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The United States canceled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul’s Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the availability of U.S. forces due to the war in Iran.The U.S. Marine Corps formally notified its South Korean counterpart in June that force availability would be constrained for the division-level exercise, known as Ssangyong, a South Korean Marine Corps spokesperson told a press briefing.The allies remain in close consultations on resuming the drills, the spokesperson said. He did not specify what measures might be taken to prevent future cancelations or to make…

Kyokushin karate, renowned for its powerful techniques and emphasis on full-contact sparring, may seem like a traditional martial art rooted in discipline and structure. However, within this discipline lies ample room for creativity. In this blog post, we’ll explore three essential steps to help you build a creative form in Kyokushin karate, allowing practitioners to express themselves while staying true to the art’s core principles. Step 1: Master the Fundamentals Creativity in Kyokushin karate is not about abandoning the fundamentals but rather mastering them to the point where they become second nature. Begin by honing your basic techniques – punches,…

Terry Gerton You know, usually you and I talk about things that are on the table of Congress and what they’re working on right now, but since they’re on recess, I thought it might be kind of fun to take a peek behind the curtain and what is going on back there. The first thing that’s come up in some headlines is Senate pro forma sessions. Now, these are kind of normal, but they’re getting a lot of attention right now. What’s going on? Mitchell Miller Yeah, so while people on the Hill are familiar with pro forma sessions in…

24. 8. 2026  – Industrial-technology group CSG has signed several major contracts in recent months for the supply of bridge laying vehicles to a total of five customers in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The contracts cover dozens of bridge laying vehicles worth over USD 50 million in total. The orders confirm growing global demand for specialised engineering vehicles and CSG’s ability to provide comprehensive solutions ensuring the mobility of military units and equipment in challenging conditions. The new contracts cover AM-70 and AM-50 series bridge laying vehicles, which enable military units to rapidly cross watercourses, trenches and…

Bella Mir is no stranger to having a massive spotlight on her no matter what she’s doing.The daughter of multi-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, the now 23-year-old wrestling phenom was the first athlete that the UFC signed to a NIL deal in college and now she’s just a day away from competing in the main event for The Contender Series. Just one month later, Mir is scheduled to face 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades for a chance to represent the United States at the World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan later this year.This all comes just a few months…

New billboards have gone up around select military towns that connect the conflict in Iran with an economic impact on American families.VoteVets, a non-profit group and political action organization that largely supports Democrat veteran candidates, launched a 10-day billboard campaign Monday in 10 U.S. cities that features photos of President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a fiery background. “Trump & Hegseth’s Iran War means higher prices for you with no end in sight,” the signs declare.Retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, senior adviser to VoteVets, told Military Times the effort is intended to connect “affordability with accountability,”…

Dana White thinks heavyweight could be in a good place sooner rather than later.Long one of the marquee divisions in combat sports, the UFC’s heavyweight roster has fallen on hard times in recent years due to a dearth of promising talent, veterans aging out of contention, and even the very top of the division stuck in limbo due to undisputed champion Tom Aspinall being sidelined since this past October due to eye injuries suffered in his fight with Ciryl Gane that ended in a no-contest.A handful of intriguing big men have stepped forward to make a name for themselves, including…

Yomif Kejelcha has reclaimed his half marathon world record with a staggering 56:51 in Buenos Aires. The 29-year-old Ethiopian previously held the record after running 57:30 in Valencia in 2024. That time was beaten in March 2026 when Jacob Kiplimo ran 57:20 in Lisbon. Kiplimo ran even faster in Barcelona in 2025, clocking 56:42, but the race conditions didn’t fully comply with World Athletics regulations and was not ratified. Kejelcha will also have to wait for ratification from World Athletics before his 56:51 is officially a world record, but whatever they decide, it was a stunning performance. Kejelcha broke away…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Target has reached its “strongest item availability in recent years” among its most frequently purchased products as the retailer continues its push for better-stocked shelves, EVP and COO Lisa Roath said on a Q2 earnings call Wednesday. A key test for Target was ensuring product availability during the back-to-school shopping season. Closer coordination within Target’s supply chain, merchandising and store operations teams, plus improvements to planning tools, helped the retailer better prepare for the rush, Roath said. “By prepositioning inventory…

PARIS — Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones as well as start production of drones in Finland.The companies signed a letter of intent on Sunday to combine General Cherry’s expertise in small drones and Patria’s unmanned-technology expertise and defense-industry experience, which will allow them to jointly develop unmanned vehicles for Western European defense needs, they said in a statement on Sunday.The announcement is part of a broader wave of European defense-industrial cooperation with Ukrainian drone makers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in December announced plans to produce various Ukrainian drones…