Conflicts and Security Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched massive strikes with 635 drones and 38 missiles overnight, causing power cuts across Ukraine and killing several people; Ukraine’s forces downed most. Ukraine…
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The Pluribus finale showed there’s a lot more to the story
It’s a good thing that we already know a second season of Pluribus is on the way. Because the season finale for the show – a sci-fi drama on Apple TV, helmed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan – made it clear that things are […]
Epstein Files Reveal Trump Ties, Fake Video, and 10 Possible Co-Conspirators Amidst Transparency Act Fallout
Trump Trips, a Fake Video and 10 Possible Co-Conspirators – Takeaways from New Epstein Files In a massive data dump just before Christmas 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released…
Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US
On Tuesday, the Trump Administration followed through on a threat of retaliation targeting foreigners who are involved in content moderation. The State Department announced sanctions barring US access for former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, as well as four researchers, while issuing an intentionally chilling threat […]
007 First Light’s release date gets shaken up
IO Interactive has delayed the release of 007 First Light, its upcoming James Bond origin story game, by two months. 007 First Light will now be released on May 27th, 2026. According to an announcement about the delay: 007 First Light is our most ambitious […]
China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks
The launch laid “an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable recovery.”
M23 Captures Uvira, Marking Major Shift in Congo Conflict Dynamics – 12/23/2025, 8:28:37 PM
Based on the latest reports, here are the major world news stories: Conflict and Security M23 advances in Democratic Republic of Congo: M23 has taken control of Uvira in South…
FCC’s import ban on the best new drones starts today
US drone makers are happy—US drone hobbyists, not so much.
F1’s new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios
A loophole in the rules might have given Mercedes and Red Bull a big advantage.
DOJ appears to bungle Epstein Files redactions
The Justice Department has blamed its delayed release of some so-called Epstein files on needing more time to redact sensitive information, like details identifying the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But at least some of the redactions so far released appear to mistakenly […]