Military
Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says, Al Jazeera
Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll, Jpost.com
‘In No Way Incompatible’: Service Academy Alums Sign Letter Supporting Transgender Cadets, Midshipmen, military.com
A soldier desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Thousands volunteered as donors., Task & Purpose
Pregnant pilots and aircrew grounded for first trimester under new Air Force flying rules, Task & Purpose
Russia-US-EU game in Ukraine: A million corpses, Pravda Report
In NATO talks, Trump team puts onus on Europe to defend itself, Washington Post
Here is the training that the Army says is no longer mandatory, Task & Purpose
Chinese Military Wraps Intimidation Drills Off Taiwan, USNI
4 US Soldiers Who Died in Lithuania Swamp When Their Vehicle Sank Are Identified, military.com
Finland pledges defense spending increase to 3 percent GDP by 2029, Breaking Defense
Nominee for Joint Chiefs Chairman Pledges to Stay Apolitical, Denies Wearing MAGA Hat, military.com
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge, yahoo.news
Iraq War movie ‘Warfare’ is a beautiful depiction of an ugly war, Task & PurposeGreen Beret killed in Niger awarded Silver Star after new footage emerges, Task & Purpose
Army Mulling a Dramatic Reduction of Tens of Thousands of Troops, military.com
Europe has the resources to defend itself and back Ukraine against Russia, Atlantic Council
SecDef gives DOD leaders less than two weeks to lay out cuts, changes, Defense One
Can the Commonwealth Save Canada?, Foreign Policy
Taiwan jails soldiers guarding president’s office for spying for China, Intelnews.org
The Domestic Fentanyl Crisis in Strategic Context, Real Clear Defense
Golden Dome: America’s Answer to the Hypersonic Threat, RCD
This WWII soldier knocked out 6 German pillboxes and took 18 prisoners by himself, T&P
Navy Releases Transgender Separation Policy, USNI
First Responder / Homeland Security
Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media, NY Times
Border Patrol aids Kalispell law enforcement in traffic stop arrest, insidenova.com
37 people arrested in large-scale immigration raid at Bellingham business, KOMO news
The Lawless Border Wall, Texas Observer
Border Patrol agents stay with stranded Mexican women overnight on Otay Mountain, Fox 5 San Diego
Coast Guard, police investigate migrants coming ashore in Miami, WSVN 7 News
US Coast Guard ‘tripled’ personnel to prevent maritime human smuggling, FOX 8
US Coast Guard detains 8 Mexican nationals suspected of illegally harvesting red snapper, Undercurrent News
Expanded U.S. Military Presence at Sea, Land Borders Could Last Years, Says NORTHCOM Commander, USNI
Why the Arrest of an Alleged ‘Major Leader’ of MS13 is Much Bigger Than You Think, California Globe
Jury returns death penalty for man who ambushed, killed rookie Calif. cop, Police1
Cop killer on S.C. death row chooses firing squad for execution, Police1
Shot multiple times, Fla. deputy returns fire, kills gunman before succumbing to injuries, Police1
Layoffs hit NIOSH safety, firefighter programs under HHS restructuring, FireRescue1
Former FDNY chief sentenced to prison for expedited inspection bribery scheme, FireRescue1
New wildland firefighter pay scales released by US feds, Widlfire Today
4 police officers among 12 injured in Mich. house fire, FireRescue1
‘Broken system’: Calif. PD chief says man who killed SWAT officer had multiple convictions, Police1
FDNY Sees Major Uptick in Building Fires from Lithium-Ion Batteries, FireEngineering
MS Firefighter Killed at Wildland Fire, Fire Engineering
Chicago Firefighters Claim City Searched Personal Vehicles for Weapons, Fire Engineering
Former LAFD fire chief loses appeal to be reinstated, FR1
BWC: Utah officers disciplined after pressuring rookie to cut deceased man’s body, Police1
Ore. bill would lower retirement age to 50 for police officers, firefighters, Police1
Mountain
Katie McKinstry Makes History with Hardest Female Drytooling Ascent, Gripped
The Best Rear Bike Rack, Wirecutter
Outside Van’s Baseline is the perfect blank canvas for your DIY campervan build, The Manual
Kelleghan and Pineau Set New Women’s Speed Record on the Naked Edge, Climbing
A Drytooling Winter Ascent of the Diamond in Colorado Sparks Heated Debate, Climbing
Can Mountain Hardwear’s New Mythogen Gore-Tex Pro Kit Outperform the Old?, Powder
First Look: Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot, REI
Connor Herson Completes Stranger Than Fiction 5.14 Trad in Record Time, Gripped
Alta Ski Area, UT, Surpasses 500 inches of Total Snowfall This Season, SnowBrains
Adam Ondra Designed His Dream Bouldering Shoe: La Sportiva ‘Ondra Comp’ Review, GearJunkie
Shredding On A Pair Of 11 Foot Skis, UNREI Faces Criticism By The National Labor Relations Board For Unfair Practices Snow Industry News
The Adidas Terrex 3L Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket Blew Me Away, Powered
New 13-Pitch 5.12 Climbed in Patagonia North, Gripped
Is This the New Way to Climb Mount Everest?, Outside
Tyler Andrews to Attempt Everest Speed Record, OutsideToo Many Non-Resident Hunters & Wolves In Montana!? Hunt Research with Dan Pickar, Eastmans’
Lowa Tibet GTX Evo Boots Review, Eastmans’
Cy McIntosh Climbs His First 5.14d in Utah, Gripped
Find Your Flow: Prodigio Pro, La Sportiva
Mountaineer Chris Bonington: ‘I’ve come very close to death so many times, it’s difficult to pick the closest’, The Guardian
Best Ski Packs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed, Powder
First Look at K2’s New Cortex 140 Zonal BOA Ski Boot, Freeskier
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? I Think: Yes. Here’s What to Know., Outside
The 8 Best Ski Towns in the World According to POWDER Staff, Powder
What Is Ski Biking? Everything You Need To Know, Powder
Utah Skier Dies In Avalanche In Uinta Mountains, UN
The 6 Most Underrated Ski Towns in America, UN
Five Climbing Films that Influenced a Generation, Gripped
Fitness / Nutrition
NIKE FIELD GENERAL SNEAKER, Bless this Stuff
Hoka Speedgoat 6 vs. Skyline-Float X: Which Trail Shoe Reigns Supreme?, Men’s Health
What is the best time to eat protein for maximum gains?, The Manual
How Bone Broth Helps to Optimize Your Post-Workout Recovery, Outside
How to increase your bench press: Tips and tricks for stronger lifts, The Manual
Nutrition 101, Part Three: Common Nutrition Mistakes and Simple Solutions, Uphill Athlete
Run Faster, Recover Smarter: Nike’s Most Cushioned Running Shoe Just Dropped, Men’s Health
The Quick Fix That Can Instantly Reduce Knee Pain During Squats, Men’s Journal
The Ultimate Single Kettlebell Upper Body Workout To Muscle Up, M&F
Get big or die trying: social media is driving men’s use of steroids. Here’s how to mitigate the risks, The Conversation
The rise of the $40,000 gym membership, Economist
Protein metabolism expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife institute , Agelife
Interesting
Young Anglers Held at Gunpoint for Backyard Fishing, Meateater