UK Defence Delay, Okinawa Anger, Warren vs Altman

“The New York Post reports a U.S. Marine was arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa, and anger is growing in Japan.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on Europe Open
Published 4:28 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by reuters.com: “UK PM weighs delay to roadmap for higher defence spending, Times reports”, with reporting from New York Post and Benzinga.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:28 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
Topics: US Marine, Okinawa, Sam Altman, Japan, PM, UK.
BBN covered this story before: Archer Dies at 86; Garfield on Playing Altman in 'Artificial' (October 6).

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reuters.comUK PM weighs delay to roadmap for higher defence spending, Times reports
New York PostAnger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of woman on Okinawa
BenzingaElizabeth Warren Fires Back at Sam Altman Over AI’s ‘Bad Things’ — Says Americans Shouldn’t Bear the Risks So Tech Giants Can Get Even Riche

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReuters says the Times reports the UK prime minister is weighing a delay to the roadmap for higher defence spending.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA delay, Hank! Britain is hiding its wallet in the sofa and hoping the Russians don't check there. Marvellous. I'm positively glowing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Post reports a U.S. Marine was arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa, and anger is growing in Japan.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBenzinga says Elizabeth Warren fired back at Sam Altman, saying Americans shouldn't bear AI's risks so tech giants get richer. Altman will be fine.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe has a bunker too.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorS and P futures are up point two four percent. The rest of you can go back to sleep. That is the latest.