• 09/20/2024

US indictments reveal AI use in Russia disinformation campaign targeting 2024 election

Fox News Experts say the Kremlin could include artificial intelligence (AI) in efforts to manipulate November’s presidential elections through influence schemes.  The U.S. Department of Justice last week revealed indictments that were part of an ongoing investigation into alleged Russian government plots to try and influence American voters through a variety of disinformation campaigns.  U.S.…

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What is ecocide and could it become an international crime like genocide?

Washington Post Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa — island nations particularly vulnerable to climate change — asked the International Criminal Court to make the destruction of ecosystems a crime. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/10/ecocide-law-crime-genocide-icc/

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Israel Strikes in Part of Gaza Packed With Displaced People

New York Times The Civil Defense in Gaza said a large number of people had been killed and wounded. Israel said it had attacked militiants. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/israel-mawasi-gaza-strike.html

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1 Person Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike Near Moscow, Russia Says

New York Times Russia’s air defense system shot down 20 drones in the region, the country’s defense ministry said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/russia-moscow-drone-strike-ukraine.html

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Israeli strike kills dozens in Gaza humanitarian area

Washington Post At least 40 were killed after missiles struck a tent camp in Khan Younis, Gaza Civil Defense officials said. The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas operatives. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/israel-strike-gaza-mawasi-khan-younis-deaths/

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How Nail Salons Lift Morale in Ukraine

New York Times Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as Russia’s war in the country drags on. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/ukraine-nail-salons.html

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International manhunt underway for man accused of committing ‘most cowardly’ crime

Fox News An international manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused an infant with scalding hot coffee at a park in Australia late last month.  Queensland police say the coward assaulted the infant at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner around noon on Aug. 27. That’s when a man walked up to a family…

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National police director, fugitive banker among 9 dead in El Salvador helicopter crash

Fox News El Salvador’s military says the national police director, other high-ranking police officials and a fugitive banker were among nine people killed in a military helicopter crash in a rural part of the country. The cause of the crash on Sunday night is under investigation. It occurred after the banker, Manuel Coto, was captured…

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Germany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes

New York Times The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/germany-to-tighten-border-controls.html

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Princess Kate says she has finished cancer chemo treatment

Washington Post Kate, largely out of the public eye since Christmas, said she was “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/09/princess-kate-chemotherapy-cancer-video/

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