The U.S. Army is testing counter-drone systems along the U.S.-Mexico border to address increasing cartel use of commercially available drones and to accelerate military innovation modeled on Ukraine’s
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Aslan presents itself as a national-security platform designed to help U.S. operators confront adversaries who operate anonymously, digitally, and at global scale. It argues that traditional security
The article describes the rapid deployment and development of US military laser weapons, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and along the southern border. These systems use concentrated photons to d
U.S. military officials serving along the southern border say drone use by Mexican criminal cartels poses a “very real” and increasingly sophisticated threat. Speaking during Northern Command’s Falcon
An investigation by The Texas Tribune and Military Times found that Texas National Guard intelligence officers conducting Operation Lone Star secretly infiltrated invite-only WhatsApp groups used by m
Civilians Need Better Protections in the Drone Age
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The article argues that small, inexpensive drones are rapidly becoming a major threat to civilians, aid workers, and Indigenous communities worldwide. In Ukraine, FPV drones—described locally as condu
Federal prosecutors say 21-year-old Jonathan Hunter Kramer of Valencia, Pennsylvania, was arrested after allegedly plotting a violent attack in support of ISIS. FBI agents tracked him to a hotel, wher
Jon Harman, a rock art enthusiast with a background in medical imaging and a PhD in mathematics, adapted a NASA image-processing method originally designed to enhance details in Mars rover photos to r
A report by 404 Media alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Border Patrol, is using Americans’ financial data to help trigger traffic stops by local police. The program
A report based on FOIA-released documents says the Department of Defense asked OpenAI to create a special version of its AI with “minimal refusal rates,” meaning a model that would reject military req
U.S. military officials say a new high-energy laser weapon system has coincided with a roughly 75% drop in drone activity probing the southern border in the Rio Grande Valley, less than two weeks afte
U.S. military officials said a laser weapon was used in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones near the U.S.-Mexico border late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The op
The U.S. military used a laser this week to shoot down three drones near the U.S.-Mexico border, the Pentagon said. According to U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), the unmanned aircraft were destroye
Airlines in the US canceled Sunday flights to Mexico after the reported killing of a Mexican cartel leader leads to clashes in the area. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to a traveler who flew out of M
U.S. military forces used a laser weapon in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three drones linked to Mexican drug cartels near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to U.S. officials. The op
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The piece describes Ross McNutt’s “persistent surveillance” technology, which uses a small plane equipped with a 44-megapixel camera to monitor an entire city continuously. Developed in 2004 during th
#487 — Is AI Already Conscious?
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This episode of *Making Sense with Sam Harris* features Sam Harris in conversation with Cameron Berg about one of the most provocative questions in AI: whether current systems are already conscious, o
Product Feature: Network Lock - Cape
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The article explains that mobile phones are vulnerable to privacy and security attacks through telecom signaling protocols, even when users follow strong security practices. The core issue is that leg
How Successful Companies Go Blind
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The article uses the Mexican cavefish as a metaphor for how successful companies can become “competence blind.” In caves, the fish no longer develop eyes because sight offers no advantage; instead, en
England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico will go ahead at its original 8 p.m. ET kick-off time in Mexico City after FIFA decided against a last-minute schedule change. The governing body h
Luminar has opened a new LiDAR sensor manufacturing factory in Monterrey, Mexico, expanding its production capacity for automotive sensing technology. The facility is already manufacturing and shippin
The article argues that drones have become a serious and growing threat to U.S. rocket launch sites, especially at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Even a single unauthorized drone can force a launch sc
Texas is moving toward a new public school mandate that would require classrooms to display and read the Bible. The policy is part of a broader push by conservative lawmakers to bring more religion in
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged that China is running a highly coordinated, “travel agency-style” smuggling network to move Chinese nationals into the United States. In an inter
Researchers have identified a single immune receptor in common bean plants that helps them detect caterpillar feeding and trigger defenses. The study explains how beans translate being eaten into a sp
El Califa de León in Mexico City has made history as the first taco stand to earn a Michelin star. Located in the San Rafael neighborhood, the tiny stand received the award in May from a Michelin repr
HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools
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FAA documents have revealed new details about SpaceX’s secretive Starfall project, an uncrewed reentry vehicle program aimed at supporting in-space manufacturing and rapid cargo delivery from orbit. O
Russia launched a large overnight attack on Kyiv, combining drones with a hypersonic ballistic missile, in one of its most intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, AP News reported.
Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University have created a modified version of a psychoactive toxin produced by the Colorado River toad that may offer antidepressant and anti-anxiety
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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The mission to destroy the enemy Gateway was literally a smashing success. Except the Pirates were too late, and now not one but two of the enemy are loose
DXing - Wikipedia
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Apr 20
DXing is the hobby of receiving and identifying distant radio or television signals, or making two-way radio contacts with faraway stations. The term comes from “DX,” telegraphic shorthand for “distan
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At the Halifax International Security Forum, Matt Gurney argues that America’s absence was the defining feature of the event. He describes the forum as a major Canadian “soft power” gathering for defe
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The FBI has issued a warning to California law enforcement regarding Iran's potential plans to retaliate for U.S. military actions, specifically through the use of drones. As of early February 2026, I
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Mar 11
The FBI has issued a warning to California police that Iran may be planning a drone attack in retaliation for U.S. military actions against it. According to the alert, which emerged in early February
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Mar 11
In early March 2026, a new numbers station began broadcasting on 7910 kHz USB, suspected to be of Iranian origin based on multiple reception reports. This station transmits structured numeric sequence
Warez - Wikipedia
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Warez is a term used to describe pirated software and other copyrighted digital media, including movies, music, and e-books, that are illegally distributed online, typically bypassing digital rights m
The Mexican War (1846-1848) was notably the deadliest conflict in American history in terms of disease-related deaths, with nearly 13% of U.S. forces succumbing to illness. Out of 12,535 total war dea
Mexico is developing a 303 km rail corridor across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, dubbed the "dry canal," to enhance trade connectivity between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. This modern infra
London Bridge Trading Company, a Virginia-based tactical gear firm, has agreed to pay nearly $2.1 million to settle allegations of violating the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and Berry Amend
London Bridge Trading Co. Ltd., a Virginia-based company specializing in tactical gear and equipment, has agreed to pay approximately $2.1 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims A
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Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), with assistance from U.S. intelligence. This operation
China overtakes US to become Germany's top trading partner
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Feb 22
China has surpassed the United States to become Germany's top trading partner, as revealed by Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). In 2023, the total trade volume between Germany and China
Why is the Colorado River running out of water? | Vox
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Feb 21
The Colorado River is facing a severe water shortage, primarily due to ongoing drought conditions in the western United States and substantial water allocation conflicts among the seven states governe
Former Ukrainian army chief, Viktor Muzhenko, has disclosed a significant rift with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indicating a potential challenge to Zelenskyy's leadership amid ongoing conflict with
The Trump Organization has filed to trademark the name "Donald J. Trump International Airport," a strategic move that could allow them to license the name to airports globally. This follows a pattern
The El Paso Balloon Incident Could Have Been a Disaster
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The El Paso Balloon Incident highlights significant concerns regarding the use of experimental weapons without proper coordination and oversight. On February 13, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (C
The El Paso airspace was temporarily closed following the Pentagon's decision to allow Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deploy an anti-drone laser system. This decision was part of an effort to