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Military history is littered with the corpses of apex predators.The Gatling gun, the battleship, the tank. All once possessed unassailable power – then were undermined, in some cases wiped out, by the march of new technology.“Speed and stealth and firepower,” the head of the Australian Submarine Agency, Jonathan Mead, told the Guardian two years ago of Australia’s forthcoming fleet of nuclear submarines. “The apex predator of the oceans.”But for how much longer?In the first quarter of the 21st century, nuclear submarines have proven a formidable force: essentially undetectable deadly attack weapons. Some also carry a vital “second-strike” deterrent effect: any…

Following the news that Ego Nwodim was leaving Saturday Night Live, the reactions started to pour in. Nwodim, who joined SNL in 2018, announced on social media on Friday that she was exiting the sketch comedy series after seven seasons. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL,” she captioned an Instagram post. “I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support and friendship. Week after week on that stage taught me more…

Imagn Images In an NFC North projected to be as tough a division as there is in football, someone had to come out of two head-to-head matchups in Week 1 on the wrong end of things. Coming off of one of their best seasons in the Super Bowl era, the Detroit Lions opened their 2025 season with a reality check 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers that was never even that close. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears went from looking as if a new chapter was about to begin to more of the same, blowing a 17-6 lead in the…

A coordinated online doxxing campaign has emerged in the wake of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s killing, targeting academics, teachers, government employees and others who have posted critical remarks about him.At least 15 people have been fired or suspended from their jobs after discussing the killing online, according to a Reuters tally on Saturday based on interviews, public statements and local press reports. The total includes journalists, academic workers and teachers.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOn Friday, a junior Nasdaq employee was fired over her posts related to Kirk.Others have been subjected to torrents of online abuse or seen their offices flooded…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Getty Images A rematch from two of the past three Super Bowls is set to take place Sunday afternoon as the Chiefs vs. Eagles meet at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. In Feb., Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX to deny the Patrick Mahomes-led NFL franchise a three-peat. The Chiefs bested the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl…

Ice Cube is shedding some light on the turbulent production of “War of the Worlds.” During a recent interview with Kai Cenat, the “Friday” star said that the viral “War of the Worlds” remake was shot in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and that his scenes were completed in 15 days without the director or any of his co-stars. “[‘War of the Worlds’] was a movie I did in 2020 during the pandemic,” Ice Cube recalled. “We shot it in 15 days, and it was during the pandemic. So the director wasn’t in there. None of the actors was in…

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms — formally known as exercise-associated muscle cramps — have frustrated athletes, coaches and researchers for decades.Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. However, this theory left unanswered questions. For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.A growing body of research is challenging this explanation, pointing instead to the playing surface as a critical factor. You may like In my work as a sports…

Italy has launched a new vintage train service unlocking access to one of Tuscany’s most coveted yet hard-to-reach destinations: the UNESCO World Heritage Val d’Orcia region. The new route taps directly into post-pandemic wanderlust for slow travel and authentic experiences, connecting Rome to landscapes that inspired Renaissance painters and continue to define Tuscan dreams. The Siena Express, operated by FS Italian Tourist Trains, will run on three select weekends this fall aboard meticulously-restored 1970s Gran Confort carriages. “The train is not just a means of transport, but a real journey into the soul of Tuscany,” according to FS Treni Turistici…

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Wakefield: Jowitt; Myers, Scott, Pratt, Johnstone; Trueman, Lino; McMeeken, Hood, Faatili, Nikotemo, Storton, Pitts.Interchanges: Rodwell, Griffin, Atoni, Smith.Hull KR: Mourgue; Davies, Hiku, Gildart, Broadbent; Lewis, May; Whitbread, Litten, Waerea-Hargreaves, Hadley, Batchelor, Minchella.Interchanges: Luckley, Brown, Doro, Leyland.Referee: Chris Kendall.