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When In Doubt, Stop the Bout: A Revolutionary Approach to Boxing Safety and Reform, by Mike Silver (Hamilcar Publications, 224 pp., $21.99) While boxing can inspire lofty words such as grace, speed, courage, and power, it is, at its most basic level, soft tissue damage, blunt force trauma, subcutaneous hemorrhage, and subdural hematoma. The logical outcome of two trained athletes exchanging precise, deliberate blows is injury—and that more fighters are not maimed from their exertions reflects their remarkable physical conditioning and skill. Even so, as the most hazardous sport in America, boxing corrodes the past, present, and future of its…

The U.S. Navy–Marine Corps team demonstrated the future of naval warfare through integrated command and control, distributed maritime operations, and all-domain capabilities during the Marine Corps’ 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, on 18 October. The large-scale operation involved every element of I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Third Fleet in synchronised amphibious landings, naval manoeuvres, and aviation operations from both sea and shore. “This demonstration is more than a celebration – it’s proof that America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness remains capable, credible, and committed,” said Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force. “From ship…

ISTANBUL Defense and aerospace companies have delivered strong returns to investors as countries increase defense budgets and continue major projects, with Türkiye’s ASELSAN standing out for its remarkable performance. Following the Russia-Ukraine war and heightened security threats, many European nations have decided to boost defense investments. This surge in spending has fueled rapid gains in the share prices of defense and aerospace firms. NATO leaders’ decision to raise defense expenditures to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 has further strengthened the sector’s momentum in global markets. Against this backdrop, stock performance over the first nine months of the year shows…

Geopolitics, art news and Balkans headlines – Monocle Skip to main content Currently being edited in London Daily inbox intelligence from Monocle Home Radio Shows Monocle on Sunday Geopolitics, art news and Balkans headlines Affairs Episode 381 19 Oct 2025 55 min Play Play in Spotify Play in Apple Podcasts Linda Nylind/Courtesy of Frieze Monocle on Sunday Affairs Episode 381 55 min Tyler Brûlé is joined by Gorana Grgić and Eemeli Isoaho to review the weekend’s news. Plus: Andrew Tuck in Palma, Guy de Launey on Balkans news and Aurelia Rauch with an art roundup. Contributors Desiree Bandli Emma Nelson…

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 15-year-old was arrested after allegedly discarding a loaded, unserialized handgun during a foot chase with officers Friday evening in Santa Maria. On Oct. 17, around 5:21 p.m., officers with the Santa Maria Police Department’s Gang Suppression Team were patrolling in the area of Western Avenue and Kingston Drive when they saw two juvenile males walking south stated a press release Saturday from the Santa Maria Police Department. As officers passed the pair, one of them was seen reaching for his waistband and making other suspicious movements and officers decided to contact the duo detailed…

International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 7.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,616 shares of the company’s stock after p

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Brendan Allen forced a fourth-round retirement out of Reinier de Ridder, upsetting the Dutch kickboxer and taking all the momentum he’d acrued at middleweight. De Ridder had been a lightning rod in the 185-pound division and appeared just one win from challenging Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC championship at middleweight. But, on Saturday in Vancouver, Allen dominated de Ridder and made him quit on his stool after four rounds of one-sided action at Rogers Arena. Considering their rivalry with one another, it was not long before Chimaev reacted to the result and made his feelings clear about de Ridder. Khamzat…