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Aljamain Sterling delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career, defeating Youssef Zalal in the UFC Vegas 116 main event on Saturday night. Sterling looked good in the opening round, using his striking to work his way inside and secure the first takedown of the fight. Once he had his man on the mat, Sterling maintained control of the action, banking round one on the scorecards. It took a little longer for Sterling to get Zalal on the mat in round two, but once he got him down, the ‘Funk Master’ immediately took his opponent’s back and unleashed…

People’s Daily Online By He Yin (People’s Daily) 10:55, April 23, 2026 During a recent meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. He called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, the principle of national sovereignty, the principle of international rule of law and a coordinated approach to development and security. This four-point proposal fully reflects China’s consistent position of promoting peace, ending conflict, and resolving differences through dialogue,…

07:19 23.4.2026 The US Senate on April 22 voted 51-46 to reject a Democratic-led effort to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran. It was the fifth such attempt since the start of the eight-week conflict. The proposal, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, would have required the withdrawal of US armed forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress. Democrat John Fetterman voted with most Republicans against the measure, while Republican Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting it. Democrats said they would continue pressing for further war powers votes. Source:…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lowe’s is scaling its use of artificial intelligence to unify and optimize its end-to-end inventory management. The retailer is expanding its partnership with Relex Solutions, combining Lowe’s in-house supply chain technology with Relex’s capabilities to connect forecasting, replenishment and allocation, Camille Fratanduono, Lowe’s SVP of inventory replenishment and planning, said in an email to Supply Chain Dive. Using a single AI-driven platform will enable Lowe’s to better analyze demand trends as well as manage inventory positions across its network. The retailer initially implemented…

Don’t you dare call it a gym. Walk into a Life Time for the first time and it might take a few minutes to fully process the world you just entered. The equipment is impressive, but the workout isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You notice the space, the scale, and the way it feels more like somewhere you’d never want to leave. Within minutes, it becomes clear why first-time visitors struggle to find an appropriate comparison. Life Time is in a league of its own. “I feel like I’m at a spa resort, and I didn’t even…

FORT RUCKER, Ala. – In a historic first, the U.S. Army’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) school at Fort Rucker partnered with U.S. Army South from March 14-18, 2026 to successfully execute a large-scale reintegration exercise, simulating the mass return of service members from a large-scale combat operation. The landmark exercise processed nearly 50 students acting as returned prisoners of war (POWs), the largest reintegration since Operation Homecoming in 1973. It was the first event of its kind to include a mass Phase I medical triage and time-sensitive debriefings for all returnees, moving reintegration planning from a theoretical concept…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – In a significant leap forward for battlefield technology, U.S. Army Infantry Drone Operators have successfully tested a new warhead designed to be delivered by an unmanned aerial system (UAS).The live-fire demonstration of the Bunker Rupture and Kinetic Explosive Round (BRAKER), which took place at a Redstone Arsenal in Alabama on March 26, comes only weeks after the initial design and rapid prototyping of the system, showcasing the Army’s accelerated approach to innovation in the face of evolving threats. VIDEO BELOW: The Army continuously transforms by using the latest technologies for warfighting advantage, and ensures that the…

The idea for this article emerged during an interview I was conducting with Olena Afanasieva, head of the NGO Center for Cultural Development ‘Totem’. During our conversation, she shared her vision of establishing a “Museum of Resistance,” featuring exhibits that narrate everyday life in Kherson under occupation. Kherson was occupied by Russian forces from 2 March to 11 November 2022, becoming the only regional centre captured during the initial phase of the full-scale invasion. Despite active civic resistance, including peaceful protests, the city endured a harsh occupation marked by repression, kidnappings, torture, forced passportisation, and attempts at Russification. The Armed…

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 116 results, including the heavyweight contest between Marcus Buchecha and Ryan Spann. Buchecha (5-3-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since fighting to a draw with Kennedy Nzechukwu this past December at UFC Vegas 112. Prior to that contest, the jiu-jitsu ace was coming off a decision loss to Martin Buday in his Octagon debut. Meanwhile, Ryan Spann (24-11 MMA) most previously competed in July of last year, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Lukasz Brzeski. ‘Superman’ has gone 2-3 over his past five…

A U.S. sailor assigned to a mine countermeasures ship was scratched by a monkey in Thailand, sidelining him from a minesweeping mission in the Middle East, according to Navy officials.The monkey attack occurred in Phuket, where the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief was moored briefly to refuel. Axios first reported the monkey attack Thursday. “The sailor received medical care and was transferred back to Japan for further care,” Cmdr. Matthew Comer, a spokesperson for the Navy’s 7th Fleet, said in an emailed statement. ”There were no operational impacts or delays to Chief.” Navy officials confirmed the service member received…