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UFC Vegas 116 went own last night (Sat., April 25, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Aljamain Sterling defeat Youssef Zalal via unanimous decision. In the co-main event of the evening, Joselyn Edwards defeated Norma Dumont, also via unanimous decision, while Ryan Spann kicked off the main card with a stellar knockout win over Marcus Buchecha (see it again here).Winner: Aljamain SterlingWho He Should Face Next: Yair RodriguezA fight between Sterling and Rodriguez seems to be the fight to make at the moment. Sterling is currently ranked No. 5, while Rodriguez is sitting just one spot…

Regardless of the fitness discipline you’re committed to, one universal truth remains: Your output is only as good as your input. To maximize the potential that you demand from your body when it’s time to perform, the purity of your nutrition isn’t just a preference, it’s a critical biological necessity. A potent carotenoid antioxidant that has been receiving a lot of buzz in recent years is astaxanthin (pronounced as-tuh-ZAN-thin). If it’s new to you, you’re not alone, but you might want to pay attention because it will soon be a force multiplier that aligns your cellular recovery with your physical…

Francis Ngannou believes UFC is at fault for the state of heavyweight MMA. It’s no secret that the golden ages of MMA heavyweights from the likes of Fedor Emelianenko and Mirko Cro Cop in Pride FC to Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in UFC are long gone. Some analysts have gone as far as to question whether or not UFC should even carry the division in 2026 and beyond. During an interview with The Schmo, Ngannou, who is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, said the promotion he used to call home is at fault for issues in the division.…

By RFE/RL’s Radio Farda 03:03 26.4.2026 US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it intercepted and sent back to an Iranian port a vessel linked to Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” as the US military continues to enforce a blockade of ships entering or exiting the country’s ports. “Earlier today, Sevan was intercepted in the Arabian Sea by a US Navy helicopter from guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney…and the merchant vessel is currently complying with US military direction to turn back to Iran under escort,” CENTCOM — responsible for US military operations in the Middle East — said on April 25. The M/V Sevan…

What does AI cost? It’s a simple question and an important one – the answer will determine the fate of companies and shape society. But it’s also a question that can’t be answered in a meaningful way without additional context. One possible response is “too much.” US private AI investment reached $285.9 billion in 2025, according to Stanford HAI’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Index Report. That money has economic benefits but also adds stress to environmental resources, utilities, and communities.  As the report states, “AI data center power capacity rose to 29.6 GW, comparable to New York state at peak demand,…

The Social Security Administration is now planning an incremental rollout of new appointment-scheduling and case-management systems before deploying them nationwide. SSA is planning to launch its Appointment Scheduling Calendar (ASC) and Workload Management (WLM) system in Nevada and Tennessee on April 25, according to updates on its website and in messages to its employees. For months, SSA has been planning to launch these two major systems. But the agency recently told staff that a nationwide rollout planned for April 13 was “paused until further notice.” An SSA spokesperson told Federal News Network that the agency is “beginning with a limited deployment…

Another nice news from the Second Wind Showcase, it’s about Firesquid Games, which released a brand-new trailer for Prelude: Dark Pain, the upcoming turn-based tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The trailer includes gameplay footage of some of the factions of the game’s world, Statera, and many of the heroes that you’ll be recruiting throughout your adventure. In addition to showing off the Blue Nets (the group run by Duocco, Soren’s father-in-law), which protects the seas and southern coastline of Statera from pirates, the trailer shows-off some of the playable members of that faction. These include Tammais, a…

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 A new bipartisan bill would increase the minimum number of fighter jets the Air Force must keep and give service leaders more flexibility to buy additional jets. The Airpower Acceleration Act, sponsored by Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is part of a trio of bills intended to strengthen the combat air forces. The other measures focus on improving incentives to retain trained aircrew and to increase career…

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are enhancing battlefield adaptability with a new weapon mount that increases the versatility of the Army’s next-generation M250 automatic rifle. In support of the 2026 Projects Day Research Symposium focus on supporting the warfighter, cadets in the Small Caliber Weapon Mount capstone design team developed solutions for real-world applications. Through collaboration between the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering alongside the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center, cadets developed an innovative approach to employ the M250 Automatic Rifle on the M192 tripod. Their objective was to create a…

Aljamain Sterling wouldn’t decline a UFC featherweight title opportunity if offered following his performance at UFC Vegas 116. Sterling shared the Octagon with Youssef Zalal inside the Meta Apex this past Saturday. The “Funk Master” scored a unanimous decision win to earn his second victory in a row. Sterling’s most recent loss was against Movsar Evloev, and he  continues to dispute the judges’ decision. Speaking to reporters during the UFC Vegas 116 post-fight press conference, Sterling said while he thinks Evloev should get a featherweight title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, he wouldn’t take issue with getting the fight instead (via…