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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of any policies that slow down the development and deployment of drones, according to a memo reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

On the heels of Ozzy Ozbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell show at Villa Park, we take a look at some of the most iconic concerts held in soccer stadiums. It’s an especially exciting time in ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means an audible onslaught of lawnmowers, leaf blowers and other tools of the landscaper’s trade.