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Islam Makhachev never underestimates any opponent, but he also knows there are levels in this game, and he doesn’t buy Ian Machado Garry as his toughest challenge.Ahead of the UFC 330 main event on Saturday, Makhachev has heard Garry say plenty of thing about his plans to pull off the upset to become welterweight champion. But despite this being just his second fight at 170 pounds, Makhachev respects what Garry brings to the table but he doesn’t buy that this is the most difficult matchup he’s ever faced in his career.“It’s not going to be my biggest challenge,” Makhachev said…

The Navy announced that it is delivering live entertainment to 50 installations as part of a program to help service members and their families relax and build community.Operation Morale, Welfare and Recreation is bringing music acts to military facilities through April 2027. The event kicked off on Aug. 8 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island with Fitz and The Tantrums and Alana Springsteen.“Quality of service is about ensuring our sailors and their families have the support, connections and opportunities they need to thrive,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command. “Programs like Operation MWR help reduce stress,…

OTTAWA,  – Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a mission-critical solutions company focused on defence, space, healthcare and other strategic infrastructure sectors, today announced that its UK subsidiary, Calian UK, has secured a 15-year agreement with Raytheon UK, the consortium lead for Omnia Training, to support the British Army’s Collective Training Service (ACTS) programme. Raytheon is an RTX business. The agreement, set to start in October 2026 following the conclusion of the current Project NUMIDIAN contract, provides approximately CAD$296 million (£159 million) in contracted base revenue over 15 years, extending one of Calian’s largest defence training programs. In addition, it strengthens…

Jose Ochoa is out of Saturday night’s UFC 330 in Philadelphia with an injury, but Charles Johnson will remain on the card as the promotion was quick to find a replacement in Eduardo Chapolin.The news was confirmed on the official event page Wednesday, following Johnson announcing the change on social media.UFC 330 proceeds with 12 bouts, including a pair of championship contests in Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson.Chapolin (15-2) last fought in November 2025, beating An Tuan Ho via decision at Dana White’s Contender Series, but wasn’t offered a contract. The former LFA…

The UFC flyweight contest between Jose Ochoa and Charles Johnson has been scratched following a late injury to “Kalzifer.” Johnson is expected to remain in the lineup against former LFA flyweight champion Eduardo Henrique, according to a social media post from “Inner G.”“System update: new opponent detected,” the 35-year-old Johnson (19-9) wrote. “Eduardo Henrique. No restart needed. Just load the next dungeon. August 15th, UFC 330. Quest updated [and] accepted.”Ochoa’s injury has not been disclosed. In addition, it is not yet clear if Johnson vs. Henrique will remain in the main card lineup, which pops off this Sat. night (Aug.…

Slots & Daggers blends slot machine mechanics with fantasy roguelike combat.The game features a 4 to 8 hour campaign, retro visuals, and an Egg Arena high score mode. Future Friends Games has announced the launch of the beloved retro mini-roguelike title, Slots & Daggers, on both Android and iOS on August 17, 2026, for $3.99. Developed by Friedemann, the indie title has received strong player reception on PC and consoles, and is now open for pre-registration on mobile. Get ready to enjoy a strange mix of slot machines, fantasy, and roguelike combat So, Slots & Daggers is a wonderfully strange…

A precision rifle built around three different calibers sounds like a contradiction at first. Usually, choosing a cartridge means accepting a particular set of trade-offs. The Barrett MRAD Mk 22 takes a different approach: instead of forcing the rifle into one role, its architecture is designed to adapt to changing requirements.That idea sits at the heart of the Mk 22. Developed from Barrett’s MRAD platform, the military-configured rifle combines a bolt-action design with interchangeable caliber capability for 7.62×51mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum.Barrett lists the system as a USSOCOM Advanced Sniper Rifle and U.S. Army Precision Sniper…

In the last four years, JB Copeland has cemented himself as an encouraging presence in the mental health advocacy space, especially among young men. But this was never his Plan A. From adolescence into early adulthood, the 31-year-old had envisioned a future that looked much different. In his mind, football had always been the ultimate goal. “Football had been my life since I was 6 years old. When I thought about what I wanted to do, it was always, ‘play in the NFL,’” he told Muscle & Fitness. “There was no Plan B. I’d made up my mind that this…

A Pentagon memo directs up to $244 million for Palantir and calls for additional funding through 2028, raising transparency and competition concerns. Rachel S. Cohen August 12, 2026 11:44 am 3 min read The Pentagon wants to steer hundreds of millions of dollars to Palantir — with the prospect of more in the coming years — without specifying how the money will be used, according to a draft Defense Department memo obtained by Federal News Network. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg on Aug. 4 instructed the Pentagon’s acquisition boss and comptroller to spend up to $244 million on Palantir’s services…

The GAO found that the Anniston and Red River Army Depots lost nearly 800 permanent and term-limited employees when comparing fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2025. Michele Sandiford August 12, 2026 11:49 am < a min read   The Army has lost 18% of its civilian workforce at two of its major depots. The Government Accountability Office found that the Anniston and Red River Army Depots lost nearly 800 permanent and term-limited employees when comparing fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2025. Specifically, Anniston’s workforce decreased by 616 people. Meanwhile, its contractor workforce more than doubled during this period. Depot officials said the…