Arete 11.12.55

Military / National Security

Former Finnish President Urges Europe to Engage Putin Directly, Moscow Times
Pentagon’s largest aircraft carrier arrives in Latin American region as tensions with Venezuela ramp up, Defense News
As drones proliferate, Army pilots worry about their future. Will a new approach to flight school help?, Defense One
Command Crisis on Saipan: The Only Time a Marine General Ever Fired an Army General, Military.com
The Battle That Changed the Vietnam War: Green Berets and Seabees Fight for Survival at Dong Xoai, military.com
Vladimir Putin’s endless nuclear threats are a sign of Russian weakness, Atlantic Council
The winners and losers from China’s next five-year plan, Atlantic Council
Army wants to buy one million drones over next two to three years, Breaking Defense
Kansas To Join North Dakota As Site Of Counter Drone Point Defense Battle Lab, Defense Daily
America’s Self-Defeating China Strategy, Foreign Affairs
Drones Won’t Save Us: Learning the Wrong Lessons from Ukraine Will Cost the US Army its Edge in Maneuver Warfare, Modern War Institute
Kremlin Quietly Drafts Reservists Along NATO Frontier, U24
British commandos stage Baltic raids ahead of NATOrole, UK Defense Journal
The unusual new German brigade deploying to NATO’s edge is bringing its most advanced heavy armor — the Leopard 2A8 tank, Business Insider
Choices of a Higher Caliber: NATO, the US Army’s New Service Rifle, SWJ
Begun, the Drone Wars Have, REal Clear Defense
Russia’s Issues Beyond Ukraine, Geopolitical Futures
The West Still Won’t Admit What Drives Islamic Terror, RealClearWorld
Mexico’s Unending Drug Wars, UnHerd
U.S. Plans New Mission in Mexico Against Cartels, NBC News
Warfighters, Not Engineers, Decide What AI Can Be Trusted, War on the Rocks

First Responder / Homeland Security

173-mile Calif. pursuit ends with driver crossing into Mexico, Police1
Former Seattle FD HR head files $2.5M retaliation lawsuit after calling out misconduct, unsafe behavior, FireRescue1
Coast Guard Hits Recruiting Record, Seeks New Training Center, USNI
Fla. county reverses ban on fire station logos following community outcry, FireRescue1
Quotas come to the end of the road, American Police Beat Magazine
Border Patrol invites retired agents and officers back to the badge, Police1
Ky. AG asks court to overrule governor, authorize execution for convicted killer of 2 LEOs, Police1
Seattle ordinance would ban masks for law enforcement, Police1
Six arrested in FBI foiled ISIS inspired terror plot, RawDiary
What NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s mental health plan could mean for FDNY EMS, FireRescue1
‘Stay out’: Rescue of choking child sparks jurisdiction debate among Ky. FDs, FireRescue1
Union invites NYPD cops to join Houston PD following NYC mayoral election, Police1
Video: 7 firefighters injured, burned in Bronx car fire explosion, FireRescue1
The Fire Service Has a Fitness Problem…and It’s Not What You Think, FireFighter Nation
MAY
Ga. sheriff suspended by governor following physical altercation with police officer, Police1
Calif. sheriff removed from office after corruption investigation, Police1
As premiums skyrocket, Colorado now one of most expensive states in U.S. for home insurance, Wildland Fire

Mountain

Trump Pardons Runner Who Took Prohibited Shortcut on Grand Teton, NY Times
New Documentary Covers The Tumultuous Early Days Of The Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction, Unofficial Networks
Stop Buying Overpriced Backpacking Food. Here’s How to Make Nutritious, Dehydrated Camping Meals Yourself, Men’s Journal
The Outdoor Gear I’ll Never Throw Away, Outside
A Backcountry Ski That Feels at Home Inbounds: Blizzard Zero G 96 Review, GearJunkie
The Biggest Myth About Hiking Shoe Tread, Busted by Science, Outside
How Many Days Do Skiers Actually Ski Each Season? (Poll), Powder
I Spent 12 Days Trapped with a Moose Guide Who Wouldn’t Give Up, Outdoor Life
10 Best Inflatable Truck-Bed Tents for 2025, Tread
Utah Ski Resorts Struggling To Open Due To Warm Start To November, Unoffical Networks
2026 Editors’ Choice Binding Reviews, BC Magazine
Two Unknown Young Alpinists Establish One of the Gnarliest Routes of the Year, Climbing
Broke? Saving For Your Next Trip? This Is the Best Gear for Climbers on a Budget, Climbing
Laura Rogora Onsights Two 5.14b Sport Climbs in a Day, Gripped
Editor’s Picks: Best Backcountry Touring Skis of 2026, Powder
More Fishing Gear Winners from Our 2025 Field Tested Awards, Outdoor Life
Game Warden Tales: I Hunted Down a Trip-Wire Crossbow Poacher, Outdoor Life
25 Years On: Remembering the Deadliest Ski Resort Disaster in History, Snowbrains
9 More U.S. Ski Areas Opening This Week (November 10th-14th), Unofficial Networks
Toyota Recalls 170,000 Trucks And SUVs For Failing Engines, Men’s Journal

Fitness / Nutrtion / Health

No Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism, Review Finds, Healthline
Why I (Still) Love Vibram FiveFingers, Outside
Fitness Trackers Might Be Quietly Sabotaging Your Motivation, Study Finds, Men’s Journal
Why a New Report on Protein Powders Is Causing Some Concern in the Fitness World, Muscle & Fitness
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Are Lowering the U.S. Obesity Rate, Healthline
Gummies vs Capsules vs Powders: What’s the Best Kind of Creatine?, Men’s Health
A New Study Just Busted a Huge Myth About Intermittent Fasting, Men’s Health
The 2026 Men’s Health Tech Awards, Men’s Health
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions, NY Times
Knee Arthritis? Exercise Can Help Manage the Pain., NY Times
Today’s ‘Skinny Influencers’ Are Selling Something More Mind-Bending Than Weight Loss, NY Times
The Downside of Weight Loss Drugs, Real Clear Health