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Tina Black wants everyone to know her name by the end of The Ultimate Fighter 34. And not just for herself.Currently competing as a strawweight on the latest season of the UFC’s long-running reality competition, Black spoke to MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz about her transformation from Valesca Machado to Tina Black, her decision to move to California to train with Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male, and her promise to not return to her homeland of Brazil until she has a UFC contract in hand.The origin of her nickname began in her childhood but has taken on greater importance as…

The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a stacked UFC 329 card. In the main event, Conor McGregor made his return after five years off to rematch Max Holloway, but this time at featherweight. The co-main event saw Benoit Saint Denis take on Paddy Pimblett in a pivotal lightweight scrap. Ultimately, it was Holloway who won by first-round TKO in 69 seconds as McGregor suffered a knee injury which ended the bout. In the co-main event, Pimblett made quick work of Saint Denis as he earned a submission win in 52 seconds. Following UFC 329, here is…

Abstract Modern military organizations operate in environments characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, technological acceleration, and interconnected security challenges. While defense institutions have invested in design thinking, red teaming, experimentation, and professional military education, limited evidence exists regarding how these interventions influence adaptive thinking. This article examines how structured cognitive interventions, referred to as epistemic devices, shape problem framing, sensemaking, and decision-making among military personnel. Drawing on qualitative research with thirty military personnel, embedded reflective practice, and a taxonomy analysis of more than 1,200 design and innovation activities, the article argues that not all innovation activities are cognitively equivalent. Some reinforce existing…

The bench press has been one of the most popular strength training exercises for decades, but not every variation delivers the same benefits. While the traditional flat bench press is often considered the gold standard for upper body strength, the reverse grip bench press has quietly gained attention among strength athletes, bodybuilders, and coaches because of its unique ability to emphasize the upper chest while reducing stress on the shoulders. The exercise looks unusual at first. Instead of gripping the bar with your palms facing away from you, you use a supinated grip with your palms facing toward your face.…

An arbitrator has ordered telework and remote work restoration for nearly 20,000 Forest Service employees, but the agency still has time to file an appeal. Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED July 13, 2026 5:29 pm 4 min read A third-party arbitrator is ordering the Forest Service to restore telework and remote work agreements for close to 20,000 employees represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees. In a decision issued Friday, Arbitrator Robert T. Simmelkjaer ruled that the Forest Service violated its collective bargaining agreement with NFFE, as well as the 2010 Telework Enhancement Act, when the agency issued return-to-office orders for employees…

KYIV, Ukraine — Nine nations have joined Ukraine in a nascent anti-ballistic coalition to speed up production of Ukraine’s Freyja interceptor system and get it operational within a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at a meeting of defense allies in France on Monday.He first said a coalition of allies would work together to build the complicated weapon at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara, where U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to let Ukraine build its own Patriot interceptors after recognizing that, in Zelenskyy’s words, Ukraine is “a country that is ready to do this.”The initiative was launched as a…

Monday, 13th July: Kongsberg Maritime ASA (OSE: KMAR) today announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of integrated propulsion and electrical systems for the maritime market. The acquisition represents a strategic step to strengthen Kongsberg Maritime’s propulsion portfolio. Berg Propulsion is a well-established player delivering complete propulsion solutions. The company has demonstrated strong growth and a profitable market position in recent years. Financial details of the transaction are undisclosed, but the acquisition is priced at approximately the same EV/EBITDA level as the current pricing of Kongsberg Maritime ASA. “This acquisition is central…

Munich, July 13, 2026: Helsing, Europe’s leading defence AI company, today announces it has raised $1.8bn in a Series E, valuing the company at US$18bn. New and existing investors participated in the round, including Dragoneer Investment Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Disruptive, Iconiq, Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, JPMorganChase, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), General Catalyst, Plural, and Stepstone. Investor demand significantly exceeded the available allocation, reflecting strong and growing confidence in AI-driven and software-defined defence technology. The company remains predominantly European-owned, underscoring its deep roots in Europe. The Board of Helsing remains unchanged with Co-Chairmen Daniel Ek and Tom Enders, and members Jeannette zu…

Dustin Poirier, the man who has shared the octagon with Conor McGregor three times, and Michael Chandler, the one who would have loved to be chosen as the Irishman’s comeback opponent, have defended “The Notorious” after how things played out on July 11. This past weekend at UFC 329, the Dubliner returned to the octagon after a five-year layoff to run it back with Max Holloway, an opponent whom he had beaten 13 years ago by unanimous decision. However, this time, McGregor lost in Round 1 by TKO after he injured his right knee while throwing a roundhouse kick, after…

In conjunction with his time in Congress and before he was a presidential candidate, Lindsey Graham spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force across three components — as an active-duty staff judge advocate, a South Carolina Air National Guard officer and a senior lawyer in the Air Force Reserve.Graham, 71, died unexpectedly Saturday from an aortic dissection, according to a preliminary report from the Washington, D.C., Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The South Carolina senator had returned hours earlier from a trip to Ukraine, where he sought to negotiate new sanctions against buyers of Russian oil.In a Truth…