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The Future of War Has Come in Ukraine: Drone Swarms

Wall Street Journal The innovations that have led to Kyiv’s remarkable successes against Russia will change combat dramatically. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-future-of-war-has-come-in-ukraine-drone-swarms-kamikaze-kyiv-31dd19d7

American Wokeness Invades Britain’s Schools

Wall Street Journal Katharine Birbalsingh, principal of a ‘free school,’ says identity politics makes it hard to educate minority youths. https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-wokeness-invades-britains-schools-merit-excellence-george-floyd-michaela-f6b0ce02

Teenager Arrested in Baltimore Block Party Shooting That Left 2 Dead

New York Times The police called the 17-year-old a “person of interest” in the shooting on Sunday and said he had been charged with possession of an assault weapon and other crimes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/us/baltimore-shooting-arrest-pleas.html

Not clear why Iran is attacking civilian ships- Pentagon official

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-749259

Giuliani Should Lose His Law License in D.C., Bar Panel Says

New York Times The recommendation for disbarment of Rudolph W. Giuliani followed a hearing where evidence was presented that he had improperly sought to help Donald J. Trump overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/us/politics/giuliani-law-license-dc-bar.html

12 Books We Read This Week

Wall Street Journal The romance of two Hollywood legends, the hidden achievement of James Garfield, why conspiracy theories appeal and more. https://www.wsj.com/articles/12-books-we-read-this-week-e8062be0

Germany, Austria brace for weekend heat wave as temps near 100

Fox News The German government on Friday warned the elderly, people with health conditions, pregnant women and parents with young children to seek out cool places amid forecasts for a sharp rise in temperatures over the weekend. The country’s weather agency, DWD, predicted the mercury could rise to 95 Fahrenheit with high humidity particularly in…

GOP congresswoman wants Biden, White House staff to take drug test amid cocaine controversy

Fox News Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is calling for President Biden and White House staff members to take a drug test after a bag of cocaine was found inside the executive mansion over the holiday weekend. “So let me get this straight, the White House is refusing to say whether the cocaine culprit will be…

Iran becomes biggest crude steel producer in Middle East: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Latest data released by the World Steel Association indicate that Iran’s production of crude steel accounted for 70% of Middle East’s total output during the first five months of 2023. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/07/706640/Iran-biggest-crude-steel-producer-in-Middle-East-produces-70-of-total-output-WSA

“My second birthday”: woman from Lviv shares story of being rescued after missile attack

Pravda Ukraine After the Russian missile attack on 6 July, a residential building was destroyed in Lviv. As of 10 July, 10 people were killed and 42 injured. Vira Soturchak and her family are one of the residents of the apartment building that was hit by the Russians. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/7/7410382/