ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates —General Atomics is preparing to offer a package deal to Saudi Arabia to acquire a number of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, company executives said in an interview at the IDEX arms fair in Abu Dhabi. “We are still in the very early stages but are pursuing this hard as there is a huge interest coming from Saudi regarding the MQ-9B — we expect they have significant requirements [for these drones] that could result in many of tens of thousands of jobs in the U.S. if we were to close that sale,” Dave Alexander, president of General…
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The next big step in the Chicago Bears’ offseason roster-building process arrives next week with the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Free agency, meanwhile, is less than a month away (March 12). While the heavy lifting is just getting underway for general manager Ryan Poles and his staff, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs opens his weekly Bears mailbag for a host of questions about possible additions. Ryan Poles has been very cautious in free agency in the past. Is that, in your opinion, a reflection of who has been available or Poles being afraid to pull the trigger? — Steve, Chicago I…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — GM Defense has signed an agreement with Edge Group to build a local manufacturing capability for some of its light tactical vehicles, which could be integrated with Emirati weapons. The General Motors subsidiary will work on the project with NIMR Automotive, an arm of the Emirati defense conglomerate, to assess demand for military platforms in the Middle East and Africa region. “We plan to leverage off NIMR’s local facility for potential future production of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) in several variants, including the cargo one, which is garnering significant demand,” Bradley Watters, vice…
Authorities have stepped up arrests of Afghan citizens in Pakistan’s capital and a nearby city in an effort that the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad described on Wednesday as a push to force the expulsion of all Afghan refugees from the country. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry promptly dismissed the allegation, saying that the authorities were only trying to facilitate conditions for the swift return of Afghans to their home country. Pakistan has long threatened to deport Afghans living in the country illegally. Separately, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last month approved a March 31 deadline to deport those awaiting relocation to third…
“Things are out of whack, but I’m going to tell you, I’m going to fix it,” the new Alameda County District Attorney said Tuesday. New Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson looks on after being sworn-in before Alameda County Judge Charles Smiley during the swearing-in ceremony at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Jones Dickson replaces Pamela Price, who was recalled last Nov.. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND — Ursula Jones Dickson took the oath of office Tuesday to become Alameda County’s next district attorney, promising numerous changes and declaring…
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, once a rising star on Wall Street, became enmeshed in scandal and its founder was convicted in 2022 for misleading investors about the company’s capabilities. The Arizona company filed for protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and said Wednesday that it has also filed a motion seeking approval to pursue an auction and sale of the business. Nikola plans to to continue limited service and support operations for vehicles on the road, including certain HYLA fueling operations through the end…
Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can be compounded by high-pressure jobs and urban environments. But in a city like Brisbane, the antidote is within reach. Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can be compounded by high-pressure jobs and urban environments. But in a city like Brisbane, the antidote is within reach. Perspective National Queensland Stress management By Courtney Kruk February 19, 2025 — 8.05pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Stressed people rarely know…
FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus never really stopped to consider a year away from coaching after getting fired by the Chicago Bears. Not that his wife, Kelly, would have let him. “She said she wanted me to go to work now,” Eberflus said Tuesday in his first meeting with reporters since getting hired by the Cowboys. “And I did, too.” The 57-year-old Eberflus is back where his career took off. He had a seven-year stint on the Dallas defensive staff — from 2011-17 — that led to the defensive coordinator’s job with Indianapolis. Four years…
Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery.
Five takeaways from Tuesday’s slate in college basketball Five takeaways from Tuesday’s slate in college basketball Getty Images Kansas’ season hit rock bottom on Tuesday with a 91-57 loss to BYU on the road. The 34-point loss tied the largest margin of defeat of the Bill Self era, which dates back to the 2003-04 season, and was the second-largest loss in Kansas program history. The previous record was a 37-point loss to Kentucky in 1974. The Jayhawks, the preseason No. 1 team, dropped to 17-9 overall (8-7 in Big 12 play) and are now off to their worst 26-game start…
Have you been watching Chicago Bulls games this season? According to a Sports Business Journal report, the answer is most likely “no.” The report found Bulls television viewership has plummeted 63% from the 2023-24 season, the largest drop-off of any NBA team. The next-closest decreases, as of Feb. 1, were for the Miami Heat (56%), Atlanta Hawks (50%), Utah Jazz (44%) and Washington Wizards (36%). And after trading away the team’s most popular player, Zach LaVine, and with a tank job potentially looming, Bulls viewership likely will worsen for the final stretch of the season. The change in regional network…
Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery. Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery.
Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can be compounded by high-pressure jobs and urban environments. But in a city like Brisbane, the antidote is within reach. Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can be compounded by high-pressure jobs and urban environments. But in a city like Brisbane, the antidote is within reach. Perspective National Queensland Stress management By Courtney Kruk February 19, 2025 — 8.05pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Stressed people rarely know…
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Meet the Pacific Sisters, a Polynesian version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Meet the Pacific Sisters, a Polynesian version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Culture Art & design Stage By Kerrie O’Brien February 19, 2025 — 11.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement As if Melburnians need an excuse to dress up, the Pacific Sisters want you to don your Melbourne Cup-style best, add something a little over-the-top, and join them for a dress-up party to rival any other. It’s an…
Meet the Pacific Sisters, a Polynesian version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Meet the Pacific Sisters, a Polynesian version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. Culture Art & design Stage By Kerrie O’Brien February 19, 2025 — 11.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement As if Melburnians need an excuse to dress up, the Pacific Sisters want you to don your Melbourne Cup-style best, add something a little over-the-top, and join them for a dress-up party to rival any other. It’s an…
Antonio Kellogg Jr. scores 27 points to lead Ygnacio Valley past Monte Vista Ygnacio Valley’s Antonio Kellogg Jr. (5) shoots past Monte Vista’s Collin Ellis (11) during their NCS Division I playoff game at Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) CONCORD — For Ygnacio Valley, it’s all about controlled chaos. The goal for the Wolves is to make their opponents tired and uncomfortable with their full court press and aggressive attacks to the basket. On Tuesday, the strategy worked to a tee. In a back-and-forth game, No. 8 Ygnacio…
President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built. President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built. President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built.
President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built. President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built. President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built.
Prosecutors argued that the defendants showed up to a meeting with the victims “armed and ready to shoot people.” MARTINEZ – A jury on Tuesday convicted two friends of the murder of one man and the attempted murder of another during a heated confrontation more than a year ago in Antioch. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County’s new top prosecutor, succeeding recalled DA Pamela Price Crime and Public Safety | East Bay ‘fun single dad’ convicted of killing his wife, mother-in-law Crime and Public Safety | Concord police fatally shoot man…