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New book examines Cold War SAC bomber force
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The F-35’s US-controlled software, maintenance and logistics ecosystem can create long-term strategic dependence for allied countries, prompting some to consider alternatives and pursue next-generation aircraft. The other articles are unrelated to this topic.
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Tom Gallagher
The SAC bombers kept the peace for decades, but those B-52s were always one miscalculation from disaster.
Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Retake Mekelle Airport
World
— Sep 27, 2026
Ethiopian federal troops and allied militia say they have captured Alamata, a strategic supply hub in Tigray, after opposition forces retreated; independent verification and full control were not immediately clear. The renewed fighting has undermined the 2022 peace agreement, with clashes also reported in neighboring regions and Eritrean forces’ involvement alleged by Afar’s regional government.
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Iran Offers Seven-Day Hormuz Reopening
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— Sep 16, 2026
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are removed from power, framing the move as the first stage of retaliation. Meanwhile, U.S. and allied forces maintain the strait is open to commercial traffic despite a blockade and ongoing regional tensions, including Iran’s attacks and Yemen's Houthi actions that threaten other key shipping routes.
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Top Macron Ally Quietly Waits In The Wings For French President To Be Forced Out Of Power
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— Sep 4, 2024
A top ally of French President Emmanuel Macron privately believes that the president will be forced out of power within months, leading him to launch his own presidential campaign, according to officials who spoke to…
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 2h
Chinese Forces Ram US Ally’s Boats, Wield Blades Against Crew Members In Dramatic South China Sea Escalation
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— Jun 20, 2024
Chinese forces boarded and overwhelmed U.S.-allied vessels on Monday in one of the most dramatic escalations in recent times in the South China Sea, as seen in chaotic footage of the incident released on Wednesday and…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Biden And Trump Allies Join Forces To Lobby For CCP-Linked TikTok
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— Sep 12, 2024
A lobbying firm linked to both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden agreed to represent TikTok in August after some of the Chinese-owned social media platform’s other allies kicked it to the curb…
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Army That Helped America Defeat ISIS Finds Itself At War With … Another US Ally
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— Dec 24, 2024
An increasingly complex conflict is emerging in the ruins of Bashar al-Assad’s fallen Syrian regime, pitting an American-backed force against a proxy that’s funded by a major U.S. ally. The Syrian National Army (SNA)…
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Trump-Aligned Private Military Boss Deploying Forces To Haiti For 10 Years
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— Aug 14, 2025
Private military executive Erik Prince, a close ally of President Donald Trump, plans to deploy his company’s private forces in Haiti for a decade, Reuters reported Thursday. Prince’s company, Vectus Global, will help…
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Commander in Charge of Kabul Evacuation Blasts Bidens Over Secret Evacuation Favors: 'Distraction' from Mission – Report
Opinion
— Feb 10, 2022
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan was a chaotic disaster that left American citizens and foreign allies stranded in the country — and now there’s another insight into why that happened. Rear Adm. Peter…
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Stress comes from untracked commitments, not too much work
A first mind sweep often surfaces over a hundred neglected commitments, and Allen’s closed loop exists to pull every one out of your head so attention can stay on the work in front of you.
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US Ally’s Approach To Handling Drones Over Military Bases Is Vastly Different From Biden Admin
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— Jan 15, 2025
The German Cabinet proposed an amendment Wednesday that would allow its armed forces to shoot down mysterious drones flying over military installations and critical infrastructure, while U.S. authorities took no such…
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US Ally Scares Off Russian ‘Shadow’ Vessel Prowling Near Key Link To America
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— Jan 29, 2026
A Russian ship was forced out of British waters by the Royal Navy after it anchored dangerously close to undersea data cables critical to communications between Europe and the U.S. The Russian cargo vessel Sinegorsk…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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9-Year-Old Sold as Child Bride Gets Shocking Rescue in Afghanistan
Reporting
— Dec 8, 2021
Since August, after American and allied forces left, an economic crisis has taken hold in Afghanistan. Many families have been pushed to make impossible decisions in the interest of staying alive, selling off their…
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The Foreign Policy Issues That Divide Trump and Biden
Reporting
— Sep 18, 2020
Republican President Donald Trump won election in 2016 promising to put “America First,” overturn what he said were unfair trade deals and force U.S. allies to pay more toward joint defense measures. In the Nov. 3…
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Could a Submarine Sever Global Internet Communications? One Was Just Caught While Surfaced Near Undersea Cable Hub
Opinion
— Oct 17, 2022
In September, the French frigate Normandie, in coordination with naval forces of NATO allies such as Spain and the United Kingdom, escorted a Russian submarine and its accompanying tugboat through the Bay of Biscay. The…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 4h
China Flexes Naval Muscles On Crucial US Ally
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— Jun 10, 2025
The Chinese Navy sent two aircraft carriers to conduct drills in close proximity to Japanese waters in a major show of force, Japanese officials said Monday. The People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed the Liaoning and…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Watch: Camera Catches Body Falling Down Air Force One Stairs, and This Time It Isn’t Biden
Opinion
— Feb 21, 2023
President Biden arrived in Poland yesterday in an attempt to reassure our allies of American support against Russia in the war in Ukraine, but his arrival did not quite go according to plan. After his visit to Kyiv to…
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Trump Cuts Off Trade To Ally After Nation Bucked US On Iran War
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— Mar 3, 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will end all trade with Spain after the country refused to allow U.S. forces to use military bases to launch attacks on Iran.” The Spanish government refused to allow…
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Factbox: The Foreign Policy Issues That Divide Trump and Biden
Reporting
— Jul 27, 2020
Republican President Donald Trump won election in 2016 promising to put “America First,” overturn what he said were unfair trade deals and force U.S. allies to pay more toward joint defense measures. In the Nov. 3…
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Watch: Fetterman Takes Apart CBS Panel on Israel, Tells Truth That Could Change America
Opinion
— Apr 5, 2024
During World War II, the Allied forces, including Britain, the Soviet Union and even the United States, were far from perfect. However, in the face of the genocidal ambitions of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, they…
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Trump clears livestreamed firing squad for Fort Hood killer
President Trump approved the first U.S. military execution since 1961. Hasan faces a Dec. 3 firing squad at Fort Hood, and the Pentagon says the public will watch it live.
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‘Smartest Guy In The Room’: Meet The Man Trump Just Tapped To Head America’s Highest Military Office
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— Mar 10, 2025
President Donald Trump’s new nominee for the highest military officer in the land earned his stars through a long storied career ascending the rank and file all the way to being one of Trump’s top allies. Ret. Air Force…
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Iranian Strikes Test Jordan’s US Alliance
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— Sep 4, 2026
Jordan under King Abdullah II remains a central US ally hosting American forces, with defense cooperation and multiple bases in the country targeted by Iranian strikes, while leaders emphasize the partnership as essential to counter Iran and regional instability. Despite economic pain, refugee pressures, and West Bank tensions, Jordan pledges to maintain its security ties with Washington to deter regional disruption and safeguard stability.
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Derek Foss
Economic strain plus refugee numbers plus now missiles overhead - Jordan's carrying a lot of weight for regional stability.
Europe Troop Options Planned by Pentagon
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— Aug 27, 2026
The Pentagon is conducting a six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe and will present at least four detailed options to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, ahead of the official completion deadline. European NATO allies fear the process could presage substantial force reductions and a shift of defense responsibilities onto them, while the Trump administration has pressed for reduced U.S. security guarantees in Europe.
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US-Iran Pause to Resume Talks Amid Tensions
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— Jul 25, 2026
Across the region, a lull in U.S.-Iran strikes persisted for a second night as diplomatic talks gain momentum, with CENTCOM not announcing new actions and Trump saying the U.S. and Iran are in negotiations. Iran’s top security official reiterated that strikes will continue until the enemy’s surrender, portraying them as retaliation for civilian deaths and signaling ongoing clashes with shipping interests and allied forces in the region.
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U.S. Pauses Major Strikes as Iran Tensions Persist
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— Jul 20, 2026
The United States is rapidly expanding its aerial and kinetic presence in the Middle East, deploying fighter jets, bombers, aerial refueling capacity, and special operations personnel in response to Iranian-linked attacks and to deter further aggression. Officials say the shift aims to provide strategic flexibility rather than guarantee a large-scale ground war, as President Trump weighs expanding operations with options including intensified airstrikes and possible strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure such as Kharg Island and a Zagros-area nuclear facility, with allied forces and bases in Europe involved in the buildup.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 4h
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