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- 1Far-right online movement turns on one of its own leaders●She helped lead a far-right internet movement. Then it turned on her.
A woman who helped lead a far-right internet movement has become a target of that same movement, according to a Washington Post report. The story examines how online extremist communities frequently reject figures who once helped build them, often over accusations of disloyalty, moderation or personal controversy, leaving former leaders facing harassment from their one-time followers.
- 2Ospreys are vanishing along the East Coast, and scientists say they know why●Ospreys are disappearing along the East Coast. Scientists think they know why.
Ospreys, the fish-eating hawks that nest along the US East Coast, are disappearing, according to a Washington Post report citing scientists who believe they have identified the cause. The finding has drawn attention among birders and conservationists worried about the iconic raptor's recovery since the DDT-era declines of the last century.
- 3US and Russia strip safeguards from UN autonomous weapons treaty talks●In Switzerland, UN negotiations for a treaty on lethal autonomous weapons saw U.S. and Russian diplomats remove several
During UN negotiations in Switzerland on a treaty covering lethal autonomous weapons, United States and Russian diplomats removed several safeguard provisions for artificial intelligence arms during the final sessions, according to a Washington Post report. The weakening of the draft text has drawn criticism from arms control advocates who fear killer robots are being regulated without meaningful human oversight guarantees.
- 4White House expands taxpayer-funded ad campaign promoting Trump▼White House expands taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting Trump
The Washington Post reports that the White House is expanding a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign that promotes President Trump. The campaign, already running at federal expense, is being broadened, raising fresh questions about the use of public money for political messaging. Critics are likely to frame it as self-promotion at public cost, while the administration defends the ads as official communications.
- 5Soaring diesel prices hit Trump's MAGA base, exposing rifts●Soaring diesel prices are clobbering Trump’s MAGA faithful, exposing rifts
The Washington Post reports that sharply rising diesel prices are hitting truckers, farmers and small businesses that form part of Donald Trump's core MAGA support base, straining loyalties and exposing internal rifts over the economic impact of his policies. Rising fuel costs are becoming a political liability for the president among the very voters who backed him.
- 6Ex-CIA officer's novel alleges dysfunction in deep-cover operations●Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations
A former CIA officer has published a novel alleging serious dysfunction within the agency's deep-cover operations, according to The Washington Post. The book, drawn from the author's intelligence background, is drawing attention for its portrayal of internal failures in covert work and the rarity of insider critique of such sensitive programs coming from a former operative.
- 7Nor'easter slams New England with flooding and power outages●Nor’easter hits New England after leaving flooding, outages in its wake
A powerful nor'easter struck New England, bringing heavy coastal flooding and widespread power outages across the region before moving through. The storm knocked out electricity to thousands of residents and flooded coastal communities, with utility crews working to restore service. The Washington Post is among outlets covering the aftermath as residents assess damage from wind, rain and surging tides.
- 8Rejected ballots rise in Skagit County, post office questioned●Increase in rejected ballots in Skagit County raises questions for post office
Skagit County, Washington, has reported an increase in mail-in ballots rejected ahead of an election, and county officials are raising questions about the role of the US Postal Service in the trend. Rejected ballots can disenfranchise voters, and local election offices typically urge voters to check signature and postmark requirements. The issue has drawn attention to how reliably the postal service is delivering ballots on time.
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