‘Time is now’ for Sweden to join NATO, Blinken says
Top US diplomat urges Turkey to approve Sweden accession to alliance, says Washington committed to Stockholm’s security.
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Wildfire on Canada’s Atlantic coast spurs evacuation of 16,000 people
A wildfire on Canada’s Atlantic coast has damaged about 200 houses and other structures and prompted the evacuation of 16,000 people.
Ron DeSantis vows to ‘destroy leftism’ if he wins 2024 race
Florida governor entered 2024 race officially last week
Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for US government
Even with new spending restraints included in the congressional debt limit deal, the U.S. government’s deficits are still on course to keep climbing to record levels over the next few decades.
ChatGPT creators and others plead to reduce risk of global extinction from their tech
Hundreds of tech industry leaders, academics, and others public figures signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence (AI) evolution could lead to an extinction event and saying that controlling the tech should be a top global priority….
Ukrainian drone sparks fire at Russian refinery, says governor
A day after Russia accused Ukraine of sending drones to attack buildings in Moscow, Ukrainian artillery reportedly struck again.
Enlisted Airmen Can Partner Up to Swap Assignments Beginning June 1
The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program, which becomes available June 1 for airmen, will allow senior master sergeants and below to discuss and search for roles that may be available to trade.
U.S. sanctions Chinese, Mexicans over scheme to make fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills
The U.S. government on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 17 entities from China and Mexico for their alleged role in producing illicit fentanyl that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans through drug overdoses.