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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

The U. S. Boosts Taiwan's Defense with $2 Billion Arms Deal

In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Latvian Drone Startup Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Dating Game Gone Wrong: A True Crime Story

Rodney Alcala, known for his appearances on "The Dating Game" show, was a serial killer who fooled many. He even tricked show producers and contestants into thinking he was harmless. A recent Netflix movie, "Woman of the Hour, " directed by Anna Kendrick, is causing a stir. One of Alcala's survivors

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Republicans React to Harris Calling Trump a Fascist

On Friday, top Republican leaders in Congress—Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell—spoke out against Vice President Kamala Harris. They criticized her for labeling former President Trump as a fascist during a CNN town hall. The leaders warned that such langu

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

'Experts Worry: Trump's Behavior Threatens Democracy'

More than 200 mental health professionals are speaking out. They say Donald Trump's behavior fits the description of a severe personality disorder called malignant narcissism. This makes him deceitful, destructive, and dangerous, they warn. They think he's not fit to lead and is a big threat to demo

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Former Trump Officials Back Kelly's Warning: Trump's Dangerous Leadership

A group of 13 former Trump White House officials have come together to support ex-chief of staff John Kelly's recent criticism of Donald Trump. In an open letter, they praised Kelly for calling out Trump's fascist tendencies. These lifelong Republicans, including former press secretary Stephanie Gri

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Former Trump Staffers Speak Out Against Ex-President

A group of former Trump aides, who have been Republicans all their lives, have joined the growing list of people criticizing Trump's character and suitability for the presidency. They've written a letter supporting John Kelly, a former military general who worked for Trump. Kelly recently called Tru

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Mom of Murder Victim Backs Trump's Deportation Plan

Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin who was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant, has voiced her support for Donald Trump's controversial mass deportation policy. In an interview, Patty Morin stated that Trump's plan is necessary to prevent harm to U. S. citizens by illegal migrants. Her d

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

“Senator Ernst Calls Out Moldy Military Gear Sent to Taiwan”

In a surprising turn of events, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has raised concerns about the quality of military equipment sent to Taiwan by the Pentagon. She highlighted that body armor and tactical vests were found to be infested with mildew when they arrived. Ernst wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Ll

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