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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… -
USNS Big Horn grounding highlights need for naval upgrade
The USNS Big Horn, a critical U.S. Navy oil tanker, reportedly ran aground off Oman’s coast Tuesday, Sept. 24, impacting operations for the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The incident occurred while the Big Horn was engaged in regional security efforts, and the Navy is investigating with no… -
Zelenskyy alleges Russia using Chinese satellites to plan nuclear facility attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear power stations in Ukraine, potentially preparing to strike them. Zelenskyy made the allegations during an interview with ABC News. “Russia has been using Chinese satellites and taking photos of the details of the objects on nuclear facilities,” Zelenskyy said. “Our experience is… -
Russia’s nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure
Russia’s latest nuclear test of a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has ended in a catastrophic explosion, dealing a significant blow to the country’s efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal. The explosion occurred at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, leaving a 200-foot-wide crater and debris scattered across the launch site. Pavel Podvig, director of the… -
Israeli military storms, closes Al Jazeera’s West Bank offices
Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah, West Bank, early Sunday, Sept. 22, marking another severe action against the media network known for its detailed coverage of Israeli military operations. During the operation, more than 20 armed soldiers issued a 45-day closure order and evacuated the staff, seizing crucial broadcasting equipment. Al Jazeera broadcast… -
Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine’s defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the… -
US military buildup in Middle East reaches 40,000 troops
The United States deployed approximately 40,000 troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The troops are part of a larger military buildup in the region, which includes the deployment of warships and advanced fighter jets. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss troop movements, said the additional… -
Three Mile Island coming back online to power Microsoft’s growing AI operations
The nuclear industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven in part by growing demand for clean energy. Constellation Energy’s decision to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania is a significant development in this trend. The plant, which shut down in 2019 due to economic pressures that made it uncompetitive with cheaper natural gas… -
US Army partners with Microsoft for upgrade to battlefield vision
Anduril Industries, founded by Oculus VR creator Palmer Luckey, formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). The collaboration involves integrating Anduril’s advanced Lattice platform into the IVAS. The Microsoft-powered headsets will be able to provide soldiers with real-time battlefield data from various sources such as drones,… -
Pew study unveils rising student debt straining young Americans
Americans are grappling with approximately $1.6 trillion in student loan debt as of June 2024, a significant 42% increase from a decade ago. This rise coincides with more young adults attending college and an escalation in higher education costs. Based on data from the Federal Reserve Board’s 2023 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, among…
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