MILITARY

Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Norway and France Step Up Military Aid for Ukraine

In a significant move, Norway has pledged a substantial amount of money to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities. The country will provide 4. 2 billion Norwegian crowns, which is roughly 443. 25 million US dollars. This financial support is part of a broader agreement with France, which has also c

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Father of Three Marines Wins Deportation Case

A judge in California has ended a deportation lawsuit against a man who is the father of three U. S. Marines. The case began when immigration officers stopped him while he was trimming weeds near a restaurant in Santa Ana. They handcuffed him and sent him to a detention center, then started de

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Vulcan Rocket Faces Booster Glitch During Classified Mission

The United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket took off from Cape Canaveral early Thursday, carrying secret Space Force payloads that were meant to reach a geosynchronous orbit. The launch began smoothly, with the twin BE‑4 engines and four solid boosters pushing the vehicle skyward. However, about

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Why Russia's Telegram Restrictions Could Backfire

Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and the Pentagon: A Clash of Rules and Battlefields

The Pentagon is in talks with big AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. They want these companies to let their AI tools work on secret military networks. Right now, these tools have rules to keep them safe. But the Pentagon wants fewer rules. This is all part of a bigger discussion. The military

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Britain's Big Move to Support Ukraine's Defense

The UK has stepped up its support for Ukraine by promising a significant amount of money to help purchase American weapons. This move is part of a larger effort to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to defend itself against ongoing attacks. The UK's defense minister announced that the country wo

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

China Pushes Harder on Taiwan, Warns of External Interference

In a recent conference in Beijing, a top Chinese leader urged the country to take firm action against those who push for Taiwan’s independence. The speaker warned that foreign involvement could threaten stability across the strait. The remarks came during a gathering focused on Taiwan matters, wher

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

War Department Cuts Harvard Links for Active‑Duty Students

The U. S. Army’s chief of staff announced a sharp change in policy: active military personnel will no longer be sent to Harvard for Pentagon‑funded courses starting next academic year. He said the department is ending all professional military programs, fellowships and certificates that have been of

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Feb 08 2026POLITICS

Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,

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Feb 07 2026SPORTS

Frank Del Duca: Soldier, Bobsled Star and Flag‑Bearer Extraordinaire

Frank Del Duca is a U. S. Army sergeant who also races on the world’s icy tracks as a top‑ranked bobsled pilot. In February 2026 he carried the American flag at the opening ceremony in Milan, becoming the first bobsledder to do so in seventy years. He began his sporting life as a state champion s

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