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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is crafting an extended-range offensive missile capability for its MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicle, thereby broadening the aircraft’s operational portfolio to encompass maritime and deep standoff attack roles. The firm stated that efforts are progressing to incorporate far-reaching accurate armaments onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian models. This initiative addresses a requirement from aerial and naval forces for systems capable of posing a threat to objectives across immense oceanic and aerial territories, especially in the Western Pacific. “The MQ-9B persists in making an impact during operations, and we continually expand our international client base,” remarked GA-ASI…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has revealed that its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft will bear the moniker YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, as the uncrewed fighter advances through aerial trials. The San Diego-based firm stated that the designation is inspired by the dark merlin falcon, characterized as a compact yet ferocious bird of prey renowned for its swiftness and surprise assaults. The company observed that the aircraft’s manufacturing base in southern California coincides with the bird’s migratory path. “Dark merlins are predatory apparatuses, engineered for velocity and aerodynamic efficiency,” affirmed GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “They pester other falcons for sport,…

Gianluca Prestianni and Vinícius Jr are set to be the primary focus when Real Madrid entertains Benfica this Wednesday night Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Jr are anticipated to face off once more on Wednesday evening, creating a prominent secondary narrative that accompanies Real Madrid’s Champions League encounter with Benfica. Prestianni stands accused of racially disparaging the Brazilian soon after Vinicius Jr netted the singular goal of the play-off’s initial leg with a phenomenal strike last Tuesday. The Argentine unequivocally refutes any culpability and, as per reports from the Portuguese press, assembled the entire Benfica contingent to convey his regret for…

Sharks are blameless. At the very least, they aren’t devouring the internet. Belonging to the class of cartilaginous fish, these creatures are generally not culpable for the majority, if not all, accusations of gnawing, munching, masticating, or in any other way assailing the submerged web of fiber-optic conduits. Those responsible for constructing and upholding the approximately 600 marine cables, which transport virtually all our global communications—facilitating nearly every gesture, press, video conference, and endless scrolling session across the globe—possess a complex sentiment towards this enduring fable, one that has endured for numerous decades. They may even resent my decision to…

Remain updated with complimentary notificationsMerely subscribe to the US banks myFT Digest — sent straight to your inbox.On Monday, Jamie Dimon intends to convince investors of JPMorgan Chase that weekly expenditures of $2bn are crucial for propelling the bank’s future expansion, despite having previously asked shareholders to “trust him” that this investment would yield positive results. The biggest U.S. financial institution, measured by assets, will welcome analysts and investors to a condensed iteration of its customary yearly investor day, featuring two hours of presentations after trading concludes. This briefing follows by two months the bank’s revelation of more substantial than…

Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, discusses with Fox News Digital the current data on the Sunshine State’s burgeoning influx of population and capital. Beyond Florida’s pristine sandy shores and verdant palm groves, a robust and flourishing economy is not merely sustained by its sunny reputation; rather, it emerges as a direct consequence of a distinctive formula. This formula integrates vigorous private-sector expansion with a pronounced fiscal disparity compared to the strategies of heavily taxed, Democrat-governed states. As prominent regions such as New York and California encounter what Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the…

A warm welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your prime destination for news and insights concerning the evolution of transportation. To receive this content directly in your inbox, register here without cost — simply click TechCrunch Mobility! At the start of the current month, Waymo’s principal safety executive, Mauricio Peña, delivered testimony to the Senate Commerce Committee during a session convened to discuss self-driving automobiles. A significant portion of the inquiry fell into the usual category of “let’s inform the public.” However, it was Senator Ed Markey’s queries regarding international staff, and Peña’s subsequent reply, that captured everyone’s attention.   When…

Keep abreast of complimentary notificationsTo receive the US banks myFT Digest—dispatched straight to your email—simply enroll.American financial institutions posted unprecedented earnings last year, approaching $300 billion. This occurred as the sector disbursed reduced interest rates to savers, while simultaneously gaining from a rise in lending activity and experiencing mild credit write-offs. The 2025 earnings for over 4,300 US banks reached a total of $295.6 billion, based on FDIC statistics compiled by BankRegData. This sum marked a 10 percent increase compared to the prior year, establishing a new peak and surpassing the sector’s previous maximum of $279 billion, which was recorded in…

Feb 22, 2026, 11:22 AM ETLIVIGNO, Italy — Eileen Gu is cultivating a new sport and garnering distinctions by embracing risks.Nonetheless, on a radiant Olympic Sunday where she successfully retained her halfpipe championship, perhaps the most treasured accolade was the conviction that her grandmother would be content.Consequently, her weeping was unrestrained.Shortly after her triumph secured a historic third Olympic gold medal in freeskiing, Gu received news of her grandmother, Guozhen Feng’s, passing.”She was a force of nature,” Gu stated. “This individual took charge of existence, seizing control and molding it to her desires.”Eileen Gu celebrated with her mother after winning…

Barcelona reclaimed the summit of La Liga following a 3-0 triumph against Levante at the Camp Nou, effectively profiting from Real Madrid’s misstep on Saturday. Levante nearly astonished the local spectators within the opening minute when Carlos Alvarez navigated through for a one-on-one opportunity, but his attempt flew directly at Joan Garcia. Barcelona promptly retaliated and secured the advantage in the fourth minute. Eric Garcia identified an opening on the left flank and delivered a pass to Marc Bernal, who appeared at the opportune moment to prod a low finish beyond Mat Ryan, marking the swiftest Barcelona goal of their…