#Russia’s S-70 Hunter Flying Wing #Drone Downed In #Ukraine Packed With Western Components

Source: twz.com/news-features/russias-…

“In particular, #microelectronics and other technological components manufactured by the companies Analog Devices, Texas Instruments and Xilinx-AMD (USA), Infineon Technologies (Germany), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) were found in the Russian S-70 Hunter.”

#news #technology #military #electronics #politics #economy #sanctions #Problem #trade #war

Russia's S-70 Hunter Flying Wing Drone Downed In Ukraine Packed With Western Components

The discovery of dozens of Western components on the S-70 highlights the challenges of keeping these items out of Russian hands.

^{Howard Altman (The War Zone)}

#Mauritius election 2024: Amid #wiretapping #scandal, what’s at stake?

Source: aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/10/…

Tensions have further escalated after authorities last week imposed a social #media ban until November 11, a day after the #elections. The unprecedented move provoked outrage from #opposition groups and citizens, prompting the #government to overturn it a day later.

#politics #Africa #election #censorship #internet #freedom #Democracy #surveillance #Problem #news

Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?

The election is being held amid explosive allegations of wiretapping operations by government operatives.

^{Shola Lawal (Al Jazeera)}

"Look what the vote wrought!"
- Aure

Online abuse, harassment and hate toward women has soared in the days since the US election, with phrases like “your body, my choice” and “get back to the kitchen” exploding on platforms like X and and TikTok, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump

msn.com/en-us/news/world/ar-AA…

Is #Trump now above the #law?

See: people.com/donald-trump-barred…

What's up with the ongoing #court proceedings now that he is #president?

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#news #politics #justice #Democracy #crime #Problem #future #usa #WhiteHouse #government

Donald Trump Is Banned from 37 Countries as Convicted Felon, Including Major Allies Like Canada and U.K.

Donald Trump may face travel restrictions with his newfound felon status, potentially complicating his presidency if he were to win another term. Thirty-seven other countries deny felons entry, including major allies like the U.K and Canada.

^{Kyler Alvord (PEOPLE)}

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Ukranian sources report that there are currently more than 50 Shahed drones over Ukrainian territory and more are coming in.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO #Zelensky #war #Breaking #BreakingNews

"Why were they banned in the first place...this move is years past due!"
- Aure

The Biden administration has lifted the ban on deploying American contractors in Ukraine, allowing them to directly assist in the maintenance of U.S.-provided weapons, such as F-16s and Patriot systems.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO #Zelensky #war #Breaking #BreakingNews

#AI #song for #Grammy

Source: grammy.com/news/2025-grammys-n…

#Record Of The Year
#Award to the Artist(s), Album Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), and/or Mixer(s), and Mastering Engineer(s) if other than the artist.

NOMINEES:

"Now and Then" – The #Beatles

Giles Martin & Paul McCartney, producers; Geoff Emerick, Steve Genewick, Jon Jacobs, Greg McAllister, Steve Orchard, Keith Smith, Mark 'Spike' Stent & Bruce Sugar, engineers/mixers; Miles Showell, mastering engineer

...

The Beatles song was generated with AI.

#news #technology #Software #music #art #artist #history #future

2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List | GRAMMY.com

The 2025 GRAMMY nominations have been announced. See the full list of nominees in all 94 categories ahead of Music's Biggest Night on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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The period between Election Day and Inauguration Day is known as the “lame-duck” period, when the outgoing president still holds power but their successor has been chosen.

The 22nd Amendment constitutionally bars Trump from a third term in office, so he will technically be a lame duck from his first day in office, though his successor will not be known until 2028.

Lame-duck periods can offer opportunities —but also pose potential risks:
theconversation.com/the-electi…
#News #Election2024

The election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?

The lame-duck period in the US is longer than in other Western democracies, which tend to make the transition over a period of just days.

^{The Conversation}

#Ambulance hits #Oregon cyclist, rushes him to #hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, #lawsuit says

Source: oregonlive.com/pacific-northwe…

#usa #capitalism #help #money #finance #bill #justice #society #economy #AmericanWay #Problem #fail #wtf #omg #health #news #scandal

Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says

The cyclist, who suffered a broken nose, was initially treated at the scene by the ambulance driver.

^{Aimee Green | The Oregonian/OregonLive (oregonlive)}

#UK: #Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

Source: bbc.com/news/articles/cg4l1lzv…

In the investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches and the Sunday Times, it is reported that the private estates of King Charles and Prince William hold contracts with public bodies and charities.

#crown #England #money #finance #Royal #tax #politics #economy #news #scandal #charity #Problem #Democracy #justice

Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'

The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

^{Michael Sheils McNamee (BBC News)}

AFTER THE ELECTIONS

America’s allies brace for brinkmanship, deals—and betrayal

From Ukraine to Israel there is a frantic scramble to flatter and sway Donald Trump
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump

economist.com/international/20…

America’s allies brace for brinkmanship, deals—and betrayal

^{The Economist}

Imagine you live on an island and suddenly everyone hates you because of an #internet #rumor 😱

Source: grapevine.is/mag/feature/2008/…

#news #Iceland #justice #dog #story #hate #crime #Mobbing #fail #society

Looking Back

Dog Cheats Death, Photographer Escapes Angry Mob The most peculiar news story of 2007 is the adventurous tale of Lúkas...

^{grapevine (The Reykjavik Grapevine)}

Western #news media won't show this.

There was a moment of silence for victims of the Spanish floods before the #Europa #League match between #Ajax and #Israel's #MaccabiTelAviv.

The Israelis disrupted the silence with chants, whistles and fireworks because Spain recognized the State of #Palestine.

Beyond vile.

Elon Musk joined the conversation between President Zelensky and Donald Trump on November 6

Zelensky "was somewhat reassured" by what he heard from the newly elected US president, but Trump emphasized that he will not leave the country, but wants to give diplomacy a chance. Musk said that he will continue to help Ukraine through his Starlink satellites.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO #Zelensky #war

It's time for our weekly #news #quiz.

There are several politics questions, but let's skip ahead to the 5th question: Grammy-winner Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, arranged hits for stars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. He also composed the 1962 tune "Soul Bossa Nova," which became the theme song for which movie series?

Check your answer and see how well you've been following the news, here: theconversation.com/the-conver…

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Test your knowledge with a weekly quiz drawn from some of our favorite stories.

^{The Conversation}

• James Bond (13%, 11 votes)
• Mission:Impossible (20%, 17 votes)
• The Fast and the Furious (1%, 1 vote)
• Austin Powers (65%, 54 votes)

“We are under no illusions that the policies in Project 2025, which includes slashing legal #immigration, rounding up immigrants, creating new detention camps, are all on the table. That is not to say that all of them can be carried out or will be carried out, but we know what the options of policies out there look like.” texasobserver.org/texas-front-…

#Project2025 #politics #USpol #news #election2024 #border #Trump

Texas Will Be on the ‘Front Lines’ of Mass Deportation

“We're going to defend our immigrant communities from Trump's attacks, while we hold Trump and people like Elon Musk accountable for spreading lies and scapegoating immigrants.”

^{Francesca D’Annunzio (The Texas Observer)}

#China could do better but can't 😐

Source: lightreading.com/smartphones-d…

#Technology #android #mobile #smartphone #huawai #harmony #Software #news #Problem

'Alien' signal decoded

Source: esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/…

#news #alien #mars #news #technology #Signal #exploration

'Alien' signal decoded

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