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As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back
People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own handsABC News - 2h -
UK considers sending troops to Ukraine to train military
Defence secretary John Healey to set out proposals for stepping up support to KyivFinancial Times - 4h -
Shutdown Threat Looms as Trump Urges Congress to Reject Spending Bill
This would be the first government shutdown since 2018 into 2019 — during Trump’s first four-year White House term.Inc. - 16h -
Russia Withdraws Air-Defense Systems, Other Advanced Weaponry From Syria to Libya
After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, according to U.S. and Libyan officials.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
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UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians
Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.BBC News - 12h -
Black woman targeted by racist abuse in Finland over festival role
Finnish PM apologises to Daniela Owusu after she received hate messages after becoming first Black woman to represent Saint Lucia. A young Black woman who was subjected to racist abuse after being ...The Guardian - 2d -
Head of Russia's nuclear defense forces killed in Moscow blast, Ukraine says they did it
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, has been killed in an explosion in Moscow with Ukrainian security sources telling CBS News they ...CBS News - 2d -
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The head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow, officials say
The head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow, officials sayABC News - 2d -
EU presses for new powers to combat threat of Chinese import surge
Brussels increasingly concerned it would struggle to fight back in a global trade warFinancial Times - 3d -
‘Like a giant bird box’: the volunteers building huge snowdrifts for Finland’s pregnant seals
As warmer winters melt the snow drifts that endangered Saimaa ringed seals use to raise their young, humans are giving them a helping hand. Words by Phoebe Weston. Photographs by Samuel Bloch ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Sen. Joni Ernst's re-election looms as she weighs Pete Hegseth's bid for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst is facing some intra-party unrest in Iowa as she weighs whether to support Donald Trump's secretary of defense pick, Pete Hegseth.NBC News - 6d -
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses
More than 600,000 people annually visit Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park in the small town of Rovaniemi in FinlandABC News - Dec. 12 -
Will This Man Be New Jersey Transit’s ‘Train Daddy’?
Kris Kolluri, who until recently managed the project to build a $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River to New York City, will become the agency’s chief executive.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Lawmakers face deepfake threats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Injured Draper cancels Alcaraz training week
British number one Jack Draper cancells a training week with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz because of a hip injury.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
The Largest Immigration Surge in U.S. History
We explain the scale of recent immigration to America.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Coffee price surges to highest on record
Coffee drinkers are set to feel the pinch from high prices after crops got hit by drought and heavy rainfall.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
What is a ghost gun and are they legal?
Shooter of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was in possession of one made with a 3D printer when arrested. A person of interest has been identified in the fatal shooting of ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense
Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
An unseen financial threat looms before Trump and his Treasury
We need to build a smarter regulatory mousetrap that relates to the economy that exists to prevent the next financial crisis.The Hill - Dec. 8 -
‘Gun control is dead, and we killed it’: the growing threat of firearms that can be made at home
One far-right cell wanted to use 3D-printed guns to cause ‘maximum confusion and fear’ on the streets of Finland. Could the police intercept them in time?. . Long before he started making guns with ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Evening Report — Dems' youth surge
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Johnson woos adversaries. {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Younger Democrats vie for influence in House A YOUTH MOVEMENT is underway among ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Canada bolsters Arctic security to counter Russia-China threat
An ambassador for the region and Indigenous surveillance teams will supplement military hardwareFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - Dec. 6 -
4 Nations Face-Off rosters for USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland revealed
Four Boston Bruins players will participate in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February. Check out the full rosters.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Man accused of alleged war crimes in separatist region of Ukraine stands trial in Finland
A man has gone on trial in Finland on charges of war crimes allegedly committed against Ukrainian forces in a Russia-backed separatist region of Ukraine in 2014ABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Bitcoin Price Surges to a Milestone: $100,000
The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a sideshow.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust as Trump’s tariff threat looms
Drugs seizure comes after US president-elect says he will impose levies if flow of narcotics is not haltedFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner
A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms makers with larger global markets.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech.Wired - Dec. 3 -
