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Pitchfork gave Chris Brown's BROWN a 1.3 rating and criticized the album while revisiting his past, including the Rihanna incident; Brown responded with a defiant social-media clapback and vowed to push forward with upcoming projects and a Usher tour, with Tank offering subtle shade amid online backlash.
NBA unveils a 3-2-1 lottery reform that expands the draft draw to the first 16 spots, creates a relegation zone with adjusted odds, and imposes new limits (no back-to-back No.1s, no top-5 picks three years in a row). While meant to curb tanking, the changes could dampen fan optimism for the worst teams, encourage mediocrity, and complicate free agency and trades; the plan is controversial, somewhat rushed for a 2027 start, and opponents worry about unintended consequences, including impacts on small markets and trade dynamics. The Thunder stand to gain from added pick value, and some suggest broader reforms (or even scrapping the draft) in the long run.)
Three soldiers died after a shell exploded inside a tank gun turret during a training drill at the Hijudai Training Area in Oita Prefecture, southern Japan, on April 21, 2026.
Week 26 of The Athletic NBA Power Rankings divides teams into five tiers (Top Contenders to Basement Floor) with Oklahoma City and San Antonio atop the standings and Detroit close behind; the piece blends final-quarter (last-20-games) grades to project playoff matchups, notes a broad mix of contenders in Tier 2, and tracks late-season tanking and Play-In stakes that will trim the field with eight Game 1s on the horizon.
The Washington Wizards finished the 2025-26 season with the league’s worst record (17-64) after a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat, guaranteeing them no worse than the fifth pick in May’s draft lottery. With three teams at the bottom, the odds are 14.0% for the top pick, 13.4% for second, 12.7% for third, and 12.0% for fourth, while Washington has a 47.9% shot at the fifth pick. The season has seen a 25-of-26 slide, underscoring ongoing tanking concerns as reforms are discussed.
State media KCNA showed Kim Jong Un with his reportedly 13-year-old daughter Ju Ae driving an army tank, a display analysts say may indicate grooming her to succeed him. Ju Ae has recently appeared with her father at a firing range and a handgun shoot, though North Korean officials have not confirmed her name or age.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter Ju Ae was photographed driving an army tank with her father nearby in KCNA photos, a move that analysts say could signal grooming for a future leadership role amid ongoing weapons modernization.
The Verge reviews Yashica’s Tank, a retro-styled digital point‑and‑shoot priced at about $100 (798 HKD) that packs a 12MP sensor, 4K/30fps video, a 3‑inch flip‑up screen, autofocus, built‑in flash, and upscaling to 36MP, with four color options and preorder shipping slated for late March.
Draymond Green backs flattening the lottery odds amid a broader NBA reform debate, while the Tank Watch rankings place the Dallas Mavericks at No. 2 as they chase a potential No. 1 pick, having lost 13 of 15 games, with Cooper Flagg sidelined and injuries shaping the league-wide tanking storyline.
At its January meeting, the NBA Competition Committee prioritized tanking as a top issue, with Commissioner Adam Silver set to address it during All-Star Weekend. The discussion focused on draft-positioning strategies by teams near the bottom of the standings, while the Pelicans remain exempt due to a protected 2026 pick tied to the Derik Queen trade. Wizards and Jazz moves illustrate efforts to influence lottery odds, and the 2026 class is viewed as generational, fueling debates over reforms such as flattening odds, removing top-5 protections, or revising the lottery to boost competitive balance.
Ukrainian soldiers captured an advanced Russian tank, equipped with electronic warfare systems, and drove it away during a nighttime operation near the village of Terny in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Despite the tank's upgrades, Ukrainian forces were still able to strike it using a drone with a pre-set autonomous guidance system. The captured tank is now being used for the defense of Ukraine, and the incident reflects the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides vying to out-develop each other in terms of drones and jamming systems.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un operated a newly developed battle tank during live fire exercises near the country’s border with South Korea, expressing "great satisfaction" with its capabilities. The drills came after South Korea and the U.S. military ended joint exercises, with North Korea condemning them as a rehearsal for invasion. Kim's participation aimed to boost the morale of the army's tank crews, and the North's Defense Ministry vowed to carry out "responsible military activities" in response. The North Korean government did not provide the name or specifications of the tank driven by Kim, and the country remains particularly hostile as Kim continues to ramp up his weapon supplies and pursue advanced ballistic and nuclear technologies.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participated in a military demonstration involving a new battle tank, expressing satisfaction with its performance. The mock battle was designed to assess the combat capabilities of tank crews, with the 105th Tank Division declared as the winner. This display of military might comes as joint annual drills between South Korea and the U.S. concluded, and follows Kim's recent guidance of an artillery firing drill near the border.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a military demonstration featuring a new battle tank, expressing satisfaction with its performance in a mock battle. The event, which involved the 105th Tank Division, aimed to assess combat capabilities and familiarize crews with tactical missions. This display of force coincided with the conclusion of joint drills between South Korea and the U.S., and follows a recent artillery firing drill near the border. The demonstration underscores North Korea's ongoing military activities amid strained relations with its neighbors and the international community.
A video has emerged showing a T-80BVM tank in Ukraine evading multiple attacks from explosive-laden First Person View (FPV) drones. The tank, equipped with a "cope cage" roof screen and smoke screen, managed to survive the sustained assault. It remains unclear whether the tank belongs to Russia or Ukraine. Ukraine, which previously held an advantage in FPV drone deployment, is now being outgunned by Russia, which has up to seven times more FPV drones. The incident highlights the increasing importance of low-end drones in modern warfare.