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US sends cluster munitions to Ukraine under pressure from Congress
[ad_1] The US plans to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, a decision that supports Ukraine’s ammunition needs despite concerns from allies and human rights groups over the use of widely banned weapons. The latest U.S. military aid package for Ukraine, announced on Friday, includes dual-purpose advanced conventional munitions, or 155mm artillery shells containing cluster munitions. ... -
Today’s D Brief: Sweden’s PM to the WH; Erdogan still blocking NATO expansion; Israel buys more F-35s; State’s Afghan withdrawal review; And a bit more.
[ad_1] Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to visit the White House this afternoon for talks with President Joe Biden. Kristersson’s arrival is planned for 2 p.m ET. Sweden’s bid to join the NATO alliance is perhaps the biggest short-term goal for the two leaders. Also on the agenda: “our shared commitment to supporting ... -
Teachers Leaving the Classroom: An EdSurge Summer Reading List
[ad_1] School is out for the summer. School’s out…forever? When we started designing a summer reading list of EdSurge articles from 2023 that have been the most popular so far this year, we couldn’t help but notice a trend: readers are craving stories about teachers leaving the profession. In fact, our top stories all address ... -
Shocking ESPN layoffs: Outspoken NBA analyst making millions gets fired
[ad_1] ESPN has fired its top NBA game analyst, former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, according to the New York Post. Van Gundy, 61, has been with ESPN for 16 years, calling the NBA Finals with player-by-player Mike Breen and co-game analyst Mark Jackson. The Post reported Friday morning that ESPN would drop ... -
Today’s D-Brief: US support for Ukraine is growing. landmine problem. German DM in DC. CMC Burger’s farewell message. And some more.
[ad_1] US support for arming Ukraine soars According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted this week. 1,000 respondents spoke out, including about 400 Democrats and Republicans and about 200 independents. About 65% are in favor of sending US weapons to Ukraine, That’s a nearly 20 percentage point increase from just one month ago, when 46% approved. ... -
2023 World’s Ugliest Dog Winner: Scooter, the Chinese Crested Puppy, Crowned in Annual Contest
[ad_1] Scooter, a 7-year-old Chinese crested dog, wowed the judges on Friday by winning the “ugliest dog in the world” award. But there was a time when Scooter, whose tongue hangs out of his mouth and is bald except for a few tufts of hair on his head, would never have competed. Born with two ... -
Yankees fans: Here are some tips for dealing with cheating Astros (6 years later)
[ad_1] It turns out the Yankees and their fans aren’t the only ones still hurt by the Houston Astros cheating scandal that helped them hijack a World Series title in 2017. After defeating the Yankees in a seven-game American League Championship Series, the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in a seven-game World Series – ... -
Defense Business Overview: Lockheed Executives on Global Supply Chains and Europe’s F-35. Lawmakers are backing the L3 Harris-Aerojet deal for their constituencies. Anduril buys a rocket company. more.
[ad_1] When the pandemic basically brought arms production to a halt overnight, the vulnerabilities of global supply chains became apparent across industrial sectors. Steps are now being taken to remove the pain points and reduce the dependence on foreign companies. “What we’re looking at is whether we’re resilient enough,” said Greg Ulmer, executive vice president ...










