The article examines growing speculation over whether President Donald Trump may move from economic pressure on Cuba to military action, possibly framed as a “humanitarian invasion.” At a House Foreig
An Army Special Forces sergeant, Gannon Van Dyke, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan to charges that he used classified military information to profit on Polymarket. Prosecutors allege t
A US Army special forces master sergeant, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, was arrested and charged after allegedly using classified information to profit from betting on the covert capture of Venezuelan Presiden
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Federal authorities arrested a special forces soldier on Thursday after he allegedly made more than $400,000 by betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s removal, according to sources familiar
USA TODAY reports that the Pentagon is quietly increasing planning for a possible U.S. military operation in Cuba, should President Donald Trump order one. The report cites two unnamed sources familia
Venezuela, possessing the world's largest oil reserves at 300 billion barrels, faces significant economic challenges in realizing its oil wealth, as highlighted by UC Berkeley Haas economist David I.
An Israeli journalist, Emanuel Fabian, reported experiencing harassment from users of Polymarket, a prediction market platform, after he published a story about an Iranian missile strike. The harassme
The public dispute between Anthropic, a prominent AI technology supplier, and the US Department of Defense (DoD) highlights tensions surrounding the ethical use of AI in military applications. The con
The U.S. Space Force has emphasized its vital role in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela, particularly during Operations Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in 2025 and January 2026, re
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# Article from forbes.com | Smry
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Atlantic Council - Shaping the global future together
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Feb 14
The Atlantic Council, founded in 1961, aims to promote US leadership and global cooperation to tackle pressing international challenges. With over 650 staff and fellows, the Council leverages expert a
The Pentagon recently employed Anthropic's AI model, Claude, during a military operation aimed at capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This operation, which took place last month, inv
The Pentagon employed Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, during a military operation aimed at capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This operation, which also targeted Maduro's wife, involv
Polymarket, Kalshi: Prediction markets fuel gambling surge in U.S.
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Feb 8
The rise of gambling culture in the U.S. is transforming various sectors, including sports, politics, and media, as betting becomes more mainstream. Once considered a fringe activity, gambling now enc
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie
The Pentagon has established a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at enhancing the integration of cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, a priority emphasized by Chairman of the Joint Chi
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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Jan 22
The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
AI is intensifying a 'collapse' of trust online, experts say
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Experts warn that advancements in artificial intelligence are exacerbating a crisis of trust online, as misinformation increasingly blurs the line between reality and fabrication. High-profile inciden
‘Overwatch’ from space, cyber ops foundational to Maduro mission
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The U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro relied heavily on space support, as highlighted by U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM). Space capabilities, including positioning and satel
The U.S. has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1 and renamed Marinera, after a weeks-long pursuit for violating sanctions related to Venezuela. The operation, led by the
The Venezuela crisis proves: our reality has been hacked by AI
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Jan 6
On January 3, 2026, a fabricated AI-generated narrative of a U.S. attack on Venezuela, including the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, rapidly circulated on social media, blurring the line between r
What to know about the ‘large scale’ US strike on Venezuela
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On Saturday, President Trump announced a "large scale strike" in Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, executed by
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado released a letter to the public following Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces, stating he will face international justice for his crimes. Machado,
The U.S. has initiated military strikes in Venezuela, targeting key military bases and ports, as part of an escalated strategy against President Maduro's regime, supported by opposition leader María C
The CIA conducted a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast earlier in December 2025, marking the first known U.S. attack on a target within Venezuela. The strike targeted a remote doc
Craig Austin Lang, a former U.S. soldier, received two consecutive life sentences for the 2018 murders of Serafin Danny Lorenzo Jr. and Deana Lorenzo in Florida. The couple was killed during a robbery
Slash military commands & four-stars, but don't do it halfway
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The White House's 2025 National Security Strategy aims to overhaul military commands, proposing to reduce combatant commands from 11 to 8 and cut the number of four-star generals. The plan, influenced
Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout
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Dec 15
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) faced scrutiny after a staffer allegedly altered a Ukraine war map to indicate Russian control over a key area, coinciding with a betting event on Polymarket.
Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout
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Dec 11
A staffer at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) made an unauthorized edit to a war map, falsely indicating Russian control in Myrnohrad, leading to significant payouts for bettors on Polymarket.