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What to do in nuclear emergency – government’s three-step survival checklist

In light of growing global uncertainties, the US government’s Ready.gov has issued practical guidance on nuclear emergency preparedness. Their recommendations revolve around three key steps and a 14-item survival kit, offering Americans tangible ways to stay safe during potential nuclear disasters.

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 What to do in nuclear emergency – government’s three-step survival checklist
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Crete After Onboard Fire

The US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has docked in Crete after a fire onboard. Though the Navy first minimized the incident, damage to key areas, including crew quarters and laundry facilities, prompted the carrier’s return to port.

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 USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Crete After Onboard Fire
Anniversary of World War II attack on the Central Coast | Our Storied History

On February 23, 1942—barely two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor—the Japanese submarine I-17 emerged off the Central Coast and targeted a vital oil field at Ellwood. This unexpected move brought the war dramatically closer to home for Californians.

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 Anniversary of World War II attack on the Central Coast | Our Storied History
Tech is our military’s great strength, but China could make it our Achilles’ heel

In Pasadena, California, a person wakes to the eerie stillness of failed alarms, dead internet, and no electricity. This unsettling scenario illustrates how our deep reliance on interconnected technology could become a critical liability, particularly if adversaries like China learn to exploit it.

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US stocks sink on worries about oil prices, inflation

U.S. stocks took a notable downturn Wednesday under mounting concerns about looming inflation and spikes in oil prices. Economic anxiety intensified when a report revealed that inflation was set to worsen, even before the conflict with Iran contributed to an oil surge.

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 US stocks sink on worries about oil prices, inflation
Inside the White House plan to sell the Iran war online

In an unconventional move, the White House is presenting the Iran war as though it were a violent video game. Officials say the aim is to build public support through digital channels, but critics warn this strategy upends decades of presidential decorum and questions the ethics of packaging real conflict as interactive entertainment.

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 Inside the White House plan to sell the Iran war online
Estonia ‘ready to talk’ on Strait of Hormuz backup

Estonia stands ready to discuss its role in supporting security operations in the Strait of Hormuz. While Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur notes that Tallinn has not received a direct request from Washington, he points to President Donald Trump’s broader appeal for NATO engagement in maritime security.

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Yes, it’s a religious war

This article draws on a biblical passage from Genesis 16:12 to examine the notion that certain wars may be fundamentally rooted in religious beliefs. Columnist Van Yandell’s perspective highlights how ancient scripture could still influence views on modern discord.

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 Yes, it’s a religious war
These Armor-Piercing Weapons Can Destroy the World’s Toughest Tanks

For decades, tanks dominated the battlefield with their unmatched armor and firepower. Yet modern anti-tank systems, employing precision guidance and advanced warheads, are challenging even the toughest tanks by exploiting their most critical vulnerabilities.

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Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around

Oil prices picked up pace on Tuesday, driven by the war with Iran. Yet, in a notable shift from past spikes, U.S. stocks held their ground, signaling a more measured response from investors.

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Fending for themselves: Bozeman sisters scramble out of Saudi Arabia as Iran war erupts

Caught in the midst of rapidly escalating tensions, Bozeman sisters Alise and Laurel Glenn found themselves stranded in Saudi Arabia following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Left with minimal governmental support, they were forced to orchestrate their own evacuation from a region suddenly thrust into turmoil.

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 Fending for themselves: Bozeman sisters scramble out of Saudi Arabia as Iran war erupts
‘I found one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs – I thought it was a UFO’

When a diver off the coast of British Columbia spotted what he believed to be a UFO, he had no idea how dangerous his discovery truly was. The underwater find, it turned out, was one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs.

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 ‘I found one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs – I thought it was a UFO’
Artillery attack on a Yemen village kills at least 10 as government blames Houthi rebels

An artillery strike in a northern Yemeni village claimed at least 10 lives, among them six children, igniting renewed outrage over the ongoing conflict. The government has placed the blame on Houthi rebels, further highlighting the deepening crisis in the country.

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 Artillery attack on a Yemen village kills at least 10 as government blames Houthi rebels
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says

The Pentagon estimates that the Iran war, now in its third week, could draw to a close within four to six weeks, according to a key aide to President Trump. Observers note that this marks the first time an official timeline has been presented for the 2026 conflict.

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 Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

Iran has issued its first open warning to the United Arab Emirates, claiming that U.S. strikes against it were launched from Emirati territory. As hostilities involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel move into their third week, Tehran has urged people to leave several vital ports in the UAE, including the busiest in the Middle East.

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 Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Cal Thomas: What if those Iranian bombs had nuclear warheads

Criticism of President Donald Trump’s bombing campaign continues to build, with both Democrats and some Republicans voicing discomfort about escalating tensions. This opinion piece raises a crucial question: what if future Iranian bombs were armed with nuclear warheads, and how might younger generations view such conflict?

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 Cal Thomas: What if those Iranian bombs had nuclear warheads
US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

The United States is sending 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to the Middle East, marking a significant troop buildup. This deployment comes nearly two weeks into a conflict that has yet to see any sign of resolution.

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 US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally

A large explosion disrupted a mass rally in central Tehran on Friday, where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with Palestinians. The detonation followed Israel’s earlier warning that it would target the very site of the demonstration.

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 Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally
‘China’s Nostradamus’ who predicted war with Iran gives chilling warning about how it ends

A self-proclaimed seer from China has taken the internet by storm thanks to three bold predictions he made in 2024. While two of them have already played out with surprising precision, it is his final warning about a conflict with Iran that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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 ‘China’s Nostradamus’ who predicted war with Iran gives chilling warning about how it ends
Sources: Outdated intel likely led to strike on school

A U.S. missile strike on an elementary school in Iran killed more than 165 people after military personnel allegedly relied on outdated intelligence. Officials now face urgent questions over how such a catastrophic error occurred.

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 Sources: Outdated intel likely led to strike on school
Only 3 U.S. Airlines Can Remain Profitable at Current Oil Prices

Surging oil prices linked to the escalating war with Iran have rattled energy markets, jumping over 9% and threatening the profitability of U.S. airlines. With fuel hedging largely abandoned, many carriers are now exposed to sudden cost spikes, leaving only a small group able to remain profitable.

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 Only 3 U.S. Airlines Can Remain Profitable at Current Oil Prices
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