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Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes
At least 14 people were killed in Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four died in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike each country blamed on the other.The New York Times - 1d -
Hegseth's goal for fewer civilian professors at military academies faces roadblocks
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s goal to get “woke” civilian professors out of military academies and replace them with military personnel would be a tall order. Experts note that recruiting ...The Hill - 13h -
A man stalked a professor for six years. Then he used AI chatbots to lure strangers to her home
James Florence, 36, agreed to plead guilty after using victim’s information to guide chatbots in impersonation. A man from Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to a seven-year cyberstalking ...The Guardian - 2d -
College professor, newly engaged pilot among victims of DC plane crash
There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.ABC News - 3d -
WhatsApp says a spyware company targeted journalists and civilians in a global campaign
Around 90 users of Meta’s chat service WhatsApp are suspected to have been targets of a spyware campaign conducted by Paragon Solutions.NBC News - 3d -
Teenage skaters, a young pilot and a professor - the victims of DC plane crash
The victims of the mid-air collision include dedicated flight attendants and talented ice skaters.BBC News - 3d -
Howard University Law professor among victims of D.C. plane crash
A Howard University Law professor and former Kansas beauty queen was among the 67 people presumed dead after a midair crash involving a passenger plane and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump and Hegseth are gutting the military’s protection of civilians in combat
Hegseth has made plain that his goal is to enhance the unbridled “lethality” of American military forces without handcuffs imposed by the law of armed conflict.The Hill - 5d -
Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight in U.S.
The test flight of the XB-1 aircraft is a step in manufacturer Boom Supersonic's goals of building a supersonic passenger jet.CBS News - 6d -
Boom! This Startup Just Broke the Sound Barrier as it Pushes to Revive Civilian Supersonic Flight
The Colorado-based company is aiming to build a Concorde-like supersonic aircraft—but has hurdles to clear before realizing that goal.Inc. - 6d -
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Trump third-term amendment 'impossibly difficult' to pass, Harvard Law professor says
President Donald Trump has hinted at potentially seeking a third term in the White House.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians
The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
NYPD, civilian theater group created after Eric Garner's death marks 10 years
Every year, seven NYPD officers and seven civilians team up to create theater, and build bridges. "To Protect, Serve and Understand" started 10 years ago as a reaction to the infamous Eric Garner ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?
The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the yearsABC News - Jan. 15 -
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Biden gives Pope Francis highest civilian honor before leaving office
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White House. Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism
Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
How a beloved professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Asian American professor wrongfully accused of spying for China is suing University of Kansas
Franklin Tao, an Asian American scientist who was wrongfully accused of spying for China, is suing the University of Kansas, his former employer, accusing it of “vicious, unabated discrimination.”NBC News - Jan. 10 -
L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires
Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."NBC News - Jan. 8 -
LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says
A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ralph Lauren Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
3 Clever Ways Manipulators Make You Do What They Want and How to Stop Them, According to a Psychology Professor
Wonder if you’re being manipulated? Here’s how to tell.Inc. - Jan. 5
