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WASHINGTON — District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America’s 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard’s support of key events in the nation’s capital. The historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve reflects the United States’ grounding principles while also reinforcing partnerships with local and federal authorities. The patch features the Betsy Ross flag, with stars encircling the number 250 in place of the traditional 13 stars. Service members began wearing the patch Memorial Day weekend. The top of the patch reads, “District of Columbia National Guard,” identifying the soldiers’ assignment area, and the bottom features…

Global Energy Agenda May 28, 2026 • 6:15 pm ET Print this page By Lana Zerkal Lana Zerkal is a member of the Ukraine Facility Platform’s Coordination Council, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. This essay is part of the 2026 Global Energy Agenda. Europe’s electricity grids were not built for the demands now being placed on them. The proliferation of large-scale data centers has fundamentally altered the continent’s energy arithmetic. This energy demand growth has exposed a structural power deficit that European policymakers have yet to adequately address. The bloc’s planning and permitting system has been widely criticized as fragmented…

At the UFC Macau weigh-ins, all 26 fighters on Saturday’s UFC fight card step on the scale early Friday morning. Watch highlights of the official weigh-ins above, courtesy of UFC.In the main event, Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo can weigh no more than 136 pounds for their bantamweight non-title fight.Song is currently No. 7 at bantamweight in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, with Figueiredo, a two-time flyweight champion, a couple of spots behind at No. 9.Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield can weigh no more than 206 pounds for the light heavyweight non-title bout fight in the co-main event.The fighters also…

Tensions are rising between Cuba and the United States, as heightened rhetoric from officials in Washington and Havana shows a potential clash that one historian said could result in long-term diplomatic divisions.

Ultra Maritime Australia has been awarded a contract by the Australian Department of Defence to supply Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) units in support of the Royal Australian Navy. Ultra Maritime press release This latest agreement reinforces a trusted partnership spanning more than a decade, during which Ultra Maritime has consistently delivered advanced torpedo defence expendables to the Commonwealth of Australia. Ultra Maritime’s ADC systems are engineered to provide mission-ready performance in the most demanding operational environments. Featuring intelligent acoustic output and proven interoperability, these systems are deployed by navies around the world as a reliable layer of defence against evolving…

Europe’s drone threat is growing rapidly, particularly for NATO members, matching the pace at which Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has established itself as a leader in hard-kill counter-drone capability. Slinger, EOS’ combat-proven C-UAS RWS, is widely regarded as one of the strongest kinetic options on the market. EOS has now broadened that capability with Apollo, a 100 kW high energy laser that made its debut to European defence audiences at DSEI in London this September. Against this backdrop, ESD speaks with Dr Andreas Schwer, CEO of Sydney-based EO Systems (EOS), to discuss how hard-kill counter-drone technology is developing and to…

UFC CEO Dana White has revealed that Khamzat Chimaev wants to run it back with Sean Strickland. However, the promotion hasn’t decided if they are going to give Chimaev an immediate title rematch. The Chechen-born Emirati originally wanted to move up to light heavyweight after beating Strickland at UFC 328. But the American fighter dethroned “Borz” by split decision, and now the latter wants to reclaim the middleweight crown before attaining two-division glory. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 09: Sean Strickland reacts after the UFC middleweight championship fight against Khamzat Chimaev of Russia during the UFC 328 event at Prudential…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Surface Transportation Board accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s revised merger application that was submitted on April 30, according to the agency. The application for the proposed merger is now up for consideration by the board. The STB had previously rejected the network merger proposal, filed on Dec. 19, 2025, citing it as incomplete because it missed certain required information under board regulations. Still, the agency accepted the revised application even though it “does not contain the level of detail on…

Building bigger and stronger arms after 40 is absolutely possible. In fact, many men make better long term progress in their forties and beyond because they train with more discipline, patience, and consistency than they did in their twenties. The challenge is that the body changes with age. Recovery becomes slower. Tendons become less resilient. Joint stress matters more. Poor exercise selection and excessive volume can quickly lead to elbow pain, shoulder irritation, and stalled progress. That is why the best bicep workout for men over 40 is not about doing endless curls with sloppy form. It is about using…

Introduction In a World where everything is becoming ever more expensive, getting the most fun and content for your buck becomes a very important decision factor. This is especially important in video games, a medium where prices can range from just a couple of bucks to well over 100 dollars. With this in mind, I have decided to compile an article of the most replayable strategy games you can play over and over again, having fun while you’re doing it, and even discovering new content and new experiences after dozens, maybe even hundreds of hours. I’ll focus exclusively on what…