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Celje – At the first international defense industry fair Sidec in Celje, a detailed overview of the strategic guidelines shaped by key European organizations, including the European Commission, the European Defense Agency (EDA), and NATO, was presented on Tuesday. Nathalie Guichard from the EDA spoke about connecting research, technologies, and industry to strengthen European defense capabilities, highlighting Slovenia’s active involvement in several projects, including Sabuvis II for the development of an underwater vehicle to protect critical infrastructure underwater. The fair, which aims to become the central regional platform in the fields of defense, security, and advanced technologies, features 170 exhibitors…

Facing Russia, Ukraine is funding deterrence on a NATO scale — without being integrated into NATO. Europe must recognize Ukraine as indispensable to its own future and act accordingly. An opinion by Maria RepkoDeputy Director of the Centre for Economic Strategy A budget is never just a list of numbers. It is a political statement, a map of priorities, and a signal to allies. Ukraine’s recently presented 2026 draft budget is all of that at once. It reflects the country’s priorities — already pushed to their limits — but it also exposes the EU’s hesitation to shape the course of…

As Gameweek 9 approaches, this is the moment to sharpen your squad and get ahead of the curve, writes Fantasy Premier League expert Blake Hurst. A mix of injuries, fixture swings, and emerging form has opened the door for some clever transfers – from dependable assets to exciting differentials. Whether you’re chasing green arrows or rebuilding after a poor week, these five names are well worth considering for your next move! Michael Keane (4.5m) Michael Keane could turn out to be a clever under the radar differential pick for Gameweek 9 and beyond. With Jarrad Branthwaite set for surgery following…

Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a sprained ankle in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 133-120 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Porter, who had ten points at the time of the injury, is set to undergo an MRI on Thursday. Doc Rivers was pessimistic over the outlook of the injury. “It didn’t look good,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “I’ll just say that. Got to hope for the best, but looking at it, it was a pretty bad sprain.”

Massive waves were seen slamming into a pier on Lake Michigan on Tuesday, as weather warnings were set in place for the area.SAINT JOSEPH, Mich. – Lake Michigan is home to stunning views year-round for avid travelers in the U.S. Although if you visit this time of year, chances are you will encounter some rough weather.That was the case Tuesday for visitors who braved the eastern shores of the lake.Footage taken by Nate’s Dronography shows the intense winds roaring as they lashed the pier, helping fuel the waves swirling, overflowing, and crashing along the dock in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Waves…

Even as the federal government grappled with a weeks-long shutdown and foreign policy concerns, the sight of demolition equipment tearing down portions of the White House riveted the nation’s capital, and Americans everywhere. The demolition work stemmed from President Donald Trump’s plans to build a $250 million, 90,000-square-feet ballroom — which he said would provide an amenity without infringing on the rest of the historic complex. On Oct. 20, demolition crews began tearing down much of the White House’s East Wing, which includes office space for first lady Melania Trump and her staff, as well as serving as an entry…

by Calculated Risk on 10/22/2025 07:49:00 PM Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios.Thursday:• At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. (WILL NOT BE RELEASED)• At 8:30 AM, Chicago Fed National Activity Index for September. This is a composite index of other data.• At 10:00 AM, Existing Home Sales for September from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The consensus is for the NAR to report sales of 4.06 million SAAR. Last year, the NAR reported sales in September 2024 at 3.90 million SAAR. Housing economist Tom Lawler expects…

Milwaukee Bucks legend and broadcaster Marques Johnson expressed confidence that Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee, citing the franchise’s commitment to surrounding him with family and a competitive roster. Speaking to Mark Medina of Essentially Sports, Johnson pointed to the Bucks’ recent signing of Giannis’s younger brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, as a key signal of stability. […] The post Marques Johnson confident Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

North and South Carolina are at risk for increased fire potential this fall and winter from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Dry timber and grass left behind after the storm could fuel fire starts. Joining FOX Weather to talk about the risk is Trisha Palmer, a warning coordination meteorologist for the NWS office in Greenville. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Southern Appalachian communities still recovering from Helene are on alert as weather conditions this week are producing a multiday wildfire risk, according to the FOX Forecast Center.The wildfire risk will peak each afternoon through Thursday as dry westerly winds will pick up across the…

U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently talked about taking over Greenland and Canada, but it’s unclear if he was actually serious about it. According to Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Greg Grandin, U.S. leaders from the Founding Fathers onward cultivated a myth of a limitless frontier—the idea that constant expansion could solve internal problems. But limitlessness feels less possible today than it did two centuries ago. What does that then mean for Trump’s “America First” model? On the latest episode of FP Live, I spoke with Grandin, a professor at Yale University and the author of books such as America, América: A…