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US deploys Reaper drones to Okinawa to boost Pacific surveillance
The U.S. military deployed a fleet of MQ-9A Reaper drones to the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as part of a broader effort to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the Pacific. This deployment intends to improve the U.S.’ ability to monitor critical areas near Japan and China. The drones, designed for long-range surveillance and… -
Israel launches major West Bank military operation, kills at least 10 militants
Israel launched a major military operation across the northern occupied West Bank in territories where Hamas militants have a stronghold. In a post on X, the Israeli military said it killed at least five militants and apprehended wanted suspected terrorists in a counterterror initiative. Hamas announced 10 of its fighters were killed in the West… -
Protests on land and at sea emerge against the Vineyard Wind project
A series of protests have emerged off the coast of New England in response to concerns surrounding Vineyard Wind, the nation’s largest offshore wind project. The unrest follows an incident over a month ago in which a blade from one of the project’s turbines broke off, scattering debris into the surrounding waters and onto the… -
X updates AI chatbot Grok after election misinformation warnings
Social media platform X has updated its AI chatbot Grok after five secretaries of state warned about its spread of election misinformation. Top election officials from Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington alerted X CEO Elon Musk that Grok was disseminating false information about state ballot deadlines and Vice President Kamala Harris’ ballot eligibility,… -
From Texas to social media: Former Big Oil execs exploring geothermal energy
Sage Geosystems, a clean power startup led by former oil industry executives, is attempting to leverage its expertise in a different energy sector to advance geothermal technology. On Monday, Aug. 26, Sage announced a partnership with Meta to power the tech giant’s data centers, which support platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with carbon-free geothermal… -
French judge extends detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A French judge extended the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Monday, Aug. 26, sparking international debate over platform regulation, free speech and national security. French prosecutors confirmed Durov’s custody has been extended by up to 48 hours, pushing his detention to a maximum of 96 hours. Durov faces potential charges related to 12… -
Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project
Esmeralda County, Nevada, one of the most sparsely populated regions in the nation, is at the center of a growing debate over a proposed solar energy project that could become the largest in North America. As the second-least densely populated county in the U.S., situated with the country’s third sunniest state, Esmeralda might seem like… -
Oil tanker ablaze, adrift in Red Sea after Houthi attack, 150,000 tons of oil aboard
An oil tanker continues to burn in the Red Sea days after it was set ablaze by Houthi rebels. New photos released on Sunday, Aug. 25, show flames spilling from the hull of the Greek-flagged vessel, but there are no signs of an oil spill yet. There is still a significant environmental hazard, with 150,000… -
National Park Foundation receives historic $100 million donation
The National Park Foundation received a historic $100 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc., marking the largest single gift ever for U.S. national parks. Currently, the National Park Foundation is amid taking donations for its “Campaign for National Parks,” aiming to raise $1 billion for park preservation efforts. “From majestic mountains to vibrant coral reefs… -
San Francisco mayor ships out homeless, cracks down on encampments
San Francisco is paying its homeless population to move away as reported on Friday, Aug. 24. The new campaign to address homelessness by Democratic Mayor London Breed reportedly divided the city. Some in the city criticized Breed’s new approach to tackling the Bay City’s homeless problem. The program pays relocation costs to move homeless individuals… -
Prison hostage situation in Russia resolved after 4 ‘neutralized’
The National Guard of Russia said that four inmates in a prison in the Volgograd region have been “neutralized.” The inmates proclaimed themselves militants of the Islamic State, and took the prison hostage, leading to snipers being called. The deadly revolt at the remote high security IK-19 Surovikino penal colony ended after the snipers killed… -
Pakistani man charged with cyberterrorism for misinfo that led to UK riots
Farhan Asif, a 32-year-old freelance web developer, has been charged with cyberterrorism after allegedly spreading false information online about a deadly stabbing in the United Kingdom. Asif was arrested during the week of Aug. 18, at his home in Lahore, Pakistan, by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to a police report seen by various… -
Former officers’ felony charges dropped in Breonna Taylor case
A federal judge has dropped the felony charges against two former Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. Taylor was shot and killed while police were executing a “no knock” forced-entry warrant for her boyfriend at her home in March 2020. Then-detective Joshua Jaynes and Sgt. Kyle Meany…
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