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Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Attacks Surge — 5dHouthi forces have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh’s airport, amid escalating Yemen fighting, raising risks to regional shipping and energy markets. The Trump administration is weighing military options against Iran even as Trump has cited productive talks and Tehran says it is open to renewed negotiations.

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Catholic Archbishop Urges Exemptions From Hasan Firing Squad — 4dPlans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan have prompted soldiers to seek religious exemptions or guidance, with a military religious-freedom group predicting many more may object; military rules may not provide an exemption for refusing a single assignment. The proposal has also drawn criticism from lawmakers, while Vice President JD Vance said he doubted the livestream would happen and would not watch it.

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Poland probes Baltic drone debris, likely military-test wreckageWorld — 9hPolish authorities are investigating drone-like fragments found on a Baltic beach in Karwia, with preliminary findings suggesting they may come from a test drone operated by a Polish military aviation institute. The discovery comes amid heightened concern over regional airspace incursions, but the investigation is ongoing.

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Nicole Hardy They need to finish the probe fast and tell us exactly what happened with that drone.

Trump Plans Delek Refinery Expansion Under Defense Act — 21hVice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration will use the Defense Production Act to expand Delek’s Tyler, Texas, refinery, aiming to increase commercial and military fuel output and create hundreds of jobs. The administration says the expansion could strengthen energy security and ease costs, though an industry analyst cautioned that added refining capacity would take time and may not quickly lower fuel prices.

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Reports: SpaceX Limits Starlink, Disrupting Ukrainian Military Missions — 8hSpaceX set a 160 km/h Starlink speed cap on Ukraine military terminals overnight; Beskrestnov said forces got no warning and missions were disrupted.

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Derek Foss SpaceX should have given Ukraine advance notice before changing the speed rules on Starlink.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Delta Delays Riyadh Route Amid Attacks, Weak DemandWorld — 4dDelta Air Lines has postponed its planned Atlanta–Riyadh nonstop launch until March after deadly attacks disrupted Riyadh’s airport, including a strike on a passenger terminal. The airline says safety will determine when service can begin, as the FAA has warned U.S. carriers of risks tied to ongoing military activity in the region.

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Taiwan Begins Military Drills, China Plans Five-Sea Live-Fires — 2dChina announced live-fire drills in five maritime areas, prompting Taiwan to monitor the activity and warn it is fueling regional uncertainty; officials said initial assessments pointed to coastal artillery exercises and a relatively low threat to waters around Taiwan. Taiwan is also conducting its own military drills, including testing Abrams tanks, drones and communications systems, while Beijing says its exercises are intended to deter Taiwanese independence and outside interference.

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Pentagon Plans First Military Execution Since 1961Politics — 5dDebate over what it means to be “pro-life” spans disputes over whether women who obtain abortions should face prosecution, how Catholic voters should weigh abortion and other issues, and whether opposition to abortion ignores broader social costs. One Catholic writer argues that the Trump administration’s support for executing and potentially livestreaming a convicted mass murderer undermines the GOP’s claim to the pro-life label, while other writers defend or criticize pro-life positions on abortion and voting.

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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery — 15hA cyberattack that cooked the food inside hundreds of European grocery coolers seemingly resembles an unexplained U.S. military commissary meltdown.

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Frontier History Sites Span Idaho, North DakotaLifestyle — 2dMuseums, historic sites and community events across the American West are bringing regional history to life, from Idaho’s pioneer skills, mining and fur-trade exhibits to a lecture on Old West magicians and North Dakota’s Mandan and military heritage. The programs offer visitors hands-on demonstrations, reconstructed settings and stories spanning Indigenous communities, frontier life and local development.

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’4 sources — 22hMI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is targeting UK military sites, a suspected RAF Fairford plot is not unique, and 50 Iran-linked arrests occurred last year.

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Chris Dalton Fifty arrests tied to Iran last year shows this threat is widespread. The government must crack down harder on foreign interference.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Mitch McConnell’s Wife Tied To Chinese Kindergarten With Military Training For Children — 18hWATCH: All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher th… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Riyadh Airport Strike Kills 12 as U.S. Weighs Action — 6dSyria is weighing Saudi Arabia’s request for military help against Yemen’s Houthis, potentially ranging from defensive support to deploying troops alongside Saudi-backed forces; President Ahmed al-Sharaa has not publicly approved a deployment. U.S. officials reportedly do not oppose the plan, but analysts and officials warn it could deepen sectarian tensions and expose Syria—still recovering from civil war—to new risks.

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Unearthed Video: Abdul El-Sayed Trashed Police as ‘a Military That Could Have Its Way With Us,’ Called To Disarm Them, Said Police Never Helped Him2 sources — 1d

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Derek Foss Saying cops never helped him and pushing to take their weapons away just shows he has no idea what keeps neighborhoods safe.

US Army shifts hundreds of troops to quieter Rio Grande Valley — 1dThe Army is sending hundreds more soldiers to the Rio Grande Valley, citing signs of increased cartel activity, even as the showcased stretch of river is quiet and illegal crossings have fallen. Critics question whether the expanded military presence is necessary, suggesting it may be political theater as asylum restrictions have helped drive down crossings.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

U.S. military, Coast Guard expanding technological capabilities — 1d

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Fidelity and Vanguard Donor Funds Facilitated Millions to Assisted Suicide Group — 1dVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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Nicole Hardy Retirees deserve better options than having investment giants quietly fund campaigns to end their lives.

Archbishop of the US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad2 sources — 1d

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Fidelity and Vanguard funds facilitated millions in grants to assisted suicide group — 1dVanguard's and Fidelity's charitable arms are bankrolling advocacy groups that make it easier for retirees to kill themselves.

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US Plans Livestreamed Hasan Firing-Squad Execution — 5dPentagon will livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood, the first U.S. military execution since 1961.

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China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten To Cultivate Ties With Mitch McConnell’s Wife And In-Laws — 1dWATCH: All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher th… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Odesa Officials Report Russian Strike Damaged Postal Logistics Facility — 3dRussia said it struck vessels carrying military cargo toward Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and attacked port-related infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported damage to a postal operator’s logistics facility in the Odesa region, with no casualties.

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Quetta Training Crash Kills Two Pakistan Army PilotsWorld — 2dTwo Pakistan Army Aviation pilots, instructor Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and student Captain Abdul Samad, died when a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta. The military attributed the crash to a technical fault, though further details about the circumstances were not available.

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Militant leftists gear up to fight ICE, then hide from their landlord — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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