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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026

Trump’s Threat To Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Bunker’s “Front Door” Underscores Targeting Challenges

Probe into explosive diarrheal cases points to Taco Bell and bad lettuce

Millionaires are Fleeing New York — Taking $11 Billion in Tax Revenue With Them

New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry

Hazy smoke moves into Upstate NY from Canada wildfires: It could be worse Wednesday

Rural NY School District Will Be One of First to Bring Humanoid Robot Into Classroom

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 13, 2026

Leaked document shows Russian regional officials assigning companies quotas of workers to send to the war in Ukraine

Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time (Updated)

US Officials Say Iran’s Ahmadinejad Was Mossad Asset, Met With Intel Chief In Hungary

Oil Prices Surge 8% After Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade. Trump also said vessels receiving U.S. protection while transiting Hormuz would reimburse Washington through a 20% charge on cargoes.

Rebels, Hospital Worker Strikes, and Ebola: How Fractured Governance Is Fueling Congo’s Outbreak

AI-generated singers, children, and even virtual lovers are providing seniors with comfort and companionship.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 12, 2026

From a very pro-Russian blogger…..Russia is losing the war!

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves Israel without one of its fiercest advocates and raises urgent questions about the future of US support.

How Japan’s yen rout could spark a US financial crisis

Trump admin subpoenas NYT journalists over report on Air Force One security concerns

Why American ambulance rides are so expensive. The unfortunately botched economics of emergency care

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 11, 2026

Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov

Russian gasoline output fell to a level equivalent to only around 65% of the ​seasonal average consumption after Ukrainian drone attacks led to stoppages at large oil refineries, according to two industry sources ‌and Reuters calculations.

Ukraine Vs Shadow Fleet: Tactics and Methods

Russia halts Don-Azov channel shipping, affecting grain trade, after Ukraine attacks. Euronext wheat rose as much as 4% on Friday to a six-week high.

Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to ‘Avenge’ His Father ‘Soon’ as Trump Warns of Swift Retaliation to Any Assassination Attempt

Japan bond market signals waning faith in inflation, government’s fiscal management

Africa CDC warns of ‘fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever’ as DR Congo death toll climbs to 600

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Hip Replacements Are Lasting Far Longer Than Doctors Once Thought