Arete 10.29.25

Military / National Security

UN report: Russia targets civilians in systematic bid to depopulate Ukraine, Atlantic Council
U.S. Military Kills 14 More People Accused of Smuggling Drugs on Boats, NY Times
Troops with beards barred from Hegseth event in South Korea: Report, Defense News
Navy launches review of Marines’ and sailors’ personal social media posts, Task & Purpose
Nominee For Assistant Secretary Of Defense For Space Policy Wants Review Of Commercial Strategies, Defense Daily
The U.S. Is on Track to Lose a War With China, The Atlantic
Has Trump actually ended any wars?, Vox
French UN peacekeepers come under Israeli fire, UK Defense Journal
As federal food assistance runs out, junior troops with families may be hit hard, Task & Purpose
Ukraine reports 1,060 Russian troops killed in one day, UK Defense Journal
Why Trump is ‘telegraphing’ military action against Venezuela, Defense News
Navy Probes USS Nimitz Fuel Supply After Crashes, Trump Points to ‘Bad Fuel’, USNI
Why Qatar wants an air force facility inside the United States, Breaking Defense
Is Europe Too Soft to Fight?, War on the Rocks
Romania Activates New F-16 Squadron to Reinforce NATO’s Eastern Air Defense Posture, World Defense News
Pentagon reportedly upset over Netflix’s nuclear war movie ‘A House of Dynamite’, Task & Purpose
Jordan’s forces will not ‘run around Gaza on patrol,’ King Abdullah says on Trump’s plan, JPost.com
Who is Timothy Mellon, the billionaire who reportedly donated $130M to help pay troops?, Defense News
How Miami hawks hijacked Trump’s foreign policy, UnHerd
A Drug War Goes Hot, Real Clear Defense
U.S. Army SOAR Near Venezuela Hints at Possible SOF Mission, Global Defense News
Which Service Did Best in the Military Recruiting Boom?, Sandboxx
China’s 4.8% Growth Mirage, American Greatness
Mexican President Condemns U.S. Attack off Mexico’s Coast, LA Times
Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles, Breaking Defense
Pentagon removes key protections for civilian workers, moves to fire with ‘speed and conviction’, Defense News
Stephen Miller sidesteps question on US troops in Venezuela as tensions rise, Defense News
From Culture to System: A Roadmap for Turning Ukraine’s Counterdrone Innovation into a Capability, Modern War Institute

First Responder / Homeland Security

Calif. deputy fatally shot, suspect stopped after 150 mph pursuit, Police 1
Driver Crashed Into Fire Truck as Crews Fought WA Fire Early Sunday, FireFighter Nation
Flight Diverted After Passenger Stabs Two Others With Metal Fork, Men’s Journal
Confronting Cartels: Military Considerations South of the Border, Homeland Security Newswire
GA Officer Kills Man Who Attacked a Firefighter With a Machete, Police Say, Fire Engineering
ICE in the hot seat, Morning Defense
The Meaning of Vast US Military Build-Up Off Venezuela, Real Clear Defense
Trump Nominates Cyber Expert for Coast Guard Commandant, Real Clear Defense
6 officers no longer employed at Fla. sheriff’s office following FBI National Academy cheating investigation, Police1
N.J. officer charged after going to ATM, pizzeria instead of investigating scene where trooper killed 2, Police1
Video: NYPD cops save choking 10-month-old baby in cop car pajamas, Police1
Helmet-cam views from Delaware house fire, Statter911
The Dark Triad in the Fire Service, FireFighterNation
N.J. sues Sig Sauer, seeks recall of P320s over alleged unintentional discharges, Police News
Video: 4 bystanders rush to aid wounded Ky. trooper, Police1
9 Ohio firefighters reinstated after uproar over leadership shake-up, FireRescue1
Conn. deputy fire chief, without SCBA, rescues 3 from burning house, FireRescue1

Mountain

Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 Sleeping Bag Review: Arctic-Proven, Premium Sleeping Bag Choice, GearJunkie
The Best All-Mountain Skis Of 2026, According to POWDER Testers, Powder
8 Professional Skiers and Snowboarders We’re Excited To Meet at Snowbound Expo 2025, Powder
Ski 6 Utah Resorts in 1 Epic Day with the Ski Utah Interconnect Tour, SnowBrains
Breaking: Two American Ascents Receive Alpinism’s Highest Honor, Climbing
Girlfriend Saves Alabama Man After He’s Struck By Lightning As Boat Burns Around Them, Now They’re Engaged, Wide Open Spaces
Salmon Reclaim the Klamath: First Chinook Seen Above Dams in 100 Years, GearJunkie
Avalanche Pros Release Free Online Training To Help Skiers Stay Safe, Powder
Multiple Elk Poached, Abandoned in Colorado, Eastmans’
Best Skis of the Century from Each Brand, Part 3: Listener & Industry Selections (Ep.366), Blister
Debatable: Should Rampage Be Shut Down?, Blister
Three People Convicted of Federal Crimes for BASE Jumping in Yosemite, GearJunkie
A Snowstorm Blew Over Mount Washington. More than 20 Hikers Were Trapped., Outside
First Skier-Triggered Avalanche of the Utah Season Highlights Danger of Early Season Skiing, SnowBrains
Meet PRO Skijor: The Wild New Tour Mixing Cowboys With Skiers, Powder
Three Epic Alpine Climbs Awarded Piolet d’Or in 2025, Outside
Gear for Multi-pitch and Alpine Rock Climbing – Part 1: Rope Systems, Climbing Gear Reviews
Hiker Killed After Slipping Over Cliff on “Treacherously Icy” 14,505′ Mt. Whitney, CA, SnowBrains
Elk Hunter Dies 3 Weeks After He Was Attacked by a Grizzly, Outdoor Life
College Kid Plays Hooky and Arrows a Huge Missouri Buck with 3 Main Beams, Outdoor Life
Mountain Biker Adolf Silva Suffered A Spinal Injury In Red Bull Rampage Crash, Unofficial Networks
K2 Quietly Drops Sean Pettit’s Limited K2000 Ski and Snowboard Line, Powder
The Latest Film About K2 Will Make Your Jaw Drop, Outside
Who We Are Is How We Climb. Here’s When That Becomes a Problem., Climbing
Man Dies In Tragic Rappelling Accident At Zion National Park, Unofficial networks
PrimaLoft Unveils The Pinnacle Of Performance Insulation: UltraPeak, Snow Industry News
What It’s Like Spending an Entire Day With Elite Alpine Rescue Pros, Powder

Fitness / Health / Nutrition

Texas Sues Tylenol Makers, Claiming They Hid Autism Risks, NY Times
Steven Hatfill, Covid Vaccine Critic, Is Ousted From H.H.S., NY Times
Here’s What Skipping Breakfast Does to Your Energy, Mood, and Health, Real SimpleSenators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots, Verge
Coffee & Running: How Caffeine Helps Your Training + How Much to Drink, SF Marathon
Self-reported physical activity and risk of primary knee replacement for osteoarthritis: a competing risks cohort analysis, BMCThe Best Under-Desk Elliptical, Wirecutter
The Man Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes, Outside
Should Endurance Athletes Use Supplements?, Uphill Athlete
Are Some Sugars ‘Less Bad’ Than Others?, NY Times
Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?, NY Times
Lululemon Inks Major NFL Deal, Including Football Icons as Models, Men’s Journal.
Everything You Need to Know About Running and Knee Pain, Runners World
Is Masturbation Healthy? 10 Science-Backed Benefits Of Self-Pleasure, Explained, Men’s Health
Years of Training Mistakes Caused Me Gruesome Knee Injuries, Men’s Health
The 15-Minute Heavy Deadlift EMOM Workout To Build Strength Fast, Muscle & Fitness
Longevity hack: 5 foods that everyone over 40 must consume everyday, TOI
5 Subtle Signs You’re Aging Well, NY Post