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The drug that’s helping the world quit smoking, except in America
The approval of cytisine, a plant-based drug used for smoking cessation in several countries, is delayed in the U.S. due to the FDA’s request for additional safety data. Experts warn this could prevent thousands of Americans from quitting smoking. Cytisine has been available in countries like Canada and the U.K. for years and is known… -
Sudden WWII bomb blast forces airport shutdown in Japan
A World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan. The explosion created a large crater on a taxiway and forced the cancellation of over 80 flights. No injuries were reported. Japanese officials confirmed that the 500-pound U.S. bomb had been buried for decades before its sudden detonation. Videos… -
Iconic SS United States to become world’s largest artificial reef
The historic ocean liner SS United States, once a symbol of American engineering and a vessel that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state, may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Okaloosa County in Florida’s Panhandle has tentatively agreed to sink the ship, turning it into… -
IDF troops raid Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah terror networks
Israeli forces launched limited ground raids late Monday Sept. 30, targeting Hezbollah positions along the border with Lebanon. The raids followed approval from Israel’s security cabinet for the next phase of its military operations, focusing on Hezbollah infrastructure that poses an immediate threat to Israeli towns near the border. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for… -
Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 in Alaska: Video
The U.S. military has released new video showing a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force F-16 during an intercept mission near Alaska. The footage, captured on Sept. 23, shows a Russian Su-35 fighter jet swooping just feet from the U.S. aircraft, an encounter military officials have described as “unsafe and… -
China, US and allies hold competing military drills in tense South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea escalated Saturday, Sept 28, as China conducted military drills near a disputed area while the U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies carried out joint naval exercises nearby. China’s military announced that it had conducted routine early warning and reconnaissance exercises, and patrols around Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll within the… -
Georgia chemical plant erupts in flames, thousands evacuated
A fire broke out Sunday, Sept. 29, at the BioLab chemical plant, located about 24 miles east of Atlanta, prompting the evacuation of 17,000 people and a shelter-in-place order for 77,000 others. The fire, which started around 5:30 a.m., was triggered when water from the plant’s sprinkler system mixed with a reactive chemical, creating a… -
Ukraine leverages robotic dogs for reconnaissance, combat
Robotic dogs have entered the battlefield in Ukraine, adding a futuristic element to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Known as “robo-fidos,” these machines, developed by the British company Brit Alliance, are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and remote-sensing technology. Ukraine has deployed more than 30 of these robotic units, referred to as BAD2, as part… -
Army exceeds 55,000 recruitment goal, reversing 2022 and 2023 shortfalls
The Army surpassed its recruiting goal of 55,000 new recruits in fiscal year 2024, while adding 11,000 individuals to the delayed entry program, which will support next year’s recruiting efforts. This marks a significant turnaround after the service missed its recruitment targets in 2022 and 2023. The success is largely attributed to the Army’s Future… -
Gov’t watchdog exposes FAFSA failures that left students struggling for aid
The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by the Department of Education has been plagued with issues, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office. The department launched the updated FAFSA more than three months late, intending to simplify the financial aid process for students. However, the form… -
Secret drones from China could fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report
New intelligence suggests that Russia is running a secret drone production program in China, developing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine war. The program is led by IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of the state-owned Russian arms company Almaz-Antey, according to European intelligence sources and documents reviewed by Reuters. Kupol has developed a new… -
Trash balloons create chaos at South Korean airports
North Korea’s provocative balloon launches have prompted repeated airport shutdowns in South Korea, sparking public anxiety and disrupting air travel since late May. The disruptions have been substantial, with runway closures totaling 413 minutes across 20 separate days. According to South Korean officials, more than 5,500 balloons carrying trash, including paper, plastic, vinyl, and manure,… -
Israel’s ‘David’s Sling’ intercepts Hezbollah ballistic missile
Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Sept. 25, marking the first time the group targeted central Israel. Israel’s “David’s Sling” defense system intercepted the missile launched from southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the missile targeted Mossad’s headquarters in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon and in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where…
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