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BTS Returns with Electric Comeback at Stanford Stadium
entertainment7 days ago

BTS Returns with Electric Comeback at Stanford Stadium

BTS kicked off the ARIRANG World Tour with three sold-out nights at Stanford Stadium, marking their first major return to touring in nearly four years. The opener blended daylight with pyrotechnics on a rotating circular stage, delivering high-energy performances, surprise songs, and strong fan engagement that made the crowd feel like part of the show. Minor glitches and the 10 p.m. curfew tempered some visuals, but the night read as a long-awaited homecoming for longtime ARMY and a compelling intro for newcomers to the group's magnetism.

via The Stanford Daily|
#arirang-world-tour#army#bts
entertainment12 days ago

BTS Sparks Three Sold-Out Nights at Stanford Stadium

K-pop mega-band BTS returns to the stage with three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the Arirang World Tour, drawing about 150,000 fans over May 16, 17, and 19 and marking their first major tour since 2019. The events will affect campus traffic and parking, feature 5:30–10 p.m. sound, and include fireworks each night, with Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics collaborating on logistics and community impact.

via Stanford Report|
#army#bts#concerts
BTS Delights Mexico City Fans From Presidential Balcony
music19 days ago

BTS Delights Mexico City Fans From Presidential Balcony

BTS greeted about 50,000 ARMY fans gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo from a balcony at the National Palace during a visit with President Claudia Sheinbaum, delivering messages in Spanish and English and thanking fans as they head into three ARIRANG tour concerts. Sheinbaum publicly welcomed the group and invited them back, a moment that sparked online debate about politicizing the visit. The shows in Mexico City are reportedly sold out, with promoter figures signaling high demand for the concerts.

via Billboard|
#army#bts#mexico
Supreme Court permits soldier to sue contractor over 2016 Afghanistan bombing
courts-and-law1 month ago

Supreme Court permits soldier to sue contractor over 2016 Afghanistan bombing

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the way for U.S. Army Spec. Winston T. Hencely, who was seriously wounded while trying to thwart a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan, to sue contractor Fluor Corp. for negligence, overturning a lower court ruling and signaling greater contractor accountability as private firms play a larger role in military operations.

via The Washington Post|
#army#bombings#courts-and-law
Australia appoints its first female chief of the army in 125 years
world1 month ago

Australia appoints its first female chief of the army in 125 years

Australia named Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, currently chief of joint capabilities, as chief of army from July, making her the first woman to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history; the historic appointment coincides with a push to boost female representation in the ADF amid modernization efforts and ongoing leadership reshuffles that also see Vice Admiral Mark Hammond named head of the ADF.

via Al Jazeera|
#army#australia#defence
BTS ARIRANG Tour Lights Up Theaters Worldwide
entertainment1 month ago

BTS ARIRANG Tour Lights Up Theaters Worldwide

AMC theaters worldwide screen two full-length BTS ARIRANG concerts—one from Goyang and one from Tokyo—letting fans everywhere share the comeback after the group’s military service and tour launch. The screenings underscore BTS’s broad appeal across ages and backgrounds, with the ARMY excited for a 34-stop global tour that includes Los Angeles, and the album ARIRANG already topping charts after its release.

via Reuters|
#amc#arirang#army
Ireland mobilizes army to clear port-blocking protests over fuel taxes
politics1 month ago

Ireland mobilizes army to clear port-blocking protests over fuel taxes

The Irish government dispatched the army to remove trucks and tractors blocking key ports (Foynes and Whitegate) and major roads, citing risks to fuel supply and public health as protesters push for deeper fuel-tax cuts. Prime Minister Micheál Martin said reopening ports was essential and rejected talks with protesters who lack industry backing, while opposition criticized the escalation; the disruption threatens Ireland’s imports and essential services like water purification chemical supply.

via politico.eu|
#army#fuel-tax#ireland
Jin Feels at Home as BTS Opens ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium
music1 month ago

Jin Feels at Home as BTS Opens ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium

BTS kicked off the ARIRANG World Tour with a show at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, and Jin wrote on Weverse that he had a blast performing with ARMY and felt like he was back home. The tour continues with two more Goyang shows before moving to Tokyo, and spans through next March with stops in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. In parallel, BTS has promoted ARIRANG with new videos and TV appearances, and the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

via Billboard|
#arirang#army#bts
Anduril Wins $20B Army Contract, Hinting a Palantir Boost in Defense AI
technology2 months ago

Anduril Wins $20B Army Contract, Hinting a Palantir Boost in Defense AI

Anduril Industries landed a $20 billion U.S. Army contract to consolidate and deploy its commercial-defense AI via the Lattice platform, a 10-year program through 2036. The award is viewed as a positive read-through for Palantir, given their strategic edge-to-cloud collaboration, signaling potential fielding and revenue momentum for the defense AI ecosystem as orders under the umbrella are issued.

via Investing.com|
#ai#anduril#army