New Bipartisan Bill Proposes 500% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Energy
A bipartisan proposal aims to impose steep tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, targeting Moscow’s war funding while risking global trade disruptions.
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Defense & Security
Biden DOJ Shifted Fentanyl Enforcement Policies Amid Whistleblower Review
In 2024, the Biden Justice Department loosened federal fentanyl seizure protocols during an internal probe into a controversial operation that allowed the drug’s trafficking in New Mexico.
Energy & Climate
BYD Unveils Updated Seagull EV with Extended Body and Enhanced Performance
BYD’s revamped Seagull electric vehicle features a longer chassis, a more powerful motor, and upgraded technologies, maintaining its position as a leading affordable EV in global markets.
Defense & Security
U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Supreme Leader’s Financial Network Amid Rising Tensions
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on key Iranian financial actors, aiming to sever Tehran’s access to global markets following recent maritime attacks and military strikes.
Defense & Security
MIT develops satellite detector to identify nuclear weapons in orbit with high accuracy
MIT researchers propose a compact satellite sensor capable of detecting nuclear warheads in space by tracking neutron emissions, offering a new tool for treaty verification.
Defense & Security
US Demands Iran Publicly Halt Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Admit Responsibility
The Trump administration reportedly set a deadline for Iran to acknowledge fault and cease assaults on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling high tensions between the two nations.
AI & Tech Regulation
China Achieves First Successful Recovery of Orbital Rocket First Stage
China has recovered the first stage of an orbital rocket for the first time, using a sea-based net to catch a Long March 10B booster shortly after launch.
AI & Tech Regulation
Meta’s New AI Image Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default, Users Must Opt Out
Meta’s Muse Image AI automatically allows public Instagram photos to be used for AI-generated content, requiring users to disable the feature or set accounts to private to protect their images.
Energy & Climate
Vermont Residents Reflect on Flooding Challenges and Climate Action at Anniversary Panel
Vermont community members shared their ongoing struggles with recent floods and urged climate accountability during a public hearing marking three years since devastating weather events.
Defense & Security
Mayor Downplays Attempted Meeting of Top Official with Iranian UN Ambassador Amid GOP Backlash
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani minimized an aborted meeting attempt between his international affairs commissioner and Iran’s UN ambassador as Republican lawmakers demand explanations.