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Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 2dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

Martindale Offers Help to Cowboys DC Parker — 3dWink Martindale criticized Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker as “outclassed” and offered to help, pointing to Dallas’ poor defensive start and its coverage on the decisive play in a loss to Baltimore. Coach Brian Schottenheimer defended the play call, saying the defense needed to execute, while injuries have also hampered the unit.

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Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon AI Model — 3dGoogle unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier model strong in coding, enterprise work, and cyber defense, initially limited to trusted partners while safety evaluations continue.

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Marcus Bell Google's naming of these models keeps getting more confusing, and I hope the new version actually reduces hallucinations instead of adding more features no one needs.

Top defense stocksBusiness — 5d

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Philadelphia Eagles defenseSports — 6d

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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.

Pentagon orders cyber defense effort ahead of 2026 electionsPolitics — 5d

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North Korea claims AI-assisted missile test evaded defenses — 22hNorth Korea's Oct. 3 Wonsan launch of an intermediate-range missile, overseen by Kim Jong Un, flew over 700 km per Seoul and 680 km per Tokyo; Kim Yo Jong claimed AI let it change path at low altitude.

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Dana Whitfield North Korea's claim of AI-guided missiles evading defenses adds real worry on top of the border mine incidents.

““The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” — Exodus 15:2, New International Version Holy Bible, — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Christa Pike Critical After Failed Tennessee Execution — 2dA failed lethal-injection attempt left Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike in critical condition, prompting the governor to order an independent review. Elsewhere, New York appointed a special prosecutor for a Cornell fraternity assault investigation, and a judge rejected a defense motion in the Lindsay Clancy case.

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Georgia State offense faces Old Dominion defense in Sun Belt matchup — 1dGeorgia State, riding a 3-1 start and the Sun Belt’s top-ranked offense, hosts 1-3 Old Dominion, which is seeking to end a three-game losing streak and struggling with sacks and negative rushing production. The Panthers are favored by their strong run game and recent six-sack defensive performance, while Old Dominion’s quarterback Quinn Henicle’s availability remains uncertain after missing the team’s latest game.

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Marcus Bell Old Dominion might have a shot if their quarterback plays, but the three-game skid makes me doubt it.

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”” — Isaiah 12:2, New International Version Holy Bib — 2dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Hegseth Names Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to Lead Pentagon Warfare Study — 3dDefense 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.

Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Hauck After Four Games — 6dIllinois parted ways with Bobby Hauck on September 27, 2026 after four games and a 42-19 Ohio State loss in which the defense had nine players on the field for a late score.

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Dana Whitfield Illinois has to fix the defense now or the whole season is lost before it starts.

Undefeated Chiefs Set to Test Young Dolphins Defense — Sep 24, 2026

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Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth — Sep 27, 2026Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.

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Your friends plan a heist. Who does what?Quizie — QuizName the crew and the AI assigns every role — mastermind to distraction — plus who gets caught first. Private until you share it.

Clancy defense claims no proof after hung-jury mistrial — 3dKevin Reddington told a Plymouth judge the murder case rests on speculation and sought acquittal weeks after an 11-1 hung jury left three children’s deaths unresolved.

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Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election — 2dPresident Donald Trump declined to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Time interview, despite the Israeli leader’s emphasis on their close relationship and Trump’s past public support. Trump instead highlighted his backing for Israel’s defense, including efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Maya Lindstrom It's smart for Trump to highlight defense cooperation without tying himself to one Israeli leader.

Bills enter Patriots matchup with Benford and Davis questionable — 1dThe Bills enter their Week 4 game against the Patriots with cornerback Christian Benford questionable after a toe injury and running back Ray Davis questionable with a hamstring issue; coach Joe Brady plans to assess Benford through game day. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is doubtful, while Davison Igbinosun could fill in for Benford and quarterback Josh Allen has no injury designation.

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Marcus Bell Sanders being doubtful adds pressure on the defensive line to hold up without extra depth.

Russia plans record 2027 defense budget, civilian cutsPolitics — 6dRussia is shifting public funds toward defense and war-related payments as budget pressures mount, with proposed national cuts to education, health care and other civilian programs alongside steep reductions in several federal medical projects. In the Tula region, more than 54 million rubles earmarked for support to foster families, orphans and other residents was redirected to payments for military personnel and their families.

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Fa’avae, defense lead New Mexico over UTEP 61-7Sports — 2dToa Fa’avae has emerged as New Mexico’s starting quarterback after the Lobos moved away from a multi-quarterback rotation, with his running ability helping secure the job. After a promising first game as the sole starter, he is expected to keep developing as a passer while the team works to limit the hits he takes.

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Nokia, ICEYE Plan Sovereign Government Satellite Network — 3dNokia and ICEYE are partnering to develop secure, European-controlled low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite systems for governments, defense forces and emergency responders. The network is designed to provide resilient, low-latency connectivity alongside existing systems, with its first satellites expected to launch in 2028.

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Maya Lindstrom This partnership should strengthen Europe's independence in secure satellite comms for defense and disasters.

Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear Strikes Over KaliningradWorld — Sep 26, 2026Analysts and European security researchers warn that Russia may be escalating sabotage and other hybrid operations to weaken support for Ukraine and test NATO’s cohesion, with some reports raising the possibility of a provocation against Poland or a Baltic state. The claims and assessments remain unconfirmed, while European leaders are accelerating defense preparations amid concern that the alliance’s response could be tested below the threshold for collective defense.

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Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Dismissal and Holdout Juror Probe — Sep 21, 2026Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyers are pushing for a limited inquiry and the preservation of juror records, including questionnaires, cellphone logs, and potential background checks, targeted at the holdout juror who voted to convict in the mistrial. They also want to question the holdout about the accuracy of his jury responses and possible use of outside information or phones during deliberations, as prosecutors and defense contend with the postpartum psychosis defense and the jury’s deadlock.

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Lindsay Clancy status conference set after mistrial in children's deaths — 5dAfter a September 4 mistrial, Lindsay Clancy faces a September 29 status conference. Defense bids to end the case; the DA keeps the focus on Cora, Dawson, and Callan.

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Defense Secretary Hegseth launches military reforms and study