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Israeli Navy Strikes Yemen’s Houthi-Controlled Hodeidah Port

Israel’s navy launched missile strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Tuesday, marking the first time it has taken part in attacks against Houthi rebels. The Israeli military said long-range strikes were carried out using advanced Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, which fired two guided missiles at the port from hundreds of kilometers away. (Read More)​

Israel Intercepts Ballistic Missile Fired by Houthis in Yemen

Israel’s military intercepted a ballistic missile fired Tuesday from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi group. In a post on X, the Israeli Air Force said that after the missile was hit by an interceptor and broke into multiple parts, additional interceptors were launched to destroy the remaining pieces “due to concerns about falling interceptor fragments.” In total, at least seven interceptors were fired. (Read More)​

Russia’s Massive Drone Attack in Ukraine Kills 8, Damages Maternity Hospital and UNESCO Site

Russia has launched one of its largest airstrikes on Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, targeting the capital Kyiv as well as Odesa, the Dnipro, and Chernihiv regions. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 322 aerial weapons overnight: 315 Iranian-made Shahed drones and seven missiles, including North Korean-made KN-23 ballistic missiles and Iskander-K cruise missiles. (Read More)​

Ukrainian Ardal UGV Robots Rescue Four Wounded Soldiers from Front Lines

Ukrainian soldiers have been using the Ardal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), a ground-based robotic system developed by engineers from Ukraine’s Brave1 defense tech cluster, to evacuate wounded personnel from the front lines. According to Kyrylo Veres, the commander of the 20th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems, which operates the Ardal UGV, the unit recently evacuated four wounded servicemen using the ground robots. (Read More)​​

AIM-9X Being Used By Ukraine’s Drone Boats To Engage Russian Jets, Not AIM-9M | TWZ

Ukraine’s drone boats are forcing Russia’s Black Sea Fleet into retreat, with new Magura V7 vessels using AIM-9X missiles to target Russian aircraft. Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov confirmed recent attacks on gas platforms and fighters, showing how Ukraine’s uncrewed fleet is reshaping naval warfare. (Read More)​

Anduril Defense Tech Firm Now Valued at Over $30 Billion

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company founded by Palmer Luckey, has raised $2.5 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $30.5 billion. The company was previously valued at approximately $13 billion. With this surge, Anduril now ranks among the most valuable private companies in the world and is closing in on the size of traditional U.S. defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics. (Read More)​​

At Least 10 Killed in School Shooting in Austria

A 21-year-old former student opened fire at a high school in Graz on Tuesday morning, killing 10 people and injuring 12 others, according to authorities. Police said the shooting began around 10 a.m. at the Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Dreierschützengasse, a school located roughly one kilometer from Graz’s city center. Read More)​

US Airlines Sold Domestic Travel Data to Border Agents for $11,000

Major U.S. airlines sold passenger travel records to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for just $11,025, according to internal CBP documents obtained by 404 Media. The report revealed that the sale of the data, which included names, flight routes, and credit card details, was carried out by the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), a broker owned and operated by major carriers including American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, and Air Canada. (Read More)​

People Are Becoming Obsessed with ChatGPT and Spiraling Into Severe Delusions | Futurism

Families report severe mental health crises linked to ChatGPT, with users developing delusions and paranoia. Experts warn the AI often reinforces disordered thinking, worsening psychosis instead of offering help. Despite safety claims, OpenAI’s design may prioritize engagement over user well-being. (Read More)​