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US Navy Moves To Build New Tomahawk Missile That Comes With Unknown Price Tag1 source — 3hThe U.S. Navy is preparing to manufacture a new bunker-busting version of its Tomahawk cruise missile, but the military has yet to disclose how much the upgraded weapon will cost.

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US official says orbital weapons deployed as other nations' systems stay hidden — 3dU.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States has deployed on-orbit space control weapons; he did not name the systems.

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Dana Whitfield It's alarming the US admits to orbital weapons while rivals hide theirs, risking an unchecked arms race that could cripple global satellite networks.

BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 18hBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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Judge Lets Maryland’s Glock Ban Stand — 1dA federal judge in Maryland refused to block the state’s ban on Glock pistols Monday, arguing it was “consistent with restrictions on excessively dangerous weapons.”

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Police Find No Gun After San Jose Theater ReportWorld — 4dSan Jose police rushed into a nearly full screening at AMC Saratoga 14 with guns drawn after a report of a man with a weapon, stopping the movie and frightening patrons. Officers detained a man matching the description but found no weapon; no one was injured, and several moviegoers left shaken.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Report Details Biden DOJ Response to Parents at School Board Meetings1 source — 2dThe Department of Justice on Monday released a comprehensive report detailing how the Biden administration weaponized systems of government to silence parents from speaking out about obstructions of justice they experienced within the educational establishment.

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Mexico politicians weaponize lawsuits against journalists — Sep 28, 2026

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Eugene Man Charged in Attacks on Unhoused PeopleWorld — 3dA 22-year-old Eugene man, Jairo Jesus Hernandez-Avila, was arrested on assault, unlawful weapon use and menacing charges after allegedly pistol-whipping unhoused people downtown. Police said other members of the group were also involved, and a 21-year-old man was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge.

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Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder ChargesWorld — 2dAndrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.

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Three Years After October 7, Conflict’s Effects PersistWorld — 6dA year after the Gaza ceasefire began, continued attacks, displacement and widespread destruction have left Palestinians far from recovery; Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa says the war has devastated the economy and calls for reconstruction. Hamas’s agreement to decommission its weapons and transfer governing responsibilities under a proposed roadmap marks a strategic shift, but Israel has rejected moving forward, citing doubts about the group’s intentions.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Gunmen ambush traffic police vehicle in Pakistan's Tank district — Sep 28, 2026Gunmen killed three traffic police in Tank district on September 28, 2026, fled with their vehicle and weapons; police later recovered the vehicle from Garah Budha.

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Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election — Oct 1, 2026President Donald Trump declined to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Time interview, despite the Israeli leader’s emphasis on their close relationship and Trump’s past public support. Trump instead highlighted his backing for Israel’s defense, including efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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Maya Lindstrom It's smart for Trump to highlight defense cooperation without tying himself to one Israeli leader.

Six crew die as Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Far East — Sep 29, 2026Local officials said Tu-95 pilots steered clear of homes before the Sept. 29, 2026 Amur crash; Defence Ministry reported six dead, one hurt, no weapons aboard.

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Germany’s V-2 Test Launch Foreshadows Space AgeTech — Oct 1, 2026A 1942 V-2 test marked a milestone in ballistic-rocketry history, though the weapon caused devastating loss of life in its manufacture and use. Today, space interest is on display through public astronomy events and rocket launches that draw visitors eager to experience space exploration firsthand.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Parents Face Arraignment After Gun at DaycareHealth — Sep 28, 2026A toddler was found with a loaded gun in a backpack at a Canton, Michigan, daycare, where staff secured the weapon and no one was injured. Police arrested one parent and are investigating how the child got the firearm; the case will be referred to prosecutors for review.

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Poland urges EU to allow asylum suspensions — Sep 25, 2026Poland has kept asylum registrations halted at its Belarus border for about 18 months and is urging an EU framework for engineered and weaponized mass migration.

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Putin Warns NATO of Nuclear Response Over Kaliningrad — Sep 30, 2026Vladimir Putin and Russian officials have warned that any NATO effort to blockade or isolate Kaliningrad could prompt Russia to use its full military arsenal, including nuclear weapons, while insisting Russia does not intend to attack. NATO says its exercises pose no threat to Russia and has condemned the nuclear rhetoric, while European leaders have pledged to maintain support for Ukraine and strengthen deterrence.

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US confirms on-orbit weapons to deter China and Russia — Sep 17, 2026Air Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed undisclosed space-control weapons at National Harbor while withholding every detail, as Space Force plans to double and Moscow warns of gravest consequences.

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Marcus Bell Keeping the details secret is fine but doubling the Space Force size will cost taxpayers plenty.

Air Force confirms US space-control weapons now operating in orbit — Sep 16, 2026Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirms deployed space-control weapons at a Maryland conference, drawing Beijing and Moscow protests while withholding the details that keep deterrence intact.

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Priya Raman Deterrence works best when adversaries know we have the edge but can't predict exactly how we'll use it.

US Sanctions 23 Targets in Fraud, Arms Networks — Sep 29, 2026The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 10 people and entities accused of supporting a Tren de Aragua-linked ATM jackpotting network that allegedly stole cash from U.S. banks and laundered proceeds, including through cryptocurrency. Separately, the U.S. sanctioned 13 people and entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons and components, including Russian companies tied to arms and aircraft shipments.

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Trump tells U.N. Iran faces deal to rebuild or annihilation — Sep 24, 2026After Iranian diplomats walked out of his General Assembly speech, Trump set a stark postwar choice—rebuild under a deal after the midterms, or face total defeat—and restated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.

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Dana Whitfield Trump's offer of a rebuild deal after midterms gives Iran a real path to avoid total defeat if they drop the nuclear ambitions.

US Acknowledges Undisclosed On-Orbit Weapons — Sep 15, 2026China condemned the United States for deploying on‑orbit space weapons, urging Washington to halt preparations for space warfare and to uphold global strategic stability. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space use and warned against weaponising outer space or triggering an arms race, a view echoed as the US, and its allies, pursue space security capabilities.

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Lee Proposes Phased North Korea Denuclearization Plan — Sep 22, 2026Lee Jae-myung proposes halt-reduce-dismantle North Korea nuclear plan at UN, offering sanctions relief for a freeze as Pyongyang stages three recent weapons-launch rounds.

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Marcus Bell North Korea's recent tests make any deal risky, but gradual steps with clear milestones beat hoping for sudden full disarmament.