Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 23, 2026

Trump Suggests He May Restart Bombing Yemen

Garlic Powder??? CDC: 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak is the Largest Ever Recorded. Meanwhile, Canada is dealing with its own outbreak of a diarrhea-causing microbe found in garlic powder.

Nearly half of companies that are targets of a ransomware cyber attack end up paying a ransom to release their data or systems, according to 2025 research from cybersecurity group Sophos, while the median amount demanded is rising.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 22, 2026

Sacking the Elephant from the China Store

Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications

Last year, the US exported $171bn of agricultural goods according to the Department of Agriculture, just $2bn more than the export total claimed by Brazil. With US exports falling and Brazil’s rising — they increased 6 per cent in the first half of this year to hit a new record of $87bn — 2026 could prove the year in which America loses its agricultural ascendancy.

Seven States Kept Arguing As the Colorado River Hit a Record Low

An OpenAI Model Escaped Its Sandbox and Hacked Hugging Face

Another version of the above: Advanced OpenAI Model Goes Rogue and Hacks into Rival Firm’s AI System

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026

Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing

Headline is more accurate then you would think if you have not already seen the pictures from LA. Century-Old LA Water Main Bursts, Turning Sunset Strip into a River

Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in New York’s Southern Tier during Saturday’s severe storms, leaving a path of tree damage and minor structural damage across parts of Broome and Delaware counties.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 20, 2026

A two part long form overview of the the Mykhailo Fedorov firing. A Matter of Choice, Part 1 and A Matter of Choice, Part 2

Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated)

Authorities said enlisting rabbis, influencers to warn Haredim against spying for Iran

“We’ve Burned Through All Buffers”: Oil Traders Warn Market Running On Fumes

Locals Keep Driving on This Buckled Bridge Because It’s Quicker Than the Detour

At least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in Peru

Canada currently has more active wildfires than it did at the same stage in either of the past two years, while the area burned so far this year exceeds the 10-year average.

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A Deadly Ebola-Like Virus Is Spreading. Are We Ready?

Over the last 50 years, US ice cream consumption has steadily declined. In 1975, the average American consumed 18.2 pounds of ice cream. In 2025, that figure fell to only 12.0 pounds. That’s a -34.1% decline.

Memos reveal FBI faced roadblocks to prosecute possible 2020 Michigan voter registration fraud

Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms?

A good argument for the Russian method of hostage rescue.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 17, 2026

U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets (Updated)

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

In the past four years, GM and now Tesla have tried to skirt recalls by arguing that illegally bright headlights are “inconsequential” to safety.

Central NY native who was international marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 16, 2026

Ukrainians protest and Z-bloggers celebrate after Zelensky fires the defense minister who cut Russia off from Starlink and flooded the front with drones

Report: Iran Orders Houthis to Close Strategic Red Sea Strait if U.S. Escalates

Air quality in Upstate NY expected to be vastly better on Friday than today

It’s hard to make a 2026 Chevy Tahoe cost more than a million dollars. Until you start packing it with military-grade public surveillance technology.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 15, 2026

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated)

Sub-Saharan Africa facts of the day

As the Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Stocks Are Being Drawn Down

Lindsey Graham’s Russia ‘sanctions’ bill is really a tariffs bill, and some Democrats fear it hands Trump a trade weapon, not a blow to Moscow

Upstate NY could be blanketed by thick smoke for days

Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches