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White House announces $8 billion in aid to Ukraine to help Kyiv ‘win this war’
In an effort to help Ukraine “win this war,” President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, $8 billion in military weapons and equipment is going to Kyiv. The announcement comes against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly. The Biden administration held talks… -
That’s one big apex predator! Fat Bear Week is coming!
As bears plump up for the winter hibernation season, one thing is certain, Fat Bear Week is coming! Beginning on Oct. 2 and going through Oct. 8, fans can pick their favorite chunky bear from a list of the apex predators at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. In the meantime, bear fans have… -
Is Temu spying on you? Lawmakers want the FBI to answer that
In a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday, Sept. 24, members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee requested a “joint briefing” on what the agency is doing to protect Americans personal data from alleged spying efforts from the Chinese-based app Temu and its parent company, Pinduoudou (PDD). Committee members… -
Alabama woman accused Swiss ‘suicide pod’ company of exploiting her
Following the arrest of four people in Switzerland on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after the first known use of a so-called “suicide pod,” an Alabama woman’s accusations against the company behind the device are resurfacing. The woman who would have reportedly been the first person to use the Sarco capsule claimed the company behind it, Last… -
China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific
China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The country is reportedly bulking up its nuclear arsenal, and the rare public test is sparking international concerns. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLAARF) announced that the ICBM with a dummy warhead landed accurately in a… -
Petco stops sale of rabbits after backlash from animal rights group
If a person wants to buy a wiggly-nosed, cotton-tailed, friend at Petco, they’ll have to think again. The pet retailer announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24, that it is no longer selling pet rabbits after backlash from animal welfare advocates. Petco’s announcement is on the heels of a call out earlier this month from Rabbit.org, which… -
Dairy herds infected with H5N1 double just days apart in California
California, the largest milk producer in the United States, saw cases of bird flu double in dairy herds just days apart. Officials reported on Thursday, Sept. 19, that the number of infected dairy herds stood at 17 and by Monday, Sept. 23, it doubled to 34 infected herds. The findings are deeply troubling for a… -
Does Jupiter’s moon Europa support life? NASA mission aims to find out
NASA is just weeks away from its first mission designed to explore Jupiter’s massive moon Europa. Ahead of the historic launch, the agency started releasing videos on Monday, Sept. 23, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going into the Europa Clipper Mission. NASA is highlighting the efforts of five engineers each week leading up to… -
How a ‘suicide capsule’ could allegedly violate Swiss safety standards
A so-called “suicide capsule” was just used for the first time in Switzerland, which prompted police to take several people into custody and open a criminal investigation. Prosecutors said they were told of an assisted suicide involving an American woman from the Midwest on Monday, Sept. 23. Prosecutors are looking into charges of suspicion of… -
US deploying troops to Middle East over fears of safety for American personnel
The United States announced on Monday, Sept. 23, that it is sending more troops to the Middle East as the growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to fears of a widespread regional war. The Pentagon would not reveal how many troops were being sent to the region, but currently, there are 40,000 American… -
Short corn offering high hopes for the future of farming in Midwest
“Knee high by the 4th of July” may not be the measure for a successful corn crop in the future. That’s because there are high hopes for short corn in the Midwest, and soon, towering corn stocks as far as the eye can see may be a relic of farms past. Short corn, created by… -
GPS spoofing incidents rise by 400% as pilots warn of dangers: Report
Pilots are warning about a growing international problem that could have tragic consequences, GPS spoofing, a warfare tactic to throw off the position of the enemy. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, Sept. 23, that commercial flights are now being increasingly impacted by GPS spoofing, with incidents rising by 400% in the past six… -
Ukraine bans Telegram app for some as fears of Russian spying grow
Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 20, that it is banning the use of the Telegram messaging app for government officials and members of the military over fears Russia is using it to spy on Ukrainians. Ukraine’s security council said it has found evidence Russian special services accessed Telegram messages, including deleted ones, as well as…
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