Building Community Connections In Property Management With Ashley Teske
Ashley Teske works out of Sudbury, Ontario, managing local real estate. She has spent about 13 years in the field now, looking after a mix of residential rentals and commercial properties. The post Building Community Con
'This one danced and snaked': Nasa astronaut captures aurora australis from space – video
Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir, part of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission, released a timelapse showing the southern lights as seen from the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. They appear near the poles because Earth's magnetic field chann
Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead
Scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened limb bones in a set of remains found in Scotland may be evidence of unusual Iron Age funerary rituals
HUBZone Fraud Defense: Protecting Your Business When the SBA Challenges Your Eligibility
A HUBZone problem rarely begins with the words “fraud investigation.” It usually starts with something smaller: an SBA program examination, a certification review, a competitor protest, an employee residency question
2,000 years ago in Scotland, people removed a corpse's brain and fashioned the arm bones into tools
A new analysis of 2,000-year-old skeletons found in northern Scotland has revealed an unusual funeral ritual involving the manipulation of dead bodies.
U.S. retaliates against Iran after American helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military started what it called "self-defense strikes" against Iran for the downing of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the two crew members were both "safe and uninjured" after
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News Wrap: Israel's bombing campaign against Hezbollah continues inside Lebanon
In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel's bombing campaign against Hezbollah continued inside Lebanon, complicating prospects of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, protests over a proposed Ebola quarantine center for Ameri
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How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins
Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation's political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the pri
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Bill Pulte 'deeply unqualified' to lead U.S. intelligence efforts, Jeffries says
On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that will fund immigration and border enforcement agencies. The package passed in the Senate last week and heads to the president's desk. Attention now turns to the Foreign Intelligenc
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Sudan crisis worsens as civil war enters 4th year and Hormuz closure disrupts aid
It's the world's largest humanitarian crisis, yet aid groups say it has received far too little attention. As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, nearly two out of every five people face emergency-level hunger and
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Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup
The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticke
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Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction
A judge's ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he ha
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'Grandfamilies' spotlights grandparents stepping in to raise children
More than 2.5 million children across the U.S. live in households where grandparents have taken on the role of primary caregiver. But many grandparents face challenges navigating custody issues and accessing the resource
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A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup
Playing sports teaches more than just the game, it helps kids build confidence and navigate challenges both on and off the field. Mason Thomas brings that philosophy to Harlem Lacrosse in Compton, California, where he me
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There’s Finally Video of a Great White Shark in the Mediterranean Sea
A recent video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea offers the possibility of deriving valuable information for conservation strategies.
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuries
A congressionally mandated report reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims process for military sexual trauma injuries. The post VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuri
BlackSky Wins NRO Modification to Speed AROS Mapping Satellites
BlackSky Technology Inc. has won a modification to its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to speed development of its AROS broad area collection satellites, positioning the constellation as a commercial alt
SAIC Wins Lead Role on $192M Air Force Battle Network Program
SAIC has won a leading position on the Department of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure Network Developer program, a multiple-award contract valued at an estimated $192 million. Th
Families at a Texas Air Force base say neighborhoods overrun by weeds
Residents say a turnover in landscaping contractors left grass and weeds in base housing unkempt for over a month. The post Families at a Texas Air Force base say neighborhoods overrun by weeds appeared first on Task & P
Senator warns of government shutdown over dispute on fiscal 2027 defense budget
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said that leaders should prepare for a government shutdown as lawmakers disagree on a defense budget increase.
Man who murdered sailor Angelina Resendiz sentenced to 44 years
A military judge sentenced Jermiah Copeland on Tuesday to 44 years in federal prison.
Marine Corps looks to equip armored vehicles with 360-degree cameras
The goal is to allow crews to operate their vehicles – and enjoy full situational awareness – even while buttoned up with the hatches closed.
3 new Ebola vaccines are being fast-tracked amid the current outbreak — when could they be ready?
The Bundibugyo virus driving the current Ebola outbreak has no approved vaccine, but researchers are leveraging decades of vaccine innovation in an effort to change that.
Podcast: Bringing quantum concepts into classrooms
Erica Carlson and Muhsin Menekse discuss how their collaboration is inspiring the next generation of STEM workforce through a quantum education program...
Nasa unveils astronaut crew for Artemis III mission – video
Nasa revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission in Houston on Tuesday, the next step in the US space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II’s rec
Dogs and humans are more alike than we thought
New research shows that genetic metabolic patterns tied to lifespan are strikingly similar in dogs and people.
Marines to have their own barracks bedrooms at Japan base
Marines stationed at Camp Hansen, Japan, will have new barracks with individual bedrooms.
Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter, vows response
“There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack." The post Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter, vows response appeared fi
How Can Lebanon’s Partners Help Strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces?
The Lebanese state’s lack of effective sovereignty is a crucial problem in efforts to negotiate with Israel and disarm Hizballah. In response to intensified fighting between Israel and Hizballah, the United States bega
‘Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War’ is the ultimate OODA Loop wargame
Flashpoint Campaigns is an OODA Loop-anchored computer wargame that depicts a hypothetical Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany in 1989.
NSF-supported teams advanced through the Presidential AI Challenge, with North Carolina teacher named national champion
A team supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and sponsored by North Carolina State University emerged as a national champion of the inaugural...
India Healthcare Cold Chain Monitoring Market: 5 Trends Driving Growth
India's pharmaceutical and biologics sector has grown into one of the largest in the world. It supplies vaccines to over 150 countries. But here is the part that does not always make headlines: getting those medicines fr
Frozen squirrel scat preserves ancient DNA from hundreds of species
A complex ecosystem of woolly mammoths, bison, horses and big cats has been elucidated by studying the faeces of small rodents that probably ate the bigger animals
The last-ditch plan to save coral reefs from utter destruction
Bleaching has devastated reefs around the world, raising fears of an irreversible shift. Yet new interventions have revealed that corals can be remarkably resilient if we can give them enough help to recover
USDA Updates Stocking Standards for Authorized SNAP Retailers
On May 8, 2026, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published final rulemaking that updated stocking requirements for authorized retailers participating...
Parsons Wins 4th GARDEM Award, Pushing 2026 Total to $218M
Parsons Corp. has won an additional $73 million contract supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Global Application Research, Development, Engineering and Maintenance, or GARDEM, mission. It’s the fourth GARDE
Video shows National Guard detain Army veteran in Washington, DC
Anna King was subdued by three National Guardsmen outside her home on May 8. Video posted by a community group shows the incident, her attorney said. The post Video shows National Guard detain Army veteran in Washington,
My Top 3 YC P26 Startups: Space Factories, Rentable Humans, and AI Doctors
This morning, I looked through all 194 companies in YC’s P26 batch. From space based manufacturing to AI doctors, here are the three most exciting startups I found… Dispatch Some products, like new pharmaceuticals, c
Army mortar crews trade laptops for phone app
Army mortar teams have replaced 20-year-old software used to calculate firing data and ballistics with a new application designed for smartphones.
Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones
The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.
You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño?
Columbia Climate School experts explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year.
Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss
The FDA recently approved the cellular rejuvenation therapy ER-100 for human clinical trials. While vision is the first target, it could have applications for a variety of age-related disease.
Geologist Folarin Kolawole Receives 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award
Folarin Kolawole is one of 15 recipients of this year's National Geographic Society’s Wayfinder Award, which recognizes people whose work is expanding our understanding of the planet and helping to protect its future.
US soldiers rescued by drone after Apache helicopter goes down near the coast of Oman
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command's Task Force 59 and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division led the rescue, with Air Force assets assisting, as well.
Analysis: The Iran war is the conflict no one can stop
The war in Iran has become a test of American influence as much as a test of Israeli and Iranian resolve.
Who will fly on Artemis 3? Nasa set to reveal crew for next major moon mission
DOJ announces more than 1,000 arrests, seizure of nearly 100 illegal firearms after gang-related threat operation
Operation Spring Cleaning, a three-month sweep by the U.S. Department of Justice to target gangs and enhance public safety, has netted more than 1,100 arrests and the seizure of nearly 100 illegal firearms and 2,700 poun
Exercise Southern Jackaroo tests tactical interoperability
Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026, a multi-national training exercise, launched on May 29 and continues through July 3. It began with an opening ceremony and brings together forces from the United States military, the Aust
The Anatomy of a Modern Maritime ISR Ecosystem
A connected maritime ISR ecosystem enables faster decision-making, enhanced threat awareness and mission advantage.
Imagination is not just replaying what we’ve seen and heard
New brain scans are helping sort out how our brains process imagined thoughts versus real sensations.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site stayed hot for millions of years
Drill cores at the impact site of the Chicxulub asteroid show evidence that, alongside widespread destruction, the collision created a vast underground ecosystem filled with hot water that sheltered microbial life
Crystal Ball nebula dazzles in stunning new image from Hawaii telescope
Drinking tomato-soy juice may help reduce inflammation: Study
Houthis attack Israel and announce ban on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea
The Houthis in Yemen launched two missiles at Israel and declared a blockade of Israeli vessels in the Red Sea on Monday. The Iran-backed terror group conducted this attack during waves of Iran’s own missile attacks ag
A cosmic case of mistaken identity that can only be solved right now
Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is
The ₹5 Lakh Question: How Rural India’s Spending Habits Are Blindsiding FMCG Giants
For the better part of a decade, India’s FMCG giants built their strategies around one assumption: growth comes from cities. Premium SKUs for urban millennials. Digital-first campaigns targeting Tier-1 metros. Distribu
Why we should all take quantum physics extremely personally
Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
From Pyongyang to Primorsk: When Sanctions Evasion Becomes System Design
Rarely a week passes without a new story about Russia’s shadow fleet. Tankers catch fire in the Mediterranean, are added to sanctions lists, or are boarded while passing through European waters. But the bigger story is
Microplastic pollution can start from your home kitchen, says new study
How TikTok used AI to overcome scale-scope trade-off
ByteDance, the parent company of short-form video platform TikTok, used artificial intelligence to challenge a longstanding assumption in strategy: that firms must often choose between scaling one business and diversifyi
The dinosaurs who survived the asteroid – podcast
While many dinosaurs were wiped out when a colossal asteroid struck Earth 66m years ago, one group survived: birds. Prof Steve Brusatte, a palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh, has written a new book, The Story
San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic
Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city. The post San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic appeared first on NASA Science.
How to Respond to a Government Investigation Without Making It Worse
A government investigation can become much more dangerous when a company reacts too quickly, destroys or alters records, allows unmanaged employee communications, or tries to “cooperate” without a legal strategy.The
Analysis: Turkish interior minister states dream of governing Jerusalem, provoking Israel
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci recently sparked controversy by expressing his desire to one day govern Jerusalem and suggesting that territories once ruled by the Ottoman Empire could again fall under Turkish s
Danish fashion firm hangs it up after eeking out its first profit
Copenhagen, DENMARK – Copenhagen-based fashion brand Fine Chaos announced it was closing down after reporting its first marginally profitable year. Listen to the author read this story: A fashion brand founded in 2021,
Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures
The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night skyThe l
Chokepoint busters: Marines seek toolkit to help aviators clear way for amphibs
The Marine Corps wants to learn how airpower might ensure passage through "critical chokepoints" while under threat in a new age of warfare.
Former sailor charged with attempting to finance ISIS attack on US troops
Seaman Bareen Dzayee attempted to pay an ISIS member to murder U.S. service members overseas with drones and RPGs.
Exchange of missile strikes between Israel and Iran threatens fragile ceasefire
Israel and Iran traded long-range missile strikes for the first time since the ceasefire went into effect two months ago. Both countries appear to have agreed to stop their attacks, but not before sparking fears of a ret
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What Iran and Israel's escalation means for efforts to end regional conflict
For analysis on how the latest escalation in the Middle East will affect a host of issues in the region, Amna Nawaz speaks with Miad Maleki at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and David Makovsky at the Washingto
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News Wrap: 3 more screwworm cases found in Texas and New Mexico
In our news wrap Monday, authorities reported three more cases of New World screwworm in the U.S., a federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station left six people in
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Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California
Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump's interview on NBC's Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump's baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the s
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Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's stricter requirements kick in
SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement new eligibility req
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's walkout from NBC interview
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Trump walking out under tough questioning on NBC's "Meet the Press," Democrat
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Dave Eggers on 'Contrapposto' and supporting the next generation of writers
Best-selling author Dave Eggers has a new novel out this week, telling the story of two art-obsessed friends over many decades. There's much more to the author's own story as well. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown
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Even Where the Underlying Defense Is Qualified Immunity, There is No Collateral-Order Appeal from a District Court’s Denying a Dispositive Motion That Exceeds the Page Limits Set by Local Rules, Holds Tenth Circuit
In Jefferson v. Moore, No. 25-3020 (10th Cir. June 5, 2026), the Tenth Circuit dismisses an appeal of a qualified immunity defense where the district court “denied the motion without prejudice” because “Defendants�
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Fraud: Criminal Exposure and Defense Strategies
Federal SDVOSB fraud investigations can escalate quickly from an SBA or VA eligibility issue into a parallel criminal and civil enforcement matter involving the Department of Justice, the False Claims Act, and false-stat
How ‘Undone Science’ Shaped Chile’s Glacier Protection Battle
A new study examines how "undone science" has shaped the conflict between mining and glacier conservation in Chile over the past two decades.
Rescue mission to remote Atlantic island included rare tandem jump
Tandem freefall jumps — when an expert parachute jumper carries a passenger to the ground — are one of the rarest skills in special operations. The post Rescue mission to remote Atlantic island included rare tandem j
Pentagon bows to criticism, admitting ‘mistake’ over new religious list
The Pentagon revised its abridged list of officially recognized faith affiliations after Utah lawmakers balked at the omission of Mormonism.
You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet
Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock marke
What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa
The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how
What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?
Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline
Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland
A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the econ
Is Skepticism Ukraine’s Foreign Policy Playbook?
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Uk
Navy veteran accused of trying to use crypto to send ISIS money for drone, RPG attack on US troops
Bareen Dzayee, a former sailor, and two other men are accused of providing more than $2,000 to a person whom they believed was with ISIS in order to pay for weapons. The post Navy veteran accused of trying to use crypto
US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet strikes, disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the vessel's engineering and steering spaces.
Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned tech firms, including Apple and Google, that they must voluntarily implement tools to stop children sharing explicit images, but experts warn this is easier said than done
CIA officer found with over $42 million in gold and cash had created ‘fake’ program
A CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY officer allegedly created a fake government program in order to embezzle over $42 million in government funds, according to reports. The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested David J. Rus
Army searching for $33,000 in helicopter gear, radios stolen from rental car in Oregon
$33,000 worth of gear was reportedly stolen from inside a rental vehicle. The post Army searching for $33,000 in helicopter gear, radios stolen from rental car in Oregon appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Did you solve it? Do you have a snout for numbers?
The answer to today’s puzzleEarlier today I set this elegant number puzzle. Here it is again with a solution.Nose to tail Continue reading...
Paper: proper AI adoption can help advance women’s careers
Financial services leaders are being urged to take a collective, responsible approach to artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure it expands opportunity for women rather than reinforcing existing inequalities. New joint re
House panel quashes attempt to stop integration of US, Israel defense tech sectors
"Only the United States Congress would dream up at this moment, ‘Let’s actually do more for Israel,’ not less," argued Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
Equity Crowdfunding for Your Startup — Yes or No?
Raising funding from the public on an equity crowdfunding platform sounds appealing. And looks easy. Should you do it?
NASA’s INCUS Satellites Progress Toward Launch
Description One of the three satellites that make up NASA’s INCUS (Investigation of Convective Updrafts) mission sits on a fixture at the facilities of Blue Canyon Technologies in Lafayette, Colorado. The satellite com
How to Treat Founders with Respect — Four Simple Rules Every Investor Should Follow
VC horror stories are flooding my timeline on X. Founders getting ghosted, dismissed, and disrespected. How do we investors behave better? Here are four simple rules we should all follow… Rule #1: Show Up On Time Found
The Master of Finance employment report 2026
The latest Master of Finance (MFin) employment report highlights how our graduates have successfully navigated the world of finance with exciting career transitions. The post The Master of Finance employment report 2026
Half the world's reservoirs could be clogged up with dirt by 2060
Each decade the world is losing over 7 per cent of its freshwater storage capacity to sediment build-up, according to an analysis of over half a million reservoirs
Hair loss cure? Scientists study an ancient Chinese herb
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind
Is Maritime ISR Transforming Naval Warfare?
Tim Ripley explores how advances in Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) are reshaping modern naval warfare.
World Oceans Day Reimagines Our Relationship With the Water Around Us
In honor of this annual U.N. event, we are highlighting our coverage of ocean research and education initiatives at the Columbia Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
Legislation introduced to protect American Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced legislation recently that would adopt a clear strategy to defend American Wi-Fi services. The legislation, the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Ad
Unpicking endometriosis reveals how it affects more than the pelvis
Endometriosis is usually thought of as a gynaecological condition, but a huge study shows it has links with cholesterol levels, inflammation and an altered microbiome
KBR business awarded $8B federal contract
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded the Mission Technology Solutions business of Houston-based KBR, a science, technology and engineering solutions company, a $8 billion maximum Antarctic science
The Army has a mobile app that helps soldiers adjust mortar fire
The Army’s new standardized Mortars App can carry out fire support on an Android smart phone. The post The Army has a mobile app that helps soldiers adjust mortar fire appeared first on Task & Purpose.
You could get some of the benefits of sleep without having to nod off
Mice seemed to reap some of the benefits of sleep by having their brain activity stimulated while they were awake, and the researchers plan to test the approach on people
Co-founder mismatch: when conflict becomes a problem and how to solve it
Not every founder conflict is productive. Learn the 3 red flags of co-founder mismatch and what investors can do before disagreements damage the company.
Scientists Say: Synesthesia
This is a trait in which one kind of sensory input, such as sound, can trigger another sense, such as sight.
NASA’s DART spacecraft changed 2 asteroids’ orbit around the sun
In 2022, NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid. New data show how that impact changed the orbit around the sun of this space rock — and its partner.
Scientists hatch chicks in 3D-printed eggs, a technology that could help de-extinction efforts
100 hours of radio observations crack a 50-year black hole mystery
Bumblebees can solve problems without training, latest study finds
The Lawmakers Fighting to Modernize the Pentagon
Congress rarely moves fast, but Reps. Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan are trying to change that. The two lawmakers founded the bipartisan House Defense Modernization Caucus in 2024 and have driven reforms through two consecutiv
What Beirut’s Port Scanners Miss About Militant Supply Chains
At the Port of Beirut, the new scanners did exactly what they were built to do. They saw the lithium batteries. They saw the drone propellers. They saw the fiber optic cable. They matched the scans against the paperwork,
Can you solve it? Do you have a snout for numbers?
This game is end to end!UPDATE: Solution is hereToday’s offering is for fans of the number 4. It’s a cute puzzle that offers up its solution in an elegant way.Nose to tail Continue reading...
Digging Back in Time in the UAE
Once below a shallow sea, Jabal al Fāyah now stands above the desert in the United Arab Emirates as a reminder of a watery past and early human survival. The post Digging Back in Time in the UAE appeared first on NASA S
Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program
David Rush, who was arrested in May, stole millions from US government through ‘special access program’, officials sayA former executive intelligence agent who is accused of stealing more than $40m in gold bars from
KBR Wins $8 Billion NSF Contract for US Antarctic Program
KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business has won an $8 billion Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract from the National Science Foundation. The single-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contra
The Army’s latest anti-drone tool fires missiles from a cargo container
The new Grizzly weapons system can fire both Hellfire and AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles, is relatively light and maneuverable and meant for base defense. The post The Army’s latest anti-drone tool fires missiles
Liverpool Football Club bids goodbye to two legends
Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson joined Liverpool football club in the summer of 2017. Nine years later, they both walk out of the club as legends, having won every club trophy possible. Listen to one of the authors re
When Loyalty Programs Become Antitrust Problems: DOJ’s Bayer Seed Investigation
Author: Aaron Gott Last week, the Department of Justice announced that Bayer CropScience LLC has removed two sets of potentially anticompetitive provisions from its “Premier Performance Program”—a loyalty program f
One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns
A nationwide effort that includes many California researchers seeks to find out why some Asian American communities have high rates of certain cancers.
NASA places ISS astronauts on alert during Russian module leak investigation
The Moons of Uranus May Hold the Key to Finding Missing Planets
New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets.
NASA-backed study reveals how Earth got key ingredients for life
Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war
There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, risi
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What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed
As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy a
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News Wrap: Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
In our news wrap Friday, Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, Trump said he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to slash the agency's staffing, a federal judge
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What Putin's rejection of Ukraine's call for talks means for efforts to end Russia's war
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of choosing war over peace, after Russian President Putin rejected his request for an in-person meeting. Putin spoke at an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, a city
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Brooks and Capehart on some Republican lawmakers' defiance of Trump
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Republican defiance of President Donald Trump and fresh scandals in a key Senate race. PBS News is s
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Art exhibit shines light on women's role in technologies that power modern life
Women have played a vital role in building the technologies that shape modern life, but their contributions have at times been overlooked, minimized or left out of the historical record. A new art exhibition seeks to tel
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This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners
With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. One chef is teaching his TikTok followers how to eat well on a budget, one $5 meal at a time. Deema Zein re
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Russia reopening military schools to expand officer training pipeline
Moscow announced that it will re-establish the Chelyabinsk Higher Tank Command School, one of more than a dozen new schools Russia is standing up to expand its officer-training pipeline for a larger military that has bee
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later thi
Are we getting to the point where it's safe to gene-edit babies?
A team in the US has reported promising results after using an improved form of CRISPR to gene-edit human embryos, but a major issue remains unsolved
Houthis emphasize solidarity and coordination with Iran-led Axis of Resistance
The Houthis in Yemen reiterated support for their partners in the Iran-led Axis of Resistance, singling out Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. While leaving the door open to further involvement in the ongoing region
The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies
Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.
I Dug Into 1,000+ OpenAI & Anthropic Jobs – Here’s What They’re Actually Building
OpenAI may be building a humanoid robot. Anthropic is still selling to the Department of War. These are just a few things I learned from digging into 1,000+ open jobs at the two labs. If you want to learn what a company
Cuts to US ocean programme will hinder monitoring of El Niño and AMOC
Scientists warn that the Trump administration's push to dismantle a vital network of ocean-sensing instruments will stymie crucial weather and climate monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic
Trump signs executive order to strengthen customs enforcement, combat trade fraud
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday directing federal agencies to strengthen customs enforcement and crack down on trade fraud, customs violations, and illicit imports entering the United States
How to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel
Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.
13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation
Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.
Flood of AI 'garbage' is pushing open-source developers to the limit
The modern world depends on open-source software maintained by volunteers, but the added demands of checking and fixing AI-written submissions are causing some to burn out and quit
New 4-winged dinosaur discovered in China sheds light on the origins of flight
Innovative Rice Farmer Achieves “Net Carbon Negative” Rice Production
Greg Massa is the owner and operator of Massa Organics, a diversified farming operation near Glenn, about 30 minutes southwest of... The post Innovative Rice Farmer Achieves “Net Carbon Negative” Rice Production appe
A chromosome from a frozen rat has been resurrected inside mice
Mice that contain cells with an added rat chromosome have been created by scientists. The next step is to try this with frozen elephant tissue – and if that works, the team will try it with frozen mammoths
Comment: USDA Small Processor Plan Highlights Recent Work, Future Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: USDA Small Processor Plan Highlights Recent Work, Future Opportunities Wash
Stonehenge mystery may be closer to being solved as scientists trace Altar Stone’s epic journey
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope gets August 2026 launch date, ahead of schedule
Claudia Hammond on coping with news overwhelm
In her new book Overwhelmed, author and academic psychologist Claudia Hammond offers a toolkit for anyone feeling burnout from everything that life in 2026 is throwing at them. One chapter is about news overload and the
Explainer: What are corals?
Though they can look like rocks or plants, corals are animals. Most are made up of colonies of individuals called polyps.
PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contrac
The maths meme that has been distracting mathematicians for a century
A seemingly simple set of rules kicks off a kind of mathematical magic trick, which has kept great minds busy since the 1930s. Columnist Jacob Aron explores the origins of the Collatz conjecture, why it is so addictive t
The Pentagon’s AI Edge Is Being Distilled Away
Adversaries do not need to breach the Pentagon’s systems: They only need to harvest the logic of the publicly released frontier AI models that underpin them. This is a defining risk as the Department of Defense pivots
After the Invasion: China Considers the Problem of Ruling Taiwan
In August 2024, scholars at a Xiamen-based think tank published a paper urging Beijing to immediately establish a shadow Taiwan government on the Chinese mainland in preparation for a full takeover of the island. “It i
An economic draft? Drive to get young Neets in the military divides opinion
Critics say high drop-out rate among under-18 army recruits make it a poor means of tackling youth unemploymentYoung people looking for employment should “really seriously take a look at the armed forces”, according
Fighting Fire With Fire
In fire-prone ecosystems in Australia's Northern Territory, prescribed burns are lit to minimize the severity of fires later in the season. The post Fighting Fire With Fire appeared first on NASA Science.
The Real State Of Agentic AI In The Enterprise
Agentic AI introduces systems that can plan, act, and iterate across multiple steps, often interacting with internal tools and datasets along the way. The post The Real State Of Agentic AI In The Enterprise appeared firs
Partner Jason Epstein Quoted in New York Law Journal Article on AI’s Impact on Vendor Contract Negotiations
Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back
The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amendment votes expected
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News Wrap: Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty over classified information
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of illegally retaining classified information, U.S. officials say a flesh-eating insect d
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New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul on how the federal government awards billions of dollars in research grants. But researchers say it could allow the administration to limit and exert more control
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College graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by AI
We are in commencement season, when graduates look back on their accomplishments and look ahead to their future ambitions. But shifts in the economy and the anxiety around it are changing how this generation sees their p
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on what's driving a wedge between some Republicans and Trump
The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to limit President Trump from further military action in Iran. One of the Republicans who voted for that resolution is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. He joins Amna Nawaz to disc
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Musical phenom introduces an old instrument to new audiences
The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument's reputation and has gotte
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ICE arrest in a rural Montana town prompts a conservative community to take action
In a northeastern corner of Montana sits the small town of Froid. Rural and deeply conservative, it backed President Trump during every one of his White House runs. But earlier this year, when federal immigration agents
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Raising AI for a Just Climate Future
Raising a responsible child and building responsible AI both require a deep awareness of what we are training them to notice and value.
Empower AI Wins $60M+ West Point AV Modernization Task Order
Empower AI has been awarded a TEIS IV task order for the U.S. Military Academy Lincoln Hall Audio Visual Engineering & Installation effort. Valued at over $60 million, the contract supports mission-focused initiatives at
Parsons Corp. Wins $28M Air Force Task Order for GARDEM 2 Field Support
Parsons Corp. won a $28 million task order from the U.S. Air Force to provide field site support under the Global Application Research, Development, Engineering and Maintenance 2 program, known as GARDEM 2. It’s one of
Tropical Storm Amanda Forms in the Pacific
Tropical Storm Amanda Forms in the Pacific mwong4 Thu, 06/04/2026 - 16:44 Tropical Storm Amanda Forms in the Pacific The first named storm of the hurricane season appears in this nighttime image from June 3, 2026. 1 MIN
USDA Sows Trust and Farm Success in Urban Communities
Urban farms not only grow food, but they also build community, create green space, and increase access to healthy food. Yet, farmers in urban and suburban areas are not immune to the pressures of higher input costs and c
False Claims Act Penalties for Government Contractors in 2026
A False Claims Act investigation is not only a liability event. For a government contractor, it is a financial stress test. Once DOJ starts measuring exposure, the conversation often moves quickly from “what happened�
What Happens When a Government Contractor Gets a CID or Subpoena? First 24 Hours
A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) or subpoena served on a government contractor is not a routine records request. It is often the first visible sign that DOJ, DCIS, SBA OIG, or Army CID believes there may be fraud, fals
District Court’s Failure to Adjudicate Qualified Immunity “At the Earliest Possible Stage in the Litigation” Subject to Appeal Under Collateral-Order Doctrine, Holds Fifth Circuit
In Wertenbroch v. Hardeman, No. 25-40616 (5th Cir. June 3, 2026), the Fifth Circuit holds that even a non-response by a district court to a motion for qualified immunity can serve as an “implicit denial . . . that is i
How Phhhoto v. Meta Turned the Nascent Competitor Theory into a Weapon Against Big Tech
Author: Luis Blanquez A federal court recently handed antitrust plaintiffs something they have lacked for two decades: a monopolization theory against a dominant platform that survives a motion to dismiss. On March 30, 2
A YouTuber’s Abortion Confession Reveals the Ugly Truth
You have probably seen the post by now. Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber I had never heard of until this week, wrote a long public statement detailing the horrific decision he and his wife made to abort their baby after
Becoming a parent may make you love your partner less
Parents report loving their partners less within the first year of having a child, but that doesn't mean the feeling is permanent or inevitable
Climate Finance Students Win Private Equity Case Competition
For the first time, a team from the inaugural M.S. in Climate Finance program participated in the prestigious Columbia Business School and KKR Private Equity Case Competition.
Is Time on China’s Side? Beijing’s Taiwan Calculus and the Balance of Power
When is the risk of war the highest? And what should the United States be doing about it? One of the most important but underappreciated questions in international politics is how states think about the future balance of
Task Force Ashland Returns to California from 4-month Indo-Pacific Deployment
Specialized Marine Air-Ground Task Force Ashland recently completed a four-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific, returning to California in the past week. The Marine Corps element of TF Ashland returned Friday to Camp Pe
Start Your Deck the Right Way: By Selling Yourself
I see it in deck after deck: the founder waits until slide 27 to tell me about himself. Big mistake. Here’s how to do it right… Right after your title slide, put a slide about yourself. Tell us your biggest accomplis
John Deere’s Construction & Forestry Repair Restrictions Challenged
On May 14, 2026, an Illinois-based landscaping company filed a class-action lawsuit in a federal court against equipment manufacturer John Deere...
Mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the Atlantic suggests the AMOC is weakening
A patch of ocean south-east of Greenland is the only place on Earth that is cooling, and it could be a sign that the warm water "conveyor belt" in the Atlantic is slowing down
Dutch Government Blocks Kyndryl’s Acquisition of Solvinity in First-Ever Telecom FDI Prohibition
By Romi Lepetska and Elinor du Parc On May 25, 2026, the Dutch government prohibited Kyndryl’s proposed acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch company that operates the digital identification platform (DigiD) used by citize
Generation Jihad | Gaza: Smoldering battlefield?
Despite multiple attempts by Israel to quell the fighting in Gaza and decapitate Hamas's leadership, the group continues a guerilla-style resistance. The IDF now fights on three active fronts: Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza. Bu
Rare Sahara meteorite may reveal a lost planet from early solar system
Mars orbiter MAVEN goes silent for good, Nasa ending a decade-long mission
How Rachel Carson's Silent Spring changed the world in 1962
Rachel Carson’s look at the dire effects of industrial and agricultural pollution birthed the modern environmental movement when it was first published – and remains as crucial a read today, finds Rowan Hooper
U.S. Customs and Border Protection names Rosario Vasquez names as Border Patrol chief
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently appointed Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as U.S. Border Patrol chief. “Pete Vasquez is a Border Patrol agent’s agent,” CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said. “He has spent mor
CISA, partners urge hardening of systems surrounding automatic tank gauges
In a recent bulletin, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined its partner organizations to alert users of malicious cyber activity targeting U.S.-based automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems. In pa
Hacking Meta’s AI Chatbot
Hackers are convincing Meta’s AI support chatbot to let them take over other peoples’ accounts: A video posted on X showed the step-by-step process to hack someone’s Instagram account. The hacker allegedly used a V
How Trump’s First 500 Days Has Reshaped Life for Troops and Veterans
It’s June 4, which marks the 500th day of President Donald Trump’s second term. Here at The War Horse, we’ve tracked every twist and turn related to the military and veterans since the president returned to office
Some of these Smithsonian secrets might just blow your mind
Millions of treasures stashed in this museum storage site — open only to select visitors — tell the history of Earth's inhabitants.
Stonehenge's altar stone probably wasn't transported by a glacier
A glacier could have carried the giant sandstone at the centre of Stonehenge southwards from north-east Scotland, but this scenario appears unlikely
Sleeping too little or too much accelerates ageing; here is a sweet spot to target
Forged in a Knife Fight: China’s Brutal Domestic AI Competition
China’s plan to become a world leader in AI by 2030 is a fixture of practically every Congressional briefing and expert commentary on Beijing’s AI ambitions. The plan’s logic — introduced in 2017 — was simple a
Revisiting The Importance of the Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway has assumed a place in American naval lore that has put it on par with other great battles in world naval history. What Salamis was for the Greeks, Trafalgar for the British Royal Navy, and Tsushima
Wrong Audience, Wrong Ask: Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Gambit Falls on Deaf Ears
When President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed regional leaders on Abraham Accords expansion late last month — framing Arab-Israeli normalization as a debt owed and a condition for a settlement to end the Iran war —
Heatstroke, sports washing and VAR psychology: the science of the World Cup – podcast
It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament. It’s likely to be one of the hottest ever World Cups
Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze amid fragile ceasefire with the U.S.
The U.S. said its ceasefire with Iran is still holding despite continued violence, with both sides trading fire overnight. Iran also struck Kuwait's main airport, killing one person and injuring dozens. Israel's ongoing
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Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections
Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation's high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several
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Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress
Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation's most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign
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News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia
In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupt
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'60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired
CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious all-staff meeting in which he clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton and accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the
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Trump administration dismantles ambitious ocean monitoring program
Scientists across the country are expressing alarm as the Trump administration dismantles another tool for understanding how the planet is changing. More than 900 deep-sea ocean sensors will be pulled out of the Pacific
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Health workers struggle to contain Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "catching up" with the spread of the virus. But health officials warn the crisis is far from over with more
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Noteworthy speeches from recent college graduations
College seniors have been donning their cap and gowns to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. They're facing a daunting future, with a rapidly transforming job market thanks to artificial intelligenc
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Meet the Service to America Medals® honorees who have made our country safer
How Sid From GitLab Nailed His Pre-Seed Pitch In Just 60 Seconds
GitLab is a $5 billion company with over 50 million users. But in 2015, it was just a tiny startup. Today, I watched their original YC application video. It’s one of the best pre-seed pitches I’ve ever seen. Founder
Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt
Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of FisaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump’s appointment of a close political ally with no intellig
Podcast: AI-driven tool targets hearing loss
Yasmin Kassim has developed a deep learning-based tool that allows unparalleled insights into the hair cells that allow us to hear...
Everyone is Lying to You for Money is a must-watch exposé of crypto
Actor Ben McKenzie explores the world of crypto in an entertaining documentary that doesn't shy away from calling out those who have promoted the currency
The looming El Niño could be bad – but much worse is to come
Global warming will amplify the impacts of El Niño events, and could also make them much stronger and more far-reaching
Explore the mind-bending and paradoxical art of M C. Escher
A new retrospective of the artist beloved by mathematicians opens this week. Get up close to the art with our interactive story
Superintelligent machines may well need us after all
Despite AI's dizzying improvements in mathematical ability, its successes show just how integral human mathematicians are to the scientific process
Alice Roberts: 'We are fundamentally, at the end of the day, animals'
Why do we have big brains? Or walk on two legs? Biological anthropologist and broadcaster Alice Roberts talks human exceptionalism, evolution and her new book Humans with Michael Marshall
New Scientist recommends a deep dive into our organs by Giulia Enders
Giulia Enders made her name with Gut, an exploration of our intestines. Now, in the compelling follow-up Organ Speak, she’s listening to what our other organs are telling us
Will China and the United States Pursue Strategic Stability?
In 2024, Michael Swaine wrote, “How to Stop the United States and China from Sliding into War,” where he identified areas that could increase the possibility of an armed conflict between the United States and China.
Don’t let a good conflict go to waste
Most teams kill conflict to keep the peace. The best ones mine it for ideas. Why productive conflict is a startup's secret advantage.
Earth has a mysterious triple symmetry that may influence its climate
A circle running along the 27° east and 153° west meridians divides the globe into two halves with equal reflectivity – and this may have implications for solar geoengineering schemes
Several Iranian-backed militias in Iraq say they accept state control of weapons
Iraq’s new government is attempting to bring weapons held by Iranian-backed militias under state control, a move that could reshape the role of armed groups linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Several mili
Ditch the niceties in AI prompts to save energy use, say researchers
A UN report warns of the rapid growth in AI energy consumption, but suggests users can improve efficiency by making prompts more concise
Atom-based quantum computers are catching up in the race to usefulness
A quantum computer made from extremely cold atoms can correct its own errors during long computations, an important prerequisite for becoming truly useful
SAIC Wins $50.6M Navy Order for Torpedo Defense Work
SAIC has won a $50.6 million follow-on task order from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island, to continue designing, modernizing and sustaining the Navy’s torpedo defense systems. The award builds
Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery
Restricting carbohydrates may sound like an unlikely approach to treating anorexia, but following a ketogenic diet was linked to recovery in nearly 75 per cent of people with the eating disorder in a small trial
China launches Falcon 9-like Long March 12B rocket in surprise debut mission
Program focusing on AI for national security
The U.S. National Science Foundation and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have developed a research and development program to catalyze breakthroughs in artificial intelligence for national security.
Davie Defense breaks ground on Texas shipyard modernization
U.S. shipbuilder Davie Defense broke ground recently on the modernization of Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The move marks the return of complex shipbuilding in Texas for the fir
Yes, I Served in Iraq. But What if People Mistake Me for a Hero?
The Department of Motor Vehicles was a good place to lose your identity, not find it, especially 30 minutes before closing. I sat surrounded by strangers balanced on wobbly folding chairs, the endless announcements blare
Nature-inspired rocket-nozzle redesign stands by for liftoff
At the 2026 Regeneron ISEF competition, teens showed how they blasted past a problem that has limited use of super-efficient aerospike rocket engines.
The Rain in Spain Falls Harder on Ukraine: Rethinking the Spanish Civil War Analogy
In 2023, the NATO Baltic Defense College in Tartu, Estonia devoted its entire annual conference to the Interwar Period (1919 to 1939), a theme repeated at subsequent conferences sponsored by national militaries and acade
Life at 7,333 feet: High-altitude cave discovery rewrites prehistoric human history
Building A Successful Local Business Starts With Customer Service
Customer service isn’t just lip service. A local business wins by doing what it said it would do, then standing behind it. The post Building A Successful Local Business Starts With Customer Service appeared first on Yo
Ötzi's frozen remains may harbour metabolically active microbes
Researchers studying a 5300-year-old mummified man have identified bacteria that lived in his gut when he was alive, as well as cold-tolerant fungi that colonised his body after death
PilieroMazza Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys—across multiple practice areas, including Government Contracts , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution —were
Ankara’s Ambition
DOĞANBEY TRAINING AREA, TURKEY — Two-thousand-pound bombs, artillery shells and naval bombardments sent shockwaves through the valley in Turkey where the Aegean Army focused its firepower last month. Every explosion c
NSF commits $8B to sustain U.S. scientific presence in Antarctica
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today it awarded KBR Services LLC (KBR) the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract to provide planning, management and execution support...
‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Bill Pulte, who does not have any national intelligence experience, is nicknamed ‘Little Trump’ among some Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence has set off a
EPA Issues Final RFS Rule
Jakob Christopherson, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney On April 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its “Set...
Life lessons from ‘The Sheep Detectives’
Karachi, PAKISTAN – The Sheep Detectives is a movie that surprised me at every turn, the first being that I did not expect to enjoy it so much. Listen to the author read this review: As the name suggests, it is a movie
Does the Quad Still Matter?
On May 26, India hosted a formal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad — comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. Since its initial creation in 2007 and revival in 2017, foreign policy analysts
Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start
Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identifying problems during this time can protect your cognitive health for decades to come
How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe
Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are still finding new ways to employ it. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman explores how much these invisible waves can reveal to us a
The best new popular science books of June 2026
The most exciting popular science reads this month explore everything from symbiosis to hormones, while Alice Roberts takes on an editor-in-chief role in her latest book
Generation Jihad | The next caliphate battleground
While attention remains fixed elsewhere, jihadist groups are expanding across Africa. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss revisit the growing threats in Mali, Nigeria, and Somalia—and why the continent remains one of the most
Hearing loss is bad for the whole body – but new treatments are coming
From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the body, and the condition is on the rise. Fortunately, we're learning how best to safeguard this crucial sense and how we m
Hidden store of manganese may have helped Earth get its oxygen
Computer simulations have uncovered a new manganese compound that could exist deep in Earth’s mantle and may be connected to the process that gave our atmosphere oxygen
In 2015 a small, decades-old French submarine slipped undetected through the destroyers and helicopters screening the USS Theodore Roosevelt and “sank” the supercarrier in a war game — and a Swedish boat had already done the same thing to another US carrier
Summary and Key Points: In the waters off Florida in early 2015, a French nuclear attack submarine named Saphir — a 1970s-era Rubis-class boat, the smallest nuclear attack sub in service anywhere — threaded through t
This Just May Be the Best Time To Be An Entrepreneur
Lately, I’ve had more conversations with entrepreneurs who are questioning themselves than at any other point in recent memory. It makes sense, I mean, look at the economic environment. (You holding on?) The cost of ac
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most expensive warship ever built, a $13 billion supercarrier and the most advanced on earth — and after being kept at war for eleven months until a fire and 600 failed toilets drove sailors from their bunks, she may now sit broken for up to two years
Summary and Key Points: The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most expensive warship ever built — a $13 billion supercarrier and the most advanced on earth. She is also, as of the spring of 2026, a cautionary tale: kept at war
Trump taps ally Bill Pulte to serve as top intelligence chief
US president says head of Federal Housing Finance Agency will serve as acting director days after Gabbard exits roleDonald Trump has tapped a close ally to serve as the country’s top intelligence official, days after T
US Syria Envoy Barrack tapped for Syria and Iraq role
Syria is seeking to deepen ties with the US and expand regional diplomacy as the countries pursue discussions on reconstruction, sanctions relief, and economic recovery. Simultaneously, Syria faces ongoing regional shift
From firms to systems: my path into infrastructure finance
MFin student Seoil Jang reflects on how her interest in Infrastructure Finance led her to Cambridge Judge Business School, where she co-founded a student-led Infrastructure Society and undertook a Group Consulting Projec
No Severance, No Noncompete: Virginia Mandates Employers Pay for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements Against Laid-Off Employees
Virginia has become increasingly hostile to noncompetition agreements as of late. Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia employers will be prohibited from enforcing new noncompete agreements against employees who are laid-off o
Fireball meteor exploded over US with force of 230 tonnes of TNT
New Scientist recommends Togetherness, a radical new view of life
An exploration of how biological cooperation underpins all life - and why we’ve overlooked its power until now - makes thrilling reading, finds Penny Sarchet
Multiple agencies, more than 330 attendees partake in annual Search and Rescue Exercise in San Antonio
The 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) was held in San Antonio on May 18 to 21. The annual exercise focuses on disaster response preparedness for search and rescue organizations and helps improve interagency coordin
CrowdStrike expands project to protect cyber insurance leaders from frontier AI risk
CrowdStrike announced last month it was expanding its work on Project QuiltWorks, an industry framework that would protect cyber insurance companies from financial exposure due to frontier AI risk. The company said leade
The Intersection of Encryption and AI
As part of their 20th Anniversary celebration, Dark Reading asked five cybersecurity industry leaders who wrote blogs or columns for them over the years to select their favorite piece and share their reflections on the t
How to Use Email to Build a Community, Not Just a Customer Base
Most email programs are built around one question: how do we get more people to buy? It’s not a bad question. But it’s an incomplete one. The brands that build lasting businesses aren’t just converting subscribers
Some people use echolocation to get around. Here’s how it works
As expert echolocators make multiple clicking sounds, their brains process the echoes to help them perceive their surroundings.
EPRG Spring Summit focuses on UK and EU energy policies
The Spring Seminar of the Energy Policy Research Group included a panel on the potential convergence of energy and climate policies of the European Union and the UK, against a backdrop of ongoing bilateral negotiations.
Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama
On May 8, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan broke a grueling six-month stalemate by passing a landmark $25 billion defense budget, catching many observers off guard. The vote brought sudden end to an agonizing legislative dead
The Toll Booth at the Throat of World Trade
In late February 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to foreign shipping. What began as a chaotic wartime closure has, in the past few days, hardened into something more consequential: an official sovereign toll regim
RFA Roundup: Current Funding Opportunities
After a year of funding freezes, cancellations of programs, and disruptions to grant fund distributions, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for several sustainable agriculture grant opportuni
Divided Sixth Circuit Panel Queries Diversity Jurisdiction in Case Against a Lloyd’s of London “Syndicate” of Underwriters
In Halbower v. Hiscox Syndicate 33 of Lloyd’s of London, No. 25-1152 (6th Cir. May 29, 2026), the panel unanimously remands an insurance dispute to reconsider diversity jurisdiction where the defendant is a Lloyd’s o
BlackSky Inks 7-figure, Multiyear Renewal Contract
BlackSky has won a multiyear contract to expand its space imagery and mission-planning software for real-time space domain awareness. “We are making advancements toward a fully automated, dynamic space-to-space collect
'Transformative' pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival time
People with advanced pancreatic cancer taking an experimental daily pill lived nearly twice as long as those receiving chemotherapy infusions
Building a Better Ukraine Requires Accessibility Reforms
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Uk
Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?
Turmeric is heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can be risky
A golden age of maths is dawning and mathematicians are freaking out
Mathematicians are stunned at the progress AI is making in solving advanced problems, leaving some questioning whether there will still be room for humans
How human error became a weapon against large language models
Alan Turing proposed a test for machine intelligence: could a computer convince a human it was human? We have begun conducting the same test on ourselves, writes Max Moser
Beyond the job board: how MBA careers really happen
Most MBA candidates know a strong CV matters. What is less obvious is that many of the best opportunities never make it to a job board at all. For experienced professionals, career moves are often shaped through conversa
Generation Jihad | Everybody wants a McWar
Iran's military has been shattered. The Strait of Hormuz remains contested. Three months in, Bill Roggio and FDD's Jon Schanzer examine why quick victories are rare, patience is scarce, and this war is entering its most
Muqtada al Sadr announces integration of his militia into the Iraqi state
Iraqi nationalist cleric Muqtada al Sadr announced that his militia, Saraya al Salam, will integrate into state security institutions. This development comes as Iraq’s new political leadership is navigating the issue o
The Fork in the Road for Startup Founders: Build a Moonshot or a Profitable Business
You can either build a venture business with a goal of a massive exit, or a profits-based business with the goal of generating an ongoing stream of dividends. As soon as you've taken money from investors, you've make you
Standing timber, state statutes: NALC webinar to examine timber trespass laws and landowner protections
By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar reviews state timber trespass statutes and landowner remedies Examines...
May 2026 Monthly Roundup
May 2026 Roundup As May has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and...
Footnotes all the way down: A fresh-eyed view of the federal hiring system and the right ingredients for true reform
June 2026: Humanoid Robots, Naval Munitions, And New Army Carbine
In this episode, National Defense discusses how humanoid robots are marching into the national security realm, the Navy's munitions shortage plans, and a new Army carbine rifle.
Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug targets
Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses
These 12,000-year-old Native American dice are the oldest in the world
A study of ancient artifacts suggests Native American dice games began thousands of years earlier than previously documented.
Scientists Say: Superbloom
These massive wildflower blooms create colorful carpets over desert landscapes during unusually rainy years.
Geoengineering can thicken Arctic sea ice, but for how long?
Two companies are aiming to preserve Arctic ice by pumping water onto the sheet and letting it freeze, but only one of the trials found that this delayed melting in the summer
Fences Not F-35s: Drone Attacks and the Illogic of Gulf Procurement
One of the most effective counter-drone systems in the largest drone war in history between Ukraine and Russia is a German anti-aircraft gun designed during the Cold War. The Gepard — a self-propelled 35 mm cannon that
Deterring Russia Beneath the Waves: Securing NATO’s Critical Undersea Infrastructure
What would happen if you woke up one morning and the internet was gone — not from a software glitch, but because someone had simply cut the wire?Threats to critical undersea infrastructure are rapidly escalating. In 20
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad
NASA test pilot Neil Armstrong was one of seven men secretly chosen to fly the X-20 Dyna-Soar, a reusable Air Force spaceplane cancelled in 1963 two decades before the Space Shuttle — and the orbital mission it was designed for is now flown by the Space Force’s X-37B and China’s Shenlong
Summary and Key Points on the X-20: Years before the Space Shuttle, the US Air Force had designed a reusable, piloted spaceplane that launched on a rocket and glided back to a runway — selected its pilots, including a
In 2004 a twelve-foot unmanned NASA aircraft hit Mach 9.6 and set an air-breathing speed record that still stands today — then America cancelled the Mach 15 machine meant to come next and spent twenty years watching Russia and China field the hypersonic weapons it walked away from
Summary and Key Points: On November 16, 2004, a twelve-foot unmanned NASA aircraft lit a scramjet with no moving parts and rode it to Mach 9.6 — nearly ten times the speed of sound — a record still unbroken twenty ye
Celebrating Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying
HONG KONG – Televisions flickered late into the evening as families here waited for the historic launch when Hong Kong’s first astronaut sped toward the stars. Listen to the author read this article: At 11:08 p.m. on
Mosquitoes can learn to love DEET
Team finds protein that could help failing hearts recover
"This is the first muscle-specific molecular signal linked to recovery in human heart failure."
Study offers new insights into long COVID
A new study reveals that antibodies from some long COVID patients attacked brain and nerve tissues.
Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temps have risen
Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temperatures rise—a result that defies long-standing expectations about how animals adapt to warm climates
Depression screening tool works for people with chronic pain
A new study found that a widely used depression screening questionnaire is accurate for people with and without chronic pain.
The XB-70 Valkyrie was a Mach 3 nuclear bomber built to fly so high and fast that nothing the Soviet Union launched could ever reach it — and one of the only two ever built was destroyed not in combat but in a midair collision during a publicity photo shoot for an engine company
Summary and Key Points: The North American XB-70 Valkyrie was built to cruise at three times the speed of sound — so high and fast that nothing the Soviet Union could field would ever catch it. -It beat the heat, the s
Over a service life from 1966 to 1998 more than 4,000 missiles were fired at the SR-71 Blackbird and not one ever hit it — because the unarmed spy plane’s entire defense against a surface-to-air missile was a single instruction to the pilot: go faster
Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird flew the Cold War’s most dangerous reconnaissance missions — over the Soviet periphery, North Vietnam and North Korea — carrying no weapons at all. Its only answer to a s
A Chinese defense firm claims its AI tracked four US B-2 stealth bombers over Iran by their radio signals and reconstructed the flight path of an aircraft built to be all but invisible — but it has produced no recordings, no transcripts, no proof
Summary and Key Points: A Hangzhou defense firm, Jingan Technology, says its “Jingqi” AI system intercepted radio signals from four B-2 Spirit bombers — call signs Petro 41 to 44 — and reconstructed their flight
In 2017 Russian Navy divers pulled an American-built P-39 Airacobra out of an Arctic lake 72 years after it crashed on a 1945 training flight — and where they expected to find the pilot’s remains, all that was left was part of his fur-lined boot
Summary and Key Points: More than 70 years after it sank, an American-built P-39 Airacobra was raised from an Arctic lake near Murmansk — one of several Lend-Lease fighters and Sherman tanks recovered from Russian wate
The U.S. Marine Corps assigns every Marine to one of four color-coded stress zones — green, yellow, orange or red — and the system exists to catch what it calls a “mental injury”
The U.S. Marine Corps fosters an environment that provides physical fitness training, elite morale, unit cohesion, valuable friendship and camaraderie, and a high level of selfless service and individual bravery. The Mar
On 30 October 1961 the Soviet Union detonated a single bomb called Tsar Bomba over the Arctic — and its 50-megaton blast was more powerful than every bomb, shell and explosive used by every nation in the entire Second World War, ten times over
Summary and Key Points: The Tsar Bomba is still the largest nuclear device ever detonated: a 50-megaton blast over the Arctic that outstripped every weapon fired in the Second World War combined — and one its own desig
Syria holds elections in Kurdish-majority areas, finds Assad-era chemical weapons
Syria moved forward with another round of local elections on May 24 as the government seeks to strengthen its legitimacy and extend authority following years of conflict. The vote came as Damascus said it was working wit
5 Ways Community Service Fuels Business Success
When you engage in community service, business success becomes a byproduct of something much more meaningful. The post 5 Ways Community Service Fuels Business Success appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Two examples of why publishers need to own their audience relationships
When other businesses get between us and our readers, we become vulnerable to their decisions.
Reasons to be skeptical about (total) Zero Click Search
A living list of the reasons I think the panic is over-blown - and any evidence I can gather
Influential medieval queen’s skeleton found alongside mummified pregnant woman, stabbed men in Barcelona monastery
Why did Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explode during a prelaunch test in Florida
Analysis: Russian drone crash in Romania shatters illusion of contained Ukraine war
Many Western leaders believed the fighting would remain inside Ukraine. That assumption has suffered a major blow.
The best new science-fiction books of June 2026
There is plenty of intriguing sci-fi on offer this month, whether it’s solar-powered cities from Adrian Tchaikovsky or a strange future from M. John Harrison
Photons behave very strangely if you try to cut them
Particles of light cannot be divided into smaller particles, but if you try to snip off the end of one, instead of shortening it multiplies
Scientists identify giant ‘T-Rex of the sea’ which ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago
Israel reportedly targets Imam Hossein Division missile commander in Beirut strike
On May 28, Israel conducted its first strike in weeks targeting Beirut. The Israelis have yet to confirm it, but reporting indicates that the intended target was Ali al Hussaini, a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary
How AI-Driven Workflows Are Changing the Way Companies Think About Data Risk
AI-driven workflows help businesses monitor data risks faster while improving analytics, compliance, and threat detection.
“Administrative Termination” of a Post-Judgment Motion Did Not “Dispos[e] Of” It for Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(4)(A) Tolling Purposes, Holds Eleventh Circuit
In Khatabi v. Car Auto Holdings LLC, No. 24-12573 (11th Cir. May 28, 2026), the Eleventh Circuit holds that the “administrative termination” of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 50 and 59 motions to facilitate a post-trial mediation
Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Draws Attention Ahead of 2026 Election
by NALC Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley A proposed ballot measure in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), would...
USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: May 29, 2026
The following is a summary of major ship movements and exercises in the Western Pacific over the last week. In Singapore The International Institute of Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue began Friday and runs thro
The Creator Economy Has a Burnout Problem
Fact: A recent study from Deloitte found that nearly half of Gen Z and millennial workers feel stressed or exhausted most of the time, with digital overload and pressure to perform cited as major contributors. The intern
Tired of Lazy Brands? Why Hospitality Marketing and Community-Driven Businesses Are Winning
I’m tired of lazy brands. You’ve seen them – the businesses that look perfect, sound identical, and feel completely empty. Their content is overproduced, and the endless AI-generated marketing says everything corre
Aim high but don't shoot for the moon, mathematicians advise
According to a mathematical model of how people weigh up different outcomes, the optimal strategy is to be ambitious, but not overly so
The world’s best restaurants infographic
The Museum of Innocence has all the objects of his affection – except the woman he desires
ISTANBUL –“It was the happiest moment of my life; I didn’t know it,” the protagonist Kemal says in the opening line of the novel The Museum of Innocence. Listen to the author read this review: The Museum of Innoc
Horror video game gets its creepiness from a quantum computer
Quantum Backrooms is a horror game in which the player explores eerie rooms. The twist is that the rooms have been generated by a quantum computer
We're becoming more individualistic and it's affecting our love lives
We're increasingly prioritising our own needs over those of the wider community, which may be causing us to love our partners less intensely
Mirror life: Scientists clash over threat of lab-engineered bacteria
Bacteria created using mirror images of natural biomolecules would pose a grave threat to life on Earth, some researchers warn, but a new study suggests they would struggle to survive in the wild
Latest Updates Surface Warships 2026 Market Report
Explore the latest Surface Warships Market Report 2026, offering insights on global naval trends, procurement, technology and future fleet developments.
Rocky clouds every morning, gone by evening: Study shows Hot Jupiter’s weird weather
Ring of dust beyond Jupiter may have birthed generations of space rocks, says study
Hawaii is turning fishnets and other plastic trash into roads
Scientists are testing whether plastic pollution from the ocean can be transformed into safe and durable highways.
Isro scientists detect possible subsurface ice near Moon’s south pole using Chandrayaan-2
Pancreatic cancer halted by virus injection in three patients
A cancer-killing virus has stopped pancreatic tumours from growing and spreading in three people in an initial safety trial, raising hopes that it may help to beat the deadly condition
Read an extract from The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Dive into the opening of The Selfish Gene's first chapter 'Why are people?', the New Scientist Book Club’s read for June to mark 50 years since the popular science classic was first published
How America Lost Its Most Important Defense Tech Habit
On April 15, technology podcaster Dwarkesh Patel published a two-hour interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. For roughly forty minutes, Patel asked one question six different ways. The question was this: If American-mad
Contriving Imaginary Gaps in Nuclear Deterrence
Among some nuclear strategists, military officers, and lawmakers, a belief bordering on the canonical has taken root that the United States is on the short end of a “deterrence gap” with Russia and China. Both countr
Listen: Journalism's painful rebirth
A conversation on the painful present and hopeful future of news
Glass Jaw? The New Economic Fragility Recasting American Power
A pair of children’s shoes is an odd place to look for the changing dynamics of American power. But stick with me because, after the past year, it is one of the clearest places to see them.Long before those shoes reach
Glaciers in the 'roof of the world' have suddenly started melting
Until recently, the Pamir mountains in central Asia have bucked the global melting trend, but in 2025, the region’s glaciers experienced a massive loss of ice due to extreme heat
Warmer Sea Surface Temperatures in the Eastern Tropical Pacific
Warmer Sea Surface Temperatures in the Eastern Tropical Pacific mwong4 Thu, 05/28/2026 - 21:38 Warmer Sea Surface Temperatures in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Data and reanalysis models from May 2026 show signs that an E
The First Conversation That Shapes a DOJ Matter
Afghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told
Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011Concerns about the number of Afghan civilians being killed by British special forces in t
NASA’s X-59 Prepares for First Supersonic Flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for some of its most significant flights yet. The X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time flying faster than th
The Quiet War: How The Seawolf-Class Became The Submarine The U.S. Navy Built When Cost Did Not Matter — And Why Its Acoustic Edge Still Holds
One of the greatest joys of my life was back in 2004 when I literally got within 100 feet of USS Connecticut, an actual Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine, as it was under repair in Groton. You can’t appreciate the
Hollow Deals, Tricky Negotiations, and State Visits
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranThere has been increasin
IDF kills new Hamas military leader, reports 10 ceasefire violations May 21–May 28
Less than two weeks after Hamas named Mohammed Odeh as its new military commander, Israel eliminated him. The IDF also targeted a number of other high-profile Hamas members as the terrorist group continues refusing to di
NSAC Marks its Transition to an Independent 501(c)3
The year was 1988, and in rural Minnesota during the cold of winter, several dozen sustainable agriculture leaders across the Midwest gathered for the first time to build a policy campaign to address the aftermath of the
What Would Relations with Post-War Russia Look Like?
Rose Gottemoeller joined Ryan in Washington. They discussed how the West might think about relations with Russia once the war with Ukraine ends, as well as nuclear diplomacy and other critical issues. Gottemoeller was th
Trump says National Guard here to stay in DC
The president said someone asked if there were fewer National Guard personnel in D.C. and he answered, "I hope not."
Scientists develop vitamin K-derived compounds that may help regenerate brain cells
Shabaab spokesman congratulates JNIM, denounces Western powers in Eid message
During his message for Eid al Adha, Ali Mohamad Rage, Shabaab’s top spokesman, congratulated the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), Al Qaeda’s branch in West Africa, for its recent victories in Mali. Rage
Precedent abandoned: The spread of political appointments into federal functions historically led by career officials
Rare ‘Blue Moon’ to light up skies this weekend: What it really means
Nasa prepares to introduce 4-person Artemis 3 crew for upcoming lunar mission
How hot can our planet get? Earth’s climate history holds clues
Learning from the Earth's past climate swings — what happened to life and when — can help us understand where we might be headed.
Control Without Ownership: How China’s Party-Business Networks Dominate Indonesia’s Mineral Supply Chains
In 2024, when Jiangsu Delong, the world’s second-largest stainless-steel producer, filed for bankruptcy, several Chinese firms and state-owned enterprises quietly absorbed its Indonesian assets. Among them was China Fi
A Sea Control Revolution?
Sea control has changed. In recent years, there has been a quiet revolution in maritime strategy that has seen navies increasingly expected to exert greater levels of control over more of the world’s oceans, more of th
What Everyone is Missing About North Korea’s Reunification Strategy
When news broke that North Korea had revised its constitution, analysts in the West and across the Korean Peninsula rushed to declare it the formal death of Korean reunification as a policy objective. The changes were ha
Partner John Haley Quoted in S&P Global Article on Restructuring Debt in Venezuela
Australia Just Named China as The Primary Cause of Worsening Indo-Pacific Security in Its New National Defense Strategy
Amid U.S.-China competition, Australia has proven to be a strong U.S. ally and, frequently, a thorn in China’s side. While Australia continues to demonstrate an impressive array of military capabilities, its recently r
The U.S. Navy Is Going to Shrink — at The Same Moment China’s Navy Is The Largest on Earth
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s latest shipbuilding plan would retire 46 ships from 2027 to 2031 — including 2 aircraft carriers, 10 destroyers and cruisers, and 16 submarines of various classes — replacing
What Did the NPT Review Conference Achieve?
The 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) concluded on May 22. Held every five years, the conference offers an opportunity to evaluate the treaty’s implementation, respond to technologica
Russia Built Only One Su-47 Berkut Stealth Fighter Because Its Forward-Swept Wings Could Tear Themselves Apart at High Speed
Russia has long competed with the United States and other Western powers for innovative military aviation designs. During the Cold War, this lust for technological innovation to yield real combat advantages led to the Su
Washington Shouldn’t Fly Solo on Building Space Superiority
In 2025, Nazmelis Zengin wrote, “The Fragility of U.S. Space Power in a Multipolar World,” where she argued Washington’s space superiority could be challenged if the United States doesn’t rethink its course, taki
Our verdict on Luminous by Silvia Park: a fascinating take on robots
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Is there a word for the Wiki page for the Ship of Theseus paradox?
Feedback has been flooded with answers (both correct and inspired) after wondering if there is a word for something that is an exemplar of the thing it describes.
Capitalism has warped our understanding of ecology and life’s origins
The ideas of survival of the fittest and winning at all costs are closely entwinned with Darwinism, but they shouldn’t be. A rethink from a more communal perspective is in order
The late Ian Watson's sci-fi The Embedding is intriguing – but dated
Watson's death last month prompted sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson to read his acclaimed 1973 debut and find out what she'd been missing. She found it fascinating – but reflective of its time
The USS Nimitz Was Supposed to Be Decommissioned This Month — Instead the U.S. Navy Just Parked the Oldest Aircraft Carrier Off Cuba’s Coast
Summary and Key Points: The USS Nimitz — laid down in 1968 and originally scheduled to begin decommissioning at Norfolk this month — has instead arrived in the Caribbean as part of the Trump administration’s pressu
The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 10
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Proposed Cap-and-Invest Regulations and Structural Budget Deficit Threaten Progress on Climate Solutions
California has long been a climate leader on the national and international stage, including in the agricultural sector. The state has... The post Proposed Cap-and-Invest Regulations and Structural Budget Deficit Threate
The U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Ford-Class Almost ‘Broke’ the Aircraft Carrier For Good
The Gerald R. Ford-class carrier was supposed to be the evolutionary successor to the 50-year-old Nimitz, but instead of replacing one major system at a time, the U.S. Navy tried to reinvent nearly everything at once —
Cuba’s Soviet Missiles Once Shot Down a U.S. U-2 Spy Plane in 1962 — Today They Couldn’t Stop a Single F-35 Stealth Fighter
With the USS Nimitz now in the Caribbean, the prospect of an American operation against Cuba has increased. And while Havana retains an air defense network, the country’s ability to mount a serious counterair campaign
Embryos made without sperm or eggs reveal why many pregnancies fail
Embryo organoids made from stem cells are enabling scientists to recreate early pregnancy in the lab, unlocking treatments for infertility, miscarriage and pre-eclampsia
NSF launches Tech Accelerators initiative to speed key technologies to the market faster
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the launch of the NSF Tech Accelerators initiative to transform research outputs emanating from basic research into scalable and market-ready...
What makes products cool? Utility beats style
The English word ‘cool’ is used around the world, but what exactly is a cool product in marketing terms? Research co-authored by Eden Yin of Cambridge Judge finds, contrary to conventional wisdom, that practicality r
Iran conducts new attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
The Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) said Iranian drones and a missile struck one of its facilities near Erbil on May 25, wounding nine Peshmerga, while other camps were reportedly also targeted in recent weeks. Kurdish Ira
Nasa unveils Moon Base roadmap with lunar rovers, cargo landers, and South Pole missions
My Grandpa Was Killed in World War II. I Met Him Through His Letters Home
I grew up in the house my great-grandparents built, a home where four generations shared laughter, loss, and celebrations. These same walls that once harbored the joy of my grandfather’s courtship were the ones that ev
Clouds come in all shapes and sizes
Here’s a basic breakdown of the different cloud types, as well as how clouds form and why they float.
Synthetic Biology, Drones, and AI: The Risks of Dual-Use Technologies
Is it too late to stop criminals and American adversaries from exploiting AI to conduct cyberattacks or design novel pathogens? Has regulation kept pace with the threat civilian drones pose to critical infrastructure? AI
The Road to Space Runs through the Poles
Why are there more antennas on Svalbard than anywhere else on Earth? Svalbard of all places, where cats and childbirth are banned and there are more polar bears than people? This cluster of islands in the Arctic, one tho
Leading in the Dark: How Submarine Commanders Think Under Uncertainty
We had been tracking the contact for six hours.The acoustic signature was ambiguous. The geometry was incomplete. The tactical picture had shifted twice in the preceding hour.I ordered battle stations anyway. Not because
NSF deploys $250 million to restart Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Tech Transfer programs, including a new $40 million pilot emphasis on next-generation scientific instrumentation
The U.S. National Science Foundation today relaunched its Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer programs with $250 million for the nation's startups and small...
Generation Jihad | POV: FPV (or: “The Anarchist Cookbook of war”)
Hezbollah's missiles may be depleted, but cheap FPV drones are changing the battlefield — slipping past defenses, targeting Israeli troops, and exposing a dangerous new vulnerability. Bill Roggio and David Daoud unpack
While Noting That the District Court Legally Erred in Its CAFA Remand, the Sixth Circuit Nevertheless Holds That the Defendant Forfeited Its Chance to Timely Challenge the Order
In Ewalt v. GateHouse Media Ohio Holdings, No. 25-4015 (6th Cir. May 22, 2026), the Sixth Circuit agrees with the defendant that the district court ought not have remanded this CAFA (Class Action Fairness Act) case after
Where Consumers Are Spending Money in 2026 -and Why so Many Business Owners Are Misreading the Economy
Revenue feels tighter. Sales cycles are longer. Customers hesitate more. And the instinctive conclusion is: People are not spending money anymore. False. U.S. consumer spending still accounts for roughly 68–70% of GDP
How a radical new view of life could reveal its origin – and aliens
We've been looking at nature the wrong way, argues Rowan Hooper. If we stop focusing on the individual, we get a whole new picture of how life on Earth – and elsewhere – may have begun
Understanding the Value of Ukrainian Railways
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Uk
Quote of the Day By Ronald Reagan: ‘A Nuclear War Cannot Be Won, And Never Must Be Fought’
Summary and Key Points: At the 1985 Geneva Summit, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev issued a joint statement declaring that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought — a declarati
Scientists move closer to diamond-based quantum chips with superconducting breakthrough
Tiny microbes give cheese its taste and could benefit gut health, scientists say
Tabletop lightning helps make an alcohol used for fuels and more
Methanol is used in plastics, paints and as a race car fuel. It’s been hard to make. But engineers have found a simple trick: Add lightning to methane.
An Inconvenient Reality: Climate-Preparedness Cuts Are Lethality Cuts
In 2019, the Missouri River flooded at historically high levels and damaged 137 facilities, destroyed 1.2 million square feet of workspace, and flooded 3,000 feet of runway at Offutt Air Force Base. Repairing the install
The U.S. Military Lacks an Ethics Doctrine. Combat Effectiveness Suffers
In 2004, I was a boot (translation: brand new) first lieutenant in 1st Battalion, 7th Marines at a retransmission site in the middle of nowhere, al-Qa’im, Iraq. I heard a sudden explosion and small-arms fire two kilome
Rebuilding American Manufacturing: A Keystone for Economic Statecraft
Editor’s note: This is the ninth article in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and the broader national security
Does gravity create reality? A shocking path to a theory of everything
A rewrite of quantum mechanics that includes the force of gravity could finally achieve one of physicists’ biggest goals and reveal the ultimate fuzziness of time
Did you solve it? Are you on board with these quirky chess puzzles?
The answers to today’s problems.Earlier today I set these four chess puzzles. Here they are again with solutions.1. Oddities Continue reading...
Analysis: Gunfire at the White House reveals America’s dangerous new security reality
A shooting near the White House underscores deeper concerns about public safety, political division and emerging threats.
The Challenge of Pitching an “AI-Powered” Startup
Is your startup really AI, and does that even matter? The answer is: it depends on what type of AI startup you are.
Crescent Mars: NASA’s Psyche captures rare picture of red planet
Scientists Say: Metal-Organic Framework
Special pockets in these molecular structures make them useful in medicine, climate science and more.
The Lessons of Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day, American servicemembers remain deployed across the world. Many are in harm’s way. This simple fact makes the day less abstract, more real. Memorial Day is not only about wars filed away in history
Can you solve it? Are you on board with these quirky chess puzzles?
Check it outUPDATE: Read the answers hereToday’s four puzzles are inspired by chess. (If you haven’t yet watched the recent documentaries on Judit Polgár and Hans Niemann, I recommend them.)1. Oddities Continue read
‘Every second matters’: How effective are post-9/11 counterterrorism systems against the ‘lone actor’?
Saturday's shooting near the White House showed "how quickly a single individual can force federal security into crisis mode," WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green said.
France’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier vs. the Nimitz-Class: Which Nuclear Supercarrier Rules the Waves?
France’s Charles de Gaulle (R91) is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the U.S. fleet — half the size of a Nimitz-class but built around the same CATOBAR catapults and arresting gear. The CDG’s Landi
Study suggests that stress disrupts brain’s ability to connect memories with new information
AfCFTA Anchors Aweigh: Novel Pan-African Antitrust Regulator Takes Shape
Having reported on the promise and challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) and its regulatory ambitions previously here, our Editor was fortunate to attend the inaugural AfCFTA conference of
Kick, pass, concussion? Scientists probe hidden risks of football headers
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
“Quiet as a Baby Dolphin”: Britain’s Astute-Class Submarine Has a Message for the U.S. Navy
Britain’s Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine is so quiet that sonar operators have mistaken its acoustic signature for a baby dolphin or ambient ocean background noise. Engineered around raft-mounted machine
Stealth Fighter Goes Down: $334,000,000 F-22 Raptor Was ‘Shot Down’ By U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare Plane
The F-22 Raptor is considered by many to be one of the most advanced aircraft currently in service. Despite being built in the 1980s and 90s, it retains unmatched stealth systems, and its advanced avionics allow it to ta
42,000 Tons of Nuclear Naval Power: France’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Has a Message for Russia and NATO
The FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) — the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world outside the U.S. fleet — has arrived in the Red Sea after transiting the Suez Canal. French President Emmanuel Macron deployed t
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Pilot Once Told An Aircraft Carrier to Look Down — The Bomber Was below The Flight Deck
The B-52 Stratofortress pilots perfected low-level flying during the Cold War to operate under Soviet radar systems after the Soviets made significant enhancements to their air defenses in the 1980s. Flying these low-lev
Surviving the Economic Roller Coaster – What Small Business Owners Should Do in 2026
If you’re a small business owner in 2026, you’ve probably heard some version of the same sentence on repeat: “This economy is a mess.” I know. I feel it too, because the headlines are loud. Inflation and tariffs
Procurement Fraud Enforcement Trends Continue Into 2026
By Richard Arnholt, Denise Barnes, Scott Gallisdorfer and Todd Overman As procurement fraud enforcement continues to be a priority for the Department of Justice and other federal agencies, we take a look back at signific
Keeping NASA Flying: Ground Crews Ensure Aircraft Readiness
From high‑speed research flights to high‑altitude science campaigns, NASA depends on aircraft that perform at their best and the ground crews who keep them mission ready. At NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
Scientists say your handwriting could offer clues about brain decline
Podcast: Onboard autonomous IndyCar racing (part 2)
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America 250: The Age of Precision: How guided weapons changed war
Precision-guided munitions changed warfare by improving the ability to hit the target.
Report to Congress on U.S. Extended Deterrence and Regional Nuclear Capabilities
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NASA Announces Realignment to Accelerate Mission Delivery
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated May 22, 2026 to include a retirement. NASA announced Friday an agencywide realignment to increase mission focus and move out on the National Space Policy. These changes position
CISA Security Leak
Crazy story: Until this past weekend, a contractor for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) maintained a public GitHub repository that exposed credentials to several highly privileged AWS GovCloud ac
Amid security threats, Syria attempts to cement stability, international ties
A car bombing in central Damascus on May 19 killed one soldier and wounded civilians, as Syrian forces conducted raids against suspected militants in Deir Ez Zor. Damascus is also advancing reconciliation efforts with Ku
Feeling the pinch
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Arcfield Wins $75M Navy Follow-On for Submarine Combat Control Systems
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Reporting America: journalism in the US under the shadow of Letter from America
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Artemis III: Nasa plans complex Earth orbit trial for Moon missions
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Not tiny animals, just algae: Study challenges evidence for early animal life on Earth
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F-16XL Had 27 Hardpoints and Could Carry Twice the Payload of a Standard F-16 But Lost the Competition to the F-15E
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Changing Channels: Competition Commission Tunes Into MultiChoice and Altech’s Alleged 2014 Market-Sharing Agreement
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Plaintiffs Who Plead That Session Replay Code Embedded in Retail Websites Captured Personally Identifying Information Alleged an Injury in Fact for Article III Standing Purposes, Holds Third Circuit
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On the night of February 5, 1958, a B-47 Stratojet collided with an F-86 Sabre over Georgia. The damaged B-47 carried a Mark 15 thermonuclear bomb. At 7,200 feet over Wassaw Sound near Tybee Island, the pilot released th
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The Air Force Built 116 B-58 Hustler Supersonic Bombers — 26 Were Lost to Accidents Before the Entire Fleet Was Retired in 10 Years
The B-58 Hustler was the U.S. Air Force’s first operational supersonic bomber, and made its initial flight on Nov. 11, 1956. It was designed and developed during the Cold War, when the US believed its bombers could out
Podcast: The rise of AI-powered surgical robots
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EC Publishes 2025 Competition Policy Report
By Basak Arslan and Daphne Loupa On May 5, 2026, the European Commission (the Commission) published its 2025 Report on Competition Policy (the Report). The Report highlights initiatives undertaken during Commissioner Rib
The Creator Economy’s Ownership Problem: Protect Your IP from AI
he creator economy promises independence, but building your journalism on rented land leaves your intellectual property vulnerable to AI data scrapers. Discover the five-step blueprint to protect your content, secure you
Sensationalism Doesn’t Serve Society
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Uk
Ukraine’s New AI Laser Replaces $5,000,000 Missiles That Were Used to Shoot Down $20,000 Russian Drones
Ukraine’s Celebra Tech has developed an AI-powered anti-drone laser system called Trident. It reportedly burns a hole through a Russian Shahed drone from more than 3 miles away. Demo footage shows the laser burning thr
Democrats Want Permanent Control — And They’re Done Pretending Otherwise
There was a time when Republicans could at least pretend there were still a few “moderate Democrats” left. Politicians who might lean left on policy, but still respected institutional norms, constitutional guardrails
Putin’s Russia Looks Like It’s on Borrowed Time
On May 9, 2026, Russia held its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square. It was the shortest in the event’s history. Just 43 minutes. For the first time since 2008, no tanks rolled across the square. No missiles. No ar
First COVID, Now Hantavirus: Here We Go Again
Remember when we were told COVID was an existential threat to everyone? When questioning lockdowns got you labeled selfish, anti-science, or worse? When schools closed, businesses collapsed, people died alone in hospital
BREAKING: The Same People Who Lied About COVID Are Pushing Fear Again
Remember when we were told COVID was an existential threat to everyone? When questioning lockdowns got you labeled selfish, anti-science, or worse? When schools closed, businesses collapsed, people died alone in hospital
Every Missile Fired in Iran Is One the U.S. Can’t Use to Deter China
The U.S. war with Iran has now lasted more than two months. Pentagon munitions stockpiles are critically short. The Pentagon recently attempted to reclaim Patriot air-defense missiles already sold and delivered to Poland
Trump Set 3 Deadlines for Iran’s Unconditional Surrender — Tehran Watched All Three Pass Without Consequence
The Iran Ceasefire Isn’t Dead. That’s Exactly the Problem: The ceasefire is holding, and Iran is the reason. Not because Tehran has any interest in the peace process Washington is trying to construct, but because a c
The Small Farmer’s Guide to Succession Sowing
Succession sowing is a great way for farmers to maximize their productivity. By continuously sowing seeds throughout the season, you can grow significantly more than by just planting one crop, and that means more goes to
Marine Instruments Interview on Smart Sensors, Autonomous Systems, and Seabed Se...
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Seabed Security and Uncrewed Naval Systems Interactive Market Report 2026
Discover the Seabed Security and UNS interactive market report for tailored market insights
Ankara’s Crossroads: Rearmament, Risk, and the Prospect of War with Israel
Talk of war in the Middle East abounds on social media, but not just about the one with Iran. A small, but significant, portion of this chatter relates to a conflict that has not begun. For more than a year now, pundits
Conflict, CASEVAC, and the Golden Hour in the Age of Persistent Surveillance
Editor’s Note: This article contains frank descriptions of battlefield conditions, including accounts of soldiers dying by suicide following injury. Western battlefield casualty evacuation doctrine is built on assumpti
Purdue Stops at the Border? Chapter 15 and Foreign Plan Releases
Partner James Reardon Quoted in Politico Article on U.S. Oil Rush in Venezuela
Parsons Lands $34M DTRA Option Year for Nuclear Vulnerability Assessments
Parsons Corp. announced the Defense Threat Reduction Agency exercised Option Year 3 on the Vulnerability Assessments task order under the agency’s Assessments, Exercises, Modeling and Simulation Support indefinite-deli
Agile Defense Wins $2M CDAO Contract for Enterprise Agentic AI Development
Agile Defense secured a contract through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds acquisition ecosystem to support the Enterprise Mission Area within CDAO. Under the Prototype Other Transaction
Merger filing thresholds almost double after a decade
South Africa Merger Control: New Notification Thresholds and Filing Fees in Force By Nicole Araujo and Kelly Baker For the first time since 2017, South Africa’s merger notification thresholds and associated filing fees
Can SpaceX and Blue Origin get their moon landers ready for Nasa’s 2028 Artemis mission?
Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs
Among the releases is a 1969 debrief of Buzz Aldrin stating he saw a ‘sizeable’ object close to the lunar surfaceThe Pentagon on Friday released an initial group of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs
Integrated digital finance regulation: lessons from Kigali
Fragmentation between data protection and financial regulatory frameworks is increasing compliance burdens and slowing the development of safe, data-driven financial services. Learn what joined-up oversight would look li
The Dark Truth About Social Security Nobody Talks About
Ask almost anyone why Social Security exists and they’ll give you the same answer: it’s a safety net. A backup plan. Protection against elderly poverty. Money you pay into during your working years, so you won’t en
BREAKING: JD Vance Just Revealed A Massive Government Failure
We all knew government fraud was out of control… but what JD Vance just revealed about Social Security might be even worse than anyone imagined. According to Vance, the number of DEAD people still listed as receiving S
Minding the Gap
Gary Pickles will never forget the morning of 28th September 2023. A call had come in to his ranger’s office from a local farmer, who reported that the Sycamore Gap tree appeared to be down. Pickles didn’t think it w
Your morning coffee does more than wake you up, may rewire your cells: Study
Bamboo shoots show early promise as ‘superfood’ for gut health, metabolism: study
As Adversaries Integrate, U.S. Partners Bypass Washington
The drones hitting Gulf Arab states daily since the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations against Iran in February are not merely Iranian. They are originally Iranian, yes. But these designs a
Could Russia Follow the “Hormuz Playbook” in the Baltic and Black Seas?
On the eve of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, 56 tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. Two days later, Lloyd’s List, the maritime industry’s journal of record, counted just seven tankers and a single gas car
How Leila Hormozi Went from Six Arrests to a $250 Million Empire
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Leila Hormozi doesn’t talk about her past to shock people. She talks about it because she thinks it’s the point. The co-founder of Acquisition.com has been open
Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research
NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions – continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstro
Late Spring Storm Brings Snow to Colorado and Wyoming
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What the Fire Apparatus MDL Teaches Every Acquisition-Driven Company About Section 2 Risk
Author: Aaron Gott Seven U.S. cities have filed antitrust suits in five weeks against two manufacturers of “fire apparatus”—and the lawsuits are consolidating into a federal multidistrict litigation in the Eastern
THE MEDIA HATES THIS: Trump Gains With Black Voters?
The mainstream media hates to give Trump credit, but even CNN has to report this win. WATCH:
Is America ARMING Dolphins?
Pete Hegseth refuses to confirm or deny whether or not we’re using dolphins for our defense. WATCH:
Top 10 Manufacturing Sectors Surging in 2026
High-growth manufacturing is no longer just about hardware; it is driven by a convergence of Physical AI, private 5G networks, and a critical need for reshoring. These 10 sub-sectors are expected to lead the industry in
Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever
Not too many Vietnam veterans are using ChatGPT. “I may be a little more technical than other 80-year-olds,” said Chip, a Marine Corps Vietnam vet and former software developer who used artificial intelligence last y
Swedish study shows lab-grown insulin cells can stabilise diabetes in mice
Cornell Students Aid NASA with Drone Safety in Sky
A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a national air transportation management system in which thousands of dr
Scientists discover how body movement helps “clean” the brain
The Pentagon Needs a Playbook for Munitions Surge Production
The Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles the U.S. military fired during Operation Epic Fury take months to put on contract and years to produce.Whether driven by U.S. military operations or support to partners, the challenge of
What 300 Emails Say About Americans and the Army’s Direct Commission Program
For nine months in 2024 and 2025, I had an additional duty — monitoring an inbox that connected potential direct commission candidates with the Army’s individual branches. I served on the Army Reserve’s senior lead
The Army Needs to Build Better Command Posts
It would be odd to see a TOC Mahal in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Often spotted at U.S. Army Combat Training Center rotations or large home-station exercises, TOC Mahals are sprawling tactical operation centers (TOCs) made
Regulation as a Barrier to Entry: The Competition Commission’s Review of Regulatory Impediments to Competition and SME Participation
By Jannes van der Merwe and Astra Christodoulou On 22 April 2026, the South African Competition Commission (“the Commission”) launched a review of regulations that may act as barriers to competition and the entry and
Split Seventh Circuit Panel Holds That Government Waived Argument for Limitation on Injunctive Relief in 8 U.S.C. § 1252(f)(1), Interpreting That Section as Non-Jurisdictional
In Castañon-Nava v. U.S. Dep’t of Homeland Security, No. 25-3050 (7th Cir. May 5, 2026), a divided panel (with a concurrence in the judgment and a dissent) holds that 8 U.S.C. § 1252(f)(1) of the Immigration and Natu
Blue Origin’s cargo Moon lander moves closer to launch after Nasa testing
How Much Longer Can Russia Last in the War?
In 2025, Collin Meisel and Mathew Burrows wrote, “Russia Can Afford to Take a Beating in Ukraine,” where they argued Russia was able to absorb the blows Ukraine was delivering and could continue fighting for a while.
Citrine Angels Surpasses $2 Million Invested in Women-Led Startups and Welcomes First Executive Director
View the press release here. WASHINGTON, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Citrine Angels, the premier female-focused angel investment organization in the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced that its members have invest
Spring 2026 Legislative Update
Every winter, California legislators introduce approximately 2,500 bills before the bill introduction deadline in mid-February. In March, April, and May, policy... The post Spring 2026 Legislative Update appeared first o
Clarified Standard for Challenging CICA Stay Overrides
By Richard Arnholt On April 15, the Federal Circuit issued a decision clarifying the burden a protestor must meet when challenging an agency’s override of the Competition in Contracting Act’s (CICA) automatic stay of
Antitrust Review Episode 63: In Conversation With Sarah Cardell
By Cleary Gottlieb In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb’s Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority. Their conversation covers
I Love My Air Force Husband. My Feelings About the Government He Serves Are More Complicated
I had just put my car in reverse when a license plate frame caught my attention. It was covered in the American flag and read “God Bless America.” The image forced my car back into park. I sat in the lot trying to un
Astronomers identify 27 potential twin-sun planets similar to Star Wars’ Tatooine
Where AI meets blockchain: assets, agents and blind spots
An analysis of AI and blockchain convergence, covering compute infrastructure, crypto assets, autonomous agents and emerging policy challenges by Wenbin Wu, Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Fina
What the Greenland shark’s ageing heart could teach humans about longevity
The Cop on the Corner Is Our First Line of Defense: Local Police and the Surveillance Detection Gap
Just before midnight on Nov. 24, 2025, New Castle County police officers conducting a routine property check in Wilmington’s Canby Park spotted a white Toyota Tacoma parked after hours. What initially appeared to be a
Between Intent and Capability: Assessing the Lack of Iranian Attacks on the U.S. Homeland
Three days into the Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the quiet part out loud: The Revolutionary Guard’s Qods Force has long carried out plots around the world and now intended to deploy those c
How Johnny Harris Built a 7.5M Subscriber Newsroom Without Selling Out
For decades, the journalism industry operated under a fatal assumption: the internet killed long-form reporting. We were told that digital audiences possessed the attention spans of gnats, and that survival required pivo
How the War with Iran Is Shaping U.S.-Chinese Competition
The war with Iran has once again raised questions about Washington’s ability to prioritize its interests in East Asia and particularly to manage intensifying competition with Beijing. Furthermore, the war and the closu
Analysis: Europe’s Intelligence Challenge in an Era of Strategic Bipolarity
The United States remains the most powerful military actor in the Western alliance system, but recent conflicts have exposed serious limits in American strategic capacity. For Europe, this lesson is no longer speculative
Strange anti-matter ‘atom’ makes waves in new study
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2026: When and how to watch in India
The Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 Active-duty Captain Line Selections
The following is the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2027 active-duty captain line selections, released April 29, 2026, by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao. From the Report CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED FM SECNAV WASHINGTON DC
Top 10 Energy and Natural Resources Sectors Surging (2026–2031)
The energy and natural resources sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century. Growth is no longer just about "going green"—it is about energy security, grid resilience, and the rapid digitizat
Why Nasa shut down a key Voyager 1 instrument after 49 years
AI Financial Autopilot For NRIs: Cross-Border Consumer Behavior Analysis And Predictive Wealth-Management Research
The financial landscape for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days of manual currency tracking and reactive investment strategies. We are entering the era of the AI Financial Autopil
Acquisition Reform Needs Its Own Wargame
One number buried in the Pentagon’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request reveals a decade of acquisition decisions in a data point: The U.S. Navy is requesting 785 Tomahawk cruise missiles. In 2025, Congress funded 55. That
Practice Makes Deterrence: India’s Next Nuclear Challenge at Sea
When India’s third ballistic missile-carrying, nuclear-powered submarine — the INS Aridhaman — entered service on April 3, 2026, it marked a milestone decades in the making.With three boomers, India can now reliabl
Abandoned and Ungoverned: Lebanon’s Palestinian and Syrian Populations and the Emerging Radicalization Landscape
Inside Lebanon, the conditions for the next extremist uprising are quietly taking root.In the summer of 2007, the Lebanese Armed Forces fought Fatah al-Islam for three months inside Nahr al-Bared, a Palestinian refugee c
Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen USDA Support for Urban and Innovative Farmer
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Brings New Opportunities and New Diligence Expectations
By Todd Overman After a brief lapse, Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs through Fiscal Year 2031. President Trump signed the Small Business In
Beyond the DOJ Complaint: Potential Exclusionary Conduct Theories in the Apple Ecosystem
Authors: Pat Pascarella & Luke Hasskamp Recent proceedings involving Apple Inc.—including the U.S. Department of Justice case and Epic Games v. Apple—together with developments in AI markets, suggest an evolving fram
Podcast: Using AI to explore shipwrecks
Artificial intelligence advancements in machine learning are allowing autonomous exploration in remote underwater environments. Katie Skinner discusses work advancing the field of robotics...
Looking at Europe With a Sharper Eye
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Uk
America 250: The impact of GPS on the US military and the rest of us
GPS was designed to solve a fundamental military problem: knowing exactly where you are, anywhere on Earth, at any time.
What We’re Planting In May
Even in warm climates, farmers can still plant in May. While the weather largely determines what should be next, using extensional techniques provides a buffer that makes growing almost anything possible, as long as day
Cheap Missiles, Not Drones, Will Win the Next Air War
After four years of watching the war in Ukraine, NATO defense decision-makers are finally beginning to pour money into drones. The Iran conflict has drawn further attention to these investments. The assumption is that un
The Illusion of Sovereignty: How International Law and Big Tech are Eroding the State
Caught between two hammers — international law and technological dependence on the private sector — modern state sovereignty is in crisis. When a state attempts to act decisively against an adversary operating below
Why Kim Jong Un Won’t Pick Up the Phone and What to Do About It
Every American administration pledges to learn from the past when devising a strategy for contending with nuclear North Korea. And yet, few portfolios are so paralyzed by path dependency and resistance to learning. But n
Partner Jason Epstein Quoted in Information Week Article on How AI Is Reshaping Outsourcing Strategy
Commentary: What the White House correspondents’ dinner attack is showing me about the ‘information war’
In the aftermath of the shooting, even highly educated professionals are questioning whether documented events are real.
President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing Agencies to Default to Fixed-Price Contracting
By Richard Arnholt On April 30, President Trump issued an Executive Order (Order) directing federal agencies to make fixed-price contracting the default and preferred procurement method across the federal government. The
Pentagon inks deals with eight AI companies for classified military work
OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not includedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts i
Science explains why aerobic exercise works best for knee osteoarthritis relief
Moment that mattered: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral election
“Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty,” Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, told a jubilant crowd at the Bro
Artemis timeline shifts: Can NASA still land astronauts on the Moon in 2028?
May 2026: Tanker Connectivity, Demining, And Big Rockets
In this episode, National Defense discusses aerial tanker connectivity, mine removal technology in Ukraine, and the big rocket industry.
Digital Platforms Driving Women’s Credit Surge: Gender-Disaggregated Data Analysis For Financial Inclusion And Lending Strategy
The global financial landscape is witnessing a structural shift. As of 2025, women’s credit in emerging markets like India has surged nearly five-fold since 2017, now accounting for 26% of total system credit. This isn
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
The man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives and attempting to kill President Donald Trump agreed on Thursday to remain jailed for now while he awaits trial
A Different View of Lake Bangweulu and Wetlands, Zambia
A Different View of Lake Bangweulu and Wetlands, Zambia mwong4 Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:09 A Different View of Lake Bangweulu and Wetlands, Zambia The MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform captured this image on April 2
Antitrust and Hockey: Competition Law Lessons That Apply Beyond the Ice
Author: Aaron Gott The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. For an antitrust lawyer and hockey fan, it is a fitting moment to take stock of professional hockey’s rich antitrust history. Professional sports leagues c
DOJ Puts Federal Contractors on Notice: The IBM Settlement and the Future of “Illegal DEI” Enforcement
In early 2025, President Trump signaled his intent to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs in the federal government. […]
British soldiers lost control in 1972 Springhill shootings, inquest finds
Coroner says none of the five civilians killed in incident in Belfast during Troubles should have been shotBritish army soldiers “lost control” and used force that was “not reasonable” in the killing of five civi
EC Announces Wide-Ranging Reform of Merger Guidelines
By Romi Lepetska, Nicholas Levy, Isabel Rooms, Kristi Georgieva, Maud Lesaffre and Iseult O'Callaghan Principal Changes and Implications The European Commission today published a draft of its long-awaited revision of the
Earth’s crust is breaking up under Cascadia, study finds
Groceries from Earth: How nearly 3 tonnes of supplies just reached International Space Station
Who Pays: Supreme Court Rejects “Blanket Preemption” and Limits Government Contractor Defense
On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Hencely holding that state-law tort claims against military contractors operating in […]
Top 10 Food & Beverage Sectors Poised to Surge (2026–2031)
Navigating today’s fast-moving markets requires a clear view of emerging shifts. In 2026, the food industry is being redefined by a "back-to-basics" approach to nutrition, blended with high-tech delivery methods. Based
This protein in your blood could reveal Alzheimer’s risk early
Medill Study: Military Bases and the Communities Around Them Have Lost Local News Coverage
Across the United States, nearly 2.5 million people, more than the entire population of New Mexico, live on or near military bases. Over the past year, researchers at the Medill Local News Initiative have studied these c
Fast16 Malware
Researchers have reverse-engineered a piece of malware named Fast16. It’s almost certainly state-sponsored, probably US in origin, and was deployed against Iran years before Stuxnet: “…the Fast16 malware was design
Humans are still evolving, major DNA study suggests
A Negligent Discovery Violation Is Not “Misconduct” to Support Relief from Judgment Under Rule 60(b)(3), Holds Second Circuit
In Adidas America, Inc. v. Thom Browne, Inc., No. 24-1510 (2d Cir. Apr. 29, 2026), the Second Circuit affirms denial of a motion for relief from a final judgment under Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(2) and (b)(3), in a case where
CalCAN Stewardship Council Profile: Thomas Nelson
This profile is part of an ongoing series that introduces members of CalCAN’s newly formed Stewardship Council. The Stewardship Council serves... The post CalCAN Stewardship Council Profile: Thomas Nelson appeared firs
NASA, Boeing Advance Truss-Braced Wing Research in Test
NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency. A truss-braced wing configuration, involving a long, thin wing with aerodynam
180-million-year-old fossil of dolphin-like predator sheds new light on Jurassic marine life
A Combat Infantryman Stood In the Gap. Made the Calculation. Pulled the Trigger. But At What Cost?
A decade has passed since I last felt the thud of a mortar hitting the perimeter or the specific metallic scent of an IED-charred road, yet I’m still waiting for the “homecoming” to actually begin. To the person st
Early riser vs night owl: Why your body clock isn’t a choice
How spatial settings affect workplace co-ordination
The effectiveness of joint work depends not only on social and procedural arrangements, but also on the embodied, taken-for-granted ways people sense, anticipate and respond to each other. Research by Karla Sayegh of Cam
NASA finds diverse organics on Mars: What it means for the search for life beyond Earth
Conspiracy theories on correspondents’ dinner shooting are a symptom of something bigger and worse
Experts say conspiracy theories are surging after major political events due to eroding trust in institutions, misinformation and a growing threat to democracy.
How AI is reshaping startup fundraising: Insights from two investors
NuFund's Ashok Kamal and ex-Verge HealthTech's Sigvards Krongorns join Dealum's webinar to reveal how investors use AI across sourcing, screening, and evaluation.
Could Pluto be a planet again? Nasa chief sparks fresh debate
David Leon Quoted by Law360 on Affordable Housing Market
Structuring Bank-Fintech Ties To Avert Risk
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health.
There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar Home
There’s no sign reading “home sweet home” in the hangar where the X‑59 now sits, but the sentiment is unmistakable among those tending to the quiet supersonic aircraft. Located at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Resear
Top 10 Pharmaceutical Sectors Set to Boom (2026–2031)
The pharmaceutical industry is entering a new era of hyper-growth, specifically within subsectors powered by next-generation biological and genetic engineering. These fields are currently outperforming traditional small-
What caused early supermassive black holes? Study points to dark matter decay
What Anthropic’s Mythos Means for the Future of Cybersecurity
Two weeks ago, Anthropic announced that its new model, Claude Mythos Preview, can autonomously find and weaponize software vulnerabilities, turning them into working exploits without expert guidance. These were vulnerabi
Roads made with plastic waste: Hawaii scientists study long-term effects
Partners Katherine Baker and Tim Wagner Quoted in S&P Global Article on the Clash Over Prediction Markets Jurisdiction
Podcast: Photonic quantum chips promise fast future
Miloš Popović, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses a collaboration that has built a photonic quantum system into a traditional electronic chip...
New Bill Aims to Support CA Farmers Facing Fertilizer and Water Shortages
For years, farmers and ranchers in the state have been facing rising costs of inputs. Now, as a consequence of the... The post New Bill Aims to Support CA Farmers Facing Fertilizer and Water Shortages appeared first on C
FAR Council Moves Quickly on DEI Executive Order, Which Has Already Been Challenged in District Court
By Audrey Anderson, Richard Arnholt and Denise Barnes On April 17, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued guidance implementing Executive Order (EO or Order) 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Feder
Project Hail Mary science: What the film gets right, what it gets wrong
Home Permaculture: A Conversation with Brandy Hall
Both small farms and home gardens are perfect for the principles of permaculture. Brandy Hall is proof of this, and with her landscaping company, Shades of Green, she’s making the permaculture way of life possible for
Analysis: Austrian officials warn of increased spying against military targets
THE AUSTRIAN DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE Agency, the Abwehramt (AbwA), as well as the Austrian Chief of the General Staff, have publicly warned in recent weeks that intelligence targeting of the Austrian military, the Bundeshee
Reducing “Work About Work” with AI Task Managers
The hidden tax on productivity: Using AI to eliminate the busywork that steals your day.
The Intersection of Big Data and AI in Project Management
Discover how AI and big data are helping businesses improve project tracking, reduce risks, and increase returns through better decision-making.
‘Lost world’ Doggerland beneath North Sea once hosted thriving Ice Age forests
New mineral on the Moon: What China’s discovery means for research
NASA Celebrates Decade of University Innovation in Aeronautics
For 10 years, a NASA initiative has helped the agency produce breakthrough aeronautical innovations while fostering the aviation workforce of tomorrow – and the University Leadership Initiative (ULI) is still flying hi
Fauja Singh: 1911-2025
Harmander Singh won’t easily forget his initial encounter with Fauja Singh (no relation), who died on 14th July 2025 aged 114. “He turned up to his first marathon training session in an immaculate three-piece suit an
Cooking at home linked to lower dementia risk in older adults, study finds
Just 10 minutes of play can deepen your bond with your dog: Study
Wildland Fires in Georgia
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Australia to Increase Defense Spending by $37.9B Over Next Decade
Australia will increase its defense spending by $37.9 billion U.S. dollars over the next decade, according to its 2026 National Defense Strategy and accompanying Integrated Investment Program documents, which were unveil
China picks 2 Pakistani candidates for Tiangong space programme
USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative: A step forward or greenwashing?
The guest blog by Michael Happ of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) below provides an overview of what... The post USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative: A step forward or greenwashing? app
‘Got to Get Fixed:’ Billing Delays, Coverage Issues Still Plague Tricare Patients and Providers
Nearly every day for months, Lorelei Evans, a major in the U.S. Army Reserve, received a call or text from a doctor’s office trying to collect on some of her family’s $86,000 in unpaid medical bills. Almost weekly, s
Bridging India’s AI Adoption Gap Quantitative Frameworks To Measure Enterprise Readiness And Consumer Trust in AI Tools
The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for the Indian digital economy. While the enthusiasm for Generative AI has reached a fever pitch, a significant “implementation silence” persists. Organizations are finding that m
When your glasses have a camera, who else gets to watch?
HOLLYWOOD: I just tried on the $500 Ray-Ban Meta glasses at the Meta Lab store on Melrose, and I walked out thinking less about the gadget and more about what it says about where media is heading. A recent investigation
Another Conflict Roils the Middle East. A Marine Warns the War Will Come Home
As an infantryman who carried a rifle through Fallujah, watching the news feels dizzying, almost unreal. I kicked in doors in the Middle East; I watched friends bleed. I know what war really looks like when the cameras l
‘Building blocks of life’ on Mars: NASA’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules
Bart Daniel Returns to the Stark Integrity Podcast to Discuss Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act
Podcast: Increasing domestic critical minerals supplies
Critical minerals play an essential role in modern technologies, and a domestic supply is essential for national security. Elizabeth Holley discusses recovering critical minerals from...
In Egypt, a 2,200-year-old circular temple to god of mud is unearthed
‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out
An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’By 4pm, the light was softening over the Pacific, and the crew of the Don Maca were finishing a long day haul
For Those About to Agentic, We Salute You! Of Mythos and Agentic AI.
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The needs of financial and strategic investors are different and can conflict. Founders need to understand how to balance the needs of each.
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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
After Guardian reports about danger to V2X employees, sources say state department raised concerns with defense contractorSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US government has
Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster but satellite misses orbit
Can the Giant Magellan Telescope spot habitable worlds? Funding holds the key
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CNO Caudle’s ‘Backbone of the Fleet: Chief Petty Officers’ C-Note to Sailors
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How to Build a Profitable and Sustainable Business Model from Day One in 2025
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In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of Australia's sovereign uncrewed aircraft, the status of AUKUS Pillar Two and Project Convergence.
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Start, grow and scale: entrepreneurship lessons you need to know
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Beyond the Logo: How AI Complicates Trademark Protection In the Digital Age
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Swearing Behind: Overcoming Asserted Prior Art in PTAB Proceedings
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May 2025: MQ-25, Golden Dome and XM30
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6 Ways to Build and Grow Your Email List Without Paid Ads in 2025
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6 Payment Systems For Small Businesses to Consider in 2025
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Scaling Promising Education Initiatives Locally & Around the World
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The 10 Slides You Must Have in Your Pitch Deck for 2025
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April 2025: Special Shipbuilding Report
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AI is changing innovation – here’s how
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March 2025: AUKUS Tech, the Air Force and the Navy's Hybrid Fleet
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Community-Driven Policy Solutions to Police Accountability
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How to Make Money Fast in 2025: 6 Easy Options
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2024 Year in Review
Citrine Angels is proud of what we have accomplished in 2024 - none of which could be possible without the support of our wonderful members and our supportive partners! We invested $431,200 in women founders, which bring
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Ending Federal DEI: Key Federal Contracting Implications
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How to Grow Hydroponic Strawberries: What You Should Know
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February 2025: Small Vehicle Drone Protection, Air and Missile Defense in the Middle East, and Electronic Warfare in Space
In this episode, National Defense discusses small vehicle drone protection, the Middle East's need for inexpensive air and missile defense tech, and electronic warfare in space.
Does Hydroponics Have a Future in These 5 Emerging Agricultural Markets?
Emerging agricultural markets have driven much of the global market developments over the last 20 years and are expected to continue that growth over the next ten years. A lot of that growth has been driven by the rapid
8 Unique Side Hustles to Try This Year
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How Businesses Can Thrive on TikTok Shop in 2025
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What Is a Niche Market And How to Find One For Your Brand
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How to Develop Leadership Skills in 2025 With These Top Tips
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What are the Different Types of Business Ownership? Everything Entrepreneurs Need to Know
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Brand Marketing Trends in 2025
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How to Build Discipline in 6 Easy Ways
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5 Steps to Buying a Business in 2025
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How Pinterest Can Drive Sales for Your Brand in 2025
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Crop Management: Comparing Hydroponic and Traditional Agriculture
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A Decade of Change in Agriculture Advocacy from 2015 to 2025
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Integrated Pest Management in Hydroponic Farms
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8 Steps to Mapping Out a Monthly Marketing Budget
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Ukrainian ‘Group 13’ Destroy Air Target With Magura V5 Drone For First Time
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8 Project Management Tools That Can Lead to Better Efficiency
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December 2024: DIU and Drones, the Army's Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization Program, and GCAP
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3 different approaches, 1 goal: to tackle climate change
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Green growth vs productivity: the UK’s energy dilemma
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November 2024: 5G Training, Red Hawk Simulators, and Navy LVC
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Climate change costs: even cool, rich nations at risk
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Understanding Your Audience For Agriculture Advocacy
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The Need for Transparency in Agriculture Advocacy
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The CAFC Revives Boeing’s Challenge to FAR’s Implementation of CAS Offset Rules: Impacts for Government Contractors Subject to CAS and Future Implications Under Loper Bright
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) reversed and remanded the US Court of Federal Claims’ (“COFC”) […]
Understanding Agriculture Advocacy and Your Role in Bridging the Gap Between Consumers and Producers
Agriculture advocacy is a crucial movement that connects farmers and ranchers with consumers, addressing misconceptions about food production. It emphasizes sharing authentic stories, shaping public perception, influenci
Cambridge Judge alumna shares her life and entrepreneurship story
Cambridge Judge Business School graduate and successful entrepreneur and author Dr Neri Karra (PhD 2002) reflects on her journey, the impact of education, and the invisible ties that connect us all. Her remarks were made
Why too many creative people can stifle team innovation
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Rytr or Wrong: Is the FTC’s Operation AI Comply a Prudent Defense Against Deception or an Assault on Innovation and Constitutional Free Speech?
Not every sceptic is a conspiracy theorist
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October 2024: XM-30, CJADC2 and Poland
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Czech SOF Pilots Conduct Rescue Operations In Poland
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Run Don’t CRWL: FY25 NDAA Would Expand Contractor Responsibility Watch List
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September 2024: 155mm Ammunition, the F-22 Raptor, and the Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery Program
In this episode, National Defense discusses the increasing demand for one-fifty-five millimeter ammunition, the F-twenty-two Raptor, and the Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery program.
Who Can You Call about Government Contracts?
// Find Small Business Specialists Who Will Talk With You The GovCon Chamber is proud to announce that our exclusive Master Directory of Federal Small Business Specialists is now available free on GovCon in a Box. Discov
Fighting cancer: how biotech companies are making an impact
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Citrine Angels and Okeanos Ventures Management Join Forces to Fund More Female Founders Nationwide
Today, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Okeanos. Centered around a joint vision of supporting more female-founded startups and making venture and angel investing more accessible, Citrine and Okeanos wil
Get the Maximum Value from Navy Gold Coast and GovCon Conferences
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HHS Needs Small Business Government Contractors and Industry Partners
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Investing with a Woman's Wisdom (and Wit!)
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August 2024: U.S. and Japan, Small Drones and the SEAL's New Tech
In this episode, National Defense discusses the United States and Japan's defense collaboration, the Army's search for small, affordable drones, and the Navy SEALs' return to their maritime roots.
7 Critical Questions Government Contractors Must Ask in Q4 FY 2024
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A Farewell To Chevron: SCOTUS Overturns the 40-Year-Old Precedent, Deeply Widening the Path for Government Contractors and Other Private Parties to Challenge Agency Interpretations of Statutes
Almost exactly 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court established the Chevron doctrine, which required that federal courts defer to federal […]
July 2024: NATO's Return to Collective Defense, Sweden's Role and the Nordic Bloc
In this episode, National Defense discusses NATO's recommitment to collective defense, Sweden's contribution to NATO, and the U.S. military training in NATO's High North.
Getting Venture Ready
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June 2024: The Army and Nuclear Protection, Collisions in Space and Marine Corps Evacuation
In this episode, National Defense discusses nuclear protection, preventing collisions in orbit and Marine Corps training for embassy evacuation.
Pride In Agriculture: New Home for LGBTQ+ Stories and Resources
Since 2008, this blog has shared agriculture stories, but in 2022, "Pride In Agriculture" spotlighted LGBTQ+ voices and allies, reaching more people than I ever thought possible. Now at PrideInAgriculture.com, it fosters
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The Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week conference displayed a graphic illustration of the launcher, showing a multi-pod system with eight or more pods available. US special operations planners want to find a way for th
CISA’s Proposed Wide-Sweeping Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements – What Government Contractors Should Know
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May 2024: V-22, Laser Comms in Space, and Project Convergence
In this episode, National Defense discusses the V-twenty-two Osprey, laser communications in space and the Army and Marine Corps testing autonomous resupply drones at Project Convergence.
Bringing Moths to the Flame: DOJ Promises Non-Prosecution to Execs for Tips to Combat Corporate Crime
Making College Worth It: Inequalities In Higher Education and How to Solve Them
Most students who graduate from college go on to earn higher wages, have more employment stability, and enjoy better health. While posted tuitions are high, a “high price, high aid” approach to college pricing means
April 2024: Littoral Combat Ship, Project Convergence and IVAS
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's troubled littoral combat ship, this year's Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
The Safety Net Should Work for Working Age Adults
This lecture focuses attention on a population that is ill-served by the safety net but rarely acknowledged: low-income, working-age adults without dependents or government-determined disabilities. In this lecture, Brook
Payments As a Tool for Policy
What are the implications of using payment systems to enforce foreign policy (against Russia, Iran, Cuba, etc...) and domestic policy (on-line poker, cannabis, etc..)? What are the long-term ramifications for the United
The Most Important Government Contracts Disputes Of 2023
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March 2024: AUKUS in Space, North Star 75 and the KC-135 Tanker
In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS in space, the Navy's pursuit of 75 available surface ships and the Air Force's stalled KC-135 replacement acquisition strategy.
If You Can’t Say Something Nice (About the SEC), Don’t Say Anything at All
Isn’t There a Better Way to Nominate Presidential Candidates?
This lecture examines why every four years the major political parties undertake a drawn-out, confusing series of primaries, caucuses, and conventions to determine their presidential nominees. Over the years, a number of
How to Use Capabilities Briefing Decks to Start Conversations with Government Buyers
Every year, federal government buyers actively search for thousands of small business vendors who are ready to meet their procurement needs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently 'on spec, on time, and on budget'.
One of China’s largest automotive and mobile phone camera producers
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February 2024: Journey to an Electric Fleet, the Stingray and Modernizing the Army's Artillery Systems
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army and Marine Corps' journey to a fully electric fleet, the Navy's next-generation unmanned refueling aircraft and the modernization of the Army's artillery systems.
Strategic Innovation Guide case study: global leading battery manufacturer
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The Power of One: A Discussion with Frances Haugen, The Facebook Whistleblower
January 2024: Replicator Initiative, Generative AI and the Precision Strike Missile
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Can 3 academic theories help tackle the world’s problems?
Insights from a symposium featuring Professor Shahzad Ansari of Cambridge Judge, exploring academic theories and perspectives on the ‘grand challenges’ of our era including climate change and inequality. The post Can
Fentanyl Trafficking: The Role of Mexico and China and US Policy Responses
The evolution of fentanyl trafficking patterns and the role of Mexican and Chinese criminal networks, as well as the policy responses of the governments of Mexico and China, are critical policy issues for our region. Ana
December 2023: The Arctic Angels, Victus Nox and Triton
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's cold weather division in the Arctic, the Space Force's Victus Nox mission, and the Navy's new uncrewed aircraft.
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Headwinds and Tailwinds: The Present and Future of Work for Women
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Why Are Fossil Fuels So Hard To Quit?
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November 2023: AI, ICMBs and Red Hawk
In this episode, National Defense discusses artificial intelligence in training and simulations, the Air Force's new intercontinental ballistic missile, and Boeing's Red Hawk trainer jet.
Malaysia and France Conclude MALFRENCH DAGGERT 2023 Combat Search and Rescue Exercise
Operators from the Royal Malaysian Air Force Special Forces (PASKAU) and the French Air and Space Force’s Commando Parachutiste de l’air 30 (Air Parachute Commando no. 30, or CPA 30)… Continue reading "Malaysia and
Intentional Conversations: Co-Creating Global Family, School, and Community Engagement Research
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presents a lecture titled "Intentional Conversations: Co-Creating Global Family, School, and Community Engagement Research" by Brookings fellow in
To Commingle or Not to Commingle Indirect Costs, That is the Question
A recent civil False Claims Act settlement is a stark reminder that contractors must be diligent and thoughtful in setting […]
October 2023: 24-in-23, the Marine Raiders' Search for AI, And the Department's 5G Capabilities
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's 24-in-23 promise, the Marine Raiders' search for new AI tech, and the Pentagon and industry's efforts to look beyond 5G.
September 2023: eVTOL Aircraft, Shifting Munitions Requirements And The Marines' Reconnaissance Program
In this episode, National Defense discusses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, shifting munitions requirements for great power competition, and the Marine Corps' Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.
August 2023: U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent
In this episode, National Defense discusses U.S. hypersonic programs, emerging space propulsion technologies, and the aerospace and defense industry's struggle to attract talent.
Disinformation: a guide to understanding and mitigating the risks to your business
Matt Gorham, Managing Director at the Cyber and Privacy Innovation Institute at PwC US, explains how to do a disinformation threat assessment and figure out how it might affect your business. The post Disinformation: a g
July 2023: JADC2, DDG(X) and Special Ops Float Plane
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department's Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, the Navy's development of a next-generation destroyer, and Air Force Special Operations Command's push
US Warns Australia about Future Cooperation Following Australian Special Forces War Crime Allegations
In a recent Senate estimates hearing, Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell revealed that in March 2021, after the Brereton Report was released, the United States Military notified the… Continue reading "US War
You’re invited: IP Rights In Government Contracts
Join Dentons for our second program in our 2023 Dentons Government Contracts Academy series on Thursday, June 22nd at Noon-1pm […]
Federal Circuit Decision Confirms UCAs Are Not Government Claims But Leaves Some Questions Unanswered
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) dismissed a contractor’s appeal of a […]
June 2023: V-22 Osprey, Space Force Tracking and Australia's Defence Strategic Review
In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the V-22 Osprey, the Space Force's struggle to track objects in orbit, and Australia's new Defence Strategic Review.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Vaccine Mandate, Creating Circuit Split Which Leads to Future Uncertainty of Executive Orders Issued Under the Procurement Act
On April 19, 2023, the Ninth Circuit reversed a permanent injunction against the President’s Vaccine Mandate, creating a circuit split […]
May 2023: Railgun, NGAD and Special Ops Rifle
In this episode, National Defense discusses the return of the railgun, the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, and the expanding capabilities of Special Operations Command's Reduced Signature Assault Rifle
Drug trials: what value should pharma firms assign to rivals’ success?
Drug companies pay close attention to early-stage investment and testing by rivals, but only successful demonstration of clinical proof of concept really matter, says new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business Sch
The Last MC-130H Combat Talon II Special Operations Aircraft Has Been Retired
The final MC-130H flew for the last time earlier this month, retiring at the 309th AMARG in the Arizona desert. Earlier this month, on April 2, 2023, the final MC-130H Combat Talon ll made its last flight, arriving at Da
What type of negative emissions technologies should be prioritised?
Combating global warming will require removing carbon and not just reducing new emissions. A new study co-authored by Professor David Reiner of Cambridge Judge Business School identifies the most promising approaches. Th
April 2023: AUKUS, E-7A and 3D Printing
Welcome to what's new in National Defense Magazine, a podcast on military, homeland security and technology trends. Available on Apple News. In this episode, National Defense discusses the AUKUS roadmap announcement, the
March 2023: AUKUS
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Australia-United Kingdom-United States, or AUKUS, agreement and its submarine-building schedule, how shipyard capacity could affect the partnership, and the three countries
AFSOC to Lease MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced that the United States Air Force Special Operations Command has entered into an agreement to acquire three MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aerial vehicles. According…
Polish 7th Special Operations Squadron Reforms Into Special Operations Air Unit
The Polish 7th Special Operations Squadron was a relatively small unit, which utilized two models of post-Soviet transport and attack helicopters – Mi-17-1W and Mi-17TU. A total of 8 aircraft… Continue reading "Polis
A Recent Court of Federal Claims Protest Decision Finds Adequate Price Competition, But Inadequate Price Analysis
In SLS Federal Services v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims sustained a post-award bid protest brought by SLS Federal […]
Capper Volstead: Past, present and future – Part 3
In Part 3 of their Capper Volstead series, Jay Levine and Don Barnes discuss other statutes that exempt agricultural cooperatives from antitrust liability and delve into the historical and present relationship that USDA
Celebrating 15 years of agriculture advocacy
March is National Agriculture Month, and the energy builds to a celebration of National Ag Day on March 21 with agriculture advocacy efforts across the globe. This is a month of agricultural celebrations and conversation
Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It
Boys and men are struggling. Profound economic and social changes of recent decades have many losing ground in the classroom, the workplace, and in the family. While the lives of women have changed, the lives of many men
Capper Volstead: Past, present and future – Part 2
In Part 2 of their Capper Volstead series, Jay Levine and Don Barnes continue to discuss the need for the Capper Volstead Act and its key elements. Specifically, the team dives in to discuss why the Act was required and
The Most Important Contract Disputes Decisions Of 2022
In 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Court of Federal Claims, and the Boards of […]
FTC issues HSR revisions… with a surprise
On Jan. 23, 2023, the FTC announced annual changes to notification thresholds for filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and certain other values under HSR rules. But this time, the annual changes
Capper Volstead: Past, present and future – Part 1
In a belated tribute to Capper Volstead’s 100th anniversary, Jay Levine talks with his legal partner Don Barnes, one of the deans of the agricultural bar and an authority on Capper Volstead. In Part 1 of their discussi
Comment Period Extended for the Potentially Impactful Proposed Rule for the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk
The proposed rule, “Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk,” would impact contractor costs and create responsibility and […]
February 2023: Vital Signs 2023, Defense Workforce, Rare Earths
In this episode, National Defense discusses the 2023 Vital Signs report, the defense industry's workforce challenges, and the rare earth supply chain.
FTC starts 2023 with a bang
Picking up where they left off, the FTC has wasted no time in the new year and already proposed to effectively ban all employment non-compete clauses. The proposed rule would make future non-competes unlawful and nullify
January 2023: B-21 Raider, Space Development Agency, Navy Mine Warfare
In this episode, National Defense discusses the B-21 Raider, the Space Development Agency, and the Navy's mine warfare capabilities.
December 2022: USS Gerald R. Ford, Project Convergence, X-Rays For Bomb Techs
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's new aircraft carrier, Project Convergence 22, and x-ray machines that could make the job easier for bomb techs.
November 2022: The Metaverse, Small Arms and the Space Force
In this episode, National Defense discusses the military and the metaverse, the Army's small arms programs, and the Space Force's focus on cyber capabilities.
October 2022: The Army and Auto Racing, Counter-Drone Tech and Air & Missile Defense
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's work with the auto racing industry, the service's counter-drone initiatives, and upgrades to its air and missile defense capabilities.
Impact of LBGTQ Visibility | Pride In Agriculture
As part of the Pride in Agriculture series, today we’ll hear from Jon Raymond Dykstra (he/him), who lives in Kingston, Prince Edward Island, Canada and shares insight on LGBTQ visibility. Pride In Agriculture has a new
September 2022: Rim of the Pacific
In this episode, National Defense discusses the highlights of the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise.
Cyber AB Tips the CAP for Level 2 Certifications Process
As the Department of Defense (“DoD”) continues its efforts to establish the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”), version 2.0, The […]
Find your inclusive community – Tanner Lopez | Pride in Agriculture
As part of the Pride in Agriculture series, today we’ll hear from Tanner Lopez (he/him), who lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Tanner shares a great perspective of how finding an inclusive community can be an important fa
Creating Community for Queer Farmers, One Social Media Post at a Time | Modern Farmer
The following was published on June 16, 2022, by Modern Farmer as part of coverage following the Pride in Agriculture series. Thank you Lindsay Campbell for taking time to learn more about how we’re creating community
August 2022: Loitering Munitions, the RD-180 Rocket Engine and Nuclear Submarines
In this episode, National Defense discusses loitering munitions, new US rocket engines, and the Navy's construction of nuclear submarines.
Steering toward a future of more diversity and inclusion in agriculture
The following article coincides with the Pride in Agriculture series and was originally published by AGDAILY, written by Heidi Crnkovic. Thank you to the AGDAILY team for highlighting stories of diversity and inclusion i
July 2022: Energetics, Special Ops helicopters and Next-Gen Squad Weapons
In this episode, National Defense discusses energetic materials, new Special Ops helicopters and the Army's Next-Gen Squad Weapon award.
U.S. Forces Have Captured Another Daesh Senior Leader During Night Helicopter Raid
The raid took place in northeast Syria, near the Turkish border. One of the top leaders of Daesh’s Syrian branch was captured during a night raid in northeast Syria on June 15, 2022. The captured individual is an exper
June 2022: Army Energy Innovations, the Black Hawk Replacement, and Airlift Capacity
In this episode, National Defense discusses new technologies to power soldiers on the go, the Army's effort to replace the Black Hawk helicopter and the Air Force's waning airlift capacity.
May 2022: SOCOM's Little Bird, the Navy's New Torpedo, and Polar Security Cutters
In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the Little Bird helicopter, the Navy's new torpedo program, and the delivery date of the Coast Guard's new and improved icebreakers. Sponsored by BAE Systems.
April 2022: The MQ-25 Stingray, Marine Corps trucks and the B-52's new engine
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's upcoming carrier-based tanker, the Marine Corps' roadmap to new tactical vehicles, and the B-52 Bomber's engine replacement program.
March 2022: China's advanced missiles, aerial refueling and satcom in space
In this episode, National Defense explores the United States' defense against China's missiles, the aerial refueling gap and the Space Force's plans for future satellite communications.
The Most Important Contract Disputes Decisions Of 2021
In 2021, as the Government and industry continued to adapt and navigate their ways through the pandemic, the courts and […]
February 2022: Force Design 2030, leader-follower technology and illegal fishing
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Marine Corps' new operational vision, the Army's leader-follower endeavor, and how the Coast Guard and Navy are tackling illegal fishing.
January 2022: Vital Signs 2022, Micro 3D Printing and the Army's Project Convergence
In this episode, National Defense discusses the health and readiness of the defense industrial base, advancements in micro-three-D printing and an update on the Army's Project Convergence.
December 2021: The United States team up with Australia, Japan and India
In this episode, National Defense brings you a special report on how the United States, Japan, India and Australia are teaming up against China as members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad.
UAE Tests Spec-Op Black Hawks with Stealthy Electric Recon Motorcycles
Near-Silent Electric Recon Motorcycles Seen on Special Ops UH-60s. Journalist Andrew White of Janes spotted an interesting new idea at the recent Dubai Airshow 2021 when he photographed a United Arab Emirates UH-60 Black
November 2021: Boeing's Red Hawk, the Future of Chem-Bio Defense and Training with Haptic Technologies
In this month's episode, National Defense examines Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft, how the Pentagon is rethinking chem-bio defense, and emerging haptic technologies for training.
DHS issues further pipeline cybersecurity requirements
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS') recently issued a second security directive that requires owners and operators of TSA-designated critical pipelines to implement needed protections against cyber intrusions.
October 2021: Electric Vehicles, International Space Collaboration and Revitalizing Sealift Capabilities
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the military's hunt for electric vehicles, how world leaders are collaborating on space security, and efforts to revamp strategic sealift capabilities.
September 2021: Rare Earth Mining, the F-15EX, and Marine Corps Training
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at rare earth mining, the Biden administration's embrace of a Trump-era fighter jet program, and how the Marine Corps is investing in new training systems.
160th SOAR ‘Night Stalkers’ MH-47G Pilot Receives Norwegian Medal For Daring Mission In Afghanistan
The MH-47G pilot took part in rescue mission of Norwegian Special Forces in Afghanistan in 2019. He’s the first foreign recipient of a Norwegian medal since WWII. A few days ago, as the U.S. Army 160th Special Operatio
August 2020: Reusable Rockets, the Navy's Information Warfare and Hypersonic Weapons
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at reusable rockets, a secretive Navy information warfare program and the Pentagon's latest vision for hypersonic weapons.
July 2021: Arctic vehicle, mobile nuclear reactor and Navy barnacle prevention
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the Army's new cold weather vehicle, the Pentagon's portable nuclear reactor program, and the Navy's war on barnacles.
June 2021: F35-A, Long range strikes, additive manufacturing
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the uncertain future for the F-thirty-five-A fighter jet program, quarrels between the services over long-range strikes, and what's new in additive manufacturing.
May 2021: Arctic Special Ops, light amphibious warships, cyberhacking
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at Special Operations Command's role in great power competition in the Arctic, survivability challenges for the Navy's new class of light amphibious warships and how the Def
April 2020: Counter drone tech, healing the helicopter industrial base, and the progress on Columbia-class subs
In this month's episode, National Defense takes a look at how the Pentagon is countering rogue drone threats, how the military helicopter industrial base is faring and supply chain challenges for the Navy's Columbia-clas
March 2021 - Navy's robotic ship plans, SOCOM's AI-enabled vehicle and a new laser system for Aegis
In this podcast, National Defense takes a look at the Navy's plan for robotic ships, Special Operations Command's interest in AI-enabled and hybrid vehicle technology and a new laser that will be integrated into the Aegi
February 2021 - Army small arms portfolio, industry satellite servicing efforts and U.S.-Australia hypersonic cruise missile program
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Army's small arms portfolio, industry's on-orbit satellite servicing efforts and a joint United States-Australia program to develop hypersonic cruise missiles.
January 2021 - NDIA Second Annual Vital Signs Report, Navy's New Torpedo and Army's Iron Dome Missile Defense System
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into NDIA's second annual Vital Signs report, the Navy's plans for a new torpedo and the Army's Iron Dome missile defense system.
December Legislative and Regulatory Update
The December edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
November Legislative and Regulatory Update
The November edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
ASBCA Senior Deciding Group Overrules Decades of Prior Precedent and Clarifies What Constitutes an Electronic Signature Under CDA Certification Requirement
For decades, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA or Board) held that typed, “//signed//,” email signature blocks, and […]
October Legislative and Regulatory Update
The October edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
December 2020 - Air Force Pilots, Quantum and 3D Printing
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into Air Force pilot training, the Pentagon's quantum efforts and the Army's new 3D practices.
November 2020 - Pentagon's AI and Ethics, Air Force Laser Weapons on Fighter Jets and the Defense Secretary's Navy Plans
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the ethical challenges the Pentagon is facing with regard to artificial intelligence, the Air Force's plans to install laser weapons on fighter jets and the Secret
“SEAL Team Six” Makes Dramatic Predawn Hostage Rescue of American in Nigeria.
American Philip Walton Rescued in Daring Nighttime Raid Based on CIA Intelligence. Intelligence gathered by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency using sophisticated cell phone surveillance was used to locate and rescue A
October 2020 - Air Force Drones, the Army's Stryker Vehicle and the Pentagon's Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force's autonomous drone initiative, the Army's new Stryker vehicle and the lessons learned by the Pentagon during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You’re invited: An Introduction to Cost Recovery and Compliance Under Government Contracts and Grants
Join Dentons, the ABA Public Contract Law Section Webinar Committee and the Accounting, Cost and Pricing Committee for a FREE […]
September Legislative and Regulatory Update
The September edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
Federal Circuit Reverses COFC Decision Dismissing Claim Challenging the Legality of the FAR’s Cost Accounting Regulations
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in The Boeing Co. v. United States, No. 2019-2148 (Aug. 10, […]
August Legislative and Regulatory Update
The August edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
September 2020 - Air Force's Drone Replacement, Marine Corps' Infantry Weapons and Global Strike Command's New Innovation Hub
In this issue, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force's drone replacement program, the Marine Corps' push for cutting edge infantry weapons and Global Strike Command's new innovation hub.
Dentons advises GlaxoSmithKline on Operation Warp Speed collaboration for COVID-19 vaccine development
A government contracts team from Dentons advised GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on securing a US government contract in the development of a […]
August 2020 - Future of Space Force, Army's Search for COVID-19 Vaccine and Laser Communication Terminals
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the future of the Space Force, the Army's search for a COVID-19 vaccine and new laser communication terminals.
July Legislative and Regulatory Update
The July edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
June Legislative and Regulatory Update
The June edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available here.
July 2020 - Air Force Flying Cars Initiative, Navy Robotic Ships and SOCOM Biotech
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force's flying cars initiative, the Navy's robotic ship efforts and Special Operations Command's research into biotechnology.
ICIS: The chemical industry’s response to a crisis while in crisis
In recent months, it has never been clearer just how important and responsive this industry is when faced with a global health crisis.
Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – May
The May edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available!
June Podcast - Marine Corps, R&D Priorities and New DARPA Efforts
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into force structure changes expected to take place in the Marine Corps, the Pentagon's shifting R&D priorities and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's effo
Chemical industry deemed Essential Critical Infrastructure
Several states have issued Executive Orders in accordance with the DHS guidance on the chemical sector.
May 2020 - COVID-19, Air Force Special Ops and Nuclear Reactor Plants
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the defense industrial base, Air Force Special Operations Command teams and nuclear reactor plants.
Treasury Implementation of CARES Act $17 Billion Loan Program for Businesses Critical to Maintaining National Security
On April 23, 2020, pursuant to Section 4003(b)(3) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. 116-136 […]
Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19: What Government Contractors Need to Know
To date, Congress has enacted three pieces of legislation, described as “phases 1 through 3,” to respond to the COVID-19 […]
PREP Act Coverage for COVID-19 Related Activities Provides Important Immunity Protections
There is a rising army of contractors, commercial companies, and even private citizens who are racing to support federal, State […]
Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – April
The April edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available!
PU: Chemical rail shipments highest in two years, U.S. invokes Defense Act against 3M, Bechtel extends contract to destroy chemical weapons
Chemical rail shipments saw in March their highest volume since 2018 while the total for all categories saw a virus-related decline.
DOD Implementation of CARES Act Section 3610
On April 8, 2020, the Department of Defense issued a class deviation implementing CARES Act Section 3610, Federal Contractor Authority. […]
Government Contracting During the COVID-19: Key Considerations for Negotiating New Government Contracts Amidst the Global Pandemic
The COVID-19 global pandemic and the United States’ response to the national emergency are having significant impacts on the government […]
Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – March
The March edition of Dentons’ monthly legislative and regulatory update is available!
Guarding The Privilege: Fourth Circuit Reverses District Court Decision Finding Disclosure Pursuant to the Mandatory Disclosure Rule Waived Attorney-Client Privilege
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently, and importantly, reestablished the status quo for government contractor […]
April 2020: Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle Initiative, Land and Sea Mines
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Army's new robotic combat vehicle initiative and the resurgence of both land and sea mines.
Existing Federal Economic Assistance Options for Small Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
While the existing federal economic assistance option with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”), called Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”), […]
US DoD Issues Class Deviation Regarding an Increase in Progress Payment Rates in Response to the Coronavirus National Emergency
March 22, 2020 On March 20, 2020, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) issued Class Deviation 2020-O0010 (the “Deviation”) providing that, […]
Supply Chain Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Under the Defense Production Act
March 21, 2020 On March 18, 2020, in response to bipartisan calls from Congress and governors across the US, President […]
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Stop Work: What contractors should consider as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves
March 17, 2020 The COVID-19 public health emergency that has been unfolding over the past weeks and months is predicted […]
Federal Contracting Implications of President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration In Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
March 16, 2020 Dentons has formed a COVID-19 Client Special Situations Team and Client Resources Hub that stands ready to […]
COVID-19 – Addressing the Risks of Disease Delays and Disruptions Under Federal Contracts
Dentons has formed a COVID-19 Client Special Situations Team that stands ready to assist contractors in addressing the full range […]
Artificial Intelligence & Personal Finance: Legal and Ethical Implications
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presents a lecture titled "Artificial Intelligence and Personal Finance: Legal and Ethical Implications" by Brookings fellow in economic studies, A
March 2020: The Balance of Power Between U.S. and Chinese Navies
In this podcast, National Defense explores the balance of power between U.S. and Chinese Navies and examines new cyber regulations for industry.
February 2020
In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into industry's effort to improve satellite communications, how the military is modernizing the nuclear triad and new initiatives from the Defense Innovation Unit.
The Most Important Contract Disputes Decisions of 2019
In the attached article, we summarize and discuss the impacts of disputes decisions that are likely to have sustained impacts […]
Enjoy These Close Up Shots Of The 160th SOAR’s MH-47G’s New Laser Countermeasures System
The Chinooks of the “Night Stalkers” have received the new AN/AAQ-24 large aircraft infrared countermeasure (LAIRCM) system. The photographs in this post were taken on Jan. 9, 2020, at Portland International Airport,
January 2020 - Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Defense Industrial Base
In this podcast, the magazine examines NDIA's new annual study called Vital Signs. The report establishes the basis for a regular, reliable, nonpartisan and empirical assessment of the health of the defense industrial ba
The Pentagon's pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program
In this podcast, National Defense examines the Pentagon's pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program.
Watch Elite 160th SOAR Night Stalkers MH-47Gs and MH-60Ms Perform Night Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling
Night HAAR (Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling) is one of the key capabilities of the elite U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The 160th SOAR is a highly-specialized combat aviation unit headquartered at
A Rare Insider’s Look at The Once Top Secret Navy SEAL Mini Sub, The Shadowy SDV.
Freezing Cold, Pitch Black and Deep Underwater, Navy SEALs Used This Secret Mini-Sub for Classified Missions We Still Don’t know About. It is cold, black and wet. Two hours before moonrise, twenty feet below the sparkl
November 2019 - Army Research Efforts
In this podcast, National Defense explores the Army's research and development efforts.
Migrants and Refugees: Are They Holding Us Back or Pushing Us Forward?
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presents a lecture titled "Migrants and Refugees: Are they holding us back or pushing us forward?" by Brookings Fellow in Global Economy and Develo
Can the United States Escape the Middle East?
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presents a lecture titled "Can the United States Escape the Middle East?" by Brookings Senior Fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy, Tamara W
U.S. Central Command Releases Videos of Raid to Capture ISIS Leader in Syria.
Videos Show Operatives Moving Toward Objective, Preparing to Breach Wall And JASSM Used to Level Baghdadi’s Compound. The U.S. Central Command has released footage showing the beginning of the raid to apprehend Abu Bak
Military Artist “Envisioned” Raid on al-Baghdadi Years Ago and Painted This.
Painter Stuart Brown’s Depiction of Dog and Breech is Hauntingly Predictive. The news is abuzz with memes and stories about the Belgian Malinois military dog attached to a secretive U.S. Army special operations unit th
We Watched (What We Think Was) a Joint Forcible Entry Last Night Over Georgia.
Gunships, Surveillance Aircraft and Tactical Transports Crowded Over Hunter AAF Last Night. Sharp-eyed aviation journalist and photographer Matt Haskell spotted some very interesting activity over Hunter Army Air Field i
What We Know About The U.S. Raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.
Large Operation Used Many Aircraft, Significant Coordination and Lightning Violence. The founder and leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a “dangerous and daring nighttime raid” by U.S. special operati
Payday Lenders and Credit Cards: A Hidden Driver of Income Inequality
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presents a lecture titled "Payday Lenders and Credit Cards: A Hidden Driver of Income Inequality" by Brookings Fellow in Economic Studies, Aaron Kl
October 2019 - Army's Scout Attack Helicopter, Navy's Unmanned Vessels and the Pentagon's Bomb Disposal Tech
In this podcast, National Defense examines the possibilities behind the Army's new scout attack helicopter, the Navy's exploration of emerging technology for unmanned vessels and the Pentagon's plans to modernize its bom
September 2019 - Sixth-Generation Aircraft, Marine Corps' amphibious combat vehicle and hypersonic maneuverability.
In this podcast, National Defense explores the possibilities behind future sixth-generation aircraft, the Marine Corps' amphibious combat vehicle and how dragonflies are being studied for hypersonic maneuverability.
August 2019 - Pentagon's Arctic Strategy, Army's Small Arms Initiatives and Robotic Wingman Programs
In this podcast, National Defense explores the Pentagon's Arctic strategy, the Army's new small arms initiatives and robotic wingman programs.
Chuck Norris Approved: Elite LEDET Team Member Swash-Buckles Narco Sub.
Coast Guard’s Law Enforcement Detachment Wins Internet with Daring Capture. In only a few hours the remarkable video of a member of the Coast Guard’s elite Law Enforcement Detachment Team (LEDET) leaping from a rigid
July 2019 - Hypersonic Technologies, Army's Robotic Initiatives and Artificial Intelligence
In this podcast, National Defense explores the Defense Department's hypersonic technologies, the Army's robotic initiatives and the Navy and Marine Corps' investments in artificial intelligence platforms.
McGEE v. McFADDEN. Decided 06/28/2019
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE v. NEW YORK. Decided 06/27/2019
MITCHELL, GERALD P. v. WISCONSIN. Decided 06/27/2019
RUCHO, ROBERT A., ET AL. v. COMMON CAUSE, ET AL.. Decided 06/27/2019
TENN. WINE AND SPIRITS RETAILERS ASSN. v. BLAIR. Decided 06/26/2019
KISOR, JAMES L. v. WILKIE, SEC. OF VA. Decided 06/26/2019
UNITED STATES v. HAYMOND, ANDRE R.. Decided 06/26/2019
FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE v. ARGUS LEADER MEDIA. Decided 06/24/2019
UNITED STATES v. DAVIS, MAURICE L., ET AL.. Decided 06/24/2019
IANCU, ANDREI v. BRUNETTI, ERIK. Decided 06/24/2019
DUTRA GROUP v. BATTERTON, CHRISTOPHER. Decided 06/24/2019
NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF REVENUE v. KAESTNER FAMILY TRUST. Decided 06/21/2019
FLOWERS, CURTIS G. v. MISSISSIPPI. Decided 06/21/2019
REHAIF, HAMID M. v. UNITED STATES. Decided 06/21/2019
KNICK, ROSE MARY v. SCOTT, PA, ET AL.. Decided 06/21/2019
McDONOUGH, EDWARD G. v. SMITH, YOUEL. Decided 06/20/2019
GUNDY, HERMAN A. v. UNITED STATES. Decided 06/20/2019
AMERICAN LEGION, ET AL. v. AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSN., ET AL.. Decided 06/20/2019
VA HOUSE OF DELEGATES v. BETHUNE-HILL. Decided 06/17/2019
MANHATTAN COM. ACCESS, ET AL. v. HALLECK, DEEDEE, ET AL.. Decided 06/17/2019
AL-ALWI v. TRUMP. Decided 06/10/2019
QUARLES, JAMAR A. v. UNITED STATES. Decided 06/10/2019
RETURN MAIL, INC. v. USPS, ET AL.. Decided 06/10/2019
June 2019 - International Market for the F-35, Navy's Shipbuilding Plans
In this podcast, National Defense explores the international market for the F-35, the Navy's shipbuilding plans and advancements in directed energy programs.
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX v. DAVIS, LOIS M.. Decided 06/03/2019
TAGGART v. LORENZEN. Decided 06/03/2019
MONT v. UNITED STATES. Decided 06/03/2019
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May 2019 - Special Operations Command's Vehicles
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of how Special Operations Command moves its commandos via air, land and sea.
April 2019 - Space-Based Missile Defense, Marine Corps' Robotic Tech and the Navy's New Helicopter
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of space-based missile defense, the Marine Corps' new robotic technology and the Navy's search for a new helicopter.
March 2019 - Quantum Race in the National Security Community
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology.
February 2019 - International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and Autonomous Truck Convoys
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the expansion of the International military vehicle market for U.S. contractors, the Pentagon's new body armor for ground troops and how the Army is gearing up for auto
January 2019 - Next Gen Squad Rifle, Navy Training & Network Capabilities
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army's next-generation squad rifle program, how the Navy is turning to simulator training and how the five-G wireless network could revolutionize artificial intelli
December 2018 - Training the Space Force, GPS III Launch and Mine Warfare
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the military's plans to train the space force, the upcoming launch of the GPS three satellite and the next-generation of mine warfare.
November 2018 - Columbus-Class Submarine, Directed Energy and B-21 Bomber
In this podcast, National Defense looks at the new Columbia-class submarine program, whether the Pentagon and industry can deliver when it comes to directed energy weapons and the tough choices ahead for the B-twenty-one
October 2018 - Next Gen Combat Vehicle, Navy and Neuro-Weapon Attack
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army's next generation combat vehicle, how the Navy plans to rethink their Force Structure Composition and the new details surrounding the Neuro-Weapon attacks in H
DHS: Chemical terrorism remains real threat to industry
All one has to do to understand the threat of terrorism is very real -- particularly chemical terrorism -- is "watch the news."
September 2018 - Robotic Jets, Marine Corps' New Amphibious Vehicle and Battlefield Fuel
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the potential for robotic jets, the Marine Corps' new amphibious vehicle and whether common windshield wiper fluid could be used as a fuel in battlefields.
August 2018 - Research and Development Big Bets
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine queried federally funded research centers, service laboratories and other organizations involved in basic and applied national security research and development, a couple simple
July 2018-Improving Lethality of Weapons, New Space Launch Options & Advanced Super Hornet Cockpit
In this podcast, we examine how the military is seeking to improve the lethality of its weapons, the exploration of new launch options of small satellites in order to protect the U.S. space architecture, and the developm
DHS’s Cary: InfraGard partnerships help protect infrastructure
When it comes to protecting critical infrastructure from the threat of harm, Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protection’s Regulatory Compliance Chief, Rick Cary, considers the InfraGa
June 2018-Technology Shortfalls in the Arctic, Ground Robots & GPS Alternatives
In this podcast, we examine special technology requirements the military needs to operate in the Arctic, a new family of robots designed to help protect bomb squad technicians, and the need to find alternatives to GPS.
May 2018-Special Operations Command's Ten 10 Technologies
In this podcast, we look at Special Operations Command's top 10 technology needs.
355: Is Navy Shipbuilding Vision Real or a Mirage?
In this podcast, we examine the Defense Department's push to build a 355-ship Navy, an anticipated rise in hypersonics funding and the Army's work to develop autonomous convoys.
March 2018-A look at ground robots, unmanned aerial platforms and nuclear cruise missiles
In this podcast, we examine the Navy's work to partner up unmanned aerial platforms, the Army's strategy to ramp up robotics acquisition and the Defense Department's goal to develop a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise mi
Safety council maintains commitment to compliance
the Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC) has kept up with the changing demands of area petrochemical plants, taking contractor compliance to a whole new level. ISTC has continued to create, compile and maintain cont
For commercial item contractors, some improvements—mixed with new and old barriers—in DoD’s final rule on procurement of commercial items and accompanying guidebook
DCAA issues MRD confirming auditors should not verify technical interchanges
On November 21, 2017, DCAA issued a Memorandum for Regional Directors (MRD) confirming that the Class Deviation 2017-O0010’s abrupt halt […]
FCA relator sanctioned nearly $170,000 for improperly taking employer’s privileged
Courts historically have been hesitant, for public policy reasons, to sanction relators for taking their former employers’ confidential documents to […]
DCAA guidance clarifies cost or price analysis requirements for subcontractor proposals
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) published a Memorandum for Regional Directors (MRD) last week that provides answers to frequently […]
A Little CFATS Inspection Preparation Can Go A Long Way
The amount of time it takes to conduct a Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) inspection can vary widely.
Government Contracting Roundtable Discussion
May 19, 2017 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch served at 12 p.m. Please join Deloitte Advisory and Dentons at our quarterly government […]
Marsh Government Contracting Risk Forum 2017
Growth in an Unpredictable World: Strategies for Resiliency Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12–6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons […]
Trump’s ‘Buy American, Hire American’ executive order advances his domestic preference agenda, but its impact may not be felt for months
Delivering on one of his signature campaign promises, President Trump signed an executive order (EO), dubbed “Buy American, Hire American,” […]
You’re Invited: 2017 Denver Government Contracts Briefing
Please plan to join us at our annual Denver Government Contracts Briefing. As in previous years, the complimentary and exclusive […]
DoD announces industry day to facilitate implementation of new network penetration reporting clause
In response to a chorus of implementation questions raised by the contracting community, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has […]
2017 Financial Forum Series
Dentons’ Government Contracts practice and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) present a monthly webinar series offering practical advice and CLE […]
2017 Cybersecurity in Government Contracts Series: Developments and Practical Steps for Compliance
Join Dentons’ Government Contracts practice and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) for the final four parts of our six-part […]
Webinar Recording: 2016 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Impacts on DoD’s Technology Innovation Initiative
Webinar: The 2016 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Impacts on DoD’s Technology Innovation Initiative
Dentons’ Silicon Valley Institute on Government and Technology is pleased to invite you to participate in the webinar “The 2016 […]
DoD Clarifies Covered Defense Information Definition in Final Cyber Reporting Rule
The Department of Defense (DoD) on October 4, 2016, issued a rule finalizing cyber reporting regulations applicable to DoD contractors […]
Protecting Your IP as a Government Contractor
Date: September 21, 2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM PDT Venue: Dentons’ San Diego office 4655 Executive Drive Suite […]
Dentons’ Silicon Valley Institute on Government and Technology: Protecting Your IP Program Series
Date: September 22, 2016 Time: 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM PDT Venue: Dentons’ Palo Alto office 1530 Page Mill Road Suite […]
2016 Intellectual Property Webinar Series
Dentons Government Contracts lawyers jointly with the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) will present this intellectual property series addressing governments’ and […]
Silicon Valley Institute on Government and Technology
June 9, 2016 07:30 AM – 01:30 PM PDT Menlo Park, CA United States Following our successful launch of […]
2016 Denver Government Contracts Briefing
May 10, 2016 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM MDT Denver, CO United States Please join us for the 2016 Denver Government […]
Congratulations to the participants of the Dentons “Gilbert A. Cuneo” Government Contracts Moot Court Competition
Dentons’ Government Contracts practice congratulates the winners and participants of the 16th annual Dentons “Gilbert A. Cuneo” Government Contracts Moot […]
Speaking up about DOD’s proposed Independent Research and Development costs rule
A February 8, 2016, Department of Defense (DOD) advance notice of proposed rulemaking sought input to help address agency concerns […]
Cybersecurity and your supply chain: What you don’t know may hurt you
Recently revised cybersecurity regulations affecting US defense contractors and their subcontractors seek to address gaps in government contractor supply chains […]
2016 Business Systems Webinar Series
Dentons government contracts lawyers and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) will present this business systems series addressing the expanding requirements […]
2016 Financial Forum Series
Join Dentons government contracts lawyers for a Public Contracting Institute (PCI) webinar series involving the most current industry analysis in […]
2015–2016 Cybersecurity Compliance and New Developments Series
Dentons government contracts lawyers and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) presents this new webinar series addressing cybersecurity requirements for federal […]
The gift of time: A second DOD interim rule grants contractors additional time to comply with cyber security requirements
The US Department of Defense (DOD) earlier today issued a second interim rule, effective immediately, that gives affected contractors until […]
DOD signals pivot away from proposed DFARS rule on evaluating price reasonableness for commercial items
The Department of Defense (DOD) published a report on the Open DFARS Cases as of December 7, 2015, which indicates […]
Department of Defense seeks to clarify contractor cybersecurity obligations
Earlier this year, we reported on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) imposition of new and revised cybersecurity requirements on DOD […]
Extension of comment period and public meeting announced for proposed DFARS rule on counterfeit electronic parts
The Department Acquisition Regulation Systems, Department of Defense (DOD), announced today that it has extended the public comment period for […]
Updated NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Regulations Become Final
Last week, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) adopted as final its new regulatory framework implementing the “Uniform Administrative […]
Senator John McCain Calls for the Rescission of Proposed DFARS Rule on Commercial Item Procurements
In a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on September 8, 2015, Senator John McCain called for the immediate […]
Kevin Lombardo to Present Export Control Reform Updates and FCPA & OFAC Lessons at the AZTC Export Controls, Compliance and Enforcement Programs
This September, our colleague Kevin Lombardo will present a series of discussions on Export Control Reform. On September 15 in […]
Jim Williams, Former Manager of the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Integration Office, Joins Dentons’ Premiere Aviation Team
James “Jim” H. Williams has joined Dentons as a Principal in the Firm’s Public Policy and Regulation Practice. Mr. Williams […]
Jack Horan Testifies in Congress Regarding GSA’s Proposed “Transactional Data” Rule
On June 25, 2015, Partner John C. Horan testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small […]
COMMERCIAL ITEMS – Changes on the Horizon
Since the acquisition reforms of the 1990s—i.e., the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, the Federal Acquisition Reform Act, and Clinger-Cohen—the federal […]
FMS — A DoD interim rule would alter indirect offset cost reasonableness evaluations
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued an interim rule Tuesday amending DFARS 225.7303-2 to instruct contracting officers to accept all […]
BIS Issues New Proposed Rule on Cybersecurity Items
Proposed Measure Would Add New Categories and Licensing Requirements; Move Some Items From Encryption Controls to New ECCNs Amid a […]
BIS Issues Guidance on Due Diligence to Prevent Unauthorized Transshipment to Russia
Since the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) – as well as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) – […]
Recently Effective FAR Modification Creates Confusion Regarding Uncompensated Overtime for Service Contractors
In light of a recent modification to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) regarding the identification of uncompensated overtime in service […]
Controlled Unclassified Information In the Security Crosshairs
The National Archives and Records Administration (“NARA”) published a proposed rule on Friday that would establish a government-wide policy related […]
Better Buying Power 3.0 Initiative: Important Potential Effects on Contractors
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics recently issued a directive on the implementation […]
Denver Government Contracts Briefing
Please join us on May 5th at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver for our annual Government Contrast briefing series. We will examine […]
DC Office to Host ABA Committee Panel on Recent Trends in Subcontractor Claims and Disputes
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at noon our DC office (located at 1900 K Street NW) will host a joint meeting between […]
COFC Decision Rejects Government’s Argument That The Contractor Was Required To File A Claim To Assert An Affirmative Defense
When the Federal Circuit issued its 2010 Maropakis decision, many in the government contracts bar immediately grew concerned about the […]
Cuba’s Doors Begin To Open To U.S. Government Contractors
On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced that the United States would establish diplomatic relations with Cuba and reduce the […]
2015 Construction Law and Federal Contracting Breakfast Series
2015 is just a few weeks away. Before your calendar fills up, make sure you save time for a six-part […]
Cybersecurity Legislation Heating Up
Congress recently passed a host of significant cybersecurity bills highlighting the government’s increased emphasis on cybersecurity. Legislation passed last week […]
DC Office to Host ABA Committee Panel on Government Claims
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at noon our DC office (located at 1900 K Street NW) will host the ABA PCLS Contract Claims […]
Commerce Department Imposes New Restrictions on Exports to Venezuela
Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed military end use and end user licensing requirements on exports to […]
Dentons lawyers to Participate in Webinar About Opportunities in Government Contracting for IT and Commercial Companies, and How Companies Can Stay Out of Trouble
On November 12, 2014 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ET, our colleagues Mike Rizzo, Gary Chadick and Todd Canni […]
DLA Energy Releases Solicitation for Major Solar and Wind Renewable Project at Ft. Hood, TX
Late last week, DLA Energy issued a solicitation for the “procurement of Energy from solar and wind renewable resources and […]
Federal Circuit Decision Reins In COFC’s Ability To Decide Task Order-Related Protests
Last week, the Federal Circuit issued an opinion that may curtail the Court of Federal Claims’ jurisdiction to decide task […]
Recent Developments in the Public Disclosure and First-To-File Bars Under the False Claims Act
Yesterday, Sandeep Nandivada published a feature comment in The Government Contractor entitled, “The Public Disclosure And First-To-File Bars: Are They Still […]
House Transportation and Infrastructure Panel Acknowledges Benefits of Public Private Partnerships, Makes Recommendations
Earlier this week the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Panel on Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) issued a report stemming from its […]
DOL Employee Classification FAQ
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) in the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently posted answers to Frequently […]
Government and Commercial Contract Compliance Briefing
Join us on September 30 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara for a Government and Commercial Contract Compliance Briefing, co-hosted […]
New Executive Order Targets Federal Contractors
President Obama has issued yet another executive order that will impose additional labor compliance requirements on companies that choose to do […]
No Game-Changers in the Newly Revised ASBCA Rules
Last week the Defense Acquisition Regulations System issued new revisions to the Rules of the Armed Services Board of Contracts […]
National Defense Industrial Association Dinner
We wanted to let you know that Dentons remains very active in the Southern California Aerospace and Defense Community. In conjunction […]
San Diego Briefing
We are excited to announce that we will be back in San Diego on September 10 to perform our annual […]
Proposed Update to DFARS Business Systems Rule Would Impose Significant Burden on Contractors to Self-Assess and Self-Report on System Compliance
On Tuesday, July 15th, DOD issued a proposed rule that would update the DFARS Business Systems Rule to require contractors […]
Final Rule issued for USML Category XI (Military Electronics)
Export control reform took another step forward earlier this month, with the publication of the State and Commerce final rules […]
ASBCA Decision Finds that Contractor’s CDA Claim is Not Time Barred; Serves as Useful Teaching Tool
This holiday weekend presents a good time to reflect on the recent uptick in jurisdictional decisions before the Court of […]
GSA Discusses the Road Ahead for Federal Property and Public Private Partnerships
Last month, we attended the 2014 Federal Property and Private/Public Partnership Summit in Washington, DC. Norman Dong (Commissioner, Public Building […]
COFC Decision Provides Valuable Lessons to Contractors About Termination for Defaults, Fixed Price Contracts and Fraud Counterclaims
Those looking for an intriguing summer read should look no further than Judge Bruggink’s 84-page opinion in Liquidating Trustee Ester […]
MLA Team Attends Camp Pendleton Day
On June 19, 2014 the Orange County and San Diego posts of the Society of Military Engineers (SAME) hosted Camp […]
Join Dr. Patricia Harned, President of the ERC and Dentons for a Discussion on Corporate Ethics
I hope you can join me and Dentons’ Government Contracts Department Chair, Fred Levy for an ABA Committee lunch meeting featuring […]
Join us at the Association of Defense Communities 2014 National Summit
Earle Taylor and Bob Tritt, are participating in the ADC’s three day program on new developments affecting military base developers […]
ASBCA Provides Refresher on Negligent Estimate Claims
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued an interesting decision about a negligent estimate claim. In American […]
Turning the Tables: ASBCA Orders Government to File Complaint
Generally, in a litigation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), the contractor must file the initial Complaint […]
Export Control Reform Meets the Final Frontier
Effective November 10, 2014, commercial communications satellites will move from the United States Munitions List (“USML”) and the jurisdiction of […]
White House Announces Increased Opportunities for Public Private Partnerships in Energy Efficiency
Last Friday, the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House released a statement about President Obama’s new commitments […]
Join us and PCI on May 13 for a Webinar: Incurred Cost Submissions and DCAA Audits
Incurred Cost Submissions and DCAA Audits: A Discussion of Strategy, Trends, and Current Areas of Focus, Including Expressly Unallowable Costs […]
Is DOD Business Systems Self-Reporting Imminent?
The Department of Defense (DOD) may be on the verge of imposing on contractors mandatory self-certification requirements for business systems. […]
More of the Same: Air Force Prevails Over Another Insourcing Challenge
Over the last few years, we have followed DOD insourcing initiatives and how contractors have attempted to challenge agency insourcing […]
Expect Changes to DOD Acquisition System
Don’t be surprised to see changes to the DOD acquisition system in the near future. As we previously reported, on […]
Join NCMA and Todd Canni in a Discussion on Developments & Issues on Debarments and Suspensions
When Friday April 18, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT Networking & Breakfast Starts at 7:30 AM Where: […]
Navigating the Overlap Between President Obama’s “Equal Pay” Orders for Federal Contractors and the NLRA
On April 8, 2014, President Obama signed an Executive Order directing the Department of Labor (“DOL”) to propose new regulations […]
DC Office to Host ABA Committee Panel On Federal Public Private Partnership (P3) Transactions and the Future of the OMB Scoring Rules
On Thursday, April 10, 2014, at noon Dentons’ DC office will host the ABA PCLS Privatization, Outsourcing and Financing Transactions Committee’s monthly […]
West Coast Annual Seminar Featuring former FAA Deputy Director John McGraw as the Keynote
For those of you reading this on the West Coast, I wanted to share some exciting news about our Los […]
DOD Class Deviation Further Complicates FSS Ordering
On March 13, 2014, the Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy issued a Class Deviation that alters the way […]
An In-Depth Look at Why Federal Circuit’s Metcalf Constr. Decision is a Win for Contractors
Last month we profiled the Federal Circuit’s Metcalf Constr. decision about the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing. […]
ASBCA Reminds Contractors Not To Look The Other Way When An RFP Is Missing Documents or Information
When an RFP is missing an attachment or information, contractors simply should not look the other way. This is the […]
President Obama’s 2015 Budget Increases Funding for Fraud and Compliance Enforcement
President Obama announced his 2015 proposed budget last week. The budget shows a renewed focus on combating fraud, waste and […]
New DFARS Rule Reiterates: Don’t Retaliate Against Whistleblowers
The final DFARS rule implementing whistleblower protections for prime and subcontractor employees became effective on February 28, 2014. This rule, […]
Dentons Launches Unmanned Aerial Systems Practice Group
Cross Practice Team Will Deliver Comprehensive Legal and Policy Advice in Evolving Commercial UAS Industry. Recognizing that the future of […]
Federal Circuit Clarifies That Contractors Do Not Have to Show “Specific Targeting” to Establish a Government Breach of the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Last week the Federal Circuit delivered an early valentine to contractors through its decision in Metcalf Construction Co., Inc. v. […]
Minimum Wage Hike May Be First Of Many New Labor Obligations For Federal Contractors
During the recent State of the Union Address, President Obama announced that he is preparing to sign an Executive Order […]
GAO: Treasury Violated Antideficiency Act’s Prohibition on “Voluntary Services”
A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision serves as an important reminder that federal agencies violate the Antideficiency Act, […]
SBA Changes Size Standards For Solar, Wind, Biomass and Geothermal Renewable Energy Technology And Other Electrical Utilities
As of January 22, 2014, the SBA changed the size standards for renewable energy and other utility contracts to employee-based […]
DCAA Clarifies Position on Documentation Requirements for Consultant Costs
The Defense Contract Audit Agency recently issued guidance clarifying the agency’s view on the types of evidence necessary to substantiate […]
GAO Annual Report Shows Process-Related Protest Grounds Most Successful, Among Other Trends
GAO’s most recent Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress, for FY 2013, shows protesters are achieving the most success not […]
Suspension by Association: 11th Circuit Decision Illustrates the Significant Impact a Parent Company’s (Alleged) Wrongdoings Can Have on an Affiliated Government Contractor
Those who were too busy celebrating the end of 2013 may have missed the 11th Circuit’s decision in Agility Defense […]
FAA and DOD Release Key Documents for Contractors Developing Unmanned Systems
Two of the largest agencies in the Federal Government released documents over the holidays announcing increased opportunities for contractors in […]
It Wouldn’t Be the Holidays Without Another COFC Fraud Counterclaim Decision
Given the number of important government contracts decisions issued this year about fraud counterclaims, it is only fitting that the […]
Concession Contractors Take Note: COFC Finds That CDA Disputes Clause Cannot Be Incorporated Into Concession Contract
Concession contracts with the Government are different than procurement contracts. Generally a concession contract does not involve the procurement of […]
Senate HELP Committee Seeks to Change Federal Contracting Rules to Disqualify Employers with Labor Law Violations
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, unveiled a […]
Senate Committee Hearing Highlights Uncertainty Surrounding Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Budget
The four military service chiefs presented a gloomy picture of the projected effects of sequestration and a continuing resolution on […]
Early Holiday Gift to Small Business Subcontractors: Final Rule Issued Regarding Accelerated Payments
Yesterday the DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule amending the FAR “by incorporating a new clause to provide […]
Mark Kaufman to Address ABA Committee about Harrisburg, PA Bankruptcy Matter
I am pleased to announce that on Friday, November 22, 2013 at noon Mark Kaufman will address the ABA PCLS Privatization, […]
DC Office to Host ABA Committee Panel on Fraud Counterclaims
On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at noon Dentons’ DC office will host the ABA PCLS Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution Committee’s […]
New Opportunities for Contractors as FAA Releases Roadmap Integrating UAV’s in Domestic Airspace
Government contractors in the Aerospace and Defense sector are poised to see new opportunities for domestic growth as the U.S. […]
DOD Seeks Comments on Insourcing Notification Interim Rule
Late last month we learned that the DOD issued an interim rule about “private sector notification of in-sourcing actions,” and […]
HASC Signals DOD Acquisition Reform Effort
Yesterday HASC Chairman Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) announced that Committee Vice Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) will lead “a long […]
Former DOJ Trial Attorney Joins Dentons’ Government Contracts Practice
I’m pleased to announce the addition of Hunter Bennett as Of Counsel in our Washington, DC office. Hunter is an […]
DoD Final Rule – DIB Cybersecurity Information Sharing Program
As we reported today, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a Final Rule implementing the expansion of the voluntary cybersecurity […]
Upcoming Fed Pubs Program: New Developments in Contract Compliance and Fraud Enforcement
Next week, many of my colleagues will be participating in a two day program on new developments impacting government contractors […]
COFC Finds That Oral Termination For Convenience Settlement Is Not Enforceable, Must Be In Writing
Due to our Government’s current fiscal realities, we may see an increase in terminations for convenience in the coming months. […]
Export Control Reform: It’s On
Shutdown or no shutdown, the first round of export control reforms took effect yesterday, October 15. The objective of the […]
Where the Sports Page and False Claims Act Collide: The Lance Armstrong Case
It’s rare for a False Claims Act case to involve sports—much less “what was arguably the greatest fraud in the […]
DoD Issues Contract Clause Regarding Obligations in Advance of FY14 Funding
In an effort to facilitate procurement of supplies and services necessary to support those activities that are excepted from the […]
Another Possible Blow for Contractors – -Implications of the Failure to Raise the Debt Ceiling
With the recent shutdown caused by failure to enact a Continuing Resolution funding the government for the start of FY2014, […]
Government Shutdown May Impact A Contractor’s Ability to Obtain an Automatic CICA Stay When Filing a Bid Protest at GAO
As we discussed last week, GAO issued a notice providing important guidance about its bid protest filing deadlines and procedures […]
The Government Shutdown’s Impact on the Federal Circuit, Court of Federal Claims and Boards of Contract Appeals
Yesterday we posted about the impact of the Government shutdown on GAO bid protests. Today we focus on the impact […]
GAO Issues Important Notice About Bid Protest Filings and Procedures During Government Shutdown
As you may know, the GAO bid protest office is closed during the Government shutdown. As a result, GAO immediately […]