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Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk, a region some want to hold at all costs while others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that some Ukrainian commanders can’t evacuate the dead. Communication lags and poorly timed tactics have cost lives, and troops have little way to counterattack, seven front-line soldiers and commanders told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity so they could discuss sensitive operations.Since being caught unaware by the lightning Ukrainian incursion, Russia has amassed…
For many years I followed a no-new-friends ethos, one that became cemented in popular culture with the 2013 release of the track “No New Friends” by DJ Khaled, featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne.The logic holds that only established friendships are true and trusted, because they have endured, and since they have endured, there is no space or utility for new friends.But under even the mildest scrutiny, this reasoning crumbles. All friends were new at some point. What a no-new-friends policy truly points to is a rising risk aversion as we age that can, in the end, be socially…
Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightingsSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailA Donald Trump-backed spending bill has failed in the House vote tonight, after billionaire Elon Musk waded in to scupper a previous bipartisan deal. Democrats tanked the bill, which leaves Congress with no clear plan to avert an imminent government shutdown that could bring chaos before Christmas.Reacting to the vote, Musk blasted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and said the bill could have…
Chinese smartphone brand and now automaker Xiaomi has revealed its latest model as a followup to the highly popular SU7 electric sedan. Called the YU7, Xiaomi’s second model is an electric SUV, and it’s gunning to challenge its rivals in the market, such as the hot-selling Tesla Model Y and the recently launched Porsche Macan Electric. Design-wise, the Xiaomi YU7 doesn’t veer too far from its sedan sibling, the SU7, but in SUV form. It does look like the SUV version of the McLaren 750S, basically the one thing that McLaren has yet to produce – a high-riding super SUV.…
Hussey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, and it returned. Learn more about the late actress’ health. Image Credit: Getty Images Olivia Hussey died years after her cancer returned. The late 73-year-old Romeo & Juliet star was 73. An announcement confirming the news was shared to Hussey’s Instagram account on December 27, 2024, and it pointed out that she “went peacefully at home” and was surrounded by her family. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th,” the Instagram caption…
Hennessey has come a long way from the early days of “making fast cars faster” as John Hennessey puts it. Now, it’s a bona fide automaker, a wild tuner, and even has ambitions for ultra-low-volume, high-horsepower custom builds. Related How Hennessey Is Transforming Itself Into A Serious Supercar Contender Hennessey has realized it needs to do more than just modify a Lotus to be considered a bona fide supercar manufacturer. On the OEM side of things, the Venom F5 is the brand’s bread and butter, with variants launched this year including the Venom F5-M with a manual gearbox, along with…
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The cargo ship Sparta, which Russia sent to evacuate its weapons and equipment from Syria, broke down along the way. That’s according to the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Ukrinform reports. “They didn’t make it. The ship evacuating Russian troops from Syria broke down in the open sea. The cargo ship Sparta, which Russia sent to evacuate its weapons and equipment from Syria, broke down along the way – the fuel pipe of the main engine failed. The Russian crew are trying to fix the problem while drifting in the open sea off the coast of Portugal,” the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. Netanyahu cited “significant gaps” and a “crisis of trust” between the men in his Tuesday evening announcement.”In the midst of a war, more than ever, full trust is required between the prime minister and defense minister,” Netanyahu said. “Unfortunately, although in the first months of the campaign there…
Olivia is survived by her three children. Learn about her kids, Alex, Max and India. Image Credit: Getty Images Olivia Hussey Eisley was known for her on-screen talent, but her most important role was being a mom. The late 73-year-old, who died on December 27, 2024, is survived by her three children, Alexander, Maximilian and India. Like her mom, India is a well-known actress, and she confirmed the news of her mother’s death by sharing an announcement that was originally posted to Olivia’s Instagram account. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who…