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Fighting in Northern Ethiopia Sparks Exodus

Fighting in Northern Ethiopia Sparks Exodus

Aug 7, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Hundreds of people are fleeing fighting in northern Ethiopia. They are crossing into neighboring Sudan. This is happening as fears rise of a return to civil war

Colorado River Water Cuts Loom

Colorado River Water Cuts Loom

Aug 7, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Federal officials have announced a plan to address the deepening crisis on the Colorado River. The strategy will force significant water reductions for millions

Russia Seeks North Korean Soldiers

Russia Seeks North Korean Soldiers

Aug 6, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Russia wants 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine. This marks a significant involvement in a war since the 1950s. Russia's move is a desperate attem

The Dawn of the Machine Intelligence Era

The Dawn of the Machine Intelligence Era

Aug 6, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Leading artificial intelligence architects believe humanity has crossed a critical threshold once relegated to science fiction novels. We have officially entere

US Missile Defense Interceptors Nearly Depleted

US Missile Defense Interceptors Nearly Depleted

Aug 6, 2026 · Catherine Wells

A critical US Army missile defense system has seen almost 80% of its interceptors used. This alarming figure comes from a recent report, citing multiple sources