The UK’s Cutting-Edge ‘Challenger 3’ Tank Might Be Stuck in Neutral
A Challenger 3 tank on display in a warehouse in April 2024. The British Army has sought to have the Challenger 3 in regular service by 2027, but mechanical issues are likely to delay this. (UK Ministry of Defence/Sgt. Ben Beale) Topic: Land Warfare Blog…
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act To Boost Weapons Manufacturing
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to jumpstart the manufacture of munitions, an attempt to replenish weapon stockpiles that have been severely depleted in America’s war with Iran. What do you think? “Don’t want to be underprepared for…
Caleb Caudle Is a North Carolina Folksinger Worth Your Time
No sooner had Caleb Caudle written “Heavy Thrill” than he became mystified by the song. “This life that I live, it comes with amazing highs and incredible lows, and there’s a lot of sacrifice,” Caudle says. “But there’s all these moments that you get to…
Toy Story 5 Is A Surprisingly Thoughtful Critique Of Technology
After five films, digital technology has finally arrived in the cloth-and-plastic world of Toy Story. But the film, directed by franchise veteran Andrew Stanton and McKenna Grace, mostly avoids the easy trope of making technology inherently bad. Instead,…
More Russian Soldiers to Receive AK-12 Assault Rifles
A soldier carries a black AK-12 assault rifle and night-vision goggles. The AK-12 is generally considered Russia’s best assault rifle, although few front-line troops have it. (Shutterstock/Dmitri T) Topic: Land Warfare, and Trade Blog Brand: The Buzz…
What To Know About Screwworm
A flesh-eating fly known as New World screwworm has been found in livestock in Texas. Here’s everything you need to know about the parasitic pest. Q: What is our government doing about screwworm? A: They are currently negotiating with the highest-ranking…
Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour Openers Are Mostly Women Singers
Since Ella Langley released “Choosin’ Texas” last year, she’s been breaking records left and right. She surpassed Taylor Swift for the longest-running country Number One, became the first female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and…
Why People Might Ditch Their Smartwatches For Something Simpler
Google / Oura / Casio Tech has taken over our lives. We have smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs. There are even smart fridges, smart toilets and smart sex dolls. (Or, uh, so I hear.) And with the rise of AI, Big Tech is now…
Turkey’s Bid to Become Europe’s Energy Hub
Aerial view of an oil refinery plant in Aliaga, Izmir, Turkey, March 2022. As Europe reduces its reliance on Russian gas, Turkey is using LNG, infrastructure, and geography to strengthen its role in regional energy security. (Shutterstock/Merih Salmaz)…
PGA Tour Introduces Goalies – The Onion
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL—Calling the move a long-overdue fix for one of the sport’s most glaring flaws, PGA tour officials announced plans Thursday to begin stationing goalies in front of every golf hole. “For far too long, golfers have faced virtually no…