Lightheartedness aside, Americans do believe that the world is more dangerous today than in times past, according to a new survey by The Gallup Poll. The July 21-23 poll found that 76 percent of Americans say the world is more dangerous, compared to 20 percent that say things haven’t changed. Dissecting these views, Gallup pollsters found that more women (83 percent) than men (67 percent) conclude life is more dangerous. They also found that such dire straits thinking goes up based on age, with those 65 years old and up (82 percent) overwhelmingly concluding that the world is more dangerous. Still, more than half of Americans 18 to 29 years old (66 percent) would agree.
Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again
April 3, 2025
The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female aviators from flying during the first trimester—or from flying in aircraft with ejection seats at all—due to potential risks to the pilot and her unborn fetus.