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military

Ukraine Gets a Boost: Arms & Aid in Action

December 3, 2024

In recent months, the United States has significantly ramped up its support for Ukraine. Just announced was a $725 million package, which includes lots of weapons like artillery, rockets, and defenses against air attacks. The plan is to send these supplies quickly to help Ukrainian forces defend the

politics

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Rules for China

December 3, 2024

Ever noticed how much power tiny semiconductors hold? Well, the United States has just taken big steps to keep this power out of China's hands. On Monday, the U. S. government announced new rules that make it illegal to send certain semiconductor tech to China. This is all part of the Biden administ

health

How Urban Conflicts Shaped Combat Casualty Care

November 30, 2024

Over the past decade, combat casualty care has seen substantial improvements, largely driven by the adoption of evidence-based protocols. These changes aim to reduce combat-related deaths. Two significant urban conflicts in southern Israel, occurring in 2014 and 2023, provided a real-world test for

politics

China's Military Shakeup: Top Official Under Investigation

November 28, 2024

In a recent development, China has suspended a high-ranking military official, Admiral Miao Hua, who is part of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC). He is under investigation for breaking the rules, a term often used to mean corruption. This comes as the leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing for

health

Why Military Health System Screening Rates for Breast and Cervical Cancer Differ

November 28, 2024

Screening for breast and cervical cancers early can make a big difference in saving lives. But did you know that the rates of these screenings can vary greatly in the Military Health System (MHS)? Researchers are trying to figure out what might be causing these differences. Imagine you're in the mi

science

Frozen Secret: A Forgotten Military Base Rediscovered

November 28, 2024

Imagine this: under Greenland's thick ice, there's a hidden military base that's been sleeping for decades. Recently, NASA's advanced radar technology woke it up, revealing a Cold War-era camp that the US had abandoned long ago. Named Camp Century, this was no ordinary base. It was meant to be massi

politics

ICC Seeks Arrest of Myanmar's Military Leader for Rohingya Abuse

November 27, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to arrest Myanmar's military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He's accused of horrible things against the Rohingya people, like forcing them to leave their homes and treating them badly. The ICC's boss, Karim Khan, said he'll ask for more arrest war

crime

The Hidden Story of Dolours Price: A New True Crime Show on Hulu

November 27, 2024

Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,

technology

Why Northrop Grumman's Crewed Drone is Causing a Buzz

November 26, 2024

On August 29, 2024, Northrop Grumman's Scaled Composites revealed its new Model 437 drone. This isn't your average drone—it has a cockpit and a pilot. The success of this project has raised questions about the future of manned fighter jets like the F-35. The U. S. Air Force is increasingly intereste

religion

Religious Beliefs and Military Service: A Complex Relationship

November 26, 2024

Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num