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Exclusive: Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say
Dozens of Russian military personnel are being trained in Iran to use the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, two European intelligence sources told Reuters, adding that they expected the imminent delivery of hundreds of the satellite-guided weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Ukraines surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russias grinding gains
Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia’s grinding gains
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukraine army’s surprise charge into Russia this week was a stunning maneuver that caught the Kremlin’s forces unawares.
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August 09, 2024 at 11:20AM
Update from the board of directors
Update from the board of directors
The Chair of the Board of the OSI has acknowledged the resignation offered by Secretary of the Board, Aeva Black.
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August 08, 2024 at 03:27PM
How 2024 Became the Zoom Election (Gift Article)
Hastily assembled mega-rallies conducted over Zoom are raising millions to elect Kamala Harris, giving the videoconferencing app an unexpected role in this year’s campaign.
Stoked and encouraged by Elon Musk himself who says a civil war is imminent | Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K.
Ukraine pierces Russian border triggering major battles
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August 07, 2024 at 07:56AM
UK protests: PM condemns 'far-right thuggery' after another day of violence
Keir Starmer says people have a right to be safe and yet we've seen "Muslim communities targeted... Nazi salutes in the street".
Elon Musk PAC being investigated by Michigan secretary of state for potential violations
A political action committee backed by Elon Musk is being investigated by the Michigan secretary of state's office amid efforts to collect voter data.
Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says
The arrival of the jets is a milestone for Ukraine after many months of waiting, though it remains unclear how many are available and how much of an impact they will have in the fight against Russia.
Fresh violence in Bangladesh student protests
More than 200 people have been killed in recent weeks after a crackdown on demonstrations.
Spectator dragged from badminton arena for holding up Taiwan banner
Taiwan competes at the Olympics as Chinese Taipei to avoid objections from China.
New jobs numbers raise alarm bells on recession risk
The big kahuna of economic data confirms something is going wrong in the mighty U.S. economy.
More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris
More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris
Keep up with the latest election news on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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August 01, 2024 at 09:44AM
Hopefully these towns are quickly reclaimed by Ukraine 🇺🇦 | Russia makes breakthroughs in eastern Ukraine | Semafor
Russian troops are pushing through weak spots to gain more ground on the front lines.
This is not okay | A woman who took an abortion pill was charged with murder. She is now suing prosecutors
A Texas woman who self-managed her abortion is suing the local sheriff and prosecutors after she was held in jail on a murder charge, which was later dismissed.
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa.
Former Riverfront Conservancy CFO faces embezzlement charges
'Its phenomenal': Massive Detroit Lions corn maze created on Webberville farm
'It’s phenomenal': Massive Detroit Lions corn maze created on Webberville farm
WEBBERVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Detroit Lions hype this season is going to be unreal. In fact, it's already started with a massive corn maze in Webberville. Loretta Benjamin is the co-owner of Choice Farm Market, where the maze has been created.
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July 24, 2024 at 07:09AM
European climate agency: Last Sunday was the hottest day on Earth in all recorded history
The European climate service Copernicus says that Earth Sunday sizzled to the hottest day measured by humans, yet another heat record that shattered in the past couple of years.
The workers have spoken: They're staying home.
The workers have spoken: They're staying home.
I used to work out of a Manhattan office, but I lived in New Carrollton, Maryland. How did I do it? I took Amtrak to work on Monday and returned home on Friday. I’d joke that I walked to work — first to my local train station and then from Penn Station to the office.
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July 23, 2024 at 12:55PM
"I'm not going anywhere:" Michigan Gov. Whitmer endorses Harris; shoots down VP questions #Michigan
Whitmer says she's not leaving her post, even as attention on a possible Harris-Whitmer ticket persists.
Ex-Michigan staffer Connor Stalions starring in upcoming sign-stealing doc
Former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who was at the center of the program's sign-stealing scandal, will share his side of the story in an upcoming Netflix documentary.
Biden's exit makes Trump the oldest nominee in U.S. history
Kamala Harris could become the younger candidate in the race.
Grindr Dating App Crashes in Milwaukee During RNC: Everything We Know
RNC goers may have been looking for romantic partners while in Milwaukee.
SCALE documentation
SCALE documentation
What is SCALE?# SCALE is a GPGPU programming toolkit that allows CUDA applications to be natively compiled for AMD GPUs. SCALE does not require the CUDA program or its build system to be modified. Support for more GPU vendors and CUDA APIs is in development.
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July 18, 2024 at 11:15AM
DTW rebuilding 67 bathrooms in McNamara Terminal -- occupied lights shelves stools more
DTW rebuilding 67 bathrooms in McNamara Terminal -- occupied lights, shelves, stools, more
ROMULUS, Mich. – Detroit Metro Airport is completely stripping down and rebuilding 67 bathrooms in the McNamara Terminal.
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July 18, 2024 at 10:45AM
This is something I saw frequently | Iconic I-96 orange man sculpture cut down by vandal in Oakland County
A beloved landmark along I-96 in Oakland County has fallen victim to vandalism.
The shooter was a registered Republican. Don’t let them fool you. | After Trump shooting, Republicans seek to pin political violence trend on Democrats
Within hours of the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, many of his supporters began laying blame on Democrats, seeking to flip the script on who has stoked America’s heated political rhetoric as cases of political violence reach historic heights.
Photo Appears to Capture Path of Bullet Used in Assassination Attempt
Michael Harrigan, a retired F.B.I. special agent, said the image captured by Doug Mills, a New York Times photographer, seems to show a bullet streaking past former President Donald J. Trump.