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Most of the back-office IRS employees who were involuntarily moved to cover frontline filing-season work will remain on their temporary reassignments. The IRS in early February put about 1,500 IT and human resources employees on 120-day details to work in taxpayer services. Most of the IRS employees who moved to taxpayer services have no background in this work and have gone through months of training. The agency lost 27% of its employees last year and fell short of hiring goals for the filing season. In a call Friday morning, Joseph Ziegler, the IRS chief of internal consulting, said most of…

Terry Gerton There are two headlines I want to walk through with you today. One is a federal court victory that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and at the same time, the White House released a budget for 2027 that would eliminate IMLS funding entirely. From the ALA’s perspective, how do those two developments, which seem sort of separate and distinct, come together? Sam Helmick So we had this wonderful success that talks to us about, you know, the power of coalitions. Working with AFSCME to recover the reduction in forces and to safeguard the Institute for…

PALAWAN, Philippines– Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire iteration on April 27, 2026, in Palawan, Philippines. Conducted in coordination with U.S. Marines, Philippine marines and Australian soldiers, this event was part of a counter landing live fire exercise designed to repel a simulated enemy landing force across multipleranges, from deep-water approaches to shallow littorals, in defense of the island. The HIMARS maneuvered onto the beach from a concealed position and launched four Reduced Range Practice Rockets, effectively demonstrating the system’s mobility and precision. Thepractice and…

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates looks on prior to his middleweight title bout in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland have been on a collision course, and this Saturday in the main event of UFC 328, the rivals battle it out for the UFC middleweight title. The highly-anticipated numbered card takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Chimaev captured the title with a lopsided win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC…

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as a “humanitarian gesture” to aid neutral countries in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Trump provided few details about the plan, which he said would aid ships and their crews that have been “locked up” in the strait and are running low on food and other supplies as Iran blocks access through the crucial waterway. “We have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely…

On May 1, 2026, C2 Robotics has marked a significant milestone with the commissioning and christening of its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), the first to be delivered to the United States. C2 robotics press release This ceremony represents a defining moment for the company, signalling both the transition of Speartooth from development, into operational service, and C2 Robotics’ expansion into international markets. While ship christenings are a longstanding naval tradition, this event is a first for C2 Robotics and was conducted with a modern twist – as it was christened by a robotic arm, with a ‘Human-on the-loop’!…

Colored belts have their origin in Judo, as does the training ‘gi’, or more correctly in Japanese, ‘dōgi‘ or ‘Keikogi’. In Kyokushin, the order of the belts varies in some breakaway groups, for example replacing orange with red, but they follow the kyu ranks for the most part. Contrary to popular belief, using colored belts to denote rank or ability in martial arts hasn’t been around that long, being introduced around the turn of the 20th century. The modern karate and Judo uniform was introduced by the founder of judo, Kanō Jigorō, who first took up jujutsu in an effort…

David Benavidez isn’t done targeting a mega showdown with Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez moved up to the cruiserweight division to challenge Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the WBA and WBO titles this past Saturday in Las Vegas. While Benavidez was a sizable betting favorite, he still managed to dazzle boxing purists. Benavidez damaged the right eye of Ramirez to the point where “Zurdo” was constantly forced to take a knee. Benavidez scored the knockout in the sixth round. After the fight, Jim Gray asked Benavidez what he wants next. “The Mexican Monster” made it clear that he remains interested in a clash…

It’s been an absolutely earth-shattering week for strategy fans. We’ve got the legendary king of fantasy strategy reclaiming its throne with Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, new, amazing details about Total War: Warhammer 40K, a release date for Modern Naval Warfare, and Bolt Action returns to the spotlight with a new developer diary that gives us a glimpse into some of its core systems. Let’s go! Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era Out Now After several delays, the king of fantasy strategy has arrived! Unfrozen Studios and Hooded Horse did pour their hearts out for Heroes of…

The squat is one of the most fundamental movements in strength training. It builds muscle, improves athletic performance, and carries over into everyday life. Yet many people struggle to make progress with it. You might feel stuck at the same weight for months, experience discomfort, or simply feel like your squat never gets stronger no matter how hard you try. The truth is that a weak squat is rarely caused by a lack of effort. More often, it comes down to a combination of biomechanics, neuromuscular coordination, and programming mistakes. When you understand what is actually limiting your squat, you…