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Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the latest addition to the LCP® MAX lineup: a new model featuring the Magpul® Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG™). Introduced in 2021, the LCP MAX was built on the legacy of the original LCP pistol – America’s favorite ultra-compact – by delivering increased capacity and enhanced shootability in a lightweight, easy-to-carry design. This newest configuration represents the next step in Ruger’s continued evolution of the platform. Developed through Ruger’s ongoing collaboration with Magpul Industries, the LCP MAX with Magpul EHG offers the same proven performance shooters expect from the LCP…

Merab Dvalishvili is ready to fight Petr Yan a third time and dethrone the Russian. Dvalishvili lost his 135-pound strap last year to Yan in a rematch at UFC 323. After the title loss, the UFC promised him an immediate title rematch, but Yan had to undergo lower back surgery, and hence, this anticipated bout has not happened to date. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia kicks Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia in the UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 323 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by…

Sponsored by Qlik Register now for Qlik’s annual Public Sector Summit, taking place May 19 in Washington, D.C. April 30, 2026 10:06 am 3 min read With AI no longer a futuristic prospect but instead a widely available tool, how can it best empower public sector agencies and personnel? It’s a premise that can offer more questions than answers. But that’s changing as government users share more of their experiences and lessons learned. What works, what doesn’t and what gaps remain unfulfilled: Exchanging perspectives and use cases provides powerful discoveries for anyone working to leverage data in their operations, improve…

Scottish-Australian ultramarathon swimmer Andy Donaldson has delivered one of the most remarkable open-water performances of the year, completing a brutal 55km swim through Western Australia’s crocodile-inhabited Ord River in a record time of 11 hours and 51 minutes. The 35-year-old endurance athlete took on the infamous “Dam to Dam Challenge,” a route stretching from Lake Argyle to Kununurra through the remote East Kimberley region, an environment as unforgiving as it is breathtaking. And the challenge was clear from the very start. A 2.5-metre freshwater crocodile waiting near the launch ramp served as an immediate reminder of what Donaldson was up…

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People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:09, April 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will keep Iran under the U.S. naval blockade until Tehran agrees to a deal with Washington on its nuclear program. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing,” Trump told U.S. online media Axios in a phone interview, stressing that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The president claimed that Iran wants to reach a deal in order to lift the blockade. “They want to settle. They don’t want me to keep the blockade. I don’t want to (lift…

People’s Daily Online By Liu Shiyao (People’s Daily) 10:18, April 30, 2026 China’s commercial space sector is accelerating its transition from technology verification to large-scale commercial operations, driven by both policy support and growing market demand. This shift supports the nation’s strategy to establish a sustainable space economy. This year has already seen a series of major milestones: the triumphant maiden launch of the Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket, the successful suborbital flight test of the maiden Lihong-1 Y1 spacecraft, and continued progress in satellite internet construction, with multiple groups of low-Earth-orbit satellites sent into space. One major focus is reusable…

A Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank. Credit: Spech/Shutterstock.com. Tank manufacturer KNDS has initiated an “independent investigation” into a 2013 transaction with the Qatar Armed Forces. Its board of directors launched the inquiry following renewed attention on previously reported allegations relating to the deal, according to a company statement released on 29 April 2026. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more KNDS stated that this action aligns with its ongoing commitment to the “highest standards of governance, compliance and transparency.” The company indicated that external…

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Top U.S. military leaders including Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action against Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will also participate in the briefing, the official said.The official did not disclose the range of options that will be discussed but said the briefing was expected to be focused on actions needed to compel Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.U.S. Central Command and the White House did not…