2 h. ago How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

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5 h. ago Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin ignores what Ukraine’s territory really means

Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin ignores what Ukraine’s territory really means  Lowy Institute

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6 h. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats

Hours after presenting a united front with allies, President Trump warned Vladimir V. Putin of “severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war in Ukraine. But he also suggested that he has limited power to alter the Russian leader’s behavior.

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6 h. ago South Africa Frantically Walks Back General's Comments During Iran Visit

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is trying to walk back statements by South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya on a visit to Iran. The post South Africa Frantically Walks Back General’s Comments During Iran Visit appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand

Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

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7 h. ago Opinion: Alaska Republicans cheer as Trump prepares to sell out Ukraine

Opinion: Alaska Republicans cheer as Trump prepares to sell out Ukraine  Anchorage Daily News

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7 h. ago Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

Healey said Tompkins “made the right decision by stepping down," but has yet to call for his resignation from the Suffolk County sheriff position. The post Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Ukrainians want an end to Russia's war, but remain wary of the Trump

Many Ukrainians want an end to years of war, but are reacting with wariness to President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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10 h. ago Trump warns Putin of 'very severe consequences' ahead of Alaska crunch talks over Ukraine cease

Trump warns Putin of 'very severe consequences' ahead of Alaska crunch talks over Ukraine cease-fire  Fortune

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10 h. ago National Security Subcommittee Examines U.S. Supply Chain Resilience and the Defense Production Act

National Security Subcommittee Examines U.S. Supply Chain Resilience and the Defense Production Act  House Committee on Financial Services (.gov)

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10 h. ago Clapper allegedly pushed to 'compromise' 'normal' steps to rush 2017 ICA, despite concerns from NSA director

EXCLUSIVE: Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper directed officials to “compromise" “normal" procedures to rush the politicized 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment—despite concerns from then-Director of the National Security Agency Mike Rogers, who said his team did not have “enough time" to review intelligence to be “absolutely confident" that Russia was involved in the 2016 election.

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11 h. ago Ukraine and European leaders urge Trump not to strike peace deal in Alaska without them

Ukraine and European leaders urge Trump not to strike peace deal in Alaska without them  CNN

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11 h. ago Vance: Adversaries are ‘afraid’ of US military, and that makes tough talks like Putin possible

Vice President JD Vance tells U.S. troops in England that military strength gives America leverage in upcoming Trump-Putin negotiations concerning Ukraine war.

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12 h. ago Ukraine Peace Summit Should Happen in Europe Says Macron After Trump

Euro leaders laid out conditions for progress on peace after a call with President Donald Trump on Wednesday.  The post Ukraine Peace Summit Should Happen in Europe Says Macron After Trump-Zelensky Call appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago U.K. Secretly Spent $3.2 Million to Stop Journalists From Reporting on Data Breach

After British authorities accidentally exposed information about 19,000 Afghans, the government sought a legal order preventing disclosure of the breach.

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12 h. ago Trump threatens 'very severe' consequences if Russia doesn't agree to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia as he prepares to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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12 h. ago Zelenskyy: Trump supports ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine at Putin summit

European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Ukraine's Zelenskyy, NATO's chief, and European leaders ahead of Friday's US Russia summit.

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13 h. ago 'Lightweight cryptography' standard to protect small devices finalized

It's the little things that matter most, as the saying goes, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has got their back. NIST's newly finalized lightweight cryptography standard provides a defense from cyberattacks for even the smallest of networked electronic devices.

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13 h. ago Zelensky and Other European Leaders Work With Trump on Russia

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies played host to President Trump for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.

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