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U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Raise Questions

December 16, 2025

The U. S. military's recent actions in Venezuelan waters have sparked a wave of questions and concerns among lawmakers and experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to face Congress to discuss the escalating military operations, which have led to the destruct

sports

SMU's New Plan to Boost Athlete Earnings and School Revenue

December 10, 2025

SMU is making a big move to help athletes and the school make more money. They've created a new team called Mustang Partners. This team will find ways to make money through deals, sponsorships, and special events. Other schools like Clemson, Kentucky, and Michigan State have done similar things. SM

politics

Lithuania's Balloon Trouble: A New Kind of Border Problem

December 9, 2025

Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T

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Lithuania Takes Strong Action Against Smuggler Balloons

December 9, 2025

Lithuania has taken a big step. They declared a state of emergency. This is because of balloons coming from Belarus. These balloons are used by smugglers. They carry cigarettes and other goods. This is not just about goods. It is also about national security. The balloons are causing problems. They

politics

A Second Strike in the Caribbean: What Really Happened?

December 5, 2025

A video has surfaced showing a U. S. military operation in the Caribbean Sea. It shows a boat capsized with two people trying to flip it over. Just as they were doing this, a second strike hit. This happened before they could even get back on their feet. Lawmakers watched this video on Capitol Hill

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U. S. Strike Raises Questions About Rules of War

December 2, 2025

A recent U. S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea has sparked a heated debate. On September 2, a suspected drug boat was targeted, but the controversy lies in what happened next. Survivors from the initial strike were reportedly killed in a second strike, raising serious questions about the rules

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Senate Panel Promises Close Look at Deadly Strike Orders

November 29, 2025

A powerful group in the Senate has decided to take a closer look at a recent military action. This comes after news broke that the defense chief gave a clear order to leave no survivors in a strike on a suspected drug boat. The Senate Armed Services Committee, led by Republicans, is stepping in to m

crime

Brazil's Call for US Support Against Crime and Arms Trafficking

November 28, 2025

Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Bra

technology

U. S. Cracks Down on AI Chip Smuggling to China

November 21, 2025

The U. S. is taking a hard stance on AI chip smuggling. Four people have been accused of trying to send high-tech chips from Nvidia to China without permission. This has sparked a call for a new law to track these chips more closely. The U. S. House Select Committee on China is pushing for the Chip

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U. S. Military Actions in Pacific Raise Questions

November 17, 2025

The U. S. military has recently targeted and destroyed another boat in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of three individuals, who were accused of drug trafficking by the Trump administration. This brings the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 83 since e