Undersea cables, crucial to global communications, have recently become focal points of geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. These cables, which sprawl across ocean floors, are vital for international data and power transfer, facilitating approximately $10 trillion in daily transactions. U.S. officials, according to CNN, have observed a noticeable increase in Russian military activities…

The United States may soon send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. However, even if a deal were approved tomorrow, it would take several months before Ukraine could actually use them against Russia. According to three sources within the White House, Reuters reported President Biden may approve sending AGM-158 JASSMs (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles) to Ukraine,…

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed new details on Wednesday, Sept. 5, about the conditions and location where six hostages were being held in before being executed over the weekend. The IDF noted that the entrance to the tunnel looked innocent at first. “As you can see, this tunnel was hidden in a child’s bedroom,” said…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years, aiming to expand China’s economic influence and strengthen development partnerships across the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 5, where leaders from more than…

A photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s extended family is generating buzz online. The image shows eight of Walz’s relatives wearing “Walz’s for Trump” T-shirts in front of a “Trump 2024 – Take America Back” flag. Walz is the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The photo has been widely shared, even making…

The Biden administration is taking action against Russian disinformation efforts in the 2024 presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the filing of criminal charges, the seizure of more than two dozen Moscow-linked internet domains and sanctions on a Russian-run media company. “The Justice Department’s message is clear,” Garland said. “We…

Meta’s oversight board made a landmark decision, ruling that the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is not inherently hate speech. The slogan refers to the territory between the Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea, which includes the Gaza Strip, the state of Israel and the West Bank. Critics of the…

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo, Texas, area are on high alert following the arrest of Carlos Treviño, a top leader of the Cartel del Noreste, also known as “El Bola.” Treviño, captured by Mexican authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, is a key figure involved in kidnappings, extortion and drug…

DraftKings and White Hat Gaming have been fined over $22,000 after an incident last summer involving 522 online casino players. What happened to those players may have seemed like a case of bad luck at first, but had nothing to do with the laws of probability. It was a problem with the slot machine. According…

The 2024 NFL season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5, and it is expected to be the biggest year ever for legal sports betting in the U.S. The American Gaming Association (AGA) predicts $35 billion in legal wagers will be placed this season, up 30% from the 2023 season. Five years ago, the Supreme Court ruled it…