Military
Will Trump’s tariffs lead to an emboldened Beijing in the Taiwan Strait?, S China Morning Post
Troops Booted over COVID-19 Vaccine Are Being Offered Back Pay But Not Huge Payouts, DOD
Navy admiral fired from position as senior NATOplanner, Task & Purpose
The Marine Corps Has Settled the Debate Over the Size of a Rifle Squad, Task & Purpose
A retired Green Beret in Congress wants to ban GNC stores from military bases, T&PNavy fires commanding officer, command master chief of expeditionary security squadron T&P
Volodymyr Zelensky uses G4S British-American private military company for his security, Pravda Report
U.S. Army Robots Now Think, Talk, Understand Like Soldiers, Interesting Engineering
Why does Syria matter to Israel and Turkiye?, Al Jazeera
US fires fresh broadside at China’s shipyards with new executive order, S. China Morning Post
Another M1A1SA-UKR Abrams tank obliterated in Ukraine, Pravda Report
Der Spiegel: Ukraine conflict reveals German weapons ‘only partially suitable’, Pravda Report
How DEI Left Service Academies In A ‘State Of Decay’, The Federalist
No More Family Days for Air Force, Space Force: Extra Leave Canceled for 2025, military.com
China is ready to ‘eat bitterness’ in the trade war. What about the US?, Atlantic Council
Why Beijing Thinks It Can Beat Trump, Foreign Policy
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Russia, possible meeting with Putin to be announced, Pravda ReportLawmakers Fearful of SOCOM Cuts, Possible Risk to Mission DefScoop
The 10 Best Modern War Movies, Men’s Health
First Responder / Homeland Security
Mikal Mahdi Executed by Firing Squad in South Carolina, NY Times
Army Secretary Tapped to Also Lead ATF in Unusual Dual Role, DOD
Top I.R.S. Officials Said to Resign After Deal to Give ICE Migrants’ Data, NY Times
Border Patrol apprehends driver with over 750 pounds of meth hidden in fuel tanks, Times of San Diego
EDITORIAL: Trump’s aggressive approach to border pays off, Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Growing Challenge of Urban Wildfires, HSN
US Attorney General announces seizure of $900 million worth of illegal drugs linked to cartels, Stuff.co
Border Patrol stops smuggling attempt near Sierra Vista, arrests 15, News 4
Union: 2 Colo. officers severely wounded in ambush were shot in head by suspect out on bond for 3 felonies, Police1
Fla. firefighter fired after driving into path of Brightline train, FireRescue1
600 pounds of marijuana stolen from Colorado State Patrol evidence trailer, Police1
Miami Firefighters Battle Fire at Scrap Metal Facility, Fire Engineering
Mountain
Kawasaki Unveils Electric Horse Concept: And It’s Not a Joke, GearJunkie
REI Apologizes to Members: Admits ‘Mistake’ Supporting Interior Secretary, GearJunkie
Better Than the Fan-Favorite Original: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Boot Review, GearJunkie
Man Killed After Falling 800 Feet on Closed Run at Sugarloaf Mountain, ME, While Retrieving Glove Dropped From Chairlift, SnowBrains
Finally! Climbing Will Have 3 Medal Categories at 2028 Olympics, Climbing
20-Year-Old Xtreme Verbier Champ WeiTien Ho Is Just Getting Started, Powder
Skiing Star Dies at Age 26 in Tragic Tahoe Accident on Slopes, Men’s Journal
Kai Jones Goes Huge in New Edit, “My Take”, Powder
REI Co-op member sale: Get an extra 25% off trail gear this weekend, REI
This 1970’s Hang Gliding Ski Movie Is The Definition of Old School Cool, unofficial networks
Flatirons Scrambling: Is Complacency the Greatest Risk?, Climbing
4FRNT’s Norwegian Crew Throws Down Like few can, FreeSkierTwo Himalayan Climbers Die in Avalanche Gripped
Fitness / Nutrition
NIKE ZEGAMA 2 ARMY GREEN, Bless This Stuff
Does decaf coffee keep you awake? What you need to know before bed, The Manual
The Evolution of Ab Training, Men’s Health
5 Science-Backed Longevity Hacks That Don’t Cost a Fortune, Well
This Pork Tenderloin ‘Steak’ Has 33 Grams of Protein Per Serving, Men’s Health
What Does Sleep Have to Do with Aging? Everything, Inside HookJiu Jitsu—Yes, the Sport With Chokeholds—Has Something to Teach America About Community Men’s Health
Can you trust the data your fitness tracker is giving you? An expert weighs in, The Manual
Hegseth Orders Sex-Neutral Fitness Standards for Combat Arms, RCD
The Rise of Longevity Clinics, Men’s Health