Russia’s Nuclear Defense

Trump considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis for defense secretary

Amid allegations of heavy drinking and the mistreatment of women, President-elect Trump could be looking to replace Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary pick, sources tell CBS News

Sources tell CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is considering making Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis his pick for secretary of defense after allegations of misconduct surfaced from Pete Hegseth's ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted

Officials say oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interrupted

ABC News - Dec. 4

Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled defense pick, with Ron DeSantis

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out

Sources familiar with private discussions tell ABC News that a growing list of replacements is emerging to possibly replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa

The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Russia and China waging destabilization campaigns, NATO chief says

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner

A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms makers with larger global markets.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Up to 100 ‘suspicious incidents’ in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says

Czech foreign minister says Europe ‘needs to send a strong signal to Moscow that this won’t be tolerated’. A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 “suspicious incidents” in Europe this year ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth as defense secretary pick according to newspaper reports

President-elect Donald Trump faces further problems as he tries to fill top government jobs. His pick to head the DEA has withdrawn from consideration and lawmakers are voicing concerns over his ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Centrica Delays Nuclear Plants Closure, Boosts Output Forecasts

The British Gas owner said two of the power stations are now expected to generate electricity until March 2027, one year later than previously expected.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Wiggins, Schieffelin and Clemson's defense hold down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 win

Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 victory in the SEC/ACC Challenge

ABC News - Dec. 4

Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones

Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residents

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, on shaky ground

Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News personality picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as defense secretary, is facing headwinds on Capitol Hill amid allegations of sexual ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned

Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia

A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Fantasy Football Playoff Defense (DST) Rankings

Which defenses can you trust to bring you to a fantasy football championship?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Bulgarian spy ring targeted Ukrainian soldiers on behalf of Russia, court told

Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near Stuttgart

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Fantasy Football Rankings: Top defenses for Week 14

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 14 defense rankings.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

South Korean defense ministry says martial law will remain in place until president lifts decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, saying the decree would protect the country from what he called "anti-state groups" and "threats of North Korea's communist forces." NBC ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Boeing’s volatile bonds could outshine the defense sector next year

Boeing Co. was named a “best idea” by the U.S. investment-grade team at CreditSights on Tuesday, on expectations the troubled aerospace company can stabilize its ratings and provide a path to ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Russia's Putin implicated in forced removals of Ukrainian children: Report

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Week 13 Takeaways: Broncos continue to win despite uncharacteristic defensive lapse

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Trump's defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing new misconduct allegations after previous allegations of sexual assault. CBS News confirmed Hegseth was forced to ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire

Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80

ABC News - Dec. 3

Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff

Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced as rigged by its critics, decided to suspend negotiations for the small ...

ABC News - Dec. 2

Trump's Defense pick, Pete Hegseth, faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Defense, was investigated in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska

ABC News - Dec. 2

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears

Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2