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Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II despite having been branded “enemy aliens.”White flower lei adorned framed photos of the men displayed in a Honolulu military memorial park and received salutes as their family members watched from tents shielding them from rain that stopped as the ceremony began.The seven were students at the University of Hawaii and cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, on track to become Army officers, when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. They…

The shooting on Nov. 26, 2025 in downtown Washington, which took the life of a young member of the National Guard and left another seriously injured, left people across the country shaken. As the suspect was an Afghan who came to the United States as a parolee after the horrific victory of the Taliban, it also created deep concern within Afghan communities throughout America and other Western countries. Many feared that the actions of a single individual might shape how the broader public views tens of thousands of families who fled Afghanistan under very different circumstances.Moments of violence understandably prompt…

Israel – Prime Minister’s Office Type: Events and Speeches Government: The 37th Government Publish Date: 26.01.2026 Prime Minister Netanyahu, today, at the Prime Minister’s Office, met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. They held a private meeting, followed by an expanded meeting with their staffs, and then issued statements. Prime Minister Netanyahu: “I want to welcome Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania. Prime Minister Rama is a great friend of the Jewish people, a great friend of the Jewish state, and may I say also, a great personal friend. He represents the real spirit of Albania. Perhaps people don’t know…

Boeing on Tuesday reported a $565 million loss on its KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker in the fourth quarter of 2025, the latest for a program that has recorded billions in losses over the years.In an earnings call with investors, Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg acknowledged the loss is “disappointing,” but said the company is seeing encouraging signs in the aircraft’s operational performance that bode well for the program’s future.“If sustained, [that strong performance] should enable us to meet our customer delivery commitment and set us well for the next tanker order beyond the current program of record,” Ortberg said. Chief…

Just days before the New England Patriots secured a spot in the 2026 Super Bowl and moved within reach of a record seventh championship title, U.S. Marines were passengers aboard the team’s private jet en route to Norway. The Marines deployed to Bardufoss on a combination of military and commercially chartered aircraft – including a Patriots-branded Boeing 767 – to begin preparations for a Norwegian-led winter exercise scheduled for March, the Marine Corps told Military Times.Roughly 3,000 Marines are expected to join other U.S. forces and some 25,000 personnel from a dozen nations for Cold Response 26. A significant portion…

A grim card adventure that feels hard to label but easy to get hooked on. Welcome to the dark, Lovecraftian world of Roots Devour. Here you will extend the reach of your roots and see what mysterious cards you can uncover. Join me as we take a look at the game and see if it is something you would be interested in checking out for yourself.  You start out like most Lovecraftian monsters, unknowing cultists summon you just to be devoured by the creature they thought would help them conquer their enemies. After making short work of them, you do…

All unauthorized drone flights in the vicinity of U.S. military installations have been classed as a surveillance threat in updated guidance released Monday by the Pentagon’s Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401. Signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in December, the guidance aims to create a clear framework for responding to unmanned aerial systems intruding near U.S. military bases.The guidance allows military installation commanders to have greater authority and flexibility in neutralizing drones flying within sight of protected military areas, according to the release. The new policy also removes previous “fence-line” limitations around the bases, expanding the scope of what was…

Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje was seen by some as a high-octane, albeit sloppy fight, but a prolific MMA competitor referred to it as one of the lowest quality UFC headliners he has seen in a while. This statement was uttered by Josh Barnett, who has the distinction of being the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in history. The artist formerly known as ‘The Baby Faced Assassin’ has also had prolific efforts under banners like Pride, Strikeforce, and so much more. With Gaethje becoming the first two-time interim UFC champion ever after besting Pimblett for 155-pound gold on the judges’ scorecards,…

Dan Hooker is ready to kick Paddy Pimblett’s head in, whether it’s on the street or in the Octagon. While Pimblett is coming off his first title fight at UFC 324, it’s his quick-brewing rivalry with the ‘Hangman’ that has largely dominated headlines. “He’s been chiming sh*t at me, and I say things back,” Hooker told Ariel Helwani. “He says I’m dog sh*t at grappling; he thinks I’m a sh*t fighter. I think he’s a sh*t fighter. We both speak our minds, and who gives a sh*t. The UFC was freaking out—‘Oh, if Dan and Paddy see each other at…

Bench pressing has become almost synonymous with chest training. Walk into most gyms and you will see lifters lining up for the bench, comparing numbers, and treating it as the ultimate test of upper-body strength. But here is the truth: you do not need to bench press to build a strong, muscular, and healthy chest. Many people actively avoid the bench press. Some have shoulder pain. Others struggle with wrist or elbow issues. Some simply do not enjoy the movement or do not feel it working their chest very well. All of these are valid reasons. Fortunately, sports science strongly…