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Conor McGregor has once more lauded his arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege Islam Makhachev. The Irishman believes Makhachev should be ranked ahead of both Daniel Cormier and “The Eagle” in the all-time greatest conversation. Two-division champion and pound-for-pound king Makhachev is set to defend his 170-pound strap next month at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry. Meanwhile, this weekend, Conor McGregor will return to the octagon after a five-year layoff to headline UFC 329 in a rematch against Max Holloway. Conor McGregor Explains Why 5 Years Away From The Octagon Will Be His Biggest Advantage at UFC 329. [Images via UFC]…

Welcome to Midnight Mania!Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, July 8, 2026.Does anyone believe Conor McGregor’s born-again beliefs? It seems like part of the classic media playbook when accused/liable of sexual assault. At least the elephant in the room has finally been addressed in some form?I must admit that I enjoy the Russian attitude towards random brawls at press conferences and after fights. Too much “Oh the humanity!” when it happens here …Vinicius Oliveira vs. Steve Garcia? Yeah, sign me up.Shem Rock will try to rebound in PFL after…

Ben Patrick, better known as the Kneesovertoesguy, has built a following by challenging long-held beliefs about joint health and injury prevention. In a recent YouTube video, he shares a simple concept that he believes can help people rebuild their shoulders, lower back, and knees safely by training “from the ground up.” Rather than avoiding movement after pain or injury, Patrick explains how gradually strengthening vulnerable positions can improve resilience over time. Rebuild Your Shoulders by Strengthening the Reverse Movement Patrick begins with the shoulder, pointing out that throwing is one of the most common ways people injure the joint. Instead…

“It’s impossible to assess any safeguards that may exist in your company’s agreement with DoD without seeing the full contract,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote. Anastasia Obis July 8, 2026 6:29 pm 4 min read A Senate lawmaker is demanding that the Defense Department and seven technology companies deploying their artificial intelligence capabilities on the department’s classified networks disclose the terms of their agreements in order to better understand what guardrails DoD is putting in place around AI use in the military. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said the department “appears to have forged…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has officially inaugurated the country’s new State Strategic Command Headquarters, known as “The Octagon”, in the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo. The ceremony included the signing of the official inauguration charter and the raising of the Armed Forces flag. Designed as the Egyptian Armed Forces’ central command hub, the facility integrates command, control, communications and crisis management functions within a single complex. According to Egyptian officials, the headquarters employs advanced communications networks, artificial intelligence and cyber-secure systems to support decision-making, coordination and operational readiness across the armed forces and other state institutions. The Octagon…

One of the biggest marvels of the twentieth century has been the centralized power grid. Increasingly, it is also a major vulnerability in modern warfare. Since October 2022, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine’s grid, in effect making it a world laboratory for energy warfare. What Ukraine has experienced, and what the 2026 Iran War confirmed, is that the economics of precision strikes have permanently shifted the balance between attacker and defender. Legacy grids are structurally unable to survive this shift, making it essential to rethink what a defensible energy architecture would require. From Disruption to Destruction: The Anatomy of Energy…

A modern refinement of the Vietnam-era RECCE boonie. Custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop. Bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner. Made in Vietnam, the country where the boonie hat was born. San Francisco, CA — July 8, 2026 — Prometheus Design Werx announces the Apex Boonie Hat, a modern interpretation of a Vietnam-era field classic built on the RECCE short brim, a custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop shell, a bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner, and a cinching crown fit system. It’s available now for $59.00 USD, available in three colorways: Universal Field Gray, All Terrain Brown, and Ranger Green. FROM THE JUNGLES OF VIETNAM…

Dalton Rosta is tied with Aaron Jeffery at one win apiece, but it doesn’t seem like the temperature is high for the former in terms of a rubber match transpiring down the line. Rosta takes on Bryan Battle in the headliner of PFL Charlotte, on August 7th. Also on PFL’s foray into North Carolina, Joshua Silveira versus Aaron Jeffrey takes place in what is another consequential middleweight contest. When asked if each gets their desired outcome on this Summer card, if a trilogy clash with the former BTC and CFFC champ could garner his interest at all, Rosta said [via…

Rohde & Schwarz Australia and BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) have successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for delivery of NAVICS for the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP). Rohde & Schwarz press release Rohde & Schwarz Australia has recently achieved a significant milestone in the delivery of the Integrated Communication System (ICS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s HCFP with the completion of the PDR. Preliminary design demonstrates the system maturity where requirements are allocated to sub-systems, and a system architecture is defined to represent all external and internal interfaces. Rohde & Schwarz Australia has partnered with BAESMA to deliver the ICS, comprising a multi-domain product suite of…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Marking the latest milestone in its history, the Army has expanded the capabilities of the M139 Volcano System with the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next generation obstacle emplacement capability. The demonstration took place at Camp Grayling, MI on May 19 during three days of hands-on training and included distinguished visitors from the United Kingdom’s Assistant Head Ground Maneuver Directorate – Col. James Fern, the Engineer Commandant, Col. Tim Hudson, and Future Capabilities Director, Col. Hector Montemayor. The Autonomous Volcano system uses the reliable M139 Volcano mine dispenser, which can lay up to 960 mines…