US to cut air and naval assets deployed for NATO operations in Europe
Reported plans expand the, Plans include cutting 50 fighter jets, while restationing aircraft carrier, bomber task force group, reports NY Times. The United States plans to cut air and naval assets designated to NATO operations in Europe, in another hit to confidence concerning Washington’s commitment to the military alliance. EuropeanContinue Reading
US judge extends block on The Traitor’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits., Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits. A federal judge in the United States has indefinitely blocked the The Traitor administration from moving forward with plans for a $1.8bnContinue Reading
NASA to Cover 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission Space Station Departure
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft supporting the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission for NASA approaches the International Space Station on May 17, 2026, carrying nearly 6,500 pounds of food, supplies, and equipment for the Expedition 74 crew. Credit: NASA NASA and its international partners are set to receive scientificContinue Reading
HWO Detector System Development Study Request for Proposals
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community HWO Detector System… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Habitable Worlds Observatory Detector System Development Study Request for Proposals 12 June 2026 Due by July 7th, 2026 Dear Colleagues, TheContinue Reading
Ad ASTRA Community Science Workshop Updates
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Ad ASTRA Community Science… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Ad ASTRA Community Science Workshop: Agenda Structure and Abstract Submissions 12 June 2026 ASTRA Initiative about Ad ASTRA Community ScienceContinue Reading
Announcement of Opportunity SMEX 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Announcement of Opportunity… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Announcement of Opportunity Astrophysics Explorers Program 2026 Small Explorer (SMEX) Final Text Released 12 June 2026 The National Aeronautics and SpaceContinue Reading
“Hell’s Army”: New Film Tracks Russia’s Wagner Group & Rise of Mercenary Armies
We speak with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Rowley about his new documentary, Hell’s Army. The film tracks the Wagner Group, the notorious Russian mercenary army that has fought in Ukraine and other parts of the world. The group’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was a confidant to Putin until a failed 2023 mutinyContinue Reading
Amid travel bans, ICE fears and political turmoil, wary fans try to find World Cup joy
The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history is underway, but geopolitical rifts, travel bans and high ticket prices threaten to smother the excitement., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Rundown: AI clones split the creator economy
Unauthorized AI voice clones and authorized digital twins are splitting the creator economy in half as brands, lawyers, and talent take stock…Continue Reading
How search engine optimization reduced Simone Biles to an ‘NFL wife’
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has landed at the center of a debate around how algorithms shape internet news. Last weekend, outlets like Yahoo!Sports picked up a story with a headline referring to her as an “NFL wife.” It went viral – creating a case study inContinue Reading
Analysts uncovered North Korea’s largest nuclear expansion yet
North Korea may be on the verge of a major jump in nuclear fuel production. A Vertic analysis says a new uranium-enrichment facility at Yongbyon could expand North Korea’s enrichment capacity by 75% once it reaches full production. Vertic estimates the site could hold more than 9,000 centrifuges and produceContinue Reading
Why is Russia teaming up with the Taliban? | DW News
Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era weapons that are still lying around in Afghanistan. This is a part of a bigger geopolitical game with Pakistan and China. #dwgeopolitics #geoboard For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnewsContinue Reading
Abrams tanks in Ukraine get modular drone protection to survive in today’s drone-dominated warfare
Ukraine’s 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade has published new photos of its Abrams tank “Lucifer,” showing how Ukrainian crews are adapting Western armor to survive the increasing FPV drone threats on the front line that are defining modern warfare. Drones have significantly reduced the battlefield advantage of tanks by enabling low-cost,Continue Reading