US Approved $24B Saudi F-35 Deal. Pentagon is Concerned

1 month 2 weeks ago
The State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia as U.S. intelligence assessments raise concerns that China could gain access to sensitive aircraft technology through espionage or its security ties with Riyadh.

Le Pen Says Ukraine Conflict Risks Becoming WWIII

1 month 2 weeks ago
French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could escalate into a NATO war or become a prolonged conflict, while calling for Germany, Poland and Türkiye to take part in negotiations.

US House Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill

1 month 2 weeks ago
The House approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by 262-159, clearing legislation targeting Russian energy, defense and sanctions evasion while granting Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

You & Yours romance scam: dump her!

1 month 2 weeks ago
Last Monday on You and Yours (at 43:42), the BBC’s consumer affairs programme broadcast at noon Monday to Wednesday (it used to be every weekday, but other programmes are now broadcast at noon on...
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Hackers Expose How Flock Mass Surveillance Works

1 month 2 weeks ago
Hackers removed and reverse-engineered a Flock roadside camera, recovering an encryption key and data showing how the device captures vehicles, detects people, and generates about 1.6 million images over several weeks.

Iran War Cost Hits $38B, Set to Climb by $3B Every Month

1 month 2 weeks ago
The CBO estimates the six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion through August 1, with spending projected to increase by $3 billion a month as depleted munitions, higher energy prices and borrowing pressures deepen the fiscal impact.