Military
Trump’s Team Calls Europe ‘Pathetic’ in Leaked Signal Group Chat Messages, NY Times
When rank-and-file troops leak secrets, they often end up in the brig, Task & Purpose
Ranger School Is Getting a New Fitness Assessment, military.com
Army wants junior officers to fix quality-of-life issues that drive soldiers out, Task & Purpose
USASOC International Best Sniper Competition: 75th Rangers ‘Lead the Way’ by Securing First Place, Soldier Systems
This photo of Air Force special ops pool training is chaos. There’s a reason for that., Task & Purpose
US greenlights potential $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone deal for Qatar, Breaking Defense
Denmark Blasts Upcoming U.S. Visit to Greenland as ‘Unacceptable’, Foreign Policy
America Is Listing in a Gathering Storm, Foreign Policy
‘Nothing will be safe’ from Army’s kit overhaul, Defense One
Fitzgerald: Army Must Move Faster, Think Bigger, AUSA
France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine, Al Jazeera
“Take Your Tourism Somewhere Else”: Americans Are Reacting To Countries Heightening Their Travel Guidelines For Citizens Traveling To The US, Yahoo News
Ranger School’s new fitness test is tougher than ever, but nixes sit-ups, Task & Purpose
The Western Balkans’ Emerging Voice in NATO, Foreign Policy
An ‘America first’ approach to Venezuela is taking shape, Atlantic Council
What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland, NY Times
DOGE’s Real Challenge in the Pentagon Isn’t Slashing the Workforce, It’s Boosting Productivity, WOTR
Zelensky did not expect the West to eat him alive, Pravda Report
China Coast Guard Makes Its Longest Intrusion Into Disputed East China Sea Waters, The Diplomat
DOD cuts $580M in programs, contracts, and grants, Defense One
Donald Trump’s Russia Strategy Could End NATOas We Know It, Real Clear Defense
The F-35 Kill Switch is the Spare Parts, The Geopolitics
Ukraine’s growing military strength is an underrated factor in peace talks, Atlantic Council
First Responder / Homeland Security
Back-to-back busts: U.S. Border Patrol hits drug smugglers hard in 24-hour takedown, US Customs & Border Patrol
Benchmade – SOCP Rescue Tool, Soldier Systems
Mich. wellness check turns into a barricade situation, apartment fire, FR1
4 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN KOREA WILDLAND FIRE, FFCC
Bond between officers and horses in Chicago PD’s Mounted Patrol Unit is built on trust and training, Polcie1
ICE: 370 ‘alien offenders’ arrested in Mass. gang sweep, Police1
ICE Descends on Boston in Major Sweep After Mayor Says She Won’t Cooperate, Ad Fontes
Texas police remove incendiary devices from Tesla dealership in Austin, Police1
Man sentenced to 45 years for ramming cruiser, killing Fla. deputy hours before he was set to retire, Police1
Wildfire-focused books that will educate, amaze and entertain you, FR1
Kan. trooper finds kidnapped 6-year-old after stopping vehicle for traffic infraction, Polcie1
Calif. SWAT officer fatally shot during warrant service for transnational drug trafficking investigation, Police1
All Quiet on the Southern Front: How the Border Has Changed Under Trump, Newsweek
Under Pressure from Trump, ICE Is Pushing Legal Boundaries, HSN
Noem warns immigrants during tour of El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans held, Axios
US Navy sends second destroyer to patrol its own southern border, Shepard Media
Border Patrol agents in Arizona arrest sex offender among group smuggling 3 women, KTAR.com
Coast Guard awards nearly $1B contract mod to Bollinger for heavy icebreaker design, construction, Breakiing Defense
Mountain
Katie McKinstry Makes History with Hardest Female Drytooling Ascent, Gripped
Amazon’s Bestselling Hiking Boots With 12,000+ 5-Star Ratings Are Now Just $43, and They’re ‘Absolutely Incredible’, Men’s Journal
Why We Explore, Outside
Snow Community Devastated by Fatal Avalanche in Southern British Columbia, FreeSkier
First Look at Armada’s AR One Ski Boot FreeSkier
Alex Honnold Onsight Free-Solos Big Climb, Gripped
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts “Sizzling” Summer 2025, Powder
Inside a Bold, El Cap-Sized First Ascent in Remote Patagonia, Climbing
2024-2025 La Sportiva Capo, Blister
The 2026 Ski-Doo Lineup is Your Ticket to Backcountry Bliss, FreeSkier
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2025, Tested and Reviewed, Outdoor Life
Epic Alert: West Set For Multiple Feet of Snow Next Week, Unofficial Network
3 Heli-Skiers, Including Guide, Killed by Avalanche in British Columbia, SnowBrains
Rubber Hunting Boots You Can Actually Chêne Hike In? Floodline Velo Delivers Trail-Ready Comfort, GearJunkie
2025-2026 Völkl Revolt 101, Blister
First Look: Altra’s Lone Peak 9, Outside
Snatch Up These Gear Sales From REI Co-op, Nestout, Electrolit, and More, GearJunkie
23andMe goes bankrupt: What happens to your stored DNA data now?, Guardian
Fitness / Nutrition
Knees Hurt? This Exercise Can Help., NY Times
Beef tallow vs. seed oils: The debate over what’s healthier, Buzzsumo
How adding nuts to your diet can boost weight loss results, Rolling Out
SUUNTO AQUA SWIMMING HEADPHONES, Bless this stuff
What Exactly Is a Super Trainer?, Outside
Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes, NY Times
Here’s why elite runners are adding kettlebell exercises to their workout plans, The Manual
What to Know About Adderall, Ritalin and Other Prescription Stimulants, Well
The Muscle-Building Benefits of Creatine Aren’t What They’re Cracked up to Be, Bold New Research Suggests, Health & Fitness
Interesting
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out, Gear Latest
Satellite Internet Will Enable AI in Everything, GearLatest
The Morning After: Apple is reportedly working on a Watch with built-in cameras, Engadget