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Mexico, Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias); Guadalupe Island. (Photo by: Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Happy Saturday! Here’s your open thread for the day. Have a chat in here before jumping into the UFC Winnipeg live thread tonight. MMA ADJACENT Last night’s LFA fights. This work for US folks? TOTALLY OFF TOPIC Sharks! GAME TIME I said, Sharks! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Lock it in: Alex thinks this guy is winning tonight — FULL STORY Signed on: Benn sticking with ZUFFA — FULL STORY Cheater: Latest Jones accusation — FULL STORY Enjoy!

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President of Ukraine 16 April 2026 – 22:26 In Vlissingen, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten met with Ukrainian servicemembers training on the mine countermeasure vessel Zr. Ms. Makkum. The ship’s captain briefed the President and the Prime Minister on how the training of Ukrainian personnel is being conducted. The crew operates various types of underwater drones to detect, identify, and neutralize mines. A significant number of sailors have real combat experience, including at sea. The Netherlands will fully train the crew and will transfer the vessel to Ukraine as early as June.…

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is set to launch a claims portal Monday to process tariff refunds tied to recent court rulings, with potential repayments totaling an estimated $166 billion. The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a ruling last month finding that tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February must be refunded. There is still a lingering sense of unease in the trade community over the possibility of an eventual appeal by the administration, according to Bryan Graiff, who…

As if WWE Superstar, Michael “The Miz” Mizanin, wasn’t already a big enough part of popular culture, the former Real World star and world heavyweight wrestling champion is now set to front another U.S. institution as he readies himself to host the American Gladiators reboot. M&F caught up with The Miz, to find out why he’s more excited than ever about his career in sports entertainment, and he also revealed us which Gladiators event he is looking forward to the most. How The Miz Balances WWE, Hosting, and Media Appearances Getting The Miz to sit down is not easy. In…

Bottom lines up front After more than a month of war and amid an uneasy cease-fire, Iran announced Friday that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz for ships traveling a pre-approved route, while President Donald Trump vowed to continue a US blockade on Iranian ships. Both sides are still negotiating a deal to bring the conflict to a close. Much of the discussion around the conflict has rightly focused on how it will reshape the Middle East, but there is another important dimension that should not be overlooked: how the war will impact US competition with China. To explore…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 16 April 2026 15:20 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation related to the entry of the vessel “ABINSK” into the port of Haifa, the State of Israel, and its transportation of a cargo of wheat, which, according to available information, originates from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The Ukrainian side informed the Israeli partners in advance, in particular on March 23, about the vessel “ABINSK” and the possible origin of the cargo from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and also emphasized the inadmissibility of import operations…

It’s another big week for turn-based RPGs, with eye-catching new releases, compelling Early-Access titles, and neat demos showcasing what’s next. It is fortunate that our beloved genre has an excellent pulse because of the abundance of new releases daily. It’s very challenging to stay current with everything that will be released, but for this, you can count on your friendly neighborhood Italian (me). Whether you prefer your RPGs story-heavy or focused on rules and systems, you’re sure to find something new and exciting to try this week. Check out our picks below, and share any that I may have missed!…

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been called out for his close friendship with social media influencer Nina Drama. Tsarukyan is currently the No. 2-ranked contender in his division, behind interim champ Justin Gaethje, and undisputed champ Ilia Topuria. Unfortunately, a title shot has so far eluded him, but he’s keeping very busy while he waits for the opportunity. Over the last year, Tsarukyan has been traveling the globe almost constantly, participating in a long list of wrestling and grappling matches. His latest appearance is set for tonight, when he wrestles WEC and UFC legend Urijah Faber at RAF 8.…

Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16.04.2026 Speaking at a dinner hosted in honor of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, President Erdoğan said: “The international system, established by the victors 80 years ago, faces a major legitimacy crisis today. The values, principles, rules and norms that constitute the foundations of the system are on the threshold of losing their credibility and meaning at a global scale.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at a dinner hosted in honor of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. “As people with a sound mind and…