Currently China's military consists of approximately 2.2 million soldiers. Also known as the People's Liberation Army‚ it is one of the fastest growing militaries in the world. China's President Xi Jinping has committed to fully modernizing it by 2035. Xi wants to become the dominant military power in the world‚...

A high-school wrestling coach has received a severe penalty after going one step too far to protect his son. On Jan. 20‚ assistant wrestling coach Russell Brunson of Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian‚ Idaho‚ interrupted a match and appeared to strike an opposing wrestler who had Brunson's son pinned...

2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten Celebrating 10 years of the Moto Guzzi Proud Owners Club‚ the official community of Eagle brand owners and fans‚ the company has announced the 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten. The new V7 was unveiled officially at the Verona Motor Bike Expo in Italy on Jan. 19-20.  The V7 Stone Ten shares the trademark “flying” 853cc 90-degree V-Twin with 2 valves per cylinder seen on its V7 stablemates‚ with air-cooled cylinder heads jutting outward from beneath the fuel tank. The V7 Stone Ten also features an Arrow exhaust system with Moto Guzzi branded silencers‚ which offers claimed performance increases of the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten‚ both in terms of power‚ which goes from 65.2 to 66.5 hp at 6‚700 rpm‚ and maximum torque‚ which increases from 53.8 lb-ft to 55.3 lb-ft at 4‚900 rpm. The Arrow exhaust fitted on the V7 Stone Ten is also sold separately as an accessory for all Moto Guzzi V7 models.  Related: 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone | First Ride Review  Suspension consists of a nonadjustable 40mm fork and dual preload-adjustable shocks. The V7 Stone Ten rolls on cast wheels – 18-inch front‚ 17-inch rear – and has Brembo brakes‚ with a 4-piston caliper squeezing a 320mm disc in front and a 2-piston caliper squeezing a 260mm disc out back. Standard features include ABS‚ traction control‚ and LED lighting.  10 Years of Guzzisti Spirit  As part of the Moto Guzzi Proud Owners Club‚ the company says that thousands of riders who share the same passion for the twin-cylinders from Mandello have come together since 2014 to compare notes‚ share experiences‚ and meet at rallies and events organized by the community to become travel and adventure companions. The community currently includes over 50‚000 members from all over the world.  See all of Rider’s Moto Guzzi coverage here.  The V7 Stone Ten expresses the vitality of the Guzzisti community through a new sport-inspired outfit. A black and white checkered stripe with a red border runs across the upper part of the fuel tank‚ blending with the black painted surface. The fuel tank itself has a glossy pastel white color scheme‚ contrasting with the black side panels.  The V7 Stone Ten’s sport nature is emphasized by the red shock absorber springs and the contrasting red stitching on the seat‚ both of which are unique to this model. The eagles on the sides of the fuel tank are also red‚ as are the words “Moto Guzzi” on the channel of both wheel rims. A plate on the handlebar riser identifies it as the special edition.  The equipment package includes bar-end rearview mirrors‚ which give the Stone Ten a more sleek and dynamic profile‚ as well as the billet black anodized aluminum fuel cap. The customized look extends to the V-Twin‚ with the head covers in an elegant graphite color and throttle body covers in black anodized aluminum.  The 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten will be available at dealerships from April 2024 starting at $9‚990. For more information‚ visit the Moto Guzzi website. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide  The post 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten Review | First Look  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

For the last four years‚ World War II veteran‚ Lance Corporal Harold Jones has been walking laps to help raise money. He started walking in his garden during COVID and is still going strong. During COVID‚ Harold realized he needed to find a way to get his exercise in. He started by walking with his 3-wheeled walker‚ 40 laps around his garden a day‚ 30 laps in the morning‚ and 10 in the afternoon. He also doesn’t let bad weather get in the way of his daily walking goals. RELATED: Cafe Shares Story of Daily Customer &; Internet's Response Has the Navy Veteran in Tears Inspired to Raise Money After being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore‚ Harold decided to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease‚ a disease that he had lost three friends to. MND affects the nerves and movement. Moore is also a World War II veteran who raised millions of dollars for healthcare workers fighting COVID. He too started by walking in his backyard. Harold feels that walking laps has kept him fit and states‚ “I have no problems with knees‚ ankles‚ or feet or anything like that.” He attributes his determination and resilience to the five years he spent in the British Army during World War II. He Has Walked Over 40‚000 Laps After four years‚ Harold has walked over 40‚000 laps around his garden. He has earned over £43‚000‚ the equivalent of around $54‚565 in US dollars. He has also been awarded the Points of Light award by the Prime Minister. The 100-year-old great-grandfather commented on walking laps‚ “I may intend to keep going as long as I can despite my age to help other people. Because in life it is about helping others.” YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: 105-Year-Old Veteran of WW2 Finds He's Not Alone As 3‚000 Cards Pour In for His Birthday We need more Harold’s in this world. Those willing to find ways to help others and work for a better world. Showing the love of Jesus to those in need. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” – Philippians 2:3 WATCH: Harold shares why he walks laps! LISTEN: Story Of How Brad Paisley Met His Wife | Town Learns Farmer Had Been Blessing Strangers For A Decade h/t: Good News Network Featured Image Credit: Youtube/SWNS The post 100-Year-Old Veteran Began Walking‚ Rain or Shine‚ to Raise Money &; Look How Far He’s Gone appeared first on GodUpdates.