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Cartagena, Colombia – November 26, 2025 – The legendary San José galleon, often hailed as the “holy grail of shipwrecks,” has once again captured global attention as Colombian scientists successfully recovered the first physical artifacts from its depths earlier this month. Laden with an estimated $17 billion to $20 billion in gold, silver, and emeralds, the 18th-century Spanish vessel represents not only an unparalleled treasure but also a profoundly significant piece of underwater cultural heritage. This monumental recovery effort, conducted between November 16 and 18, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga surrounding the sunken galleon, intensifying both…

A free update is coming to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment which adds new battles and weapons, as well as various gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.The version 1.0.2 update will be released on Thursday, November 27, and will add new challenges to the game.“After clearing the main story, multiple Battle Challenges and Hyrule Challenges will be added,” the game’s Japanese website says (via machine translation).“New ‘Dangerous Species’ enemies such as Bokoblins and Sludgelikes will appear. ‘Scra Attacks’ such as ‘Boko Slash’, which can be activated using materials obtained from Dangerous Bokoblins, are significantly more powerful than previous materials.The update will…

Researchers found that fighters with cognitive impairments had a higher glymphatic index, which deteriorated significantly with more knockouts.Image credit:©iStock.com, EyeEm Mobile GmbHUnder the glow of the arena lights, the two combatants square off. For professional fighters, such as boxers and mixed martial artists, traumatic brain injuries are an occupational hazard. But repeated head trauma, even ones that don’t result in a knockout, can pack a punch against the brain and are a risk factor for neuro-degenerative and psychiatric conditions.In the brain, the glymphatic system acts like the brain’s plumbing and garbage disposal, clearing out waste products. However, worsened function of…

Heather Holland opened the first Upswell in 2023 on South Broadway. (Courtesy Upswell) Upswell is taking some time to regulate. The neighborhood “wellness club,” as founder and CEO Heather Holland calls it, has paused selling memberships and is taking a break from regular operations to retool its business.  “We were one of the first to bring this … model to Denver, and we’ve really been living the learning curve the last couple of years,” said Holland, who opened Upswell’s first studio at 1842 S. Broadway in 2023. “So we decided to take this intentional pause to build all these learnings…

Europe’s equivalent of NASA is seeking €22 billion ($25.5 billion) from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence in space.At the triannual conference beginning Wednesday in Bremen, Germany, the European Space Agency will submit a €1.35 billion proposal for a new program to strengthen and synchronize the continent’s defense capabilities in space. It’s the first time that ESA, a civilian organization founded in 1975 that has steered clear of military projects, is pushing into the sector.

Steel Dome components in Ankara, Türkiye, August 27, 2025. (AA Photo) By Anadolu Agency November 26, 2025 02:22 PM GMT+03:00 Türkiye has signed $6.5 billion worth of contracts with leading domestic defense companies to further strengthen its integrated air defense architecture known as Steel Dome, officials announced Tuesday.The signing ceremony, hosted by Havelsan, was attended by the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Gorgun, SSB Vice President Huseyin Avsar, Aselsan General Manager Ahmet Akyol, Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci, Turkish Armed Forces representatives and industry officials.Major investments in air and offensive defense systemsAccording to the SSB, the newly signed…

By now, it’s clear that military deployments in the Caribbean Sea are not just about curbing drug trafficking and its associated threats to the United States. Earlier this week, the United States officially designated the Cartel of the Suns, a group Washington says is run by the Venezuelan government, as a terrorist organization. (In Venezuela, […] This article is for subscribers only. We are a global leader in geopolitical forecasting. We deliver cutting edge analysis and intelligence so you can stay ahead of the news. Unbiased analysis of global events Daily geopolitical briefing Long-term…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the Donald Trump-led United States government’s pressure tactics against Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro do not stem from concerns over drug trafficking or democracy, but rather, the South American country’s vast oil reserves.Notably, the American military has increased activity in the Caribbean and the Pacific based on claims that it is fighting drugs flowing into the US from South America.In an interview with CNN, Petro accused the US of imperialistic behaviour, adding that he believes the actions against Venezuela are in pursuit of the country’s oil reserves, believed to be the largest…

Hensoldt secures €1 billion order from GDELS for German military vehicles

Heckler and Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a strategic partnership agreement covering weapons, weapon accessories and associated systems. The companies say the arrangement will combine their complementary strengths to meet rising customer demand and ensure reliable, high quality delivery of integrated systems. Rheinmetall Nordic highlights its experience in weapon mounts, fire control and related technologies, while Heckler and Koch brings decades of work in small arms and light weapons for military and law enforcement. The agreement also creates a framework for new product development, timely delivery and expanded market growth.  Thomas B. Nielsen, CEO Rheinmetall Nordic, says: “We look forward to…