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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Is CrossFit Harder Than Military Training?

Men's Health

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July 2, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
Is CrossFit Harder Than Military Training?

6x CrossFit Games athlete and former Navy Seal Josh Bridges gives an honest view of each experience.

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NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

2 Hours Of Weekly Strength Training Can Lower Heart Disease Risk In Women

The study also highlights that strength training works even better when combined with regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming.

The i Paper

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· Jun 26, 2026

Seven strength exercises that slow down ageing

Personal trainer Hamid Ghasemi says 'strength training becomes less about aesthetics and more about longevity, mobility, and resilience' after age 40

Jacobin

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· Jul 10, 2026

Neo-Nazis Have Never Found It Easier to Join the US Army

Since the war on terror, the US Army has been increasingly lax in allowing neo-Nazis and white supremacists to join. It’s allowing them to gain combat experience and lay the basis for a militarized far right.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 26, 2026

General : Muscle-Strength Training Reduces Fall Risks Among Elderly - Dr Adibah

KUCHING, June 26 (Bernama) -- Senior citizens need to be made more aware of muscle-strength training, which is essential in reducing the risk of falls and fractures and supporting a better quality of life in later years.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform

The recent proposed reforms for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has attracted divergent views from prospective corps members. DAILY POST reports that the Federal Government is proposing the extension of the orientation course for corps members from the original three weeks to six weeks. According to the Federal Government, the reform is aimed at [] NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform

Defence Blog

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pay raises worked: Japan’s military breaks its recruitment crisis

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces recruited 11,177 personnel in Fiscal Year 2025, surpassing 10,000 for the first time in three years and marking a 1,453-person increase over the previous year. The turnaround reversed three consecutive years of declining recruitment that had culminated in fiscal 2023, when the SDF hit a record-low recruitment rate of just 51 percent []

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Related coverage for "Is CrossFit Harder Than Military Training?": NDTV — 2 Hours Of Weekly Strength Training Can Lower Heart Disease Risk In Women. The i Paper — Seven strength exercises that slow down ageing. Jacobin — Neo-Nazis Have Never Found It Easier to Join the US Army. BERNAMA — General : Muscle-Strength Training Reduces Fall Risks Among Elderly - Dr Adibah. Daily Post Nigeria — NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform. Defence Blog — Pay raises worked: Japan’s military breaks its recruitment crisis