President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Department picks could impact the United States’ weapons development, with the Senate advancing an annual $895 billion defense policy bill despite Democratic opposition to a transgender care provision. The bill allocates funds for defense and national security, focusing on quality-of-life improvements for service members and a pay raise for all service members. Controversy arose over a proposal to prohibit Tricare from covering transgender services for minor dependents, leading to concerns about partisanship in defense bills.
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Video shows Grand Canyon wildfire smoke forming huge pyrocumulus cloud as dry conditions fuel flames
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, which began on July 4, has expanded to over 105,000 acres and is only 4% contained, exacerbated by dry conditions and high winds. A timelapse video captured a pyrocumulus cloud formation, highlighting the fire's intense heat and the health risks of wildfire smoke, prompting officials to advise residents to stay indoors and wear masks if necessary. Want More Context? 🔎
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