DefenseNews

US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan

October 6, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercise Keen Sword, placing new U.S.-Japan capabilities on an island sitting just 110 kilometers from Taiwan. Keen Sword, the largest U.S.-Japan biennial joint drill, will feature two key systems of the Marine Corps’ littoral force: the anti-ship…
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GamingNews

Blindfolded Tekken 8 Player Achieves One of the Game’s Top Ranks from Beginner

October 5, 2026
Professional Tekken 8 player SuperBrine is going viral after reaching God of Destruction using Alisa while completely blindfolded with a sleep mask. SuperBrine has been streaming his run on Twitch in the form of seven separate broadcasts, starting in June 2026. The final stream from this series, broadcast in early October, has become a hot topic within the fighting game community, as he was able…
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CryptoNews

This Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)

October 5, 2026
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used…
CryptoNews

Why XRP Appeals to Institutional Investors, Bitwise CIO Explains

October 5, 2026
XRP’s long history and familiar financial applications help explain its appeal to institutional investors, according to Bitwise’s investment chief. His comments frame advisor interest around confidence in the asset’s longevity and connections to established financial functions. Key Takeaways Hougan calls XRP one of the established major cryptocurrencies. The Bitwise CIO says financial…
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NewsPhotography

Apparently, photography is a “granny hobby” –and I’m not sure how I feel about that

October 5, 2026
I was reading a new study on the growth of analog tech when I read a phrase that I had to stop and puzzle over: Young people are “replacing endless scrolling with ‘granny hobbies’ like crocheting and photography.” Wait, apparently photography is a granny hobby? The study I was reading isn’t even the only one that lists photography among so-called “granny hobbies.” I have, of course…
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