Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 30, 2024

Zelensky Fires Air Force Commander As Claims Swirl Around Fatal F-16 Loss

NJ residents hit with doubled bills as lawmakers fume at Murphy’s ‘energy disaster plan,’ demand hearings

Violent Gang of Illegal Aliens Takes Over Apartment Complex In Colorado

City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2024

Fall Of Key Ukrainian City To Russia Could Be An “Operational Catastrophe.” Russian forces are only about eight miles away from Pokrovsk which is a key logistics hub for Ukraine.

Pretty crazy way of waging war if true. Telegram has become a key tool for the Russian military. Why does Moscow continue to rely on a Dubai-based civilian messaging app?

Ukrainian pilot killed in F-16 crash

Israel Launches Major Counter-Terrorism Raid in West Bank, Eliminates Top Islamic Jihad Commander

Iran is further increasing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, UN report finds

Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France

EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation. The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform.

Japan warns against panic buying as rice shortages bite

‘Extremely rare, beautiful’ First Temple-era ‘genie’ seal discovered in Jerusalem

California Energy Commission Proposes to Take Over State Oil Refineries

Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year

Subway’s $6.99 Foot-Long Deal Sparks a Revolt Among Largest Franchisee

Chatbots offer cops the “ultimate out” to spin police reports

International scholars concluded a five-year “equity” project by determining the concept of “gender” cannot be defined but should be incorporated into all aspects of scientific research nonetheless.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 28, 2024

Ukraine Bracketing Key Kursk Highway With Drones To Slow Russian Logistics

Russia spends billions on protecting its border. So why is it so easy to break through?

The Greek Tanker Struck by a Houthi Missile Is Now Leaking Oil

I am reading too many American sources talking about it being a coup or about the voters being ignored with out any understanding about how the government in France works. What is Happening in France?

Ethiopia rattled as Egypt delivers military aid to Somalia

In Mexico… Massacre of eight members of the Michoacán self-defense forces underlines the CJNG’s siege

Climate Phenomenon ‘Atlantic Niña’ is on the Verge of Developing

New Hampshire Resident Dies After Testing Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 26, 2024

Largest Russian Aerial Attack Of The War Wreaks Havoc On Ukraine’s Beleaguered Power Grid

Russia pounds Ukrainian cities with over 100 missiles and dozens of drones in response to Kyiv’s cross-border offensive

More than 60 killed after terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

I had no idea how newspapers used to be published when there was no internet, so when I reached office on the afternoon of 19 August, it was a whole new experience for me.

10 Massachusetts communities at high risk of mosquito-spread virus ‘Triple E’

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Republican nominee Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race

A 35-year veteran on the door team told NTSB investigators that he is “the only one that can work on all the doors” and he was typically the only mechanic who would work on door plugs.

Peloton announces $95 “used equipment activation fee”

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 25, 2024

Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes In Lebanon Just Before Hezbollah Carried Out Retribution Barrage

Iran Update, August 25, 2024

‘Nasrallah the chicken hunter’: Arab world mocks Hezbollah over foiled attack

Red Sea Oil Tanker Blaze Threatens Environmental Catastrophe

Canadian Union Poised to Strike against Freight Railroads Hours after Trains Resume Service after Shutdown. Canada’s freight rail shutdown threatens U.S. supply chains.

Note to Philip Bump

Navy Could Sideline 17 Support Ships Due to Manpower Issues

This is not from a conspiracy website. But on the other hand, give enough of anything to a kid and it will be bad for him. US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

Even More Car Insurance Cost Hikes Are Coming

Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react