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Balloon Trouble: Lithuania's Airport Shutdowns

October 31, 2025

Lithuania's Vilnius Airport has been facing some unusual challenges lately. Weather balloons have been causing quite a stir, leading to the airport's temporary closure multiple times this month. This isn't just about weather, though. These balloons are suspected to be used by smugglers to transport

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The Hidden Enemies of Napoleon's Army: What DNA Reveals

October 27, 2025

Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The

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Remembering Four Brave Soldiers

April 3, 2025

A large crowd gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, to honor four American soldiers who lost their lives during a training mission. This event took place on April 3, 2025, and it was a somber occasion for both Lithuanians and Americans. The soldiers were part of a NATO training exercise in the region, whi

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Four Soldiers Lost in a Tragic Training Exercise

April 3, 2025

A grim week in Lithuania ended with the discovery of four soldiers who had gone missing during a training exercise. The Army has now identified all four individuals. The last soldier to be identified was Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins. He was 28 years old and came from Battle Creek, Michigan. Th

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Three US Soldiers Found After Tragic Training Accident in Lithuania

March 31, 2025

A tragic event unfolded in Lithuania last week. Four US soldiers were conducting a routine maintenance training mission. Their vehicle, an M88 Hercules, got stuck in a bog. The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade from Fort Stewart, Georgia. Their mission was to recover another US vehicle i

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Troops Vanish in Lithuania Training

March 27, 2025

A rescue mission is underway in Lithuania. Four U. S. soldiers from Fort Stewart, Georgia, vanished during a training exercise. The incident occurred in a rugged area near PabradÄ—, north of Vilnius. The soldiers were on a routine mission to retrieve a vehicle when they disappeared. The search for t

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Soldiers Vanish During Training Near Lithuania's Border

March 26, 2025

A tense situation has unfolded in Lithuania. Four US soldiers have disappeared during a training exercise. The incident occurred near the border with Belarus, a country closely aligned with Russia. This event has sparked a significant search operation. The soldiers were participating in a planned t

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Apple Snaps Up Pixelmator: What's Next for the Photo-Editing App?

November 1, 2024

Pixelmator, a popular photo-editing app, has been acquired by Apple. The company, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, announced the news on Friday. For now, Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps will stay the same. But who knows what changes might come? Apple has a history of integrating

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Russia's Secret Warfare: More Than Meets the Eye

October 18, 2024

This summer has been eventful. An attempted arson on a bus in Prague was stopped, and a man blew himself up with a homemade bomb at a hotel near Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. Antisemitic graffiti appeared in Paris, and plots to disrupt the Olympic Games were foiled. In May, fires erupted at a sh