity.
BTS member Suga has officially completed his two-year mandatory military service and expressed his happiness to reconnect with fans, thanking them for their patience and apologizing for a past incident. He shared a heartfelt message on Weverse, reflecting on his time away and his feelings of missing fans, while also noting there are no immediate plans for a group reunion.
BTS member Suga expressed gratitude to fans and apologized for past mistakes in a heartfelt letter upon his discharge from the military, reflecting on personal growth and promising to work harder in the future.
BTS members RM and V have been discharged from South Korea's military after completing their 18-month mandatory service, with both expressing their intention to return to the stage soon. They are the third and fourth BTS members to finish their service, following J-Hope and Jin, with Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga expected to be discharged later this year. V shared a heartfelt message to fans before enlisting, promising to return after 18 months.
Some transgender troops are choosing to stay and fight the military's ban under the Trump administration, which set a June 6 deadline for voluntary discharge with extra pay. Despite the threat of involuntary separation and potential repercussions, many, like Captain Katie Benn, are committed to serving and contesting the policy, highlighting ongoing legal battles and the personal toll on service members.
Patients are being told to leave a hospital, highlighting issues in healthcare management or capacity, as reported in a recent news story.
Comedian Larry David revealed on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast that he paid a psychiatrist to write a letter claiming he was "crazy" in order to get discharged from the Army Reserves, where he was serving as a petroleum storage specialist. He recounted causing a scene to sell the act to his fellow Reserve members and ultimately getting out of his military obligation after just two years. This revelation adds a humorous twist to his previously written account of his military career in a 2004 New York Times article.
Japan is set to release over 1 million tonnes of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant starting Thursday, despite opposition from fishing communities, China, and some scientists. The water, stored at the site, contains tritium, a radioactive substance that cannot be removed by the facility's filtration technology. The decision has caused controversy due to concerns about its impact on food safety and the environment. While the UN's nuclear watchdog approved the discharge, South Korea, China, and Hong Kong have expressed opposition or threatened restrictions. Greenpeace has criticized the filtration process, warning of the dispersion of a significant amount of radioactive material into the sea. The Japanese government has allocated funds for compensation and reassured fishing communities, but concerns about reputational damage persist.
Japan has received approval to discharge radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, a decision that has sparked concerns among neighboring countries and environmental groups. The water, which has been treated to remove most radioactive elements, will be released gradually over several decades. Japan argues that the release is necessary to make room for the growing amount of contaminated water stored at the plant, while critics argue that it could harm marine life and affect the livelihoods of fishermen.
Pope Francis is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and is expected to be discharged by the end of the week, according to Vatican officials. The pope has been spending his time working, reading texts, and in prayer, and there have been no complications in his post-operative course. The announcement of his expected discharge comes after an email from the Dean of the College of Cardinals circulated in the Italian media saying the pope would be discharged Thursday or Friday. Pope Francis is expected to take the month of July off for vacation and recovery before making several international trips in August.
Pope Francis is responding positively to antibiotic treatment for viral bronchitis at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. His health has improved and he could be discharged in the coming days, according to a statement from the Holy See Press Office. The Pope spent the afternoon resting, praying, and working, and had breakfast, read newspapers, and prayed in a private chapel before lunch.