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2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
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Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Iranian leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’ as war rages
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the U.S. of repeatedly breaching its ceasefire agreement with Tehran, calling President Trump’s signature on the memorandum of understanding “utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.” Khamenei said in written statements shared on the social platform X that days of renewed U.S. strikes demonstrated “yet another indisputable testament…
CENTCOM confirms 2 US service members killed in Jordan, another missing
Two U.S. service members were killed, and one is still missing after Iran hit two military bases in Jordan on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Additionally, four American service members were “medically evacuated” to hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged. Other troops who sustained minor injuries were evaluated and have returned…
What’s really behind America’s male recession?
Research from the University of Connecticut suggests that the long-term decline in male labor force participation is driven by diminished expectations regarding the rewards of work formed during childhood.
Evers backs Crowley’s comeback bid in Wisconsin governor’s race
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) on Saturday threw his support behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s revived gubernatorial campaign, just a day after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s (D) abrupt exit from the race. “I’m all in on making sure Wisconsinites continue to have a governor who will stand up for the people of our state,…
Congress, Mexico and Canada hold a USMCA trump card
The prudent course is to hold firm against any weakening of USMCA’s terms.
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Why Is Greece Planning to Buy Up Switchblade Kamikaze Drones?
The State Department stressed that the sale approval “will not alter the basic military balance” in the Mediterranean—a statement intended to reassure Turkey, the likely target. The post Why Is Greece Planning to Buy Up Switchblade Kamikaze Drones? appeared first on The National Interest.
Ukraine kills at least 8 in Russian warehouses, hits oil facility
Ukrainian drones hit two Russian warehouses, one near Moscow, and killed at least 8 people Saturday.
Argentina Incensed After UK Deploys Ship to South America
Argentina claimed that the Royal Navy patrol vessel had passed through its waters on the way to Chile, though the UK has disputed this. The post Argentina Incensed After UK Deploys Ship to South America appeared first on The National Interest.
America’s F-16 ‘VENOM’ AI-Piloted Drone Is Moving Toward Reality
DARPA envisions the “VENOM” program as a plugin for existing F-16 fighter jets, allowing pilots to toggle on AI as an autopilot to free up attention for other tasks. The post America’s F-16 ‘VENOM’ AI-Piloted Drone Is Moving Toward Reality appeared first on The National Interest.
The Pentagon’s Newest Ammo Plant Is Missing Something Important: Ammo
A $469 million military facility intended to produce 30,000 155mm artillery shell parts per month has yet to produce anything. The post The Pentagon’s Newest Ammo Plant Is Missing Something Important: Ammo appeared first on The National Interest.
Movies and the Attention Span
As young people struggle to sit through even an hour of a film, modern blockbusters are getting longer.