Veterans Health Administration

A former U.S. Army soldier was charged with arson and jailed without bail after confessing to a fiery attack on a Manhattan federal building where immigration hearings are held. The attack caused minor injuries to three people and targeted a government facility associated with immigration enforcement.

A study by Oregon Health & Science University found veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, particularly in the first six months after diagnosis and up to five years later. The risk was highest among those with severe frailty, chronic mental illness, advanced cancer, and high pain scores, with prescription medications and firearms being common methods used.