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NY Democrat: Patel picked to 'weaponize' government against Trump enemies

New York Rep. Dan Goldman (D) warned that some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks will be used to "weaponize" the government, specifically mentioning Kash Patel, who was ...

The Hill - 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

‘All he needs is a bit of daylight’: how Saquon Barkley became the NFL’s most dangerous weapon

The running back could end up setting the single-season rushing record as the Eagles start to take shape as a Super Bowl contender. Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones dropped the fabulous ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law

The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Nato’s Rutte says Ukraine needs more weapons, not new ideas

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Financial Times - 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 EU

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments

Trump's team was pointed to Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, saying it showed that ending "the weaponization of our justice system needs to happen."

NBC News - Dec. 3

Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law

Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

My Chemical Romance pays tribute to former drummer Bob Bryar, found dead last week

My Chemical Romance with a 'heavy heart' paid tribute to its former drummer Bob Bryar, who was found dead in his Tennessee home last week.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Israel carries out airstrikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli military spokesperson says army attacking targets in Lebanon with ‘further details later’. Fighting has had a heavy toll in Lebanon in the last 13 months, with almost 4,000 people killed by ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon

Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a ‘strong’ response to Hezbollah’s action. Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, ...