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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Steven Tucker) - Putin’s Absurdist War

A number of small quadcopter drones found laden with explosives last month at Leipzig Airport have been identified by German authorities as originating in Russia, the Kremlin’s presumed intent being to blow up some Ukrainian cargo aircraft using the runway. Naturally, Russia has denied all responsibility, calling the accusation “absurd” and saying Germany put the […] The post Putin’s Absurdist War appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Putin’s Absurdist War Can you really fight a war by having people do random, tiny things for no reason? Photo by Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP via Getty Images A number of small quadcopter drones found laden with explosives last month at Leipzig Airport have been identified by German authorities as originating in Russia, the Kremlin’s presumed intent being to blow up some Ukrainian cargo aircraft using the runway. Naturally, Russia has denied all responsibility, calling the accusation “absurd” and saying Germany put the devices there itself.    Who would possibly be so gullible as to believe such a line? Hard-left politicians like the habitually anti-Western UK Labour Party backbencher Diane…Open

Who was Hugh Troy and what was his connection to the CIA?
Hugh Troy was a habitual prankster and CIA recruit who had previously attempted to display a human ear carved from beef at the Museum of Modern Art as belonging to Vincent Van Gogh; he reportedly suggested floating boxes of giant-sized condoms with "EXTRA SMALL" printed on them over Moscow.
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What was the CIA's scheme involving balloons floated over Soviet territory during the early Cold War?
The CIA sought to float balloons bearing gifts like cheap wristwatches with Mickey Mouse painted on them to "prove" the superiority of Western capitalism over Stalinist autocracy.
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What was the nature of "Operation Cornflakes" conducted by the OSS?
Operation Cornflakes aimed to destroy German morale by substituting ordinary Nazi postage stamps with fake ones featuring a doctored image of Adolf Hitler as a living skeleton. The plan involved bombing mail trains just enough to cause bags to fall onto tracks, then dropping sacks of fake letters containing free samples of the skull-stamps so they would circulate among the German public.
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What was the objective of the 1944 US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Simple Sabotage Field Manual?
The manual was intended for use by disenchanted Germans against Nazi overlords on home-soil to undermine the war machine through quotidian means, such as urinating in gasoline tanks, removing toilet paper from restrooms, releasing moths in cinemas, misspelling words like "minimum" and "maximum" as "miximum," and using bureaucratic delays to gum up government machinery.
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NYTIMES (Lily Kuo) - The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls

In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.

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NYTIMES (Evan Gorelick and Tim Balk) - Trump Promotes Criticism of Republican Who Broke With Him on Immigration

The president amplified negative social media comments about Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida, a move that drew a rebuke from at least one Republican.

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NEWSCATS - Nick Freitas: Britain’s Immigration Crisis Is a Warning for America

Image: Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescission Related: In California, illegals roll in the dough -City Journal Is California Running A Shadow Welfare System For [...]

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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Farmers face 'a lot of uncertainty' as record diesel prices squeeze operations

The cost of diesel fuel hit a record high of nearly $6.61 a gallon this week.

How are farmers being affected by the current record-high diesel prices?
Farmers are facing "a lot of uncertainty" as the record diesel prices squeeze their operations.
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What was the record high price for a gallon of diesel fuel recorded this week?
The cost of diesel fuel hit a record high of nearly $6.61 a gallon.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Assaults against ICE up 1,700%+ as Dems' criticism grows

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed Democrats, saying increased violence is “a result of vicious lies being spread by sanctuary politicians.”

What reason did Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin give for the increase in violence against ICE?
Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the increased violence is a result of vicious lies being spread by sanctuary politicians.
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By what percentage have assaults against ICE increased according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin?
Assaults against ICE have increased by over 1,700%.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - More than 260,000 pounds of cocaine seized by Coast Guard

Their efforts are part of an international drug trafficking interdiction effort, Operation Pacific Viper, launched in August 2025

When was Operation Pacific Viper launched?
Operation Pacific Viper was launched in August 2025.
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What is the name of the international drug trafficking interdiction effort that the Coast Guard seizure is part of?
The effort is part of Operation Pacific Viper.
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How many pounds of cocaine were seized by the Coast Guard in this operation?
More than 260,000 pounds of cocaine were seized.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - New York and Polymarket headed to court over prediction market

The suit claims Polymarket is "subverting New York’s express regime by facilitating gambling in New York without required responsible gambling features mandated for licensed sports wagering operations, and without any oversight by the New York State Gaming Commission, exposing New Yorkers to gambling addiction with few, if any, safeguards."

What are the specific allegations against Polymarket concerning its operations in New York?
The suit alleges that Polymarket facilitates gambling in New York without the responsible gambling features mandated for licensed sports wagering operations and without any oversight by the New York State Gaming Commission, which may expose New Yorkers to gambling addiction with few, if any, safeguards.
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What is the legal dispute between New York and Polymarket regarding prediction markets?
New York and Polymarket are heading to court because a suit claims Polymarket is subverting New York’s express regime by facilitating gambling in New York without the required responsible gambling features mandated for licensed sports wagering operations, and without oversight by the New York State Gaming Commission.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Court gives Democrats OK to shut down sheriff’s probe of Riverside vote counting

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, moved to shut down the investigation.

Which official moved to shut down the investigation into the Riverside vote counting?
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, moved to shut down the investigation.
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What did the court decide regarding the investigation into the vote counting process in Riverside?
The court gave Democrats the OK to shut down the sheriff's probe of the Riverside vote counting.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - Victim’s personal story fuels push for federal ‘Kayleigh’s law’ to protect sexual abuse victims

Kayleigh Kozak has made it her mission to advocate for new permanent protections for victims of sexual abuse and violent crime, preventing contact between victims and offenders for life.

What specific type of protection does Kayleigh Kozak advocate for through the implementation of "Kayleigh’s Law"?
Kayleigh Kozak advocates for permanent protections that prevent contact between sexual abuse and violent crime victims and their offenders for life.
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Who is the individual whose personal story is driving the advocacy for the federal "Kayleigh’s Law"?
Kayleigh Kozak is the individual whose personal story is fueling the push for the federal "Kayleigh’s Law" to protect victims of sexual abuse and violent crime.
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What is the primary goal of the proposed federal "Kayleigh’s Law"?
The goal of Kayleigh’s Law is to provide new permanent protections for victims of sexual abuse and violent crime by preventing contact between the victims and their offenders for life.
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