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In late 2025, the U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced it had disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored group that had used the company’s own technology to attack roughly 30 Western technology, finance, government, and critical infrastructure targets—all with minimal human supervision. It was the first reported AI-orchestrated espionage campaign. But it will not be the last. Just a few months later, Anthropic revealed that its latest model, Mythos Preview, had autonomously uncovered critical vulnerabilities in every major operating system and web browser. In the hands of criminal networks, terrorist groups, or countries unconstrained by AI safety concerns, virtually any system in…

Retracing Our Steps event introduces new stages, rewards, and more.New 6-star and 5-star Operators join the roster with unique abilities.You can earn free pulls, outfits, materials, and exclusive login rewards. Yostar Limited. has kicked off a Thank-You Celebration for their beloved RPG, Arknights, introducing the limited-time event, Retracing Our Steps. Now live until May 5, 2026, this event brings a variety of new Operators, multiple stages, rewards, and more. Arknights Retracing Our Steps Event Overview So, the Retracing Our Steps event is divided into three main stages, each offering its own challenges and progression. Here are the three stages: Pilgrimage…

Korean Air rolled out its first series-produced MUAV unmanned aircraft in Busan on 8 April 2026. (DAPA)South Korea rolled out its first series-produced Medium-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV) aircraft at the Korean Air Tech Center in Busan on 8 April 2026.The rollout was attended by more than 300 dignitaries, including General Son Seok-rak, the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) Chief of Staff.Son said: “As seen in the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts, unmanned aerial vehicles are no longer mere auxiliary tools for conventional weapon systems, but have become core forces that determine the outcome of battles. The MUAV…

ONE Championship has cut three senior figures from its leadership team: VP Rich Franklin, SVP of Competition Matt Hume, and COO John Scheler, according to insider reports. The departures mark the most significant shake-up at the top of the promotion, following a string of financial issues, event cancellations, and organizational changes across the company. Rich Franklin, Matt Hume, and John Scheler Cut at ONE Championship Rich Franklin joined ONE Championship as Vice President in May 2014, moving into the executive suite after a decorated MMA career that included a UFC middleweight title reign and wins over Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva,…

Nate Diaz and Mike Perry have finally come face-to-face.On May 16, Most Valuable Promotions hosts its first MMA event, broadcast live on Netflix, headlined by a women’s featherweight fight between MMA pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. The matchup was announced earlier this year, with an initial press conference in March featuring both women and the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins.Since then, the MVP MMA card added another massive bout, with “BMF” originator Nate Diaz taking on the face of BKFC, Mike Perry, and a press conference on Wednesday, Diaz and Perry came face-to-face for the first…

On April 15, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the successful live-fire testing of an indigenously developed ship-launched SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM). Pakistan Navy press release In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, alongwith leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing. In a resolute display of preparedness and precision strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship…

A couple months ago, Garcia pummeled Mario Barrios to capture the WBC Welterweight title in a stunning performance (watch here). It was the performance many have been hoping for from the oft-troubled “King Ry,” and he earned world champion status as a result. There’s still a ton of major opportunity for the talented 27-year-old pugilist, who’s been trading barbs with Shakur Stevenson ever since beating up Barrios.Despite that ongoing beef, Garcia is looking to go in another direction for his next bout. While streaming, Garcia announced his next fight, claiming that he’ll be fighting Conor Benn in Las Vegas, Nevada…

Deployed to devastating effect since late 2022 in the Ukraine war, the Shahed-136 one-way attack drone has also scored significant hits in the Middle East conflict. (Wikimedia Commons)The war that the USA and Israel have waged against Iran offers important lessons for countries in Asia-Pacific, particularly the devastating effectiveness of one-way attack (OWA) drones when used in concert with ballistic and cruise missiles.While the threat of cruise and ballistic missiles has been around for decades, and many countries have put in place sufficient measures to counter these, OWA drones – or “kamikaze drones” – represent a newer and more difficult…

House Budget Committee Democrats on Wednesday accused Donald Trump’s budget chief, in his first appearance before the panel during the president’s second administration, of subverting the will of Congress with respect to agency funding decisions. Specifically, the Democrats criticized Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought over impoundments, which is when the executive branch delays or withholds congressionally approved spending. From the start of Trump’s second term, the Government Accountability Office, which reviews potential impoundments, has determined five instances in which officials have committed violations. (The watchdog also found four cases where no impoundment rules were broken and two instances when…

In this interesting video, Dr Mike Israetel breaks down why very low-rep training isn’t ideal for most people, highlighting its higher injury risk, fatigue, and limited overall benefits. Dr. Mike explains why he moved away from it, while still acknowledging it can be useful for building maximal strength. Ultimately, it comes down to individual differences and goals, with the takeaway being to test what works best for you. Watch the Video Here are the reasons why low rep lifting IS worth it for strength gains: Maximal strength gains – Low reps allow you to lift heavier weights, which is the…