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Russia’s latest wave of drones and missiles slammed into Kyiv and the Kyiv region, including Boryspil, killing and injuring civilians as air defenses fought through the night. Story Highlights Kyiv and Boryspil were hit in repeated Russian strikes, with deaths and injuries reported. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many drones, but debris still caused fires and damage. Attacks have become near-daily, mass salvos aimed at cities and infrastructure. The pace and scale of strikes strain Ukraine’s...

At the Canfield Fair in Ohio, an armed man allegedly lunged toward gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton, leaving multiple people injured, according to her campaign. Story Highlights Acton’s campaign says an armed individual lunged at her at the Canfield Fair. Multiple people were injured; law enforcement quickly intervened. Mahoning County Democratic chair says volunteers were knocked down and a suspect was arrested with multiple weapons. The incident underscores security risks at open, crowded political events. What...

China’s J-20 stealth fighter force has surged to about 300 jets by mid-2025, with output reportedly near 120 per year, reshaping the Indo-Pacific balance. Story Snapshot Analysts estimate roughly 300 J-20s were in service by mid-2025 across many units. Annual J-20 production reportedly reached about 100–120 aircraft by late 2025. Royal United Services Institute projects up to 1,000 total J-20s by 2030. Counts differ by “produced,” “delivered,” and “in service,” but the growth trend is...

Federal officers in Arizona arrested 95 truck drivers without legal status during a four-day sweep, exposing a licensing loophole that crossed state lines. Story Snapshot U.S. Customs and Border Protection led a Yuma Sector sweep that netted 95 truck-driver arrests. All arrested drivers held state-issued commercial licenses, many from outside Arizona. The operation targeted human and drug smuggling corridors along key Arizona highways. Recent federal rules link immigration checks to licensing, tightening compliance nationwide. What Agents...

Federal officials say they stopped $1.6 billion in suspect Medicare lab payments, signaling a major strike against waste in a program seniors rely on. Story Snapshot Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports blocking over $1.6 billion in potentially improper lab claims Agency says revoking 157 lab providers prevented $732 million in losses Payment suspensions at 185 labs halted more than $500 million after reviews Officials credit data analytics for flagging suspicious billing patterns What CMS...

Ukraine's own government now says a decision by its state weapons company, not just a Russian strike, helped kill dozens of its citizens. Quick Take President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opened a criminal probe after a Russian strike hit an ammunition depot near Kyiv, calling the deaths "absolutely appalling." Prosecutors say the warehouse lacked required permits and broke a rule that bans storing ammunition near homes. Two executives at state defense firm Ukroboronprom were detained and accused...