National security: ‘Loose lips sink ships’

Re: “Democrats call for Hegseth and Waltz to resign” (March 26, Nation & World): During World War II, the American public was frequently reminded that “loose lips sink ships,” i.e., speaking unnecessarily about military matters can jeopardize Ameri…

March 29, 2025
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xAI Acquires X

Elon Musk says its xAI company has acquired the social media platform X in an all-stock transaction. “The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45 billion less $12 billion debt),” said Musk. He writes on X: Since its founding two…

March 29, 2025
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Good news: Ukrainian lions

Re: “5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England” (March 25, Nation & World): I love the story on the lion rescue in Ukraine. Truly heroic efforts from those who ask so little in return. Never say never. They show us w…

March 29, 2025
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