The much-anticipated Sean "Diddy" Combs trial has officially begun in New York City. Combs is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution and faces a sentence of 15 years to a lifetime in prison if convicted.Because of his celebrity status, there has been a lot of speculation leading up to his court date about who will be called as witnesses. The first full week of testimony centered around Combs ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who took the stand for several days.In 2023, Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, claiming allegations of abuse and sexual assault that he and his team quickly denied. At the time, the settlement amount was undisclosed, though Venture confirmed in court that the case was settled for $20 million.DIDDY HIRES FORMER DOJ EXPERT TO SAVE ASSETS FROM GOVERNMENT SEIZURE: INSIRE EMPIRE AT STAKEHer lawsuit laid the foundation of several others to follow from alleged victims throughout the years, as well as the eventual federal indictment brought forth by the U.S. Department of Justice.The trial is expected to last well into summer, totaling at least eight to ten weeks.What The Prosecution Is SayingProsecutors allege Combs operated his businesses as a way to cover up a number of crimes, including but not limited to those he is charged with.Among the offenses named, attorneys say Combs used his status to violently force two ex-girlfriends into non-consensual sexual acts, plus victimized multiple employees through threats and sexual assault.In addition to Ventura, the prosecution has called government witnesses who spoke about the alleged violent behavior against Ventura, including a notable instance which was made public online ahead of the trial.In this 2016 incident, taking place in a Los Angeles hotel, surveillance shows Combs dragging Ventura and kicking her. Days later, the prosecution called Ventura to the stand to testify, and she detailed this incident, as well as the alleged repeated abuse carried out by Combs over the years of their relationship against her and others.Defense Claims Allegations Equal A "Money Grab"As for the defense, Combs attorneys call the accusations a "money grab" and admit to Combs' temper and physicality, though they argue the alleged crimes involving the two ex-girlfriends were consensual.However, several others have come forward with allegations against Combs that have ranged from sexual assault to physical abuse and other crimes. As the trial continues and more evidence and testimony are presented, the jury will have to decide if its enough to convict Combs of all the crimes hes charged with.Members of Danity Kane, the girl band that Combs formed nearly 20 years ago, were also called to the witness stand to discuss alleged sexual misconduct and abuse against them by Combs. Venturas mother is also expected to take the stand for the prosecution within the coming days.What To Expect NextTo prove Combs guilty of the sex trafficking charge, the prosecution must show the jury that Ventura and other alleged victims didnt consent to the sexual activities and were either coerced or forced by Combs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIn addition, there must be proof these illegal activities were part of a bigger money-making scheme to convict Combs of the associated racketeering charges. Regarding the charges, the DOJ indictment states:"Among other things, COMBS sexual abuse of women included causing them to engage in frequent, days-long sexual activity with male commercial sex workers, some of whom were transported over state lines. These events, which COMBS referred to as "Freak Offs," were elaborate sex performances that COMBS arranged, directed, and often electronically recorded. To ensure participation in Freak Offs, COMBS used violence and intimidation, and leveraged his power over victimspower he obtained through obtaining and distributing narcotics to them, exploiting his financial support to them, and threatening to cut off the same, and controlling their careers."Allegations against Combs as they relate to this case go back to the early 1990s, which lay out a pattern of control and abuse through physical and sexual violence. Though Combs denies all allegations against him, its difficult to believe that nothing in the accusations from any of the alleged victims holds some truth.However, the jury must focus on the case at hand and let the evidence guide them to a decision. Even though Combs temper and position of power heavily play a factor, there is a lot more necessary to secure a conviction.

"Army Strong" is more than just a tagline for soldiers, its a requirement for duty.The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years and the Army recently announced that a new version has been adopted.On June 1, 2025, the military branch will roll out its new Army Fitness Test (ACFT) as a replacement for the current Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).WALKING CERTAIN NUMBER OF STEPS DAILY REDUCES CANCER RISK, OXFORD STUDY FINDSThe new test which is based on "18 months of data analysis and feedback from thousands of test iterations" will introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize "readiness and combat effectiveness," according to an Army press release.Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing "adverse actions."AFT scores are recorded during basic training for soldiers and initial training for officers, the Army states on its website.Active-duty soldiers are required to complete the test twice a year, while soldiers in the Army Reserve and Army National Guard must record scores once a year.EXERCISE CAN PREVENT COGNITIVE DECLINE EVEN WHEN ENERGY LAGS, RESEARCHERS DISCOVER"The AFT is designed to improve soldier readiness and ensure physical standards [and] prepare soldiers for the demands of modern warfare," said Sgt. Maj. Christopher Mullinax, senior enlisted leader, deputy chief of staff for Operations, Army Headquarters, in the release."It emphasizes holistic fitness over event-specific training and is grounded in performance."Scoring requirements are more demanding for the new test, with soldiers in combat roles held to the highest standards."Combat standards are sex-neutral for the 21 direct combat roles, a change designed to ensure fairness and operational readiness," the release states.The AFT consists of the following five events, as described on the Armys website.In this challenge, the soldier must lift the maximum weight possible three times using a 60-pound hex bar and plates.This move assesses muscular strength, balance and flexibility."Deadlifts require a person to recruit glute and hamstring strength in order to lift a barbell off the ground to waist height," said Miles Hill, a certified personal trainer and boxing instructor at Rumble in New York City. "It is the most effective technique for picking heavy weights off the ground."The deadlift can also be dangerous for civilians if they use improper form, warned Dr. Hooman Melamed, an orthopedic spine surgeon and sport medicine expert from Beverly Hills."If your posture or form is off, the risk to your lower back and hips is high it could be a career-ending injury for some," he told Fox News Digital.The soldier must complete as many hand-release push-ups as possible in two minutes, using proper technique."Hand release push-ups require a person to drop all the way to the ground, lift their hands in the air for a second, and then push themselves back up to high plank," said Hill, who is also a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.NYPD DETECTIVE SHARES GRUELING WORKOUTS TO MOTIVATE COPS TO GET IN SHAPEMelamed noted that while hand-release push-ups are great for building upper body strength, if the person is not already strong, the sudden force can damage the shoulders.The hand-release push-up tests muscular endurance and flexibility.With the sprint-drag-carry (SDC), the soldier is tasked with completing five 50-meter shuttles (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) as quickly as possible, using two 40-pound kettlebells and a 90-pound sled."The sprint-drag-carry is probably the toughest sequence here, since it requires explosive strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance," Hill said.Melamed calls the SDC a "brutal test of speed and explosive power.""If you're not conditioned, tearing a hamstring or pulling something mid-run can happen," he said.The soldier must maintain a proper plank position for as long as possible, testing muscular endurance and balance."A plank is an ultimate test of core strength and endurance, as it requires a person to hold their body weight for as long as they can," said Hill. "It can be challenging, but it is the time requirement that determines the challenge."CRUNCHES BY AGE: HERE'S HOW MANY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DOMelamed noted that while this move looks simple, holding a proper plank for time is extremely challenging. "It exposes weaknesses in the back, core and shoulder girdle."The soldier must complete a timed two-mile run on a flat outdoor course in a test of aerobic endurance."Two-mile runs are relatively easy for any able-bodied human however, the time constraints are what makes it challenging," Hill said.The standing power throw event, which was part of the previous version of the test, is no longer included as a requirement."We eliminated the standing power throw because it wasn't effectively promoting fitness and readiness as well as we would like," Mullinax said."Furthermore, it presented an elevated risk of overuse injury and encouraged soldiers to focus on technique rather than demonstrating true power."The toughness of a workout or fitness test is relative to the overall fitness of an individual, according to Dr. Jason Perry, M.D., primary care sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care in Deerfield Beach, Florida.STAY FIT IN YOUR 40S AND BEYOND WITH THESE SMART WORKOUT TIPS"Generally speaking, the AFT is challenging, but not impossible for the average person with a basic fitness foundation," Perry, who is unaffiliated with the Army, told Fox News Digital."Its designed to test full-body strength, muscular endurance, speed, agility and cardiovascular stamina all elements essential for combat readiness, but also relevant to functional fitness for civilians."Compared to a typical gym workout, the AFT is more demanding because it combines different physical domains into one test, he said."Compared to elite athletic training, its moderate but not easy," Perry added.For civilians who regularly strength train, run or do functional workouts (like CrossFit or HIIT), this test is well within reach, he said.For a civilian who exercises three to four times a week, the AFT is "realistically achievable" with focused training over an eight- to 12-week period.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"About 30 to 50% of healthy, recreationally active adults could likely pass it with little to moderate training," he predicted. "Sedentary adults or those with chronic conditions would have a harder time and would likely need a focused eight- to 12-week (or possibly longer) conditioning plan to pass."Melamed wasnt quite as optimistic, estimating that less than 5% of civilians could pass the AFT."These arent weekend-warrior workouts this is military-level conditioning," he told Fox News Digital. "You have to work your way up to this level of intensity training."The expert also noted that there is a mental component to the test, but said mindset alone isnt enough.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"If you try this unprepared, you could get seriously hurt," he cautioned. "Its doable but only with smart, progressive training. You have to work up to it gradually.""And this test is as much about strategy and recovery as it is about raw strength."

"Army Strong" is more than just a tagline for soldiers, its a requirement for duty.The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical prowess by passing a rigorous fitness test. There have been multiple versions of the test over the years and the Army recently announced that a new version has been adopted.On June 1, 2025, the military branch will roll out its new Army Fitness Test (ACFT) as a replacement for the current Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).WALKING CERTAIN NUMBER OF STEPS DAILY REDUCES CANCER RISK, OXFORD STUDY FINDSThe new test which is based on "18 months of data analysis and feedback from thousands of test iterations" will introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize "readiness and combat effectiveness," according to an Army press release.Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing "adverse actions."AFT scores are recorded during basic training for soldiers and initial training for officers, the Army states on its website.Active-duty soldiers are required to complete the test twice a year, while soldiers in the Army Reserve and Army National Guard must record scores once a year.EXERCISE CAN PREVENT COGNITIVE DECLINE EVEN WHEN ENERGY LAGS, RESEARCHERS DISCOVER"The AFT is designed to improve soldier readiness and ensure physical standards [and] prepare soldiers for the demands of modern warfare," said Sgt. Maj. Christopher Mullinax, senior enlisted leader, deputy chief of staff for Operations, Army Headquarters, in the release."It emphasizes holistic fitness over event-specific training and is grounded in performance."Scoring requirements are more demanding for the new test, with soldiers in combat roles held to the highest standards."Combat standards are sex-neutral for the 21 direct combat roles, a change designed to ensure fairness and operational readiness," the release states.The AFT consists of the following five events, as described on the Armys website.In this challenge, the soldier must lift the maximum weight possible three times using a 60-pound hex bar and plates.This move assesses muscular strength, balance and flexibility."Deadlifts require a person to recruit glute and hamstring strength in order to lift a barbell off the ground to waist height," said Miles Hill, a certified personal trainer and boxing instructor at Rumble in New York City. "It is the most effective technique for picking heavy weights off the ground."The deadlift can also be dangerous for civilians if they use improper form, warned Dr. Hooman Melamed, an orthopedic spine surgeon and sport medicine expert from Beverly Hills."If your posture or form is off, the risk to your lower back and hips is high it could be a career-ending injury for some," he told Fox News Digital.The soldier must complete as many hand-release push-ups as possible in two minutes, using proper technique."Hand release push-ups require a person to drop all the way to the ground, lift their hands in the air for a second, and then push themselves back up to high plank," said Hill, who is also a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.NYPD DETECTIVE SHARES GRUELING WORKOUTS TO MOTIVATE COPS TO GET IN SHAPEMelamed noted that while hand-release push-ups are great for building upper body strength, if the person is not already strong, the sudden force can damage the shoulders.The hand-release push-up tests muscular endurance and flexibility.With the sprint-drag-carry (SDC), the soldier is tasked with completing five 50-meter shuttles (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) as quickly as possible, using two 40-pound kettlebells and a 90-pound sled."The sprint-drag-carry is probably the toughest sequence here, since it requires explosive strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance," Hill said.Melamed calls the SDC a "brutal test of speed and explosive power.""If you're not conditioned, tearing a hamstring or pulling something mid-run can happen," he said.The soldier must maintain a proper plank position for as long as possible, testing muscular endurance and balance."A plank is an ultimate test of core strength and endurance, as it requires a person to hold their body weight for as long as they can," said Hill. "It can be challenging, but it is the time requirement that determines the challenge."CRUNCHES BY AGE: HERE'S HOW MANY YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DOMelamed noted that while this move looks simple, holding a proper plank for time is extremely challenging. "It exposes weaknesses in the back, core and shoulder girdle."The soldier must complete a timed two-mile run on a flat outdoor course in a test of aerobic endurance."Two-mile runs are relatively easy for any able-bodied human however, the time constraints are what makes it challenging," Hill said.The standing power throw event, which was part of the previous version of the test, is no longer included as a requirement."We eliminated the standing power throw because it wasn't effectively promoting fitness and readiness as well as we would like," Mullinax said."Furthermore, it presented an elevated risk of overuse injury and encouraged soldiers to focus on technique rather than demonstrating true power."The toughness of a workout or fitness test is relative to the overall fitness of an individual, according to Dr. Jason Perry, M.D., primary care sports medicine physician with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care in Deerfield Beach, Florida.STAY FIT IN YOUR 40S AND BEYOND WITH THESE SMART WORKOUT TIPS"Generally speaking, the AFT is challenging, but not impossible for the average person with a basic fitness foundation," Perry, who is unaffiliated with the Army, told Fox News Digital."Its designed to test full-body strength, muscular endurance, speed, agility and cardiovascular stamina all elements essential for combat readiness, but also relevant to functional fitness for civilians."Compared to a typical gym workout, the AFT is more demanding because it combines different physical domains into one test, he said."Compared to elite athletic training, its moderate but not easy," Perry added.For civilians who regularly strength train, run or do functional workouts (like CrossFit or HIIT), this test is well within reach, he said.For a civilian who exercises three to four times a week, the AFT is "realistically achievable" with focused training over an eight- to 12-week period.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"About 30 to 50% of healthy, recreationally active adults could likely pass it with little to moderate training," he predicted. "Sedentary adults or those with chronic conditions would have a harder time and would likely need a focused eight- to 12-week (or possibly longer) conditioning plan to pass."Melamed wasnt quite as optimistic, estimating that less than 5% of civilians could pass the AFT."These arent weekend-warrior workouts this is military-level conditioning," he told Fox News Digital. "You have to work your way up to this level of intensity training."The expert also noted that there is a mental component to the test, but said mindset alone isnt enough.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"If you try this unprepared, you could get seriously hurt," he cautioned. "Its doable but only with smart, progressive training. You have to work up to it gradually.""And this test is as much about strategy and recovery as it is about raw strength."

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