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Dricus du Plessis doubts Khamzat Chimaev was beaten by the scale before his fight with Sean Strickland at UFC 328.Much has been made of Chimaev’s weight cut issues following a disastrous loss to Strickland in what was Chimaev’s first middleweight title defense since defeating du Plessis this past August. After a dominant first round, Chimaev visibly slowed throughout the contest and went on to lose a split decision to Strickland. Even before fight night, much of the online chatter centered on Chimaev’s poor body language at the official weigh-ins and while the fighter himself has not commented on the matter,…

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 Air Force Global Strike Command tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile early May 20, launching the ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Officials said the test, the second of 2026, was scheduled years ago and is not in response to any world events. The Air Force conducts two to three Minuteman tests every year to ensure its ICBM fleet and forces are prepared. AFGSC boss Gen. S.L. Davis…

Lithuanian lawmakers were forced to shelter underground on Wednesday and air traffic at Vilnius airport was temporarily suspended after a drone violated the country’s airspace, the latest in a series of security incidents in the Baltic region.The NATO and European Union member state also suspended train traffic around the capital Vilnius, while schools and kindergartens were told to take children to shelters.“Immediately take shelter in a safe place, take care of your close ones, await new recommendations,” Lithuania’s army said in an alert sent to people in the capital Vilnius.An alert was also issued in the Vilnius parliament building, where…

Blue Force Gear (“BFG”) introduces the patented BFG Integrated Stealth Harness (ISH), a first of its kind certified system that combines a combat gun belt and climbing harness into one lightweight and mission adaptable platform. Purpose built for military professionals operating in demanding environments where mobility, load management, and vertical capability matter, the ISH was engineered to eliminate the need for multiple separate systems while maintaining uncompromising performance on the ground or at height. Unlike traditional solutions that adapt climbing harnesses for tactical use, Blue Force Gear designed the ISH from the foundation of a true combat capable gun belt…

One of the best parts of blogging is the ability to share something with the people you care most about. Over the last few weeks, we’ve built a WordPress.com feature to make that easier. It’s geared to the kind of short, casual thing you’d otherwise send in a group chat or email. Today we’re introducing Lately, a weekly letter sent to close friends every Friday. It’s available in beta for new sites. We’d love to hear what you think and please do send us your feedback. Lately lets you blog by messaging the WordPress Agent on Telegram. You send notes…

Impression of the LASV75 concept at sea. Credit: Navantia UK. Navantia UK debut its 75-metre-long Large Autonomous Surface Vessel (LASV75) The modular autonomous surface vessel is geared toward Royal Navy requirements for a hybrid force structure The service has already purchased medium-sized USVs this year, but have yet to induct any larger systems Navantia UK unveiled a new concept for a Large Autonomous Surface Vessel, according to a press release issued yesterday (19 May). As the name suggests, the LASV75 has a length of 75 metres, a beam of 11.8 metres and system displaces 1,000 tonnes. The system is a…

Gina Carano’s head coach, John Wood at Syndicate MMA, believes Carano will fight again.This past weekend, “Conviction” made her MMA return after 17 years to lock horns with UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey at MVP MMA 1. However, this woman’s MMA superfight didn’t go Carano’s way. She didn’t get a chance to showcase her skills, and was submitted in just 17 seconds. US Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ronda Rousey hugs Gina Carano after defeating her during their Featherweight Bout at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via…

The reconciliation bill comes after Congress shut down the Department of Homeland Security for a record-breaking 76 days earlier this year. Michele Sandiford May 20, 2026 2:29 pm < a min read   The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed a reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026. The bill includes $9.5 billion for CBP recruitment and nearly $7.5 billion for ICE recruitment for fiscal 2026. It also includes about $3.5 billion for other CBP operations funding through fiscal 2029, including procurement and implementation of artificial intelligence…

The World Fitness Project (WFP) is a global professional functional fitness league launched in 2025, designed to bring a season-based structure to the sport through multiple tour stops, cumulative points standings, and a final championship showdown. Alongside elite individual competition, the league also includes Challenger and Team divisions, helping create a more professional and sustainable format for functional fitness athletes worldwide. At the London Tour Stop 1, the women’s division was dominated by consistency from Aimee Cringle, who secured the overall victory and the top prize of $35,000 after becoming the only athlete to finish inside the top 10 in…

Soldier prepares to fire an Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-launched weapon system in the woods. Credit: Saab. Lithuania buys Saab Carl-Gustaf M4s and training kit for SEK 460m, deliveries 2026–2029 Deal part of a 10-year agreement with options up to SEK 640m total M4 is a man-portable 84mm system used by 40+ countries, with ammo for vehicles, infantry and heavy armour Lithuania has placed an order for Saab’s Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle along with associated training equipment in a deal valued at SEK 460m ($48.9m), with deliveries planned 2026-2029. According to a 20 May release from Saab, the order is part of a newly signed contract between the company and Lithuania,…