The idea of the world ending has been around for ages. Long ago, it was tied to religion and the idea of judgment day. Now, it's more about big disasters, like nuclear war or climate change. Movies and TV shows often play on these fears, like the Netflix film "A House of Dynamite, " which shows a missile heading towards Chicago, giving the president just 18 minutes t...
Pete Hegseth, the U. S. Defense Secretary, recently spoke in Kuala Lumpur. He highlighted China's growing actions in the South China Sea. These actions are seen as disruptive and threatening by many countries in the region. Hegseth met with defense ministers from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. He proposed a plan to work together. The goal is to improve how t...
Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones. China is also expanding its nuclear missile silos, and North Korea h...
Scientists have found a surprising link between UFO sightings and nuclear weapons tests. They looked at old photos from the Palomar Observatory in California. These photos, taken between 1949 and 1957, showed mysterious bright spots in the night sky. These bright spots, called transients, appeared and disappeared quickly. They were not caused by satellites, as none ...
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently spoke about his past interactions with former U. S. President Donald Trump. He mentioned that he has good memories of Trump and suggested that the U. S. should stop asking North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons before talks can start again. Kim also made it clear that he has no plans to talk to South Korea, a U. S...
Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will spend the next year investigating how AI might change the way nuclear...
A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important information was stolen. At least, that's what sources say. The attack also ...
The recent conflict between Iran and Israel has left a significant mark on the city of Rishon LeZion. Iran's ballistic missile strike on Saturday caused serious damage. Two people lost their lives, and buildings were severely damaged. Shahar Peled, a 20-year-old resident, felt the blast from her home, which was four streets away from the impact site. The strike w...
Iran's nuclear program is a hot topic. The United States has taken action by imposing new sanctions. Three individuals and a technology company linked to Iran's nuclear weapons research were targeted. This move comes as the U. S. is trying to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran. The sanctions focus on people and a company tied to the Organization of Defensive Inn...
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is a complex situation. Putin has been making some interesting statements. He has indicated that there is no need to use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict. He even hopes that they won't be necessary. This is a big deal because he recently updated Russia's nuclear doctrine. The new rules make it easier for him to use nuclear weap...