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Nate Diaz has shared a four-word response to Jake Paul’s recent MMA callout. Paul called out the former UFC star in a video announcing the MVP-PFL merger. Asking Diaz to stop ducking, “El Gallo” further said: We need to make this happen for the sport (of MMA), to change the world, to change the history and the landscape of combat sports forever. Check out Jake Paul’s callout of Nate Diaz below: Over a week after Paul called out Diaz, the 41-year-old has finally responded. Taking to X, he wrote, tagging Paul: Pull the f**k up. Check out Nate Diaz’s tweet…

In the crucible of Kyokushin training, practitioners discover the transformative power of determination. Confronted with daunting challenges, they learn to harness their inner strength and push beyond their limits, forging a tenacious spirit that propels them to pursue their goals. 1. Inner Strength: Kyokushin practitioners delve deep within themselves to uncover reservoirs of inner strength they never knew existed. In the face of physical exhaustion and mental fatigue, they draw upon this inner reserve to persevere through grueling training sessions and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. 2. Pushing Beyond Limits: Kyokushin training demands nothing less than the absolute best from its…

Here are some of the federal government’s top recent personnel changes, brought to you by our partners at Leadership Connect: Kaitlyn Brooke “Kaity” Wolfe has a new position as Assistant Secretary (Acting) at Bureau of Legislative Affairs [H], United States Department of State [DOS]Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation (PAS) Recently: Director of Oversight at Committee on Oversight and Accountability (2025 – 2026) RDML John D. Saccomando, USNR has a new position as Chief of Navy Reserve (Incoming) at Chief of Navy Reserve [CNR], Office of the Chief of Naval Operations [OPNAV], United States Department of the Navy [DON] Note: On August 3, 2026, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…

ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. They were handed over to the authorities by security forces in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on Friday for medical attention and routine checks, and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their families. Mary Ishaya recalled days without food, and being asked alongside others to bury other hostages who died in…

The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary. Iran’s leaders feel their own victory is at hand and won’t require the same epic patience. They are betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept their control over the crucial waterway for global energy — and that time is on their side. They know about the diminishing stockpiles of key U.S. weapons such as advanced missile interceptors. They know the war is deeply unpopular with Americans. They know that as long…

Luke Rockhold returns to the Real American Freestyle mats next month.On Sunday, RAF announced that Rockhold will face current top-15 middleweight Joe Pyfer in a catchweight bout at RAF 13 on Sep. 19 at Watsco Center in Miami.A former UFC middleweight champion, Rockhold made his RAF debut at RAF 5 in January, where he lost by tech fall to Colby Covington. Rockhold does not have a significant wrestling background, though he did wrestle in high school and at community college before transitioning to grappling and MMA. Rockhold retired from MMA in 2022 and has spent the past several years trying…

Braw in New York Times on disrupting Russian sea routes to Crimea – Atlantic Council Timely Commentary & Analysis August 7, 2026 • 5:15pm ET By Elisabeth Braw On July 15, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in a New York Times article on the small Russian vessels bringing supplies to Crimea and their likely contents. The Transatlantic Security Initiative, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners. Print this page Share this page ERROR MESSAGE HEADING ERROR MESSAGE SUBHEADING ERROR…

Max Holloway has clapped back at Ali Abdelaziz’s bold prediction about Usman Nurmagomedov. The Dominance MMA CEO recently spoke about one of MMA’s hottest free agents – Nurmagomedov. In a recent appearance on the Pound 4 Pound Show with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, Abdelaziz claimed that Nurmagomedov would have it easy in the UFC’s lightweight division. Usman Nurmagomedov is currently a free agent (Photo credit to @PFLMMA on X) And he name-dropped Holloway among several names, stating that the Russian would ‘absolutely demolish’ him in a potential fight. The former featherweight champion was asked about the same in his…

*Concept art is from Medal of Honor: Allied Assault The Second World War was the seminal conflict of the 20th century, whose echoes of brutality, inhumanity, and despair are still heard to this very day all across the globe. World War II was the last conflict between world powers where a thin veil of technological achievement, industrial might, and military leadership separated victory and defeat. The Second World War was the seminal conflict of the 20th century, whose echoes of brutality, inhumanity, and despair are still heard to this very day all across the globe.  It was the last time…

Legacy on the wall: retired Airman’s mural honors Rickenbacker ANGB history Your browser does not support the audio element. Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Johnathan Walker painted a mural inside the passenger terminal over the course of just under a year, finishing in August 2026, as a visual tribute to the rich history of Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.The mural is the Ohio State flag, with Tuskegee Airman General Benjamin Davis Jr., four Women Air Force Service Pilots, and World War I Fighter Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker painted over it. Each of these people or groups ties back…