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The plank is one of the most popular exercises in fitness, and for good reason. It requires no equipment, can be performed almost anywhere, and trains multiple muscle groups at the same time. Despite its simplicity, one question continues to come up among athletes, gym goers, and beginners alike. How long should you actually be able to hold a plank? The answer is not as straightforward as chasing the longest possible time. While social media is full of extreme plank challenges lasting five, ten, or even thirty minutes, sports scientists and strength coaches generally agree that plank quality matters far…

Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Major retailers and manufacturers are pushing for tariff exemptions as the Trump administration considers actions following multiple trade investigations spanning 60 trading partners. This week, the United States Trade Representative held hearings related to proposed tariffs following Section 301 probes launched over the last year. The potential actions include a 25% levy on imports from Brazil and a 10% or 12.5% tariff on goods from 60 trading partners. The latter derives from USTR allegations of failure to effectively curtail products made with…

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 — The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) applauds the introduction of the National Service Animals Monument Location Act, a bipartisan legislation introduced July 1 authorizing placement of its monument on the National Mall Reserve, the nation’s most distinguished location for works of exceptional and enduring national importance. NSAM will be the first national monument honoring the contributions of service animals and their handlers throughout American history. It will commemorate the partnerships that have served our nation in the military, law enforcement, search and rescue, disability assistance, and many other vital roles while celebrating the enduring human-animal bond.…

Another leg injury has ruined former UFC double champion Conor McGregor’s plans. Earlier tonight in the main event of UFC 329, “The Notorious” was set to secure yet another spectacular performance against Max Holloway in the rematch. However, just as the bout began, McGregor suffered another freak leg injury while landing a jumping roundhouse kick. The Irishman landed awkwardly on his right knee while throwing the aforementioned strike, after which ref Mike Beltran decided to stop the contest at 1:09 of Round 1, once he saw that McGregor was struggling to stand or even move. Conor McGregor has suffered a…

In a historic move that could end an 80-year ban on foreign warship construction, the U.S. Navy has officially issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) to major South Korean shipbuilders to assess their capacity to build American destroyers and fleet tankers. Following initial reports from South Korea’s Yonhap News, Naval News can confirm that the U.S. issued two RFIs to Korean yards, one pertaining to the construction of auxiliary vessels specifically medium size/tonnage fuel tankers meant for fleet replenishment, and notably one RFI for destroyer sized surface combatants. These RFIs indicate that the U.S. government is putting forward a more…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org F-22 Raptors that had been stationed in the Middle East arrived in England on July 10, the latest batch of U.S. warplanes to leave the region despite ongoing tensions with Iran. Around 10 F-22s assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., arrived at RAF Fairford, U.K, on July 10, according to flight trackers. The jets were seen and documented by local aircraft spotters. Earlier this month, around…

On Friday, federal agents delivered grand jury subpoenas to four New York Times journalists, arriving in some cases at their homes, days after the paper reported the Secret Service had urged President Donald Trump to leave Turkey aboard an older jet rather than his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. The subpoenas order Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager, and Eric Schmitt to testify Wednesday before a federal grand jury in Manhattan “in regard to an alleged violation of criminal law,” according to the Times, which says it will fight the order. David McCraw, the paper’s newsroom lawyer, said the…

Islam Makhachev, Machine Gun Kelly, and several others have reacted to former UFC double champ Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 TKO (injury) loss to Max Holloway.After five years, “The Notorious” finally returned to the octagon earlier tonight to run it back with Holloway, whom the Irishman had beaten 13 years ago by unanimous decision despite tearing his ACL during the bout. [Image via AP Photo/ John Locher] This time, however, Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury after the opening bell while landing a jumping roundhouse kick, after which the Dubliner was unable to stand properly or switch stances. With “The Notorious”…

Better to be safe than sorry …Following UFC 329 tonight (Sat., July 11, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that one fighter was transported to a local “Sin City” hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in his respective bout.The lone fighter transported was Light Heavyweight veteran Nikita Krylov.Krylov (31-12) was taken to the hospital for a scan of his jaw following his technical knockout loss to Robert Whittaker in the UFC 329 “Prelims” headliner (watch highlights).Whittaker cracked Krylov with a punch during their 205-pound clash, and Krylov immediately waved off the fight,…

Four Houston Democratic members of Congress on Thursday demanded an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Tuesday in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying ICE has not released video evidence to support claims that Salgado Araujo “weaponized his vehicle” to try to run over the agent who fired the fatal shot.In the letter, sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director David Venturella, the lawmakers said the agencies’ account of the incident mirrors statements made after other fatal ICE encounters, including the…