NOAA braces for militia radar attack threats

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Federal agencies have issued stern warnings after a militia group declared government Doppler radar stations as “weather weapons.” NOAA and the National Weather Service are now on high alert, preparing for potential sabotage of critical radar systems amid rising extremist conspiracy theories.

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engadget.com / NOAA warns staff a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons'

gizmodo.com / NOAA Warns of Attacks on Radar Systems by Militia That Thinks They Are ‘Weather Weapons’

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India strikes Pakistan in escalating cross-border tensions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

In a dramatic escalation, Indian forces have launched strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following a terror attack in Kashmir. This decisive action—accompanied by missile launches and retaliatory threats—further stokes old rivalries between the nuclear-armed neighbors, leaving regional stability hanging by a thread.

www.ft.com/ / Kashmir crisis live: India says strikes on Pakistan meant to deter further attacks - Financial Times

bloomberg.com/technology / India, Pakistan Tensions Risk Further Escalation, Analysts Say - Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com/technology / Pakistan Says 5 India Planes Shot Down, Soldiers Taken Prisoner - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / India launches strikes on ‘terrorist infrastructure’ in Pakistan - Financial Times

reuters.com/business / India Pakistan strikes, Live updates: India missiles hit Pakistan, Pakistan vows retaliation - Reuters

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Israel vows decisive response after Houthi missile airport strike

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:34 pm more...

A Houthi-fired ballistic missile hit Israel’s international airport, injuring several and sparking a flurry of official outrage. In a tone that’s half bemused and half stern, Israeli leaders warned they won’t tolerate this unscheduled “drop-in” from Iran’s proxies, promising a firm counteraction.

zerohedge.com / Houthi Ballistic Missile Slams Into Israel's International Airport, Injuring Several

reuters.com/business / Netanyahu says Israel will respond to Houthis' Iranian 'masters' after attack - Reuters

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Scale AI Defends Military Contracts Amid Ethical Imperative Debates

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 5:20 am more...

In a controversial move, Scale AI executives have defended their firm's US military contracts, labeling them as a moral imperative for national security. The leadership insists that supporting defense initiatives is not only strategic but ethically justified, despite the burgeoning debate over military ties in the AI industry.

winbuzzer.com / Scale AI CEO Wang Calls Military AI a ‘Moral Imperative’ Amid Industry Debate

techinasia.com / Scale AI founder defends military ties, urges US AI focus

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