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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

NATO's Plan for Robo-Boats: Protection in Telecom-Critical Waters

Imagine having a group of friendly robots patrolling the oceans to keep important underwater cables safe. This is what NATO is planning! These aren't just any robots; they're unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to watch over crucial naval zones. Think of them like security cameras on streets, b

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard's Views on Russia: A Controversial Stance

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, has drawn criticism for her views on Russia. Ivo Daalder, a former U. S. ambassador to NATO, called her a "dangerous" choice for director of national intelligence due to her supportive views on Russia. In a 2017 memo, Gabbard reportedly blamed U. S.

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

NATO Boss Pushes Europe to Boost Defense Spending as US Shifts

NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after R

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Dec 08 2024MILITARY

NATO's New Focus: Mental Health from the Start

Imagine being a soldier in the modern world. It's not just about physical strength anymore; mental resilience is key. NATO, along with five of its countries, has decided to take this seriously right from the start. Gone are the days of quick chats after missions. Now, soldiers are getting the right

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

Romania's Presidential Election: A Russian Populist Push?

Something strange is happening in Romania. A right-wing populist candidate, Calin Georgescu, is surging in popularity, thanks to a mysterious TikTok campaign. Many suspect Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand in this. If Georgescu wins, it could pull Romania back into Russia's orbit, dealing a bl

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Republicans Face Off: Trump’s Picks vs. D. C. 's Old Guard

The recent election results were clear: people wanted change. Yet, some Republican senators aren’t on board. They’re blocking President Trump’s cabinet picks, that would bring in a new and needed watchdog mentality. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary were solid ch

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Nato Dream: A Long Way Off

Ukraine's hope to join Nato is not happening anytime soon, say diplomats. A senior Nato diplomat told Reuters it could take months to reach a consensus. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is in Brussels for a Nato meeting. Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, sent a letter asking for a

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's NATO Hope: A New War Strategy?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a new idea to end the war with Russia quickly. He thinks if NATO invites Ukraine to join, focusing on the areas Kyiv still controls, it could protect those regions and help Ukraine get back the rest of its territory through talks. But there's a problem. Uk

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

AI and the Importance of Skin Color in Medical Learning

Medical students often struggle with learning from images that only show a few skin colors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help by creating tailored images, but there's a problem: most AI training data comes from books that ignore darker skin tones. This means AI-generated images might not show di

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Romania's Shift to Far-Right, Pro-Russia Stance Worries EU and NATO

Imagine a scenario where Romania, once known for its loyalty to the EU and NATO, starts to lean towards Russia. That’s what’s happening with the rise of Georgescu, a TikTok sensation with a surprising 3. 8 million followers. He’s not part of any political party but speaks directly to the people, rej

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