Here’s 9 functional yet chic items to spruce up your home office Blend function with flair for the ultimate work from home environment, says Sam Wylie-Harris The Independent UK · May 5
UFO Whistleblowers Fear Being Called Crazy As Officials Admit Encounters With Unknown Craft Near Critical US Sites US officials face pressure to release 46 classified UAP videos after whistleblowers report encounters near sensitive military sites and restricted airspace. International Business Times UK · May 5
Royal Navy frigate fleet shrinks as warship is ‘stripped of weapons’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke ‘quietly withdrawn’ to leave Britain with just five active frigates HMS Iron Duke has reportedly been stripped of its weapons and sensors The Independent UK · May 4
UAE Says It Intercepted Missiles From Iran, First Since Ceasefire Began The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that it successfully intercepted missile attacks from Iran, the first such event since the April 8 ceasefire. International Business Times · May 4
Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime's grip on ship traffic through strait Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones. Fortune · May 4
U.S. Rejects Claims From Iranian Media That Tehran Forces Hit a Navy Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz The U.S. is rejecting claims from Iranian media claiming that Tehran forces struck a Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said vessels would provide guidance to cross the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · May 4
"He wants action": Trump's frustration with Iran stalemate sparked Hormuz gambit "If the Iranians do something they will be the bad guys and we will have the legitimacy to act." Axios · May 4
Updated Future Non-Conf Schedules for Schools in West A breakdown of future nonconference college football opponents over the next few years for the region's top teams. SuperWest Sports · May 4
Pete Hegseth Purge Leaves Wife Jennifer Rauchet as Closest Advisor in the Loneliest Office at Pentagon Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife, Jennifer Rauchet, has no formal Pentagon role but attends official meetings as he fires generals and grows isolated inside the building. International Business Times UK · May 4
Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over the ouster of two dozen military leaders The Independent UK · May 4
Markets on alert as Trump vows 'Project Freedom' for Hormuz, setting up potential showdown after renewed attacks on ships "This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran." Fortune · May 3
Insiders warn Pete Hegseth is growing ‘more confident than ever’ firing top officials IN FULL The Independent UK · May 3
Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Iran Naval Conflict by Claiming Military Blockade Is a 'Very Friendly' Encounter President Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iran has led to economic turmoil and heightened political tensions, with Tehran warning of unprecedented retaliation. International Business Times UK · May 3
Fortune · May 3 A $20B battleship the U.S. abandoned after WWII is back in Trump's $1.5T defense budget. Experts say modern missiles will easily destroy it President Trump's record defense budget includes a new class of battleships not seen since WWII.
The Independent UK · May 2 Pete Hegseth ‘emboldened’ by firing of top military officials as he moves to ‘consolidate control’: report The Defense Secretary remains defiant following nine hours of congressional testimony, and is now ‘more confident than ever in his job’
Tom’s Hardware · May 2 US Navy signs deal with AI firm for training underwater drones to detect mines in Strait of Hormuz — $100 million would allow drone minesweepers to update their detection algorithms in days instead of months The U.S. Navy just signed a $99.7 million deal with Domino Data Lab to build software to monitor other AI mine detection systems, identify failures, and push corrections in the field.
Euronews · May 2 Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.
Latin Times · May 1 U.S. Navy To Inactivate Submarines, Cruisers And Support Ships In 2026 The U.S. Navy has released an updated list of 14 vessels it plans to inactivate in fiscal year 2026, including attack submarines, cruisers, a littoral combat ship and several support vessels, as the service tries to balance aging ships, maintenance backlogs and future fleet demands.
Tom’s Hardware · May 1 Pentagon budget reveals it's pursuing containerized 300kW+ laser weapons, ambitious Joint Laser Weapon System designed to shoot down cruise missiles — system part of $17.9 billion Golden Dome missile-defense initiative New Pentagon FY2027 budget documents reveal the Joint Laser Weapon System, a containerized 300kW+ laser weapon designed to intercept cruise missiles as part of the US military’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.
International Business Times UK · May 1 US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.
The Times of India · May 1 'Continue seeing Gaza on YouTube': Netanyahu mocks flotilla as Israel intercepts more than 20 ships with 175 activists; draws global flak Israel's Navy successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists near Crete, preventing any vessels from reaching Palestinian shores. Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the operation, stating all participants were turned back. The US State Department backed Israel's actions, calling the flotilla a counterproductive stunt organized by a pro-Hamas entity.
Latin Times · Apr 30 Mexican Senate Approves Entry of U.S. Forces for Training Missions Amid Recent Tensions The authorization allows the entry of 96 U.S. service members, including Marines and Navy SEALs, some of whom will carry weapons and military equipment.
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.
We Got This Covered · Apr 30 ‘Someone stage an intervention’: Trump confuses Ukraine and Iran, says US successfully destroying Ukrainian navy No biggie, just him confusing a crucial ally with a mortal enemy.