Israel took delivery of the INS Drakon, the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, as the nation strengthens its naval capabilities amid regional tensions. The submarine carries a $634 million price tag and is expected to significantly enhance Israel's deterrence posture against Iran.
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Florida AG says Fauci investigation could reveal criminal liability grounds despite pardon
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office is examining fraud, deceptive trade practices and public nuisance claims against Anthony Fauci.
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Zuckerberg defends AI’s future in lengthy essay
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded to widespread concerns about artificial intelligence, arguing that AI will be beneficial for both the economy and society. In a 6,500-word essay, Zuckerberg addressed concerns from both inside and outside the technology industry about the potential downsides of AI development.
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Sale ejected before first pitch after questioning balk call
Chris Sale was called for a balk for only the third time in his nearly two-decade career Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, then ejected by umpire Dan Merzel on Sunday before the series finale when he confronted him about the decision. Manager Walt Weiss was ejected moments after Sale. The Yankees won Saturday's game 5-4, […]
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Shadow war targets drone makers on both sides of Ukraine conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has opened a second battlefield where assassination attempts, car bombings and coordinated intelligence operations are systematically targeting the engineers and executives who design the technology reshaping modern warfare. The pattern is unmistakable. On Aug. 4, Vladimir Tkachuk, head of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured in a car bombing near Yekaterinburg […]
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Following the paper trail: What WNBA discipline records reveal
The flagrant foul that ejected Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington during a game against the Indiana Fever has triggered public statements, social media posts and media analysis, each claiming to tell a different story about what happened on the court. Before accepting any narrative wholesale, examining the actual documentation is necessary. The incident itself is […]
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Stolen garage door opener leads to arrest of man accused of running $250K Bay Area fencing operation
A breakthrough in late June, sparked by surveillance footage and a stolen garage door opener, unraveled a months-long burglary spree that stretched across three counties and implicated four teenagers and an adult at the center of an organized theft network. The investigation, involving Concord Police and Richmond Police departments, revealed nearly 80 break-ins in vehicles […]
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Cyclospora outbreak shifts U.S. consumer produce purchases toward farmers markets
As Cyclospora cases climb across the nation, consumer behavior data reveals a measurable shift in where Americans are buying fresh produce. Farmers markets are experiencing surging foot traffic while traditional grocery store lettuce sales have declined—a trend that reflects both genuine epidemiological concerns and consumer perception gaps about food safety risk. In Ohio alone, vendors […]
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Four 1980s guitarists who deserve more recognition
From Reb Beach's legato runs in Winger to George Lynch's Sunset Strip shredding in Dokken, these 1980s metal guitarists have been largely overlooked by mainstream audiences. Beach and Lynch are among the era's most technically proficient players who helped define the sound of 1980s hard rock and metal but have not received the same level […]
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Tori Spelling confirms exit from Jennie Garth podcast
Tori Spelling confirmed her departure from the "Beverly Hills, 90210" rewatch podcast with Jennie Garth, sharing a bikini photo on social media following the announcement.