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Defense Fears, Policy Fallout, and Political Shakeups
Unknown Launcher Spotted on U.S. Navy Destroyer
A new, not yet identified launcher has appeared on the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin at Pearl Harbor. It sits aft of the superstructure in a spot similar to launcher installations seen on other Burke-class ships, and may be tied to the Navy’s push for lower-cost counter-drone defenses. Possible uses include counter-drone interceptors, JAGM or Hellfire-derived weapons, drones, or decoys, but the Navy has not said what it is.
Britain Revives Cold War-Era War Plans Amid Fears of Attack
Britain is bringing back its Cold War-era Government War Book to prepare the military, police, hospitals and industry for a possible transition to war. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said the updated plan will also push a new focus on national resilience, including protecting critical infrastructure like power, water and transport. The Cabinet Office is leading the effort, while a long-delayed defence investment plan is still unpublished and the defence budget remains under pressure to show its work.
Gilgo Beach mystery haunted a Long Island town of police families
For years, rumors swirled in Gilgo Beach about who was behind the bodies found along the shore. The case cast a dark shadow over a town that was largely made up of police families, with a serial killer living among them.
Researchers say interactive play can help keep young children from getting glued to screens
Researchers say that more speech and interaction around young children can support brain development. The advice is simple enough: play more, talk more, and give screens less of the spotlight.
Students told to repay nursing loans after eligibility error
Students and graduates say they were shocked to learn they were not eligible for loans they had already received for nursing degrees, and are now being told the money was paid in error and must be repaid.
Britain faces higher energy bills beyond the Iran war
Britain is facing rising energy costs, and the Iran war is not the only reason. The country is dealing with another key driver that is pushing bills up as the wider energy crisis continues.
Charges Dropped Against Busan Mayoral Candidate Jeon Jae-soo, Sparking PPP Protest
South Korea’s conservative People Power Party has denounced the clearance of Democratic Party Busan mayoral candidate Jeon Jae-soo and says it will launch a task force to scrutinize Democratic Party candidates. The dispute is now headed for another round of political trench warfare, because naturally one cleared candidate is apparently enough to trigger a party-wide search party.
West Ham's win over Wolves boosts survival hopes and pushes Tottenham into the relegation zone
West Ham’s emphatic win over Wolves improved their chances of staying in the Premier League. The result also sent Tottenham into the relegation zone, putting Spurs in unfamiliar and worrying territory.
Former House Foreign Affairs Chair Eliot Engel Dies at 79
Former Rep. Eliot Engel, a New York Democrat who served in Congress for more than three decades and once chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has died at 79, according to a statement shared by a family member on social media.
More Than 1,000 Bargaining Requests Filed Under South Korea’s New Labor Law
More than 1,000 subcontractor unions in South Korea have requested talks under the country’s new labor law, but only a few negotiations have actually started as companies and unions work through the procedure.
Ichiro Suzuki statue unveiling goes awry as bronze bat snaps during ceremony
The Mariners unveiled a statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at Seattle’s ballpark on Friday, but the ceremony had a small mishap when the statue’s bronze bat snapped as the curtain dropped. Suzuki laughed it off and made a Mariano joke.
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