Asphalt plant on Cedar River scrapped; agreement follows long fight
A community group had fought the proposed asphalt plant for nearly a decade. The new deal would have the company use the site for a warehouse instead.
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Syrian Bedouin fighters mount new offensive in Sweida against Druze fighters despite truce
Syrian Bedouin fighters launched a new offensive in Syria’s Sweida province against Druze fighters, a Bedouin military commander told Reuters on Thursday, despite a truce that had been announced the previous evening to end days of bloody fighting. FRA…
Creating ‘unbelievable chaos’: L3Harris ‘Wolfpack’ aims to give U.S. an edge in crowded battlespace
It’s a simple idea but one that’s far more complex in practice: Create an “unbelievable” level of chaos on modern-day battlefields so that America’s enemies are overwhelmed, overmatched and unable to mount an effective counterattack.
Creating ‘unbelievable chaos’: L3 Harris ‘Wolfpack’ aims to give U.S. an edge in crowded battlespace
It’s a simple idea but one that’s far more complex in practice: Create an “unbelievable” level of chaos on modern-day battlefields so that America’s enemies are overwhelmed, overmatched and unable to mount an effective counterattack.
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocatesMassive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap have announced the formation of a syndicate for artists speaking ou…
DeSantis under fire for using disaster funds to build migrant detention jail
Analysis of $20m spent on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ shows some contracts went to governor’s donors or alliesOfficials in Florida diverted crucial disaster preparedness and response resources to support the hasty construction of the so-called Alligator Alcat…
“No Meeting Agreed”: Sources On Push For Russia-India-China Grouping
Amid what is seen as a push from China and Russia to revive the Russia-India-China troika, sources have said that India has not agreed to any meeting in this format.
White House seeks inspection of Fed building as Trump piles pressure on Powell
US president has suggested the central bank mismanaged funds for renovations at the Federal Reserve headquartersThe White House is pushing for an inspection of the US Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington after Donald Trump suggested the central b…
Air India finds ‘no issues’ with fuel switches on other Boeings after crash – The Guardian
Air India finds ‘no issues’ with fuel switches on other Boeings after crash The GuardianExclusive | New Details in Air India Crash Probe Shift Focus to Senior Pilot The Wall Street Journal”These Are Not 2 People On Tinder Date”: E…
Brazil passes ‘devastation bill’ that drastically weakens environmental law – The Guardian
Brazil passes ‘devastation bill’ that drastically weakens environmental law The GuardianBrazil’s congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations AP NewsBrazil lawmakers gut environmental permitting ahead of COP30 summit…