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entertainment2 hours ago•20 min saved

Jax Taylor accuses Brittany Cartwright of sabotaging his Fox comeback in a $175K dispute

Jax Taylor claims Brittany Cartwright cost him about $175,000 by sabotaging his planned TV comeback on Fox’s Special Forces, alleging she spread lies online and contacted producers to derail his deal after he was hired in April. Cartwright had recently obtained a temporary restraining order against him amid abuse allegations, while Taylor says he currently has no employment prospects and roughly $5,000 per month in income as he focuses on recovery. The couple share a five‑year‑old son, Cruz, and have recently navigated custody arrangements; both sides’ reps had not provided comment at the time.

via Page Six|

#brittany-cartwright #entertainment #jax-taylor

world22 days ago•9 min saved

Exclusive: Evidence Points to South Africa’s Special Forces in Detective’s Murder

BBC exclusive: Prosecution documents allege South Africa’s special forces murdered detective Lt Col Frans Mathipa in August 2023, linking a vehicle that tailed him to a front company for the forces and placing Maj Sunnybooi Wambi at the scene; the same unit is accused in the disappearance of Ethiopian-Israeli Abadigga, with his body still missing; twelve military personnel have been arrested, six had bail revoked, and three, including Wambi, are charged with both Mathipa’s murder and Abadigga’s abduction; a warning to Hawks was reportedly issued after Mathipa’s death; no trial date has been set, prompting concerns about military overreach.

via BBC|

#hawks #investigation #murder

world1 month ago•5 min saved

US weighs audacious raid to seize Iran's enriched uranium

The US is reportedly considering a covert, high-stakes operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium from fortified nuclear sites, including Fordo and Isfahan (with Natanz’ Pickaxe Mountain cited), using a large team of special operators and secure-perimeter logistics. Described by experts as potentially the most sophisticated military mission in history, the plan would involve ground assaults, booby-traps, airspace control, and a dangerous exfiltration, highlighting immense logistical and political risks amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. The story is based on unnamed sources and reflects speculation surrounding US strategy and Iran’s defenses, with the IAEA noting Iran has tens of thousands of pounds of enriched uranium.

via New York Post|

#geopolitics #iran #military-operation

world1 month ago•47 min saved

Eyes in the Sky: Ukraine's special operators adapt trench assaults to drones

Ukrainian special operations forces are updating trench-clearing tactics to the drone-saturated battlefield, training to spot and counter drones while moving in tightly coordinated teams. A front-line kill zone shaped by drones has pushed units to emphasize skywatch duties—one soldier in each duo or quartet always scanning the air—and to use pump-action shotguns as a last-resort defense against FPV drones, with Gur, a unit commander, noting the constant need to watch the sky during assaults.

via Yahoo|

#drones #special-forces #training

crime3 months ago•7 min saved

Bloodhound Guides Pursuit of Armed Special Forces Fugitive in Tennessee Woods

New video from the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows law enforcement using a bloodhound to track Craig Berry, a retired Special Forces veteran accused of shooting his wife and fleeing into Stewart County woods. A large, multi-agency manhunt followed, with deputies, troopers, helicopters and K-9 units scouring rural Tennessee as the armed and dangerous suspect remained at large; Berry was later captured by a trail camera wearing camouflage, and investigators issued a second-degree attempted murder warrant as the search continued. The victim survived the shooting.

via Fox News|

#bloodhound #craig-berry #crime

crime3 months ago•31 min saved

Stewart County manhunt targets armed ex-special-forces veteran after shooting wife

Authorities in Stewart County, Tennessee are pursuing Craig Berry, a 53-year-old retired special forces veteran with extensive survival training, after he shot his wife in Dover and fled into heavily wooded terrain; a warrant has been issued for second-degree attempted murder, and investigators say he is armed, in good physical shape, and possibly assisted by others as they search the rural area near the Kentucky border.

via Yahoo|

#craig-berry #crime #manhunt

crime-and-justice3 months ago•178 min saved

Survival-trained ex-soldier on the run after Tennessee shooting

A 53-year-old Dover man, Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran, is on the run after allegedly shooting his wife and fleeing into wooded Stewart County terrain near the Kentucky border. Authorities issued a warrant for second-degree attempted murder; Berry is described as armed, highly skilled in survival, and an excellent swimmer, complicating the search. A trail camera image may depict him; investigators have not released the wife's condition and say outside assistance isn't ruled out as the manhunt continues.

via CNN|

#craig-berry #crime-and-justice #dover-tennessee

crime-and-justice4 months ago•178 min saved

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested Over $400K Maduro Raid Bet

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the Maduro raid was arrested for allegedly profiting from the operation by betting on Polymarket, netting about $400,000 as prosecutors investigate the wager; Maduro was transported to New York to face federal drug-trafficking charges, with ABC News reporting the probe.

via CNN|

#arrest #crime-and-justice #maduro

world5 months ago•10 min saved

Seizing Iran’s Nuclear Fuel: A High-Risk, Low-Feasibility Strategy

WIRED reports that a hypothetical plan by Trump to send U.S. ground troops to Iran to retrieve highly enriched uranium would be extraordinarily complex and dangerous, with experts deeming it likely infeasible. Any operation would involve multiple buried targets, possible air strikes to soften defenses, and JSOC-led breaching to recover or neutralize nuclear material, followed by decisions on whether to move the fuel to the U.S. or dilute it on site. The plan faces severe logistical challenges, uncertain quantities of HEU, and significant risk to troops, making success uncertain even with rapid deployment timelines.

via WIRED|

#ground-operation #iran #military-risk

world5 months ago•5 min saved

US weighs covert raid to seize Iran's enriched uranium

The Trump administration reportedly considers deploying special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (about 440 kg, potentially enough for 10 nuclear weapons), with discussions of a mission involving security and extraction. The IAEA has identified large HEU reserves in deep tunnels at Isfahan and at Natanz’s Pickaxe Mountain facility, raising the stakes and complicating any operation. Experts warn such a ground operation would be extremely challenging and risky, prompting debate among lawmakers and analysts about alternatives, including dilution or shipment of the material and continued monitoring, while signaling that a strike or later action remains within the realm of possibility.

via The Guardian|

#enriched-uranium #iran #nuclear-weapons

world5 months ago•3 min saved

US-Israel weigh covert raid to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly discussed sending special operations forces into Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of about 450 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, a material that could reach weapons-grade in weeks. The uranium is largely believed to be in Isfahan’s underground tunnels, with portions at Fordow and Natanz. Possible options include removing the material entirely or diluting it on-site, and any operation would likely involve joint actions by U.S. troops and scientists (potentially with IAEA participation). The plan is described as one option among others, with President Trump signaling that ground troops could be possible later but not immediately;. Trump has not ruled out such an operation, and discussions have also touched on other targets like Kharg Island.

via Axios|

#iran #isfahan-natanz-fordow #nuclear

world6 months ago•5 min saved

US-Ecuador Launch Joint Campaign Against Narco-Terror Networks

The United States and Ecuador announced joint military operations against designated narco-terrorist organizations, with U.S. Special Forces advising and supporting Ecuadorian troops across the country as they raid drug facilities; the effort, described by U.S. Southern Command as strengthening regional security, signals a broader U.S. push to curb drug networks in Latin America, though legal concerns about the use of lethal force abroad have been raised by critics.

via The New York Times|

#counterdrug-operations #latin-america-security #narco-terrorism

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Artan: Ukraine’s elite unit redefines the Zaporizhzhia front in 2026

Ukraine’s Artan elite unit, formed in 2022 and now numbering in the hundreds, conducted a frontline operation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast that destroyed Russian assault groups, cut key supply lines, and established fire control over critical arteries near Stepnohirsk, according to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence. The operation improved Ukrainian tactical positioning at a front where Russia controls much of the region, though Zaporizhzhia city remains under Kyiv’s control.

via Euromaidan Press|

#artan #russia-ukraine-war #special-forces

world6 months ago•7 min saved

El Mencho Killed in Raid That Unraveled Cartel’s Elite Security Net

Mexican special forces killed Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a dawn raid near Tapalpa after months of tracking aided by U.S. intelligence and Predator drone surveillance. Oseguera ran a vast security network with nearly 400 gunmen, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and land mines, but the army closed in, and he died en route to a medical center after being wounded during the operation.

via Los Angeles Times|

#el-mencho #jalisco-new-generation-cartel #mexican-army

world8 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Veterans Assist Venezuela's Machado in Fleeing to Oslo

U.S. military veterans, led by Bryan Stern, executed a daring sea rescue to extract Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado from Maduro's regime and safely transport her to Oslo, where she received the Nobel Peace Prize, amid high risks and tense conditions.

via Military.com|

#machado #nobel-peace-prize #rescue