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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Rules for China

Ever noticed how much power tiny semiconductors hold? Well, the United States has just taken big steps to keep this power out of China's hands. On Monday, the U. S. government announced new rules that make it illegal to send certain semiconductor tech to China. This is all part of the Biden administ

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

How Urban Conflicts Shaped Combat Casualty Care

Over the past decade, combat casualty care has seen substantial improvements, largely driven by the adoption of evidence-based protocols. These changes aim to reduce combat-related deaths. Two significant urban conflicts in southern Israel, occurring in 2014 and 2023, provided a real-world test for

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

China's Military Shakeup: Top Official Under Investigation

In a recent development, China has suspended a high-ranking military official, Admiral Miao Hua, who is part of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC). He is under investigation for breaking the rules, a term often used to mean corruption. This comes as the leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing for

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Why Military Health System Screening Rates for Breast and Cervical Cancer Differ

Screening for breast and cervical cancers early can make a big difference in saving lives. But did you know that the rates of these screenings can vary greatly in the Military Health System (MHS)? Researchers are trying to figure out what might be causing these differences. Imagine you're in the mi

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Frozen Secret: A Forgotten Military Base Rediscovered

Imagine this: under Greenland's thick ice, there's a hidden military base that's been sleeping for decades. Recently, NASA's advanced radar technology woke it up, revealing a Cold War-era camp that the US had abandoned long ago. Named Camp Century, this was no ordinary base. It was meant to be massi

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

ICC Seeks Arrest of Myanmar's Military Leader for Rohingya Abuse

The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to arrest Myanmar's military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He's accused of horrible things against the Rohingya people, like forcing them to leave their homes and treating them badly. The ICC's boss, Karim Khan, said he'll ask for more arrest war

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

The Hidden Story of Dolours Price: A New True Crime Show on Hulu

Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Northrop Grumman's Crewed Drone is Causing a Buzz

On August 29, 2024, Northrop Grumman's Scaled Composites revealed its new Model 437 drone. This isn't your average drone—it has a cockpit and a pilot. The success of this project has raised questions about the future of manned fighter jets like the F-35. The U. S. Air Force is increasingly intereste

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Nov 26 2024RELIGION

Religious Beliefs and Military Service: A Complex Relationship

Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Broken Bones in Faces: A Decade of Cases at a Military Hospital

Over the past decade, the Armed Forces Capital Hospital of Korea (AFCH) saw 178 cases of facial bone fractures. Most of these injuries happened to men, with just a few women involved. The average age was about 22 years. Injuries occurred mainly during sports, training, or everyday activities. Bumps

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