#South Korea does not need nuclear subs

#South Korea does not need nuclear subs

South Korea is again debating whether to develop and build a nuclear-powered submarine. During a National Assembly confirmation hearing that took place last week, Admiral Kim Myung-Soo, the nominee for chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, responded positively to a question about the utility of nuclear-powered submarines, stating that “those capabilities are needed.”…

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#Michigan state lawmakers urge Biden to ‘advance a lasting ceasefire’

#Michigan state lawmakers urge Biden to ‘advance a lasting ceasefire’

More than 20 Michigan state lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden Wednesday, urging him to “advance a lasting ceasefire” between Israel and militant group Hamas.  In the letter, the state lawmakers noted that international organizations — including the United Nations, World Health Organization, and UNICEF —, faith leaders, elected officials, and community leaders have…

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#FBI: Ohio Walmart shooting may have been racially inspired

#FBI: Ohio Walmart shooting may have been racially inspired

A shooting which injured four people at an Ohio Walmart on Monday may have been racially motivated, the FBI said Wednesday. The suspected gunman, Benjamin Charles Jones, shot and killed himself at the Walmart in Beavercreek, Ohio, according to authorities. “Based on evidence collected — including journal writings from the attacker, Benjamin Charles Jones —…

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#IDF claims tunnels prove command room under Gaza hospital

#IDF claims tunnels prove command room under Gaza hospital

The Israeli military shared video of tunnels under the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Wednesday, claiming that the footage proves Hamas has used the hospital complex as a “command and control center.” Videos shared by the IDF show soldiers walking through small, concrete-lined tunnels with sparse electric lights. Another video shows a tiled bathroom attached…

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#Matthews: Bidenomics is Xinomics with American characteristics   | The Hill

#Matthews: Bidenomics is Xinomics with American characteristics   | The Hill

Deng Xiaoping, who led China from 1978-89, famously described his effort to integrate limited, free market capitalism into China’s communist system as “socialism with Chinese characteristics.” Taking that step helped China become an economic powerhouse and the world’s second largest economy.   Chinese President Xi Jinping has been steadily undoing Deng’s reforms by imposing top-down, command-and-control policies, and China is suffering for it both economically and…

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#How Microsoft wins after the OpenAI shake-up

#How Microsoft wins after the OpenAI shake-up

Nearly one year after OpenAI launched the popular ChatGPT tool, company CEO and co-founder Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft after a surprise ousting. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Monday that Altman, along with former OpenAI President and fellow co-founder Greg Brockman, will lead a generative artificial intelligence (AI) team at the tech giant. The…

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#US announces new Ukraine package as Pentagon chief visits Kyiv

#US announces new Ukraine package as Pentagon chief visits Kyiv

The U.S. on Monday released a new $100 million aid package for Ukraine, announcing more artillery rounds and anti-aircraft munitions as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv. The package includes 155 millimeter artillery shells, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, small arms ammunition and Javelin and AT-4 launchers. Austin said at a Monday press…

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