Canada briefed on intelligence White House says concerns Russian weapon
The White House publicly confirmed Thursday the U.S. has intelligence that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that can be launched into space.
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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage, 1st Orthodox Christian country to do so
The main opposition to the new bill has come from the traditionalist Church of Greece — which also disapproves of heterosexual civil marriage.
Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group Leaders, Report Says
A new report cited 28 “verified” accounts on X that appear to be tied to sanctioned groups or individuals.
First Orthodox Christian country legalizes gay marriage
Greek lawmakers have voted to legalize same-sex weddings in the country, despite staunch opposition by the Orthodox Church of Greece
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Paul McCartney’s stolen Höfner bass returned after more than 50 years
Paul McCartney’s 1961 Höfner bass, which was stolen decades ago, has been returned, the former Beatles member confirmed on his website.
Russian ASAT Development Not an ‘Immediate” Threat,’ White House Says
On Feb. 14, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said on X that the committee had made available to all congressional members “information concerning a serious […]
Millions of donkeys killed each year to make medicine
The quest to stop the slaughter of working donkeys, as demand grows for a traditional remedy made from their skin.
Bugbee’s biggest bet: President puts $7m at risk on Scorpio Tankers stock
Executive makes first foray into call options in more than a year
Gaza: Why distrust of UN has deepened at a moment of greatest need
The need for international institutions, the U.N. foremost among them, amid conflict is clear: to deliver relief, apply international law, and save lives. Yet among both Israelis and Palestinians, distrust of the U.N. is profound.
UK, Latvia launch effort to send thousands of FPV drones to Ukraine
It’s not yet clear whether these will be militarized or civilian models.