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Canada's first woman armed forces chief: 'I can’t believe we have to justify women in combat'
HALIFAX – The first woman to head Canada’s armed forces pushed back on renewed debate over women serving in combat roles related to President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, calling it a ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general
“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war
Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 yearsWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
3 Democratic senators want answers on Israeli strikes that killed Lebanese armed forces
Three Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want answers from the Biden administration on Israeli strikes that reportedly killed members of the Lebanese armed forces (LAF), ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war
A French military task force with the festive name “Champagne” is wrapping up a mission that’s no partyWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase
Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conductWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs win in overtime after Bucs pass on potential winning 2-point try in closing seconds of regulation
It hasn't always been pretty, but the Chiefs are 8-0 and remain the only unbeaten team in the NFL.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’
The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
China arms itself for potential trade war with Trump
Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatenedWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
The arms the US, UK and other nations are supplying
The US will allow Ukrainian forces to fire its long-range ATACMS missiles on targets inside Russia.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Judith Jamison Was a Singular Force in Dance
She was always a goddess of dance — even before her triumph in “Cry.” The Ailey star turned artistic director stretched like there was no tomorrow.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds injured after being shot in the head and arm
Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and another man were injured in a shooting last week after two vehicles followed them from a Glendale, Colorado, gentlemen's club, documents state.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
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China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal
Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Clemson frat opens its arms to student with special needs
At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. One student, Charlie McGee, a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom
Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much furtherBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
LA28 hires Nike's John Slusher to lead commercial arm
Nike executive John Slusher is moving into the Olympic world to head the commercial arm for the 2028 Los Angeles OlympicsSports - ABC News - October 30 -
South Korea divided over arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment
Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security riskWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
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Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says
An Israeli military official says Israeli naval forces have captured a senior Hezbollah operative in north LebanonWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
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Prudential taps Morgan Stanley’s Chappuis to lead asset management arm
Jacques Chappuis to join as PGIM’s chief executive in May, replacing David Hunt after his 13-year stintBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Armed teen stopped from entering Wisconsin elementary school: Police
An armed 13-year-old student was arrested hours after being stopped from entering an elementary school in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, according to police reports. The Kenosha resident had ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
'Life turned to dust': Boys, 3, and, 5, swept out of dad's arms in Spanish floods
Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms in Valencia's deadly floods last month.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
SoftBank posts blowout quarterly gains at Vision Fund tech arm
The company lodged a steep quarterly increase on Vision Fund gains after swinging back to black in the three months to June.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza
The State Department said Israel needs to take more steps to improve the situation among Palestinians. The United States had given the country 30 days to meet aid criteria.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
Just Eat Takeaway to sell US arm Grubhub at a loss of more than $6.5bn
Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bn. The food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
U.S. to keep arming Israel as U.N. calls Gaza "unfit for human survival"
The Biden administration says "some progress" by Israel to address civilian suffering in Gaza is enough to keep American weapons flowing.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
House panel hears of hidden UAP trove, 'secretive arms race'
House lawmakers on Wednesday heard from witnesses who claim the United States government is sitting on a trove of information on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) stretching back decades. ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo - Amnesty
French authorities have not commented while the UAE has previously denied arming the RSF.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Chinese, U.S. Leaders Agree AI Cannot Control Nuclear Arms
Human beings need to make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, Biden and Xi suggest.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
11-year-old among 3 arrested in string of armed robberies
An 11-year-old is among three suspects who have been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the Seattle area, police said.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Gaza ministry says 20 killed in anti-‘gang’ operation after looting of aid convoy
Hamas-run interior ministry says it carried out security operation after armed looters hijacked almost 100 trucks. Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry has said that at least 20 people have been ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Examining both sides of debate over arming teachers with guns
The U.S. has had at least 109 school shootings in the U.S. so far this year, killing 44 people. Among the most contentious ideas for protecting children is arming teachers and staff. For "Eye on ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago
