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Israel’s Quadcopter Drones Have Become a Weapon of Everyday Killing in Gaza
No space, either on land or in water, sits outside the drones’ reach. The siege tightens by the day.
More Evidence Shows Netanyahu Was Warned of Oct. 7 Attack and Did Nothing
Israel also reportedly swept aside an offer from Hamas days after the attack to release Israeli captives.
Digital Freelance Work Is a Lifeline for Gazans. Israel Is Cutting It Off.
Freelance workers in Gaza contend with devastated infrastructure and incapacitating Israeli restrictions.
Vance Downplays Deadly US Strike on Iranian Wedding: “Things Happen”
He cast doubt on the US’s responsibility for attacking the Iranian wedding party, despite mounting evidence.
Resistance Grows Against MI Data Center That Would Fuel Nuclear Weapons Research
Residents are concerned that the joint University of Michigan/Los Alamos facility will power a nuclear arms race.
Trump Admin Is Secretly Working to Divert Billions From NIH Budget to Fund Iran War
An interagency agreement would give the Pentagon access to the health agency’s coffers on top of its own massive budget.
Lutnick Issues Bizarre Apology After Saying No US Troops Have Died in Iran War
In his apology, Lutnick awkwardly brings up his controversial history with the 9/11 attack.
Democratic Voters Say They Want Change, But the Party Just Elevated More Hawks
Party leaders are ignoring the three-quarters of registered Democrats who oppose providing military aid to Israel.
US Universities Have Conducted at Least 70 Military Research Projects for Israel
A decades-long program has sponsored military research collaborations with at least 30 US universities.
Strait of Hormuz Is the Latest Thing Trump May Try to Name After Himself
The president claims that the strait is “under USA control,” but that assertion is widely disputed.
Air Force Is Reviewing Case of Iran War Gold Star Widow Being Denied Benefits
Military officials only launched an inquiry into the situation after a social media post by the widow went viral.
Hegseth Extends Deployment of 50,000 Troops in the Middle East Through 2027
Trump appears to be leaning toward “maintaining a low-level conflict until the midterms," said analyst Trita Parsi.
People in Southern Iran Struggle to Repair After US Attacks on Infrastructure
Southern Iran is facing a naval blockade, water stress, electricity blackouts, and disrupted livelihoods.