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Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets To Defend Indian Ocean Outpost
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets have been deployed to Diego Garcia to protect its assets on the Indian Ocean island, it has been reported. A U.S. official told Air & Space Forces Magazine that the aircraft had been sent to the island to provide force protection, without specifying how many planes had been sent. Military online magazine The War Zone said at least four of the aircraft had been sent to protect assets there, which include B-52H bombers. Newsweek has contacted the Pentagon for comment. F-15 Eagle fighter jets fly over the race course during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. F-15 Eagle fighter jets fly over the race course during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, It Matters Part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, Diego Garcia is a strategic operating location for the and U.K. and U.S. militaries. It hosts Space Force operations and is a key port for U.S. Navy vessels, including nuclear submarines, and shelters a Sealift Command Prepositioning Ship Squadron. TWZ reported the U.S. is stepping up its defense of the island amid a growing threat from Iran and its regional proxies, with Tehran commissioning vessels that can launch ballistic and cruise missiles as well as long-range kamikaze drones. What To Know U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters were deployed to Diego Garcia to protect the assets there, CDR Matthew Comer, chief of media and current operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs, told the The War Zone. The website cited an unnamed source as saying a contingent of at least four of the fighter jets had been sent to protect assets, which include B-52H bombers, five KC-135 tankers, a C-17 cargo plane and a white-colored airliner. It said that satellite imagery taken on Friday showed the planes although it was not clear whether they were F-15C/D Eagles, which the U.S. Air Force is steadily retiring, or F-15E Strike Eagles. An unusually large force of six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers started arriving on the island in March. The aircraft subsequently conducted strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, TWZ reported. While the remoteness of the island was a natural barrier for adversaries, Iran has posed a growing threat in recent years with Tehran demonstrating missile and drone capabilities, including launchers in standard shipping containers. U.S. Command has paused its military campaign, Operation Rough Rider, against the Iranian-backed Houthis earlier this month. During the campaign, the Houthis fired on U.S. ships and aircraft and downed at least seven U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones. The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier lost two F/A-18s off its deck and the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier was also deployed to the region. What People Are Saying CDR Matthew Comer, spokesperson for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, told The War Zone: "The F-15s are deployed providing force protection." What Happens Next There are not many details about the deployment of the F-15s but the U.S. appears to be protecting its military assets on Diego Garcia. After President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would stop its bombing campaign against Houthis, he has left open the possibility of still using force against the Tehran-backed group.
Boston Globe
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
April Photos of the Month
Marc Tortell of Germany was ecstatic as he started the 129th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski greeted fans at Fenway Park as fellow Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk patted him on the back during Opening Day when the club honored the 1975 team that went to the World Series. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
Boston Globe
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
April photo highlights: Boston 250, Sox Opening Day, Celtics playoffs
The Boston Evzones marched down Boylston Street during the 29th annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston on April 27. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski (left) and Carlton Fisk (right) saluted fans at Fenway Park as the 1975 team was honored on Opening Day. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Marc Tortell from Germany started the 129th Boston Marathon in high spirits in Hopkinton on April 21. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff The Dropkick Murphys energized demonstrators during "Hands Off," an anti-Trump/Musk rally at City Hall Plaza in Boston on April 5. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrated a three-pointer during the fourth quarter in game five of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on April 23. Barry Chin/Globe Staff A Paul Revere reenactor waved to spectators in Boston's North End during the midnight ride commemoration on April 18. The event started Boston 250 festivities marking the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. Erin Clark/Globe Staff A volley of gunfire illuminated British troop reenactors as they fired at the minutemen on the Lexington Battle Green the morning of April 19. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff A worker in a bucket lift pruned the branches of towering willow trees in the Boston Public Garden on April 3. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Brothers Tyler, 10, and Taylor, 10, Gonick waited at the front of the line during Boston Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park. The brothers, from New Jersey, have been attending Opening Day since they were newborns. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Berklee College of Music student Anna Tandy leaned on fellow student Sophi Allen as they took a break from classes at noon on a bench on Boston Common. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Rohan Shukla suffered a catastrophic brain injury playing football for Sharon High School. His mother, Deepika Talukdar, was there when he got back from physical therapy to his room at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Benedicta Kumahia glanced up at the Rev. Wesley A. Roberts before he lowered her into the baptismal waters at Peoples Baptist Church. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Kimberly Zion, who was promoted to paramedic, hugged her husband Kassim Zion, promoted to captain, during the Boston EMT ceremony at the Boston Public Library on April 25. The event honored 35 newly graduated EMTs and 13 department promotions. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Fourth-grade Spanish language arts teacher Waldo Gomez laughed with his students during class at Kelly Elementary School in Chelsea on March 13. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Related : John Jenkins Jr., 6, cruised past dairy cows at the Hard Climb Farm in Troy, Vt., on April 20. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff A man prayed during afternoon Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston on April 23. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Rita Stivaletta soaked in the sun with her dog, Jojo, at City Hall Plaza in Boston on April 1. 'I'm enjoying the sun while it's still out,' she said. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Boston Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela missed a fly ball during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on April 10. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Scott Naso and his 3-year-old daughter, Laila, colored in the family's kitchen in Portsmouth, R.I. After the death of Laila's mother, questions arose for Scott Naso regarding his in-laws' care. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Related : Ray Trombley, a Vietnam veteran from Northampton now dying of liver cancer, says Veterans Affairs services have been essential to paying for his health care. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Lexington History Museums program manager Sarah McDonough closed the shutters in the guest room inside the Hancock-Clarke House, where Paul Revere warned John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the British were on the move. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Massachusetts marijuana businesses set sales record over Patriots' Day weekend
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Marijuana business sales in Massachusetts skyrocketed over the Patriots' Day long weekend, which included the annual 4/20 cannabis holiday. How to prevent energy bills from spiking as the weather gets warmer According to the Cannabis Control Commission, operations statewide grossed nearly $15 million between April 19 and 21. April 19 was the highest-grossing day of the 2025 weekend at $6.3 million, which is on par with the same date in 2024. On April 21, the day of the 129th Boston Marathon, retailers saw similar sales as the previous year. 'The Commission recognizes the importance of the 4/20 cannabis holiday for our retailers and delivery businesses,' Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said. 'This year was unique with 4/20 falling on Easter and being part of a longer Patriots' Day holiday weekend. Collectively, we were happy to see a new gross sales record for the Patriots' Day holiday weekend and congratulate our licensees for making the most out of the sales opportunities.' The Cannabis Control Commission said that the Massachusetts adult-use cannabis industry has grossed over $7.7 billion since 2018, generating more than $1.4 billion in state and local tax revenue. This adult-use tax revenue is used to support various programs statewide, such as addiction recovery services, community college programming, and re-entry grants. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistani runners clock sub-four-hour finishes at 2025 Boston Marathon
Thirteen Pakistani runners achieved sub-four-hour finishes at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, with Amin Mukaty and Sara Lodhi emerging as the country's fastest male and female finishers at the prestigious World Marathon Major. Amin Mukaty, 23, clocked 2:48:47 on the storied course, becoming the fastest Pakistani male finisher. The Karachi-based runner, who qualified on time, posted on Instagram: 'Heartbreak Hill couldn't break my heart. Boston Marathon tested my limits but I rose to the challenge.' Close behind was Abdul Rehman, also from Karachi, who finished in 2:51:13. 'It was challenging with lots of hills but I enjoyed it,' Rehman said after the marathon. 'I think it was my best run, better than Berlin.' Other top male finishers included Nizar Nayani (3:01:46), Omer Malik (3:05:40), and Sadiq Shah (3:12:17), the latter completing his second Boston Marathon. In the women's field, Sara Lodhi led Pakistan's contingent with a time of 3:24:46. The 39-year-old UAE-based mother of three ran her ninth career marathon and fifth Major. 'It's important to me to model that women can achieve anything,' Lodhi said. 'Qualifying and performing well here has been a humbling journey.' Six Pakistani runners also earned the prestigious Six-Star Finisher medal, awarded to those who complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. These included Danish Elahi, Adnan Gandhi, Hira Diwan, Yusra Bokhari, Jamal Khan, and Nayani. Elahi, who completed his sixth Major in Boston, said: 'It's not just personal — it's for my family and for Pakistan's running community.' USA-based Dr. Salman Khan (3:24:45), a five-time Boston finisher and already a six-star runner, said the Pakistani presence in Boston had grown visibly. 'It's a dream come true. More and more Pakistanis are representing their country internationally.' The full list of Pakistani runners with sub-four-hour finishes is as follows: Amin Mukaty – 2:48:47 Abdul Rehman – 2:51:13 Nizar Nayani – 3:01:46 Omer Malik – 3:05:40 Sadiq Shah – 3:12:17 Ayaz Abdulla – 3:15:06 Salman Ilyas – 3:19:14 Dr. Salman Khan – 3:24:45 Sara Lodhi – 3:24:46 Danish Elahi – 3:26:53 Faisal Shafi – 3:26:55 Aamer Butt – 3:39:56 Jamal Khan – 3:57:56 Other finishers included Hira Diwan, Adnan Gandhi, Qamar Zia, Yusra Bokhari, and Dr. Ravia Bokhari. The Boston Marathon, first held in 1897, drew nearly 30,000 runners in 2025. Pakistan's growing presence reflects its expanding footprint in global distance running.
