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Building bigger biceps is not simply a matter of choosing the exercise that feels hardest. Chin ups and preacher curls both train elbow flexion, but they load the biceps in very different ways. One is a compound pulling movement that asks the upper back, forearms, shoulders, and core to work together. The other is an isolation exercise designed to make elbow flexion the main job. So, which movement builds more biceps muscle mass? For most people who can train both consistently, preacher curls are the more direct tool for maximizing biceps growth. Chin ups are still excellent for developing the…

An agency watchdog failed to substantiate allegations that a senior Interior Department official violated ethics rules by participating in matters that impacted his former employer, according to a report that was published on Wednesday. The investigation covers the involvement of Matthew Giacona — the acting director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which oversees energy development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf — in a 2025 opinion regarding the impact of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico on protected marine species. Prior to his government service, Giacona was the vice president of government affairs at the National Ocean Industries…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Swedish and German forces are conducting what appears to be the first joint rehearsal of their rapid-reinforcement plans for the Baltic island of Gotland. The exercise is another step in Sweden’s defense planning for an island whose position in the middle of the Baltic gives it an outsized strategic importance for controlling access, protecting the Baltic states, and maintaining NATO’s freedom of movement in a region where Russian military activity remains a persistent concern. German and Swedish warships stand offshore while a…

Jon Jones had a front-row seat to Gable Steveson getting demolished at UFC 331.Jones and Steveson have formed a tight bond during Steveson’s transition from all-world wrestling champion to top heavyweight prospect, with the former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion taking Steveson under his wing. The retired Jones was in Steveson’s corner for his sophomore octagon outing Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and was left shocked and disappointed along with the rest of Steveson’s team as the Olympic gold medalist was knocked out in just 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf.Watch Jones’ emotional reaction below.Jones can be seen…

Home › MMA News › Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja Put on a Five-Round Classic at UFC 331 as MMA World Reacts The MMA pros have reacted to the 5-round battle between UFC flyweight titleholder Joshua Van and former champion Alexandre Pantoja. Earlier tonight, in the main event of UFC 331, Van and Pantoja ran it back after 9 months, and this time, Van proved that his UFC 323 title win was no accident. “The Fearless” worked on his takedown defense and stuffed several of Pantoja’s takedowns. For 5 rounds, he and Pantoja traded nonstop for the majority of the…

Terry Gerton David, let me start with you. A lot of our listeners may never have even heard of the Forrestal building or they might drive by it every day and not know that that’s what it is. Why has this federal office complex become such an important test case for the future of federal real estate? David Winstead Terry, I think the Public Building Reform Board was created by the FASTA Act in Congress back in 2019. So it was created quite a while ago, and it was a bipartisan effort. Our board is consisted of six people that…

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As of July 28, the United States’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, alongside the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released new guidance for operators of critical infrastructure (CI) in a new framework, CI Fortify. It advocates for CI operators to “fortify their systems to allow vital services in the United States to sustain essential operations during a geopolitical conflict,” saying that “investing in isolation and recovery capabilities today is essential to maintaining service delivery during a future crisis, when an adversary may disrupt communications and manipulate…

Home › UFC News › Alexandre Pantoja Goes All Out But Fails To Dethrone Joshua Van In UFC 331 Rematch Alexandre Pantoja tried everything in his arsenal to dethrone Joshua Van earlier tonight at UFC 331 and take back the UFC flyweight strap. But Van was no easy game, and that’s proven. Fight recap In Round 1, Alexandre Pantoja scored a takedown and waited for Van to make a mistake on the ground. However, “The Fearless” managed to reverse position but could not capitalize. After that, both fighters brawled nonstop until Pantoja scored another takedown just before the first round…

General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a contract modification by the U.S. Navy to continue development and delivery of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system. General Dynamics Mission Systems press release General Dynamics Mission Systems announced that it was awarded a $230 million follow-on contract modification for delivery of Hammerhead Encapsulated Effector (HHEE) systems to the U.S. Navy. The Hammerhead mine system provides the U.S. Navy with a next-generation, anti-submarine weapon designed for deployment at intermediate and deep-water depths. “General Dynamics Mission Systems is proud to support the U.S. Navy’s critical undersea warfare requirements,” said Dr. Laura Hooks, vice president and general…