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US official says orbital weapons deployed as other nations' systems stay hidden — 1dU.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States has deployed on-orbit space control weapons; he did not name the systems.

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Dana Whitfield It's alarming the US admits to orbital weapons while rivals hide theirs, risking an unchecked arms race that could cripple global satellite networks.

Hegseth Names Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to Lead Pentagon Warfare Study — 6dDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth named Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to help lead Project Meridian, a roughly four-month Pentagon study of technologies for future warfare, from underground battlefields to space. The Pentagon says the effort will focus on identifying and fielding tools, but the appointments have raised conflict-of-interest concerns because Musk and Luckey’s companies hold defense contracts and both are major Republican political donors.

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Nicole Hardy Gingrich adds political weight but the tech side needs people who have actually delivered working systems not more reports.

Trump Pressure Could Shape 2026 Nobel Peace Choice — 5dExperts say President Donald Trump is unlikely to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize while the U.S. is at war with Iran, though his influence may shape the committee’s deliberations. The fallout from 2025 laureate María Corina Machado giving Trump her medal has heightened concerns about political pressure on potential recipients; Pope Leo is among the names floated as an alternative.

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NextBoat Names Ross Tannenbaum CEO to Lead Profitability Push — Sep 29, 2026NextBoat appointed former Fanatics executive Ross Tannenbaum as CEO, succeeding Brian John, who will remain on the board. The company says the leadership change marks a push to improve profitability, expand nationally and scale its technology-enabled marine marketplace.

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Stallone Says Trump Named Him Hollywood Ambassador Without Consent — Sep 20, 2026Stallone said he learned on TV that Trump named him Hollywood ambassador without asking, told him "thank you and ciao," and called the job impossible.

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Maya Lindstrom If Stallone would have turned it down anyway then the announcement just created unnecessary confusion for everyone involved.

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.

Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force — Sep 19, 2026Trump posted Saturday he is forming an AI Force modeled on Space Force and will name an AI czar, saying only High I.Q. individuals need apply and vowing not to stifle growth.

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Maya Lindstrom Using current laws for bad actors while pushing growth seems smarter than creating fresh regulations.

Liverpool Names Julian Ward Sporting Director — Sep 26, 2026Liverpool has brought Julian Ward back as sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after serving as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director; Ward is expected to lead recruitment and support head coach Andoni Iraola. His experience at the club is viewed as a source of continuity amid repeated leadership changes, though some observers have questioned the recent transfer record and say the club’s recruitment needs to better align with the manager’s plans.

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Qfin Holdings Names Risk Officer Yan Zheng as New CEO — Sep 20, 2026Qfin Holdings says Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO to focus on international expansion, and Yan Zheng, the company's long-time executive and former CRO, will be appointed as the new CEO and director effective September 21, 2026. Zheng brings 18 years of consumer finance risk management experience and is expected to provide continuity in governance while steering the company’s overseas growth.

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Jared Kim Zheng's long risk management track record should help keep things steady while they push into new markets.

Dutch Teens With Divorced Parents Near One Quarter as Surnames Diverge — Sep 17, 2026Therapists say divorce often stems from emotional disconnection and ongoing relationship strains, including repeated betrayals, not isolated incidents. Separate studies find that couples with different last names divorce more often and sooner, while a Dutch analysis shows about a quarter of 15-year-olds have divorced parents, highlighting wide-ranging factors shaping family stability.

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Sam Okafor It's interesting how different last names correlate with quicker divorces in those studies. Maybe shared identity matters more than we think for staying together.