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Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water use cuts
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Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water use cuts

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Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water use cuts
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Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water use cuts

The state of Nevada is suing the federal government over its plans for Colorado River water use reductions, saying its cuts are too steep. Nevada sued Monday after the federal government finalized its 10-year framework for planned cuts on Friday.  The Colorado River provides water for agricultural, municipal and industrial uses for seven states in the…

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Raskin: ‘Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses’
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Raskin: ‘Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his recent tariffs on Canada. “Stop Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses. Let peaceful commerce among the nations prevail. And hands off Canada, America’s #1 trading partner, whose people are now boycotting American products because of Trump’s imbecilic policies,” Raskin said in a…

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US formally removes Syria’s designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
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US formally removes Syria’s designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from its State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) list, an extraordinary milestone for the government of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former terrorist turned statesman who led the campaign to overthrow the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.  The removal of the SST designation provides enormous sanctions relief for Syria and the…

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Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky
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Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Reuters. Russian forces have recently ramped up ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine, targeting…

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Tiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft
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Tiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft

The big AIM-424 long-range air-to-air missile has grabbed headlines, but the Navy is also pursuing a new weapon for the exact opposite use case. The post Tiny Air-To-Air Missile In Development For Stealthy U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft appeared first on TWZ.

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3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
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3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017.

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Declining ore grades pressure Chile's copper production
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Declining ore grades pressure Chile's copper production

Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, is preparing to reduce production in Chile as ore grades decline, prompting concern in the industry.

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Could Ukraine Build Its Own ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles?
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Could Ukraine Build Its Own ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles?

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to declassify some aspects of the missile’s production to allow Ukraine to produce it locally—giving it a major new weapon in the fight against Russia. The post Could Ukraine Build Its Own ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles? appeared first on The National Interest.

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World's largest sea turtles return to Panama's Pacific coast
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World's largest sea turtles return to Panama's Pacific coast

Leatherback sea turtles, the world's largest marine turtle species, have returned to nest on Panama's Pacific coast after nearly a decade.

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Argentina's Milei leads 2027 polls as economic discontent grows
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Argentina's Milei leads 2027 polls as economic discontent grows

Argentina's government expressed confidence President Javier Milei can secure a second term with a first-round victory in next year's voting.

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Sweden’s ‘Gripen’ Fighter Jet Is Getting New Talons
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Sweden’s ‘Gripen’ Fighter Jet Is Getting New Talons

Sweden has integrated the TAURUS KEPD 350 cruise missile onto its Gripen fighter jets—combining arguably NATO’s best cruise missile with one of its greatest aerial threats. The post Sweden’s ‘Gripen’ Fighter Jet Is Getting New Talons appeared first on The National Interest.

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Scenes From the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games
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Scenes From the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games

More than 600 teams brought 2,000 robots to Beijing for the second edition of this annual competition, where humanoid robots compete in a wide variety of events, including athletics and household tasks.

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