Chicago’s River North Rattled by Drive-By Massacre
What started as a night of beats and bottle service ended in blood and ballistic trauma, another savage entry in Chicago’s grim summer playlist.
Author: Guy D. McCardle
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Guy D. McCardle is a sixteen-year veteran of the United States Army and most recently served as a Medical Operations Officer during OIF I and OIF II. He holds a degree in Biology from Washington & Jefferson College and is a graduate of the US Army Academy of Health Sciences. Guy has been a contributing writer to Apple News, Business Insider, International Business Times, and Medical Daily. He has over 8,000 answers and more than 30,000 followers on Quora, where he is a top writer on military topics. McCardle is the Managing Editor of the SOFREP News Team, a collective of military journalists.
Morning Brief: US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years – Pentagon reports
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Stay on top of the news with the SOFREP Evening Brief: Top updates on defense and global affairs for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
VA Dental Care: Who’s In, Who’s Out
Navigating VA dental benefits can be a headache, but knowing where you stand could save you from paying out of pocket—or chewing on the wrong side for the rest of the year.
The US Has Missiles in The Philippines That Can Strike Mainland China
When the Typhon system rolled into the Philippines—it showed up with the parking brake off, missiles loaded, and a clear view of downtown Shanghai.
Morning Brief: Trump Announces Israel’s Agreement to 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire, FBI Arrests Two Chinese Nationals for Espionage
Ceasefires, spy arrests, and shifting fronts—Wednesday, July 2, 2025, opens with high stakes from Gaza to Ukraine and beyond.
Evening Brief: Iran Shuts Out IAEA as Nuclear Ambiguity Deepens After Strikes, Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Defense Plant
New commands, drone strikes, and nuclear silence, July 1 ends with shifting fronts and rising tensions from Tehran to West Africa.
The Tragic Tale of Wess Roley and the Idaho Firefighter Ambush
He didn’t die a misunderstood young man—he died a coward who lured heroes into the woods and shot them in the back.
Morning Brief: Justice Department Busts Network Helping North Koreans Infiltrate US Tech Firms to Fund Weapons Program
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Ceasefires wobble, wildfires turn deadly, and new alliances rise—Monday, June 30, 2025, closes with tension and transformation worldwide.
What You Need to Know About Chapter 35 VA Education Benefits
Chapter 35 quietly delivers real help, offering education benefits to the spouses and kids of veterans who’ve already given their share.
Morning Brief: Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Gaza as Military Renews Offensive, Ukraine Moves to Exit Anti-Landmine Treaty Citing War Needs
Gaza bombings, alliances shift, and crises deepen—your Monday, June 30, 2025, brief cuts through global flashpoints and frontline fallout.
