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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace Just now (03:23 AM IST)

Fort Hunter Liggett, Partners Mount Rapid Defense Against Plaskett Fire

Fort Hunter Liggett and regional partners moved quickly to contain the Plaskett Fire as it threatened the installation’s perimeter and burned roughly 30,000 acres in the adjacent Los Padres National Forest. The response underscores the Army post’s emergency readiness and the value of mutual-aid coordination in Monterey County, California, where military, federal and local agencies operate in close proximity.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (06:34 PM IST)

Fort Hunter Liggett, Local Partners Mobilize as Plaskett Fire Presses Monterey County Defenses

Fort Hunter Liggett and regional partners moved quickly to blunt the spread of the Plaskett Fire, which has burned roughly 30,000 acres in the adjacent Los Padres National Forest. The response underscores the installation’s emergency readiness and the value of mutual aid coordination in a fire-prone corridor of central California.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Fort Hunter Liggett and Partners Mount Rapid Defense as Plaskett Fire Threatens Monterey County

Fort Hunter Liggett's swift response to the Plaskett Fire underscored the Army installation's emergency readiness and the strength of its mutual-aid network in Monterey County, California. As the blaze burned about 30,000 acres in the adjacent Los Padres National Forest, military and civilian partners worked in concert to keep the fire from spreading onto the post and to protect surrounding communities and critical infrastructure.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health15m ago

Mississippi Police Say Black Mother Was Dead Before Body Was Hung in Tree, Calling Scene 'Staged'

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, say a 29-year-old Black mother of four was already dead before her body was placed hanging from a tree in what investigators now describe as a staged scene. The case, which has stirred anguish and fear in a state scarred by the history of racial violence, has led to multiple arrests as detectives say the killing was tied to a drug dispute.

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World Politics & Diplomacy57m ago

US Supreme Court Lets Trump Use Controversial Citizenship Database in Voter Roll Checks

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue using a disputed federal database to verify voter citizenship, overturning lower-court restrictions that had blocked the expanded system. The decision intensifies a national fight over election integrity, privacy rights and the risk that eligible voters could be wrongly flagged or removed from voter rolls ahead of the midterm elections.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Idaho Guard Flies Three Rescue Missions in Three Days as Remote Terrain Tests Local Response

The Idaho Army National Guard carried out three successful search-and-rescue missions over three consecutive days beginning Sept. 16, supporting local agencies in remote areas of Ada and Custer counties. The operations underscore how quickly state military aviation can be called into action when rugged terrain and distance complicate civilian rescue efforts.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Idaho Army National Guard Executes Three Search and Rescue Missions in Three Days

In a remarkable display of efficiency and coordination, the Idaho Army National Guard successfully conducted three search-and-rescue missions in just three days, aiding local agencies in challenging terrains. These operations underscore the critical role of state military forces in emergency response efforts.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors8h ago

Apple hit with $5.7 billion patent verdict over iPhone and Watch haptics

A federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed two haptics patents tied to vibration-based tactile feedback used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple rejected the verdict as unsupported and said it will appeal, setting up a major legal fight over one of the company's signature user-experience technologies.

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Global Society & Public Affairs9h ago

Millions of Homeowners Face Hidden Insurance Gaps as Climate Losses Rise

A growing number of homeowners are discovering too late that their insurance does not fully cover the cost of rebuilding after disaster, leaving them exposed to major financial losses. Experts say the problem is widespread, driven by policy exclusions, rising premiums and a persistent mismatch between what consumers think they bought and what their contracts actually provide.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Incumbents Hold the Cash Edge in Most of the Tightest U.S. House Races

In the most competitive U.S. House districts heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, incumbents are often entering the final stretch with a major financial cushion. In 11 of 19 toss-up incumbent-versus-challenger races tracked by The Cook Political Report and OpenSecrets, the sitting lawmaker had at least twice as much cash on hand as the opponent, underscoring how money can reinforce the advantages of incumbency even in volatile districts.

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Global Corporate & Venture Capital11h ago

Judge Told Paramount-WBD Merger Conditions Leave the Public 'Virtually Nothing'

A California judge reviewing the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger conditions was told the public stands to gain "virtually nothing" from the deal as currently structured. The court was also warned that any approval must not be the product of collusion, underscoring the legal and public-interest scrutiny surrounding the proposed transaction.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space1h ago

SpaceX launches classified U.S. Space Force mission from California coast as West Coast military space tempo accelerates

SpaceX launched a classified Falcon 9 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast, adding another high-security payload to a rapidly intensifying cadence of national security launches from the West Coast. The flight underscores how SpaceX has become a central launch provider for sensitive government missions, even as the details of the spacecraft and its objective remain undisclosed.

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