National Guard

National Guard units are conducting training exercises focused on responding to chemical and biological threats. The drill prepares specialized teams to detect and handle hazardous materials in emergency scenarios, part of ongoing efforts to maintain readiness for weapons-of-mass-destruction incidents on US soil.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the National Security Agency and US military cyber forces will be tasked with protecting election systems ahead of the midterm elections. The announcement signals an active Defense Department role in defending electoral infrastructure against potential cyber threats, a topic that has drawn scrutiny over the military's domestic limits.

SB Nation's daily NBA trivia game, in-5, published its September 29, 2026 edition, asking fans to identify a mystery NBA guard in five guesses or fewer. The puzzle is part of the outlet's regular series that gives basketball fans a quick daily challenge, testing knowledge of players across the league.