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Pentagon eyes drone testing ground in Mississippi

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to build a new testing ground for drones in Mississippi.

Pentagon awards Dell $9.7 billion contract to consolidate software licenses

The five-year blanket purchase agreement consolidates Microsoft 365 licenses into a single contract vehicle.

Dept. of Air Force ‘still working’ to sort space programs into acquisition portfolios: Ainsworth

The Department of the Air Force in “the coming days” will announce the finalized PAE structure along with the names of each office leader, Thomas Ainsworth, acting space acquisition chief, said.

BP Chair Says He Was Fired Without Explanation

Former BP Plc Chairman Albert Manifold says he was fired without warning or explanation.

Oil Settles Below $89 On Deal Hopes

Oil futures plunged as traders bet on a possible US-Iran peace deal.

US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

Thinking to sell my agency, 300K+ in profits

Hello, I run a marketing agency based in Europe. We work with some of the most recognized hotels in Europe, managing their digital marketing. We’ve had very successful projects, helping these hotels achieve significantly more bookings and much greater reach on Instagram. I’ve been thinking that maybe within the next 2 years it could be the right time to sell the agency and slow down a bit. In 2024, we made €178K profit, in 2025 around €290K, and this year we expect profit to be around €400K–€450

How US Army combat medics are preparing for an Indo-Pacific fight

Distance, contested air, communication disruptions, weather and limited evacuation platforms could greatly impact timely access to medical care.

US Army integrates veterinarians into human combat care

The Army wants to better utilize veterinarians in combat medicine to prepare for the possibility of large-scale operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Spring report: More market brings growth

The great uncertainty about the economic situation and the calculation skills of economists teach economic politicians to stick to market economy principles.

US Army receives first lightweight Javelin launchers

The U.S. Army has received its first batch of new, lighter Javelin launchers, defense contractor RTX announced in a statement Tuesday.

Signal box failure: Rail traffic between Hamburg and Berlin severely restricted

A technical fault near Lüneburg is causing major problems in Deutsche Bahn's long-distance transport. Trains are canceled or arrive late. Regional transport is also affected.

Empty social security funds: When will the youth mutiny?

The federal government should finally take up the good advice from economists. Otherwise there is a risk of radicalization of those born next and those who pay contributions.

Defense-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

This year’s transactions have brought producers of antimony, rare earths, tungsten and uranium to the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Is it a good time to buy CSL and Cochlear? They seem extremely cheap right now.

Hey everyone, I'm based in Europe but I've been keeping a close eye on CSL and Cochlear (COH) lately. They both look ridiculously cheap right now after taking massive hits on the ASX, dropping down below $100 AUD. Given their historical market dominance and long-term potential in the healthcare space, I'm really tempted to start building a position. But since I'm pretty removed from the everyday news of the Aussie market, I wanted to ask if you guys think they are actually a good buy at these cu

Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent ‘turning point’ in war

Ukraine has a six-month window in which to seize the battlefield initiative from Russia and strengthen its hand for peace talks, a senior commander said.

Strategists Predict Week on Week USA Crude Stock Drop

Macquarie strategists revealed that they are forecasting that U.S. crude inventories will be down for the week ending May 22.

Hafnia Posts Higher Q1 Profit

'Looking ahead, the outlook remains highly uncertain and depends largely on the duration of the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the time required for oil production and global refinery operations to recover'.

Reform weakness: part-time gloom

An obvious grievance and the inability to solve it - the part-time record is an example of the coalition's weakness in reforms. As long as the fear of compromise reigns, nothing will change.

Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

Italo in Germany: Deutsche Bahn needs true competitors

The private Italian train operator Italo wants to run on German tracks, but the DB declares the routes to be occupied. The motto should apply: dare to have more competition.

Germany warns on trade imbalance as economy minister visits China

Katherina Reiche arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day trip, the latest senior German official to head to Berlin's top trading partner

What was the first source about investing that didn't feel like someone trying to sell you something?

Thinking about this because I'm trying to recommend something to a friend who's just starting... most of what i read and heard felt like it had a hook somewhere. Was there a book, person, platform, video, anything really, that felt clean? And what made it feel that way? submitted by /u/Successful-Power2026 [link] [comments]

Latvia sends mobile intercept units to Russian border in wake of drone incursions

“The force teams we plan to deploy to the border in the coming days will be equipped with local interceptor drones,” a Latvian military official said.

Financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated as geoeconomic shock unfolds

Luis de Guindos: Financial Stability Review - May 2026

Real estate in court: A co-tenant moving out justifies subletting

If a resident of a shared apartment moves out permanently, the rest can be sublet. General landlord objections are not enough.

Prosperity gap: How much poorer is Europe really?

Germany and Europe have already experienced more glorious times. A debate among economists shows that the gap to America is greater than many Europeans want to realize. Or maybe not?

Japan's Chiyoda to resume construction on Qatari LNG plant

Japan's extra budget won't add deficit-covering bonds, Takaichi says