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Pentagon pushing defense contractors to speed up weapons production
The Pentagon is pushing defense contractors to speed up their production and delivery of weapons amid concerns about the U.S. military’s dwindling munition stockpiles, which have deepened since the start of the war with Iran. Pentagon’s Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote to defense firms in a Wednesday memo that they have up to three weeks…
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No credible threat found after flight locks down cockpit
Authorities found there was no credible threat onboard a Sunday flight from Miami to Seattle after passengers were asked to deplane following an incident involving flight attendants. The pilot for Alaska Airlines Flight 305 told air traffic controllers there was a customer disturbance onboard the flight that caused him to lock down the cockpit. “We…
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Boeing is selling its air taxi startups to Archer Aviation
Boeing is selling three of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, while also taking an undisclosed stake in the San Jose-based company. The deal lets Boeing refocus its finances on core commercial aircraft production as it grapples with a $715 billion order backlog of over 6,200 unbuilt planes and continued…
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Manchester Rapper Kenzo Str8Drop Asks ‘Who Needs Enemies?’
Manchester rapper Kenzo Str8Drop has released a new single, “Who Needs Enemies?”, ahead of his debut album “Hood Exit”, due out on 21 August. The release forms part of a wider surge of interest in Manchester’s music scene, with Kenzo working alongside NQ, a hub supporting UK talent, as he establishes himself as one of…
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After Burnham’s ‘rip-offs’ crackdown, what more could PM do to help us save money?
Andy Burnham has announced measures to crack down on “rip-offs” for UK consumers, including a ban on fake discounts and easier cancellation of unwanted subscriptions. While useful, Guardian consumer editor Hilary Osborne argues these changes are unlikely to match the financial impact of bigger reforms such as raising mandatory pension contributions or capping rents, but…
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GTA 6 Preorder Numbers Won’t Be Revealed Because They Could Be Misleading, Take-Two CEO Says
Take-Two’s Strauss Zelnick recently said GTA 6’s preorder numbers are unprecedented in the gaming industry, and that’s part of the reason why the company is not revealing actual numbers. Zelnick said in an interview with Bloomberg that GTA 6 preorders “vastly” surpassed internal expectations, but he’s unsure “whether they mean anything.” “The massive demand for…
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Trump’s Iran peace gamble unravels as time runs out on Pete Hegseth’s scramble to replace weapons and cash
Donald Trump’s strategy for pressuring Iran is running into serious difficulties, as US weapons stockpiles and funding for the operation dwindle while Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions from Washington. Iran is demanding war reparations, an end to sanctions and a lift on the US naval blockade before it will cooperate,…
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Willem Dafoe Breaks Down His Two Very Different Sides in ‘Late Fame’ and ‘The Birthday Party’
Actor Willem Dafoe discusses his two forthcoming films, “Late Fame” and “The Birthday Party,” in which he plays contrasting roles: a reserved, introspective poet in one and a domineering, wealthy businessman in the other. The interview, published by Collider, highlights Dafoe’s reputation for versatility across his career, from blockbuster villains to understated indie characters, and…