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defense

Florida Woman Gets 25 Years for Fatal Shooting Through Door

November 26, 2024

A Florida woman, Susan Louise Lorincz, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door. The judge called the shooting “completely unnecessary” because Lorincz was behind a closed and locked door when she fired the shot. Lorincz had been

politics

Get Ready: Sweden & Finland's New War Survival Tips

November 25, 2024

Ever thought about what you'd do if war came knocking? Sweden and Finland have updated their survival guides for citizens, just in case. They're not alone; other NATO countries are revamping their defense plans too. Why the sudden worry? It's all about the Ukraine conflict and the changing world. T

science

Mitochondria: The Cell's Protectors Against Infection

November 25, 2024

Mitochondria, often thought of as the cell's powerhouses, are actually much more than that. They play a crucial role in keeping cells safe from infections. You see, these tiny organelles can sense when something harmful, like a virus or bacteria, is inside the cell. This ability has been around sinc

politics

Pete Hegseth's Past Allegations: A Surprise for Trump's Team

November 23, 2024

Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News host, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was in the running for a big job with the government, but an old accusation from 2017 suddenly resurfaced. This allegation involved a past sexual assault claim. Trump's team was caught off guard because H

politics

Russia's New Missile: Testing Continues

November 23, 2024

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will keep testing and mass-producing its new hypersonic ballistic missile, named “Oreshnik. ” This missile was just tested in Ukraine, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. Putin stated that the missile cannot be interc

crime

Unraveling the Mystery: Factors Behind Jordan Neely's Death

November 22, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a defense pathologist has proposed that Jordan Neely’s death was due to a combination of factors, not just a chokehold. Daniel Penny, a passenger on the subway, held Neely in a chokehold for several minutes after he allegedly caused a disturbance. Neely, who had a his

crime

A Father's Defense: A 23-Year-Old's Alleged Online Crimes

November 22, 2024

In Florida, a father's defense took center stage when his 23-year-old daughter, Alyssa Zinger, was accused of posing as a teen to entice a middle schooler. The incident, caught on bodycam footage, showed the dad insisting his daughter was the victim, not the perpetrator. Alyssa had allegedly used so

politics

Ukraine Hits Russia with UK Missiles for First Time

November 21, 2024

For the first time, Ukraine has used British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia, reports say. This news came a day after Ukraine fired American ATACMS missiles into Russian territory. The use of these missiles was confirmed by a UK official but not by Ukraine's defense minister,

politics

The US and the Philippines Team Up on Military Secrecy

November 19, 2024

The Philippines and the United States have signed an important deal to share secret military information. This deal, signed on November 18, 2024, lets the two countries exchange top-secret details about their military plans and technology. The US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, and the Philippine D

politics

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

November 17, 2024

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr