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Americans are spending $61B on Ukraine's war effort. What will it get them? 12 hours ago

Washington's aid package will certainly help against Russia's invasion, which has lasted over two years. But it also raises questions about the plan, if any, for a final Ukrainian victory.

CBC News - World - 17 minutes ago

US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of $6B in military aid

The United States on Friday announced for the second time this week more military aid for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles as part of $6 billion in weapons and equipment to help its air defense against invading Russian forces.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 47 minutes ago

The tide has turned decisively against Ukraine, can US keep it in the fight?

President Joe Biden signed off another billion-dollar assistance package just as the tide was turning against the Ukrainians on the battlefield.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 55 minutes ago

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now".

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US Defense Secretary announces $6 billion aid package for Ukraine

Pentagon says the US would be able to deliver the anticipated aid ‘as soon as possible’

Voice of America - World - 2 hours ago

Qatar acts as mediator between Russia and Ukraine

Qatar is a mediator in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to secure the release of Ukrainian children who were kidnapped and taken to Russian territory.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine in 'race against time' as Russia attacks ahead of US...

“It's a race against time,” Oleksandr Merezhko, who chairs the foreign affairs committee in the Ukrainian parliament, said of the Ukraine aid.

Washington Examiner - World - 2 hours ago

Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.

CTV News - Politics - 3 hours ago

U.S. announces purchase of $6-billion in weapons for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called for additional air defence systems to be sent to Kyiv to help protect against Russian strikes

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter in Moscow: Video

Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have set the Russian aircraft on fire at an airfield located just 20 miles from the Red Square.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

Two U.S. officials say Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Blinken meets President Xi as US, China spar over Beijing's backing to Russia's Ukraine war

Xi said China is committed to non-alignment but the US should not form small circles – an apparent reference to the AUKUS, (Australia, UK, US) nuclear submarine deal as well as the Quad (US, India, Australia, Japan) which Beijing alleges is aimed at containing its rise.

First Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

U.K. man charged with "Russia-backed arson" attack in London -- A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.

A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Russian defense minister comments on Western military 'advisers' in Ukraine

The West is supplying weapons and helping Kiev’s military instead of de-escalating hostilities, Sergey Shoigu claims

Russia Today - US News - 6 hours ago

Ukraine moves US tanks away from frontlines after 'hunter-killer drone' attacks | War latest

Now that a new $61bn programme of funding for Ukraine has been passed by the US Congress after a long delay, two new funding packages are likely to be set in motion. Elsewhere, Switzerland has also approved an aid package for Kyiv.

Sky News - World - 6 hours ago

Ukraine Pulls US-Provided Abrams Tanks from the Front Lines over Russian Drone Threats

The U.S. agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023 after an aggressive monthslong campaign by Kyiv arguing that the tanks, which cost about $10 million apiece, were vital to its ability to breach Russian lines.

Military.com - US News - 7 hours ago

Ukraine Pulls US-Provided Abrams Tanks from the Front Lines over Russian Drone Threats -- The U.S. agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023 after an aggressive monthslong campaign by Kyiv arguing that the...

The U.S. agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023 after an aggressive monthslong campaign by Kyiv arguing that the tanks, which cost about $10 million apiece, were vital to its ability to breach Russian lines.

Military.com - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine's farm minister is the latest corruption suspect as Kyiv aims to undo recent Russian gains

A Ukrainian court on Friday ordered the detention of the country's farm minister in the latest high-profile corruption investigation, while Kyiv security officials assessed how they can recover lost battlefield momentum in the war against Russia.

CTV News - World - 8 hours ago

Blinken: Russia would struggle in Ukraine without China's support

Secretary of State Blinken spoke in Beijing after a meeting with Chinese President Xi, which included talks on the war between Ukraine and Russia. Blinken stressed that Russia would be unable to succeed in Ukraine without China’s support.

NBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Decoding China: Competing for control over digital future

At this year's Hannover Messe trade fair, it seems obvious that major industrial innovations are no longer possible without China. While exhibitors from China exude optimism, lobby groups plead for pragmatism.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 8 hours ago

NATO responsible for Ukraine crisis – China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has rebuked NATO for trying to blame the Ukraine conflict on Beijing

Russia Today - World - 9 hours ago

Russian Forces Scramble for Ukraine Territory Before US Weapons Arrive

Washington said on Thursday that Kyiv will receive the first weapons under the $60 billion military aid bill "in a matter of days."

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

US begins spending $61bn Ukraine war chest – Politico

The Pentagon is putting together $6 billion worth of defense industry contracts for ammunition that might reach Kiev in a year or two

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

US ATACMS will help Ukraine attack Crimea – NYT

US-supplied ATACMS will allow Ukrainian forces to target Russia’s Crimean peninsula “more effectively,” the New York Times has reported

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Russian women face violence from Ukraine veterans

Country has woeful record on protecting women from domestic violence

Voice of America - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine court orders agriculture minister to be taken into custody in corruption case

Mykola Solsky is the first known minister under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be named a suspect in a corruption case.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The tide has turned decisively against Ukraine, can US help keep it in the fight?

President Joe Biden signed off another billion-dollar assistance package just as the tide was turning against the Ukrainians on the battlefield.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 12 hours ago

Could Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Oil Derail Biden's Reelection?

Strikes on Russian oil facilities blamed on Kyiv have stoked concerns about energy prices and inflation in the U.S.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Swiss parliamentary committee backs US$5.5 billion aid plan for Ukraine

ZURICH: A Swiss parliamentary committee late on Thursday voted to back a 5 billion Swiss franc (US$5.5 billion) aid contribution for Ukraine as part of a broader package aimed at improving neutral Switzerland's defence capabilities. Supported by lawmakers from centre-left and centre-right parties, the secu

Channel NewsAsia - World - 14 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792

As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

US and allies aim to help Ukraine bolster defenses after aid gap

The United States hopes its new deliveries of weaponry will help Ukraine rebuild defenses and refit its forces as it recovers from a gap in US assistance, but it does not expect Kyiv to launch large-scale offensive operations against Russian forces in the near term.

Euractiv - World - 14 hours ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

Drones make it too difficult for tanks to operate without detection or coming under attack

Voice of America - World - 15 hours ago

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection

Washington Times - World - 20 hours ago

Tennessee's GOP-controlled General Assembly has adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that ultimately doomed Republican Gov.

Tennessee’s GOP-controlled General Assembly has adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that ultimately doomed Republican Gov.

AP News - Politics - 21 hours ago

Russian shelling kills at least three in eastern Ukraine

Missiles were in a military aid package Biden approved in March and have been used twice by Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

'Istanbul talks could be start of Russia-Ukraine negotiations'

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, said the Istanbul talks held in 2022 could become a starting point for negotiations between Russia and...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

US secretly sent ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine gains power to hit deep into Russia with new US missiles

The ATACMS missiles were fired by Ukraine for first time last week and more are coming in a new US aid package, officials say

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

French air traffic control strike sparks flight disruptions in Europe

Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact parts of Europe on Thursday after authorities failed to come to an agreement with some French air...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine's ambassador slams Canada for Airbus sanctions waiver on critical Russian mineral

Ukraine's ambassador to Canada has called out the Trudeau government over a decision to grant Airbus Defence and Space a waiver that will allow the European aerospace giant to continue to use Russian titanium in the manufacture of its aircraft engines. It comes after the company vowed to find a new supplier in 2022.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

'Stop The War': Pope Francis Pleads For Negotiation And Peace In Ukraine, Gaza Wars

"Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war. Look to negotiate. Look for peace," the pope said in an interview with CBS News.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine outlook: any military victory unlikely

'I've said before, you do the right thing, and you let the chips fall where they may,' said Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The chips were the 10,000 or 20,000 extra Ukrainians who died needlessly during the six months when the Republican Party blocked the sending of any more U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine

Legislation also includes funds for humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Ishaan Tharoor: Ukraine finally gets its desperately needed military aid – but will it be enough to turn tide in a long war?

Half a year of political squabbling and deadlock has ended after a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives allowed for the passage of a bill greenl...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 1 day ago

Long-awaited US Military Aid No 'Silver Bullet' For Ukraine

The United States is the first to acknowledge that its long-awaited $61 billion aid package for Ukraine is not a "silver bullet."

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 1 day ago

Joe Biden's Latest Billions for Ukraine Could Build Entire U.S. Border Wall

A spending package that will send billions more taxpayer dollars to Ukraine could have built an entire wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Was the Ukraine Aid Bill a Trump Defeat or a Strategic Retreat?

Trump stood aside as his closest allies lost a big foreign-aid fight in Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

Ukraine uses ballistic missiles secretly sent by US against Russia

Ukraine bombed a Russian military facility in Crimea last week, using ballistic missiles secretly sent by the United States for the first time, officials...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Key NATO ally shocks with its 'single largest' pledge to Ukraine: 'They need our support'

Ukraine has for months implored its allies to continue and, in some cases, increase aid to help push back Russia's invasion, often warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop if he succeeds.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

US aid may buy time for Ukraine - but they still need more troops

The US military aid package for Ukraine that passed Congress this week is a potential game changer - but it's impact could take some time to take effect.

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Inside US House speaker Mike Johnson's conversion on aid for Ukraine

Breakthrough move to hold vote followed campaign by evangelical Christians and intelligence chiefs

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Biden signs Ukraine military aid package into law; Russian official arrested on bribery charges

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a bill into law that provides billions of dollars of additional aid to Ukraine to help it repel Russia's onslaught.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Joe Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Bundled with Ukraine-Israel Aid

President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. | Politics

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Biden signs Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown into law

The Senate on Tuesday passed the package of foreign aid and a TikTok divest-or-ban provision in a 79-18 vote.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Spiraling out of control: pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses up the ante

Hundreds of protesters set up tents at Yale, 50 arrested; Columbia University moving to partial remote learning as President Minouche Shafik under pressure from GOP legislators to resign for 'losing control' of students

YNET News - World - 2 days ago

Democrats and their Ukraine-loving, foreign-flag-waving antics

Scores of Democrats, on the heels of a vote to pass a foreign aid package, cheered Speaker Mike Johnson — a story in itself, dontcha think? — and then celebrated their victory over Republicans by wa

Washington Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Why is the West desperate to have India at a Ukraine summit that Russia has rejected?

The organizers of the Swiss-based event want New Delhi to be represented at the highest level to corner Moscow

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

US Congress passes $95B aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

After months of delay, the U.S. Congress passed Tuesday a massive $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The sweeping package easily...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine gets a big boost of US aid. It still faces a long slog to repel Russia

A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its war against Russia. But winning it will be a long slog. The aid approval means Ukraine may be able to release artillery …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

'Now go win the fight': US Congress passes Ukraine aid after months of delay

A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress late on Tuesday (23 April) after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

U.S. Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

Vote passes with overwhelming 80 to 19 majority to send $26 billion to Israel, $61 billion to Ukraine and $8.12 billion to Taiwan; Biden vows to sign bill into law

YNET News - World - 2 days ago

Senate passes long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill

President Biden initially proposed aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in October.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to move end a filibuster on the foreign aid package.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

Pro-Palestinian protests in campuses spiraling out of control

Hundreds of protesters set up tents at Yale, 50 arrested; Columbia University moving to partial remote learning as President Minouche Shafik under pressure from GOP legislators to resign for 'losing control' of students

YNET News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Congress backs billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel. How did Illinois members vote?

Chicago Reps. Delia Ramirez, Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia and Jonathan Jackson, all Democrats and the most pro-Palestinian members of the Illinois delegation, voted no on aid to Israel. GOP Rep. Darin LaHood split from his party to support aid to Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 3 days ago

UK Announces Largest-Ever Ukraine Aid Package, Warns Putin 'Won't Stop at Polish Border'

The UK government committed Tuesday to deliver more military hardware and another £500 million to Ukraine in its largest ever aid package.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Passing Ukraine Aid Doesn't Make Mike Johnson a Bipartisan Hero

As with Mike Pence, one good deed can’t erase the Speaker’s long history of toadying to Trump.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Johnson gains clout but tempts fate by pushing through Ukraine aid bill

President Biden scored another major legislative victory by getting Ukraine war aid through the Republican-run House with the help of Speaker Mike Johnson, who is now in jeopardy of losing his leaders

Washington Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

US aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops

For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern town of Kupiansk, the U.S. aid package expected to finally pass t...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 4 days ago

In Ukraine, relief over U.S. aid vote — and fear over what an angry Russia will do next

Amid worsening Ukraine war outlook, an infusion of American military aid is seen as crucial in the fight against Russian invaders. Will it be enough?

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Russia says deeper U.S. hybrid war using Ukraine will end in Vietnam-style humiliation

Russia said that U.S. lawmakers' approval of $60.84 billion more in support for Ukraine showed that Washington was wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Anger management: Practical anger control tips

Deep breathing and relaxation exercises can effectively contribute to controlling and decreasing anger and aggressive impulses.

Daily Sabah - Health - 5 days ago

House Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid: How It Happened

The House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson faced a crucial test.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Unlikely alliance clears way for House vote on Israel and Ukraine aid

A bipartisan House coalition took a key step toward moving to a vote on aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The full House will now vote on the legislation this weekend. A separate bill could pave the way for a ban on TikTok. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Ukraine claims downing of Russian bomber, Moscow disputes crash cause

Ukraine's air force reported on Friday that it had shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials countered, stating that the plane...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

Between privacy and border control: Tech in the Migration Pact

Last week, the EU Parliament voted to pass amendments to Eurodac, previously a fingerprints database, along with a new Migration Pact to boost border security.

Euractiv - Technology - 7 days ago

Is Chi­na grow­ing tired of Rus­sia's war in Ukraine?

There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 8 days ago

Want To Lower Your Dementia Risk? Get These 3 Factors Under Control.

Experts explain the main habits you need to be mindful of if you want to keep your brain as sharp as possible.

Huffington Post - Health - 8 days ago

House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 9 days ago

More damage control than deterrence in death sentence for Vietnam's $12 billion fraudster

Truong My Lan’s huge fraud scheme reached its peak during Hanoi’s vaunted ‘blazing furnace’ anti-corruption drive.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 9 days ago

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun -- Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said

Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at U.S. audiences, including criticizing American support of Ukraine in its war with Russia, researchers said

Voice of America - Politics - 9 days ago

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain

House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 9 days ago

Plastic crisis 'out of control' as 1.7 billion pieces thrown away weekly in UK

The most commonly counted plastic items thrown away were packaging for snacks, fruit and vegetables.

Sky News - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Lawsuit: Feds continue violating Clean Water Act for failing to control border sewage crisis

Two environmental groups say court intervention needed to halt permit violations affecting people's health and environment

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 13 days ago

Trump's secret plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

The former US president pledged to end the war within 24 hours if elected, but refuses to disclose how; In report, his main strategy is to pressure Zelensky into territorial concessions to Putin

YNET News - World - 18 days ago

Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress

Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico as immigration has become a major issue in elections that will decide control of Congress

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 18 days ago

Islamic State claimed the attack on Russia. Why is Putin accusing Ukraine and the West?

Islamist militants claimed the concert attack in Russia, but President Vladmir Putin continues to say Ukraine and the West were involved. Why?

Los Angeles Times - World - 30 days ago

Andrew Huberman's Mechanisms of Control -- Kerry Howley

The private and public seductions of the world’s biggest pop neuroscientist.

New York Magazine - US News - 30 days ago

Ukraine War Veteran Makes Bionic Prosthetic Arm for Amputee Soldier

It’s estimated that 10,000 people in Ukraine have lost at least one limb due to the ongoing war with Russia.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Andrew Huberman's Mechanisms of Control

The private and public seductions of the world’s biggest pop neuroscientist.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Russians mourn while military launches massive strike on Ukraine

Zelensky says Putin delays addressing his nation by 24 hours while looking for way to blame Ukraine for deadly terror attack on Moscow venue, killing at least 133 and wounding hundreds more

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date to over 1 million years ago, and may be oldest in Europe

Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

2 Years After Russia's Invasion, Ukraine Needs More Than Just Our Aid. It Needs Our Attention.

Saturday, Feb. 24, marked the second anniversary of Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 month ago

Despite escalating sanctions, key machines imported from East Asia sustain Russia's war effort in Ukraine

Despite sanctions against Moscow in place as early as 2022, Asia remains a major source of key imports for Russia's war effort, including in the area of dual use machines.

Global Voices - Business - 2 months ago

NASA Eyes Billion-Dollar Space Vehicle to Avert International Space Station's Uncontrolled Reentry -- Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to...

Companies have until March 4 to propose their plans for what NASA is calling the United States Deorbit Vehicle to try to safely bring the International Space Station back to Earth.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Nepal's TikTok ban is the first step towards more government control on social media

On November 13, 2023, the Nepali government imposed a blanket ban on Chinese social media platform TikTok, alleging that the platform was fostering social discord among Nepalis.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

Ukraine says 53, including 6 children, hurt in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia's second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 53 people, damaging homes and a children's hospital, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded in Washington for more help for his country.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties -source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had when the conflict began, a source familiar with the intelligence said on Tuesday.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

'Taking control of my abuse story' -- Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

Olivia DeRamus set up an app in the wake of her sexual assault. Now she's ready to take on Big Tech.

BBC News - Business - 4 months ago

Watch Out for Backroom Warmongers Urging NATO Entanglement in Ukraine

Recent proposals encouraging initiatives to increase NATO membership for Eastern European nations are antagonistic, ill-timed and of questionable strategic value to the U.S.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Erdoğan says West must 'keep promises' on Ukraine grain deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that the revival of a key deal with Russia that allowed Ukraine to export its grain via the Black Sea...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

Russia opens fire on Ukraine-bound cargo ship in Black Sea

A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards, marking the first time Moscow...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 months ago

Controlled Burns Help Prevent Wildfires, Experts Say. But Regulations Have Made It Nearly Impossible to Do These Burns.

Even though the 2021 Marshall Fire made it clear that the fire threat posed by Colorado’s grasslands endangers large urban areas, federal, state and local rules continue to make it difficult to address the risk.

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

Science for Ukraine? Some research residencies are failing to support researchers at risk

'If Ukrainian researchers are invited to a pre-planned program, albeit a short-term one, it makes sense. If the program [has been] cook[ed] up out of the blue, then no.'

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago