Oregon is reversing its landmark 2021 drug decriminalization policy, which removed criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, LSD and oxycodone. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4002 on Monday, April 1. Supporters of the reversal argue HB 4002 is a crucial step to address overdoses, while critics warn…

At least seven people are reportedly dead and Iran’s Consulate building in Damascus, Syria, is destroyed. Iran claims it’s the result of an Israeli airstrike on Monday, April 1. A Lebanese security source told Reuters that among those killed are three senior Iranian commanders. Israel has not said whether or not its military was behind…

A mystery illness reported by some U.S. officials that is causing acute ringing in the ears followed by piercing pain, vertigo, nausea and lasting cognitive problems may have a Russian link, according to a CBS News “60 Minutes” report. The condition, known as Havana syndrome, is now linked to a covert Russian intelligence unit in…

Getting enough sleep is important, especially when a country’s national security depends on it. A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the majority of U.S. service members surveyed reported less than 6 hours a night, despite the Department of Defense’s recommended minimum of 7 hours a night. The new data shows…

The profession of being a fighter pilot is iconic, with historical figures like the Red Baron and fictional characters like Maverick. Yet, just as the bi-wing gave way to the turbo-prop and the F-117 to the F-35, the role of these pilots is evolving. Today’s pilots of the F-22 and F-35, modern icons in their…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel amid growing tension between the two countries, and the Justice Department is suing Campbell’s, one of several suits filed against the soup company. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 22, 2024. Blinken arrives in Israel to discuss Rafah, cease-fire talks U.S.…

University of California regents have postponed a vote on a proposal to ban professors and staff from posting personal views on campus web pages amid concerns about restrictions to free speech. The proposal would prevent employees from posting personal opinions on the homepages of the university system’s academic departments. While most regents support the proposal’s…

Boeing is in the news again following the suspicious death of a whistleblower who had agreed to testify against the company regarding its alleged use of “substandard” airplane parts. That news itself follows multiple incidents involving Boeing aircraft, including doors and hull panels flying off, fires breaking out, and landing wheels breaking off and crashing…

Controlling a battle-ready vehicle on a screen is no longer just for video games. American Rheinmetall Vehicles created the Mission Master SP, an autonomous, unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV). These A-UGVs are built to be used for a wide range of situations. The Mission Master SP has a variety of modular attachments and can be fitted…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, we take a deeper look at Russia and its nuclear ambitions in space. Host Ryan Robertson visits with three experts for their insights on what’s possible and likely when it comes to Russia and its nuclear capabilities in space.  Also featured in this episode: You can subscribe to…