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‘It is impossible to outrun them’: how drones transformed war in Ukraine
Small FPV drones, which travel at 37mph, have become ubiquitous, evolving from ‘a novelty to a weapon of choice’. Denys, a soldier with Ukraine’s Khyzhak brigade, describes a new kind of war. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security
U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.CNBC - 4d -
Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...The Hill - 4d -
Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules
Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.The Hill - 4d -
U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach
The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.The New York Times - 4d -
Johnson secures speakership
It’s a major boon for Republican vows to swiftly implement President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.Politico - 4d -
Jeh Johnson concerned terror threat at 'heightened level'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the nation's terror threat is at a “heightened level” following the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed more than a dozen ...The Hill - 4d -
FBI concerned about copycat potential after deadly New Orleans attack
Bulletin says vehicle-ramming attacks ‘likely to remain attractive’ and urges law-enforcement agencies to be alert. US law enforcement and intelligence agencies are reportedly concerned about ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns
The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.BBC News - 4d -
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Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns
After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
California gas car ban faces uncertain future
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.CBS News - 5d -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.The New York Times - 5d -
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.BBC News - 5d -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 5d -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - 5d -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - 5d -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - 5d -
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.CBS News - 5d -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - 6d -
Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator
Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
How Suicide Drones Changed the Front Lines in Ukraine in the War With Russia
Outnumbered and desperate, the nation began hacking cheap consumer drones with explosives — bringing a brutal new form of violence to 21st-century warfare.The New York Times - 6d -
Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood
The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.BBC News - 6d -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - 6d -
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.CBS News - 6d -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
