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Top Treasury officials are telling Congress that the IRS pulled off a remarkable feat — carrying out a busier-than-usual filing season with a much smaller workforce. But the Trump administration is still pursuing further workforce and budget cuts for the IRS next year. Officials overseeing the IRS say the agency’s long-anticipated investments in technology are paying off, and its adoption of artificial intelligence and automation tools means the agency can do more with less. So far, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee are on board with additional cuts to the IRS budget. Congress is still in the early stages of…

When it comes to associating a sport with an iconic athlete, Hulk Hogan and pro wrestling go together like Michael Jordan and basketball, Muhummad Ali and boxing, Tom Brady and football, or Arnold Schwarzenegger and bodybuilding. So, news that Netflix is set to air a new docuseries, telling the story of how Terry Bollea went from humble beginnings to become the superhero-like Hulk Hogan, has come as welcome news for wrestling fans. Not least because the project will feature the Hulkster’s final interview before his untimely death in the summer of 2025. So, as we prepare to revisit Hulk Hogan’s…

Who The Ranch Texas is a Tier-1 training facility serving OGAs, federal agencies, military units, law enforcement, first responders, and vetted civilians. Founded by Chad Timney—a former pro-shooter, law enforcement firearms instructor, executive protection experienced, and training facility developer with over 20 years of experience—The Ranch TX was designed to close the gap between flat-range training and real-world application. The leadership and instructional cadre includes professionals with backgrounds in U.S. Special Operations, military, law enforcement, anti-trafficking, tactical medicine, firefighting, emergency response, K9 training, executive protection, and government program management. Programs are developed and delivered by subject matter experts with real-world…

Credit: Brazilian NavyDefense Feeds, Brasília — Brazil is moving to strengthen its maritime capabilities as the Brazil Navy Tamandaré frigates plan boosts South Atlantic security through a new acquisition program in partnership with Germany.The initiative aims to secure four modern frigates designed to enhance naval presence and protect strategic interests across the region. As maritime challenges evolve, the move reflects a growing focus on safeguarding key sea lanes and national assets.The Tamandaré-class frigates are expected to play a central role in Brazil’s naval modernization strategy. These vessels are designed to operate across a range of missions, including patrol, escort and…

Dame Carol Black’s 2019–2021 independent review of drugs highlighted the importance of safe, suitable and stable housing in the treatment and recovery journey. In 2022, through the Housing Support Grant (HSG), the former UK government provided up to £53m across three years to help local authorities (LAs) address the housing needs of people who use alcohol and/or other drugs. During this period 28 LAs received the HSG as a pilot to gather learning from the programme for future policy development. This funding aligns with the ongoing implementation of the former UK government’s ten-year drug strategy From Harm to Hope, which…

Rebuilding Gaza is one of the greatest city-making tasks in modern history—perhaps all history. Roughly 60 million tons of rubble bestrews an area as large as a midsize American city. Haaretz reported in July 2025 that over 70 percent of buildings have been leveled, a degree of destruction comparable to that in Dresden after its firebombing in World War II. And Gaza faces challenges that Dresden did not, including a festering, unresolved conflict and fragmented political authority.These challenges have not stopped various governments and organizations from rolling out plans for rebuilding the enclave, and rightly so. As it stands, the…

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan had malicious intent behind his viral mid-match fall with Urijah Faber at RAF 08. Arman Tsarukyan continues to keep busy outside of the Octagon as he continues to wait for a UFC lightweight title shot. The top UFC lightweight contender recently squared off with UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber in the Real American Freestyle 08 main event, earning a dominant 13-1 victory. A scary moment transpired when Tsarukyan attempted a single-leg takedown, which was well defended by Faber, before Tsarukyan and Faber fell off the mats. Luckily, Tsarukyan and Faber were uninjured as a…

The survival horror tactics game moves back from April 28 while the team finishes a new market and weapon progression feature inspired by player feedback. Vultures: Scavengers of Death has been delayed by approximately two weeks and will now release on May 13, 2026. The game was originally set to launch on April 28, but the team decided to push the date back a little over a month so they could finish working on new weapon upgrade system that came from player feedback from the Steam Next Fest demo. According to the developers, this feature is one of the most…

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Invariant Corporation’s Surface-to-Air Kinetic Engagement (STAKE) system has once again demonstrated a significant advancement in autonomous maritime Counter Unmanned Systems (C-UxS) capabilities. Invariant Corporation press release Earlier this month, STAKE was integrated onto a Textron Systems’ TSUNAMI Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) and performed early integration testing at Lake Guntersville. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the application of APKWS in the maritime domain. The success of the demonstration highlights the STAKE system’s versatility and performance in a highly dynamic, complex environment as well as Invariant’s C-UxS team’s commitment to advancing autonomous weapons development. STAKE, a modular system, can be…