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Shield AI, a US defense technology company based in San Diego, has announced a pioneering advancement in military aviation with the unveiling of the X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous vertical take off and landing (VTOL) fighter jet. Revealed in Washington DC, on October 22, 2025, X-BAT marks Shield AI’s leap from small surveillance drones into the domain of jet-powered autonomous combat aircraft.Founded in 2015, Shield AI has garnered major contracts demonstrating trust in its autonomous technology. Notably, in 2024, the company secured a nearly $200 million contract with the US Coast Guard for its V-BAT drone.Design and capabilitiesX-BAT features a…

Gold has reversed the early Asian dip to near $4,065 on Thursday, battling the $4,100 mark as traders look for fresh developments on the geopolitical and trade front.Gold supported amid safe-haven flowsRisk-off flows extended into early Thursday as markets reacted negatively to reports of fresh US threats on Chinese products.  Reuters reported that the US is considering a plan to restrict an array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions.Meanwhile, renewed geopolitical headlines also hogged the limelight after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s major…

Peachland Fire Rescue Service is looking to recruit firefighters to join its ranks. Are you interested in becoming a member of the PFRS? Please review our minimum requirements and see if you’ve got what it takes.Find the application form at Firefighter Recruitment & Training | District of Peachland; applications will be accepted until 4 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025.Minimum Requirements to join the Peachland Fire DepartmentAvailable to attend weekly Monday night practices from 7 to 10 pmReside within District of Peachland boundariesHave a valid Driver’s Licence (Class 7 and up)Fully Vaccinated as per Policy No. PER-025APhysically fit and healthyAvailable for…

Cover image: Liberty Jail Spring, by Al Rounds. Joseph Smith and a few of his brethren spent most of their imprisonment during the winter of 1838–39 in the bottom level of the county jail in Liberty, Missouri, known as the dungeon. Spending more than four months in the cramped jail proved a daunting experience. Four-foot-thick stone walls, a six-foot ceiling, and constant harassment by guards caused Joseph and his companions to describe the structure as “hell surrounded with demons.” In the dungeon, “temperatures dropped, light dimmed, odors reeked, and time seemed to slow.” Only “dirty straw couches” prevented the prisoners from…

John Cockerill will modify 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine as part of the country’s ongoing support amid Russia’s invasion.

Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building. History Colorado, the state’s largest historical institution, confirmed this week that Barber has donated his massive collection of neon signs, matchbooks and menus, photographs, letters, and other ephemera from Colfax Avenue’s long, diverse history. DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 20: This is an embroidered house keeper’s patch from the 1950s from the Bugs Bunny Motel. It is part of the collection of items from the Colfax Museum. (Helen H.…

Torsten Reil, co-CEO of Germany-based military software firm Helsing, warned of a defense tech bubble in Europe, estimating 80% of such companies “won’t make it” while speaking at Bloomberg’s tech conference Tuesday. The continent has seen a massive influx of spending in the sector since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, creating a business ecosystem ripe for startups.European defense tech companies are expected to receive $2.3 billion in venture capital funds this year, up from $525 million in 2021, prior to the war, according to Dealroom. Helsing has benefited from the environment, raising €1.3 billion in that time ($1.5 billion),…

Ciryl Gane quickly rose through the ranks in the heavyweight division upon his professional debut. Even before he was signed to the UFC in the summer of 2019, he already had a championship belt on his mantle at home. In only his second professional MMA appearance, Gane secured the TKO Heavyweight Championship. Ciryl Gane’s meteoric rise only continued from there. By August of 2019, he’d find himself on the UFC’s active roster and the ascent kept going. Due to a rash of cancellations to planned fights caused by both the COVID-19 crisis, opponent withdrawals and, in the case of Ante…

Award-winning Carrollwood academy led by world champion Marcio Cruz continues to raise the bar for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and community in Tampa Bay.TAMPA, Fla. – Oct. 22, 2025 – PRLog — Marcio Cruz BJJ, located in the heart of Tampa, has been recognized as the leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in the Tampa Bay area. Known for its high-level instruction, family-friendly environment, and world-class competition pedigree, Marcio Cruz BJJ continues to set the standard for excellence in martial arts training across Florida.Founded by six-time IBJJF World Champion Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz, the academy offers programs for kids, teens, and adults—whether…

As Conor McGregor plots his path back to the Octagon after a long hiatus, support comes from a once-bitter rival who now believes in his potential for a spectacular comeback.