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Anduril takes over $22B US Army combat headset contract from Microsoft
Full Story The U.S. Army is shifting its contract for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) from Microsoft to Anduril Industries after years of setbacks. The decision follows persistent software and hardware challenges, as well as soldier complaints about Microsoft’s adapted HoloLens 2 headsets. The original contract, valued at up to $22 billion over 10… -
Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M fraud scheme tied to North Korea
A Litchfield Park, Arizona woman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering for her role in a $17 million scheme that helped overseas IT workers, including some linked to North Korea, secure remote jobs at more than 300 U.S. companies. Who is Christina Marie Chapman and what did she do? Christina… -
Nearly 200 World War II bombs discovered beneath English playground
A routine playground renovation in Wooler, Northumberland, uncovered an unexpected find — more than 170 World War II-era bombs buried beneath the surface. Workers at Scotts Play Park stopped construction in January after finding suspicious objects. Bomb disposal experts were called in, and investigators quickly realized the scale of the issue was far greater than… -
‘We’re going back to plastic’: Trump reverses paper straw policy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, Feb. 10, reversing federal policies that promoted the use of paper straws and restricted plastic straws. The order bans federal agencies from purchasing paper straws and directs them to ensure plastic straws are used within federal buildings. The move rescinds a Biden administration policy that aimed to… -
2023 Chinese spy balloon contained US tech: Report
A U.S. military analysis reviewed by Newsweek revealed that the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the U.S. in 2023 contained American-made technology capable of gathering intelligence. The balloon, shot down off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4, 2023, carried a satellite communication module and sensors from at least five U.S. companies. The discovery has… -
US Marine identified in deadly plane crash in the Philippines
Authorities identified a U.S. Marine from California as one of four people killed when a small plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines. Sgt. Jacob M. Durham, 22, of Long Beach, California, died Thursday, Feb. 6, when the aircraft went down in a rice field near Ampatuan, a town in Maguindanao… -
New Iranian warship could reshape power in the Persian Gulf
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has introduced its first drone-carrier warship, the “Shahid Bagheri,” marking a significant expansion of the country’s naval capabilities. The vessel was unveiled in a ceremony at the Persian Gulf port of Bandar Abbas, according to state media. Why does Iran’s new ship matter? Iran’s development of a drone-capable warship… -
Chaos erupts in New Mexico courtroom; family attacks murder suspect
Full Story A routine court hearing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Jan. 31 turned violent when three people attacked a murder defendant, setting off a chaotic brawl that was captured on courtroom surveillance footage. The altercation took place during a hearing for Alexander Ortiz, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in January 2024. How… -
Netanyahu gives Trump a golden pager, reminiscent of covert Israeli operation
Full Story Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly presented President Donald Trump with a golden pager during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 4. While the exact reason for the gift was not publicly stated, it follows reports of a covert Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon. What was the reported… -
Google drops diversity pledge, shifts DEI hiring strategy
Full Story Google is eliminating its diversity hiring goals and reviewing several diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives according to The Wall Street Journal. The decision follows similar rollbacks from other major tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, as businesses face growing scrutiny over DEI programs. What did Google change? In a recent internal memo,… -
Trump orders Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if he’s assassinated, renews sanctions
Full Story President Donald Trump said he has issued orders for the U.S. military to launch a massive retaliatory strike on Iran if he is assassinated. Speaking at the White House while signing an executive order to reimpose sanctions on Tehran, Trump warned that Iran “would be obliterated” if it carried out an attack against… -
USPS resumes shipments from China, Hong Kong after brief suspension
Full Story The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced Wednesday, Feb. 5, that it will resume accepting inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong. This reversal of a temporary suspension has raised concerns over trade and logistics disruptions. The agency did not specify a reason for the initial halt. Still, it said it is… -
Sweden sees worst mass shooting in nation’s history; 11 dead
A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, killing 10 people before turning the gun on himself. Swedish officials described the attack as the worst shooting in the nation’s history. Police said the attacker acted alone and died at the scene, but have not released the suspect’s…
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40,000 displaced as Israeli tanks enter West Bank for first time in 2 decades
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Trump administration cuts 2,000 USAID jobs and places staff on leave
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Ex-Proud Boys leader denies sending bomb threat targeting center-right event
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