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Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after his loss to Dricus du Plessis this past weekend at UFC Oklahoma City.Usman moved up to 185 pounds in pursuit of two-division glory, and a win over former champion du Plessis could have fast-tracked him to a title shot. However, the 39-year-old failed to take down the South African as per his usual game plan and was stunned multiple times with a variety of strikes en route to a unanimous decision loss. [Image via Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) At the UFC Oklahoma City post-fight presser, Dana White had said that “The Nigerian Nightmare” is definitely…

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift platforms at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement, signed by Rich Benton, vice president and general manager of Sikorsky, and Cédric Goubet, president of Safran Helicopter Engines, deepens a decadeslong relationship and paves the way for new collaboration on power and propulsion technologies for Sikorsky’s next-generation aircraft. This will accelerate design cycles, shorten proposal turnaround times and deliver faster, higher performance solutions to customers in both commercial and defense sectors worldwide. Rich…

Dark Side of the Cage returns for a seven-episode season on Tues., Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV.“The greatest fights in MMA didn’t always happen inside the cage,” said Pete Gaffney, President of VICE TV. “This season tells the stories behind the rivalries, controversies and unforgettable moments that helped shape modern mixed martial arts – and changed the lives of everyone involved. It’s a look at the human stories behind one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.”

Put “Honey Badger” on the big stage already.Top Bantamweight prospect and UAE Warriors Bantamweight champion Asaf Chopurov scored a blistering 63-second knockout over former ONE Championship title challenger Reece McLaren in the main event of UAE Warriors 72 today (Thurs., July 23, 2026) inside Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.McLaren came out ultra aggressive, as usual, throwing combinations and chopping away with leg kicks. But Chopurov refused to give ground, matching the pressure and waiting for his opening.As McLaren blitzed forward with a combination, Chopurov sat down on a perfect overhand right counter that knocked him out cold.…

Nintendo Switch 2 may soon add one of the most acclaimed horror games of the past decade, as a dedicated version of SOMA has begun appearing on the platform’s official digital storefronts. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on a spree of enhanced ports from third-party publishers since launch, with a sizable lineup of horror games hitting the console recently. Although SOMA may be over a decade old, it fits comfortably into the Switch 2’s growing selection of horror games. The console’s current library has seen an influx of respected titles in the genre, ranging from action-heavy survival horror games…

Deadlifts are already hard, so why would you want to make them any harder? That’s exactly what the deficit deadlift does. More range of motion, more fatigue, and more chances for something to go wrong. That’s why the deficit deadlift often gets criticized. But when performed and programmed well, the story changes. The real question is not whether the deficit deadlift is hard. Of course it is. The better question is whether it is hard for a reason. Many experts have varying opinions on this topic, So, let’s explore the deficit deadlift so that you can make up your own…

In 2024, Max Bergmann wrote, “NATO Missed a Chance to Transform Itself,” where he argued NATO’s leadership needs to facilitate a strong European pillar of the alliance through structural reforms in European institutions. Two years later, we asked Max to revisit his arguments.Image: The White House via Wikimedia CommonsIn 2024, you argued NATO’s own leadership should facilitate a European pillar. Two years later, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told the European Parliament that anyone who thinks Europe can defend itself without the United States is dreaming, drawing public pushback from European leaders. Does that rift suggest NATO’s leadership is blocking progress on…

Senate-confirmed officials in the second Trump administration are leaving their positions at record rates, a good government nonprofit found in an analysis published Wednesday that warns the trend could hurt congressional input on who runs agencies. “Though his first term was seen as turbulent regarding personnel, Trump has seen nearly two and a half times as many departures this administration as his first,” wrote Chris Piper of the Partnership for Public Service. In total, 27 Senate-confirmed officials, 11.4%, have left the administration to date. That number includes three Cabinet secretaries as well as the heads of the Centers for Disease Control and…

The agency that keeps lists of draft-eligible men is looking for software to help simulate the personnel needs it would work to fill if a draft were reinstated.While the U.S. military is all-volunteer, the independent Selective Service System still maintains a registration list of men aged 18 to 25 and a second special-skills database based on professional licensing lists of workers in certain health-care occupations. By launching this request for quotes on Wednesday, SSS is looking to prepare for emergencies that require it to quickly evaluate staffing and resource requirements through the use of readiness simulation software.SSS also is tasked with comparing…

The ACSV version of the GDLS-Canada LAV 6.0 is configured for combat support functions, offering them equivalent mobility and protection. A distinctive feature is the rear compartment roof, which can be “high” as shown or “low”, providing additional headroom in the vehicle. Ambulance variants, as shown, have been delivered to Ukraine. (Ukraine MoD)The Canadian Government announced that it has awarded US$1.4 billion (CAD $2 billion) to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) for 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs). Under this order, the company will deliver 190 vehicles to the Canadian Forces, plus a further 35 for donation to Ukraine.…