Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles police training facility
Federal agents are investigating, but authorities describe it as “an isolated incident” with no further threat to the public.
Day: July 18, 2025
Seattle schools: ‘Micro-advocacy’
Re: “Urge Seattle schools to hire a leader who values civics education” (July 2, Opinion): While I certainly agree with the headline, I definitely don’t agree with the call to action. Please don’t contact school board members and urge them to hire a le…
India Advances Strategic Partnership With France For ₹61,000 Crore Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine Development
The Ministry of Defence has recommended France’s Safran as the preferred partner for India’s ambitious ₹61,000 crore fighter jet engine development program. This landmark decision represents a pivotal moment in India’s defence manufacturing journey, marking a significant step toward achieving self-reliance in critical aerospace technologies while reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on
700 Bullets A Minute, 800 Metres Range: The Amethi-Made AK-203 Rifle
The AK-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle, produced in a joint Indo-Russian venture in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, represents a significant technological leap for the Indian armed forces. Manufactured by the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL)—a partnership involving Indian state-owned firms and Russian defence giants Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport—the project under the Make in India initiative aims to
Nigeria’s diplomatic recall risks stalling global cooperation (experts)
Nigeria’s president has recalled over 100 ambassadors worldwide – except the envoy to the UN – sparking concern over a sudden diplomatic vacuum. Experts say the move could stall intelligence gathering, treaty negotiations and global cooperation. With …
Explosion at LA law enforcement training facility kills three people
Three deputies who were killed were members of department’s arson explosives detail, according to sheriffAn explosion at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles has killed three people with the county sheriff’s department in the largest loss…
WA public radio stations brace for ‘devastating’ federal funding loss
Washington radio stations, particularly those serving rural and underserved populations, face damage from a bill clawing back funding for public broadcasting.
17-year-old charged with murder in paddleboarder’s killing at a pond in rural Maine
Authorities in Maine have charged a 17-year-old with murder in the death of a paddleboarder on a rural pond.
Long Island astrologer arrested over $62,000 fortune telling scam
Hemanth Kumar Muneppa was arrested Friday on Long Island for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman who sought his services
IDF soldiers deliberately wounding children in Gaza ‘like a game’, says British doctor
A British surgeon in Gaza has claimed medical workers are seeing “clear patterns of injury”, suggesting IDF soldiers are deliberately shooting Gazan children in different body parts depending on the day of the week.