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Neuralink advances with second brain implant, Musk lays out ambitious goals
Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, made a bold prediction during a podcast. According to Musk, someone with a Neuralink implant should soon be able to be on level or better than someone considered a “pro gamer” due to the technology allowing a faster reaction time. “We feel pretty confident that maybe in the next… -
San Francisco pursues plan to give drug-free welfare participants $100 per week
In San Francisco, a city grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis, Mayor London Breed has predominantly used law enforcement to address drug use. Now, city leaders, including Supervisor Matt Dorsey, are shifting to the “Cash Not Drugs” initiative, offering up to $100 weekly to welfare recipients who test negative for illicit drugs. The program aims… -
US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities
The U.S. is boosting support for Ukraine by arming F-16 fighter jets with American-made missiles and other advanced weaponry as they prepare for combat, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Pentagon has initiated the “Jumpstart” initiative, which allows European countries to pool their resources to purchase necessary air-launched weapons from the U.S., preserving their own… -
Sabotage strikes French telecom infrastructure during Paris Olympics
As the Paris Olympics unfold, France is tackling a series of sophisticated sabotage incidents that have severely disrupted critical infrastructure. Vandals targeted the nation’s telecommunications network, affecting over 11,000 customers and slicing through fiber optic cables in six regions. While Paris remained untouched, the southern regions hosting Olympic events saw significant disruptions. French Secretary of… -
Russian warships dock in Cuba for second visit in two months
Havana greeted three Russian warships with cannon fire on Saturday, July 27, marking their second visit to Cuban waters in recent months. The ongoing military collaboration highlights the deepening ties between Russia and Cuba, with the fleet, including a training ship, a patrol frigate and a refueling tanker, scheduled to remain docked until Tuesday. The… -
Court denies ABC’s bid to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump celebrated a significant legal victory Wednesday, July 24, when a Florida judge refused to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos. The lawsuit originated from an interview with GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, during which Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump was liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. In… -
Taiwan, Philippines brace for Typhoon Gaemi
As Typhoon Gaemi moves toward Taiwan through the Philippine Sea, the nation is readying itself with advanced early warning systems to protect its citizens and infrastructure. With winds up to 100 mph, Taiwan has recalled fishing boats, canceled flights and implemented extensive safety protocols. Meanwhile, the Philippines is dealing with the severe aftermath of the… -
New footage exposes security lapse in Trump assassination attempt
On July 13, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in a small Pennsylvania town ignited numerous investigations and considerable political fallout. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, R, released new footage Tuesday, July 23, from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit that provides insight into the events leading up to and following the attack by… -
Ukraine downs Russian aircraft as Kremlin’s casualties mount
New video shows Ukrainian forces downing another Russian SU-25 attack aircraft. This is the second fighter downed in a five-day span in the Donetsk region. The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade posted the video of the assault on Telegram. This incident is just the latest in a series of serious setbacks for Russia’s forces, which have… -
Migrant caravan heads to US border fearing Trump immigration policies
A caravan of approximately 3,000 migrants from nearly a dozen Latin American countries are making their way toward the U.S. southern border, motivated by the possibility of policy changes if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. The migrants began their journey in Ciudad Hidalgo, near Mexico’s southern border, seeking to claim asylum in the U.S.… -
Yemen’s Houthis intensify strikes on Israeli soil, maritime targets
The Houthis launched their first lethal strike on Israeli soil as the militant group continues targeting vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. One person is dead and 10 others were wounded following the drone attack near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. The attack penetrated Israel’s usually robust air defenses —… -
Chipmaker stocks dive following US policy rumors
The amount of investors holding semiconductor shares has been irregular recently. On Wednesday, July 17, former President Donald Trump made waves by saying he wouldn’t defend Taiwan against China in a second term unless Taiwan paid for its “protection.” Then, President Joe Biden’s administration reportedly said it is considering new export controls on advanced chip… -
John Deere steps back from diversity initiatives amid criticism
Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere is the latest company to announce that it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events. The move follows a trend among major U.S. companies to scale back on diversity and inclusion initiatives amid conservative criticism. The Illinois-based company also plans to review its training materials and remove any…