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Lebanon's Military Can Barely Fight---Even After $3 Billion From the U.S.
The country’s armed forces are ill-equipped to secure its borders and push aside Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group that is now battling Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflationWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending
Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spendingWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Supreme Court turns away Trump military board appointees’ fight against Biden firings
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from several allies of former President Trump challenging how President Biden removed them from military advisory boards. The former board members ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Deep fissures are laid bare in the US
Plus, Wall Street is giddy in anticipation of deregulation under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
WATCH: Penguin who could barely walk gets life-saving surgery
An endangered baby African penguin named Iggie is now “thriving,” according to veterinarians at the California Academy of Sciences.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Bare-bones 'Streetcar' invites a reconsideration of the Tennessee Williams' classic
"The Streetcar Project" brought Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" to Los Angeles for six performances, three in a Frogtown airplane hangar and three in a Venice Beach warehouse.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
Harris HQ bears similarities to 2016 as supporters told to go home
NBC News' Peter Alexander reports from Harris HQ and the similar feeling it has to Hillary Clinton's election night in 2016 after supporters were told they would not hear from the vice president ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Falling behind by a double-digit deficit is typically a death knell for most NFL teamsSports - ABC News - November 13 -
France shuns COP29 as divisions deepen at UN climate summit
Argentina also withdraws negotiator as Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel MacronWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Barça’s Lamine Yamal bares teeth and turns the Bernabéu into his playground | Sid Lowe
The 17-year-old became the youngest scorer in the clásico as Hansi Flick’s side ran riot in second half. A young boy with train-track braces in blue and red like Barça defeated the giant that ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘It wasn’t sexual in any way!’ 50 years of streaking – by the people who dared to bare all
In 1974, it became a craze, and has been happening ever since. While some streakers do it for a cause and others for a laugh, all agree the adrenaline rush is unbeatable. So do they have any ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Do people become less sociable with age? Not me – I’ve barely stopped since turning 90 | Sheila Hancock
Scientists think there may be benefits for older people who step back. I prefer to have ‘thank you and goodbye’ parties with my dearest friends. Some researchers at a Royal Society symposium, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
College football grades: Oregon barely passes Wisconsin test with 'C-', Georgia jumps into CFP mix with 'A+'
Georgia took a big jump in the title odds, overtaking Texas as the top national championship favorite among SEC teamsSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Israeli military says it is "conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran"
Israeli military says it is "conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran"World - ABC News - October 25 -
WATCH: Honoring military on Veterans Day
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Military suicide rates increased in 2023
Suicide rates in the military increased in 2023, a slight uptick from 2022 that adds to a larger, troubling rise over the past decade. The annual report shows 523 service members died by suicide in ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump signals use of military for deportations
President-elect Trump recirculated a social media post Monday suggesting his incoming administration will declare an immigration national emergency and use military assets to support his mass ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Sanders eyes entitlement fights
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Sanders gears up for heath fights in new year Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he'll join the Senate Finance ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago -
Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.
Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Watch: Israeli military chief announces strikes in Iran
Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the strikes are in response to Iran "relentlessly attacking" Israel.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war
Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Military briefing: Where Israel struck Iran
First open attack on Tehran breaks ‘psychological barrier’ and could leave it vulnerable to future assaultsBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
New sanctions target Myanmar's military suppliers
Opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada on individuals and entities supplying aviation fuel and equipment to ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
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Trump’s expected military reset: Culture war counteroffensive
President-elect Trump is expected to transform the U.S. military from the Pentagon, with promises to slash spending, thin the top ranks and roll back efforts to make the military more inclusive to ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
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Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military
Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs
President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago
