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17‘Abhorrent’: the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war
A Guardian investigation reveals that Polymarket, a prediction market, is being used to bet millions on outcomes related to war and other global events, influencing perceptions of truth and news dissemination.
Steve Blank Nowhere Is Safe
Steve Blank discusses how drones in Ukraine and a hypothetical war with Iran have made the earth's surface a contested space, highlighting the inadequacy of existing air superiority and missile defense systems against asymmetric drone attacks.
"The world reacted for Ukraine, but very little for Palestine; that's racism"- interview with Mayar Sherif
Mayar Sherif discusses the war in the Middle East, stating that there are no excuses for the aggression and oppression in Palestine and that the world reacted more to Ukraine than Palestine.
Ukrainian Drone Holds Position for 6 Weeks
A Ukrainian combat robot held a frontline position for six weeks, signaling the growing maturity of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in military strategies.
Sean Penn gifts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy an Oscar as a "symbolic silly thing"
Sean Penn gifted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy one of his Oscars as a "symbolic silly thing." Penn has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and has been filming a documentary about the country's struggle against Russia.
War in Ukraine
This YouTube video, titled "War in Ukraine", likely contains content related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Given the broad title, the video could cover various aspects of the war, including its origins, impact on civilians, geopolitical implications, and potential resolutions.
Ukraine opens battlefield data access to allies' AI models
Ukraine is opening its battlefield data to allies to train AI models for drones, aiming to enhance its defense capabilities against Russia.
The U.S. Is in a New Kind of War With Iran
Jeff Wise analyzes the US's emerging drone warfare conflict with Iran, drawing parallels and lessons from Ukraine's resistance against Russia. The article highlights the evolving realities and potential strategies in this new form of warfare.
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US asked Ukraine for help in combating Iranian drones. Ukraine is willing to provide assistance as long as its own air defenses aren't compromised.
Cheap, effective and battle-tested by Russia: Iran leans on Shahed drones to penetrate U.S. defenses
The article discusses the increasing threat posed by Iran's Shahed drones, which have proven cheap, effective, and battle-tested by Russia in the Ukraine war. The U.S. and its Middle Eastern allies are struggling to find a solution to defend against these drones, which are penetrating U.S. defense systems.
FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup, UEFA throws teams out of European competition
FIFA has suspended Russia from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. UEFA has also removed Russian teams from all of its competitions following the invasion of Ukraine.
Watch Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
The Netflix official site promotes "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom," a documentary about the 93-day period in Ukraine when peaceful student demonstrations escalated into a violent revolution and civil rights movement. The site offers trailers and additional information about the film.
The Russians Turning to Google Maps in Search of Missing Soldiers
The New Yorker reports that families of missing Russian soldiers are using Google Maps to search for their loved ones, often without official information from the Russian government. Around a million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, four years ago.
How Ukraine became a drone factory and invented the future of war
The war in Ukraine has spurred the nation to become a drone production hub, innovating new military technology. New Scientist gained exclusive access to the research labs, factories, and military training schools behind Ukraine’s drones to explore how this expertise could help it rebuild.
I control my Home Assistant over LoRa radio when internet is down
A user on r/homeassistant shares how they control their Home Assistant setup over LoRa radio when the internet is down, using a $30 Meshtastic radio. This setup allows for control of lights, sensors, TTS, and camera snapshots even during power grid outages, as experienced in Ukraine.
Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm
Ukraine is funding sperm and egg freezing for soldiers amidst a declining national population. The new law aims to address the demographic crisis exacerbated by the ongoing conflict.
The Privacy-Minded Social Network at the Center of the Classified-Document Leak
Kyle Chayka reports on the social network Discord and Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old National Guardsman charged with leaking classified government documents via the platform. The article examines Discord's appeal to niche communities and the implications of its privacy-focused design in facilitating such leaks.