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US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...The Hill - 3d -
US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad
Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups.BBC News - 3d -
Biden says U.S. will support Syria and its neighbors after Assad dynasty collapses
The U.S. plans to support Syria and its neighbors after rebels toppled Assad's dictatorship.CNBC - 3d -
How the U.S. will approach involvement in Syria after rebel takeover
President Joe Biden outlined a plan for continued U.S. involvement in Syria during his remarks following the rebel seizure of Damascus and fleeing of President Bashar al-Assad. NBC News' Raf ...NBC News - 3d -
How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - 3d -
BBC reporter: 'First time I've come to Syria without fear of arrest'
A Syrian herself, Lina Sinjab says this is the first time she's entered the country "without fear of detention".BBC News - 3d -
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Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.CBS News - 3d -
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.
“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.The New York Times - 4d -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - 4d -
Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.CBS News - 5d -
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.CBS News - 5d -
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Iran poised to 'quite dramatically' increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency head warns
Iran poised to 'quite dramatically' increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency head warnsABC News - 5d -
Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.CNBC - 5d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 5d -
How AI monitoring is cutting stillbirths and neonatal deaths in a clinic in Malawi
The only hospital in the country using foetal safety software has seen baby fatalities drop by 82% in three years. When Ellen Kaphamtengo felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, she thought she ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bulgarian accused of spying for Russia paid from Wirecard bank account, court told
Old Bailey shown evidence of transfers between account in name of collapsed payments group and alias of Orlin RoussevFinancial Times - 6d -
Suspect in Brian Thompson Shooting Used a Silencer. Nearly 5 Million Are Registered in the U.S.
The tightly regulated firearm accessory has long been associated with Hollywood hit men but is rarely seen in real-life murders.The New York Times - 6d -
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Trump moves spark fear of brain drain at environment agencies
The incoming Trump administration is sparking fears that agencies tasked with protecting public health and the environment could suffer a "brain drain" — and that more pollution and other harms ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company
Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
From Chinese Patriot to American Spy: The Unusual Life of John Leung
He had been hailed by Chinese state media as a model for his efforts to promote Beijing’s interests in the United States. He was in fact an F.B.I. informant.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Chinese man in U.S. charged with sending weapons to North Korea
A Chinese man living in the U.S. illegally was arrested Tuesday and accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea and of planning to send other technology to the nuclear-armed pariah state.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls
Amid an unprecedented cyberattack on telecommunications companies such as AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bulgarian spy ring targeted Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of Russia, court told
Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near StuttgartFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concernsABC News - Dec. 3 -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
The new weapons and neuroscience of Trump’s success
Social media and AI are particularly well-suited to inciting emotion, especially if they use distortions and lies, and have thus radically transformed American politics.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Ex-spy Skripal was a 'sitting duck', inquiry told
The final day of evidence in public hears more about the Novichok nerve agent attack.BBC News - Dec. 2
