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The terrifying holes in America’s China defense as Iran war drains the arsenal: Just 1,000 missile interceptors left, 30 warships diverted from the Pacific and $30bn in Taiwan weapons still undelivered
The United States is facing significant gaps in its military readiness for a potential confrontation with China after the war with Iran depleted key weapons stockpiles, according to Pentagon officials and defence analysts. With barely 1,000 Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors remaining, more than 30 warships pulled out of the Indo-Pacific, and $30 billion in…
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Big business has shown small firms what to do – and what not to do – with AI | Gene Marks
A US small-business columnist argues that large corporations have effectively acted as unwitting guinea pigs for artificial intelligence, allowing smaller firms to learn from their successes and costly mistakes without bearing the same financial risk. The piece contends that big business has shown small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) where AI genuinely delivers value, such as…
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Bears rookie wide receiver scores 97-yard touchdown in NFL preseason debut
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas made an eye-catching start to his NFL career, scoring a 97-yard touchdown on the opening drive of his preseason debut against the Tennessee Titans. The third-round draft pick, formerly of Mississippi State and LSU, turned a short pass from quarterback Tyson Bagent into a full-field sprint to the…
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Man Utd pay tribute to ‘proud Red’ crash death officer
Manchester United paid tribute to PC Matthew Blades, one of two police officers killed in a crash near Middlesbrough, ahead of their Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford on Sunday. Blades, described by the club as “a proud Red,” was a regular at Old Trafford, and his two sons will lead the team…
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South Carolina mail-in voting law illegally discriminates, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that South Carolina’s mail-in voting law is unconstitutional because it grants unrestricted absentee voting access to residents aged 65 and over while imposing stricter conditions on younger voters. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals found this age-based distinction breaches the 26th Amendment, which guarantees equal voting rights regardless of…
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Girl Scouts defend Muslim faith badges amid criticism
The Girl Scouts of the USA has pushed back against criticism from right-wing commentator Natalie Winters, who accused the organisation of promoting Islamic content through badges awarded via its affiliated group, Girl Scouts of the Islamic Faith. Winters highlighted badges recognising activities such as sharing Ramadan with a friend and completing the Hajj pilgrimage, questioning…
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China’s humanoid robot games showcase advances and failures
The World Humanoid Robot Games, a five-day event that concluded this week in Beijing, showcased both dramatic robot failures and striking technological progress, underlining China’s determination to lead the global humanoid robotics race. Alongside spectacular mishaps, such as robots losing limbs, catching fire and toppling into judges’ tables, the competition revealed genuine leaps in hardware…
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Derby County Handed Transfer Blow As Sheffield United Clinch Leicester City Move – Football Lowdown
Sheffield United have reportedly beaten Derby County to the permanent signing of Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury. The move matters because it removes a potential target for Derby while giving United cover at right-back after Femi Seriki’s knee injury. Choudhury, 28, previously made 19 appearances for Sheffield United during a loan spell and is expected to…
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Nurture not nature? How young women can learn to better wield economic power | Heather Stewart
A decade-long research project in Zambia has found that teaching young women negotiation skills as teenagers can significantly improve their long-term economic and social prospects. The study, led by female US academics including Prof Corinne Low of Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, suggests that skills traditionally associated with confident, assertive behaviour can in fact be…