President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back upcoming U.S.-South Korea military exercises on Sunday, arguing that the operations cost too much and send a hostile message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. At the same time, the president went on to criticize Seoul for declining to join U.S. war efforts to denuclearize […]
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Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak
A U.S. citizen working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive for Ebola this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as the virus continues to spread in Central Africa. The unidentified American, who works for a humanitarian organization, is the second U.S. citizen to test positive for Ebola […]
North Korea tests solid-fuel missile engine as Kim boosts threat to US mainland
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a new high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, working on weapons capable of striking the U.S. mainland. The test, reported Sunday by KCNA, involved an engine made with carbon-fiber materials and was described as part of a new five-year defense plan to upgrade […]
Russian hackers use fake CAPTCHA tests to spread new malware families across multiple targets
Russian state-backed hackers have stepped up their game with new malware families that hide behind fake CAPTCHA tests. The group, known as Star Blizzard or ColdRiver, now uses ClickFix attacks to trick people into launching dangerous malware disguised as a simple “I’m not a robot” check. These attacks represent a new wave of cyber deception, […]
Trump orders nuclear tests after lambasting Russia over nuclear-powered missile
“Because of the tremendous destructive power, I hated to do it, but had no choice!” Trump said. “Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within five years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal […]
Trump’s presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term
The Supreme Court will launch its new term Monday with a focus on controversial prior rulings and a review of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive agenda. After a three-month recess, the nine justices met together for the first time this week to reset their docket, and discuss appeals that have piled up over the summer. […]
‘A careful calculation’ — Russia’s drone incursion into Poland tests NATO’s red lines
Russia and NATO are currently in the most open confrontation since the collapse of the Soviet Union ended the Cold War — but only one side seems to be acknowledging it. The incursion of 21 Russian drones into Polish airspace on Sept. 9 — unprecedented in the history of Moscow& – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared […]
Biden’s doctor thought cognitive tests were ‘meaningless,’ ex-aide Bruce Reed told investigators
Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor previously dismissed cognitive tests as “meaningless,” ex-Biden administration aide Bruce Reed told House investigators on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the proceedings. Reed, who served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, is the ninth member of former President Joe Biden’s inner circle to sit […]
US tests launch of nuclear-capable ICBM Minuteman III in show of force
The U.S. Air Force conducted a routine launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning, the military said. The LGM-30G Minuteman III missile was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, the Air Force said. The unarmed missile, […]
Greg Gutfeld tests contestants on spotting real news headlines after three months in complete isolation
After spending three months isolated without contact with the outside world, four individuals will attempt to win thousands by figuring out what actually happened during their seclusion. In a three-part game show series for Fox Nation, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld will challenge the unaware contestants to separate real headlines from fake ones with a […]