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Boeing Wins Navy’s $20 Billion F/A-XX ContractBusiness — Sep 28, 2026The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, preserving the seventh production lot despite inflation and production disruptions. The award uses reconciliation funds before a spending deadline and brings the number of F-15EXs under contract to 120.

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Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for 10 Boeing freightersBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy eight Boeing 777-8F and two 777F freighters to expand and modernize its cargo fleet amid rising air-freight demand. It will be the first African carrier to order the new 777-8F, strengthening its cargo network linking Africa with global markets.

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Belgium to send three F-16 jets to Ukraine by end of 2026 — Sep 29, 2026Belgium will send Ukraine three F-16s by end of 2026; RBC-Ukraine says seven total, four for parts. One Ukrainian pilot downed six cruise missiles in a single 2025 mission.

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Jared Kim Belgium's pledge is a solid step but the long timeline means these jets might not change much on the ground.

F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near US Air Base in Germany — Sep 22, 2026A U.S. Air Force F-16 crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany on Sept. 22, 2026; the pilot ejected and one person was injured.

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Reader Israel is always my first suspect.

Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City — Sep 17, 2026Pilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.

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Maya Lindstrom Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

U.S. Approves Potential $24.3B Saudi F-35 SaleWorld — Sep 16, 2026U.S. intelligence officials warn that the proposed $24 billion sale of up to 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia could enable China to access sensitive U.S. military technology through espionage and Riyadh–Beijing ties, with concerns about safeguarding facilities and even removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from Saudi networks. The DIA and NYT reports highlight internal reviews and calls for tighter access controls, as lawmakers scrutinize the deal amid regional dynamics and considerations of Israel's military edge.

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Houthis Claim Riyadh Airport Attack, Threaten Saudi Airspace — 4dThe Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, which they said could become a theater of military operations. The threats come amid escalating fighting in Yemen, including Saudi-backed government forces’ reported advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a Houthi claim that it forced Saudi F-15s to withdraw over Taiz.

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RFK Announces New Federal Initiative To Investigate Vaccine Injuries — 9hFollowing a trip to the National Institutes of Health headquarters on Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new federal initiative to investigate vaccine injuries.

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RFK Jr. Offers To Send In Backup To Help New York With Measles Emergency — 10hHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with a Democratic governor on Tuesday and offered to send in federal help to respond to the Measles emergency she declared days earlier.

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F-150s, Family Fortunes And Kansas Residency: Iowa Governor Debate Becomes A Battle Over Authenticity — 1dThe Iowa gubernatorial debate turned into a battle Tuesday over Republican candidate Zach Lahn's residency and Democratic state auditor Rob Sand's family background.

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Greenlaw Exchanges Words With Payton in 49ers’ 24-14 Win Over Broncos — 4dDre Greenlaw had 12 tackles in the 49ers' 24-14 win over Denver, told Sean Payton to get the f— off the field, and said Payton's disrespect fueled him after his release.

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Marcus Bell Payton should have stayed off the field instead of stirring things up, but Greenlaw turned that into solid motivation for the 49ers victory.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — 3dBoeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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North Korea Warns US Over Taiwan Arms SalesWorld — 2dKCNA on Oct. 7, 2026 ran Kim Myong Chol's commentary condemning U.S. Taiwan arms sales after the first two of 66 F-16V jets arrived, warning of confrontation with China.

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Sen. Tillis Calls Hegseth Vote Biggest Regret — 3dSen. Thom Tillis says his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the biggest regret of his career, and he has urged Hegseth to resign, criticizing him as an actor rather than a capable manager. In his new book and interviews, Tillis also says he should have opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation, while describing private reservations among Republican colleagues about the current president’s administration.

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New book examines Cold War SAC bomber force — 5dThe F-35’s US-controlled software, maintenance and logistics ecosystem can create long-term strategic dependence for allied countries, prompting some to consider alternatives and pursue next-generation aircraft. The other articles are unrelated to this topic.

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Tom Gallagher The SAC bombers kept the peace for decades, but those B-52s were always one miscalculation from disaster.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Poll Shows Most Rural Voters See No Local Health Gains From Trump Policies — Sep 30, 2026About 8 in 10 rural voters say President Donald Trump’s health policies have had no effect or a negative effect on their communities, a view shared by 68% of rural voters who identify with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Some MAHA supporters see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moving in the right direction, highlighting a gap between the administration’s agenda and its perceived local impact.

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Pete Davidson Has One Blunt Request for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani — Oct 1, 2026Pete Davidson had a straightforward request for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" — fix the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

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Derek Foss I drive it twice a week and the potholes are dangerous. Glad someone famous is finally saying it out loud.

Mindwave signs 12-month software development agreement with F — Sep 29, 2026MindWave will receive 20% of total FLASH TOKEN issued plus Flash stock valued at USD 506,000 to build and operate FlashChain for sports media.

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Derek Foss Twelve months might not be enough time to build something substantial unless the scope is very narrow.

NFL to DHS: Take Down Dawkins Post — Sep 29, 2026The NFL hasn’t taken kindly to the Department of Homeland Security using a montage of former Philadelphia Eagles star Brian Dawkins’ hard-hitting tackles hinting they are akin to f… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The NFL has every right to control how their players' highlights get used by other agencies.

Silva Tackle Leaves Ødegaard Limping in Portugal-Norway — Sep 28, 2026Bernardo Silva told Odegaard "It's football, my friend" after a stoppage-time kick left the Norway captain shouting "f**k you," limping with an ankle knock in Portugal's 2-1 win.

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Jared Kim Silva's tackle came well after the ball was gone and deserved a stronger response from the ref than it got.

Taiwan Arms Deliveries Face Delays Amid US-China Summit — Sep 23, 2026Taiwan is watching the Trump-Xi summit closely as Beijing presses Washington to curb arms sales, with Trump having suspended a $14 billion package and reportedly holding another multibillion-dollar deal for approval as negotiating leverage. Taiwanese officials say they remain in close contact with the United States and expect defense cooperation to continue, even as delays in delivering Taiwan’s new F-16s highlight broader procurement concerns.

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Dassault Signs Rafale Cooperation Pact in Portugal — Sep 23, 2026Dassault Aviation and its RAFALE partners Thales and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AED Cluster Portugal to explore industrial cooperation tied to renewing Portugal's F-16 fleet, aiming to deepen ties with Portuguese industry, bolster the local aerospace supply chain, and support economic growth and defense sovereignty. The initiative builds on the partners’ existing presence in Portugal and seeks to strengthen Portugal’s participation in global value chains while positioning the Rafale bid within Europe’s fighter-jet market.

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Jared Kim Renewing the F-16 fleet through local partnerships could keep more money and expertise inside the country long term.

New Details Emerge After Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in California — Sep 23, 2026Presley Gerber died at age 27 just one day after entering a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, as authorities continue investigating what happened. According to F… — by Andrew Powell

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T. Rex Teeth Reveal Human-Like Body Temperature — Sep 16, 2026UCLA team drills T. rex teeth, gets first body-temp reading: 97°F, same as humans.

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Marcus Bell The tooth enamel analysis makes a strong case that these predators controlled their own heat, explaining how they dominated as active hunters.