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Texas Telecom Company Discloses Cybersecurity Breach by Nation-State Hacker
The hackers remained in Ribbon Communications’ system undetected for nearly a year. The nation involved was not revealed.
Trump Directs Pentagon to Start Testing Nuclear Weapons Again
The president said the U.S. would begin testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis’ with tests conducted by adversaries.
Ex-Army Sergeant Sentenced to 4 Years for Offering Secrets to China
Joseph Daniel Schmidt had top secret clearance before being discharged on mental health grounds.
Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting Death of Sonya Massey
The victim’s father, James Wilburn, called the jury’s verdict a ’miscarriage of justice.’
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
The U.S. Army’s European component said the canceled troop rotation reflects ‘increased European capability and responsibility’ on NATO’s eastern flank.
Boston Mayor Promises Before and After-School Programs for All Public School Students
Mayor Wu also announced Wicked Math, which will launch advanced math clubs and train older students as tutors.
San Jose Proclaims ‘Republic of China Day,’ Honors Taiwanese Community’s Contributions
Councilmember Peter Ortiz, who initiated the proclamation, described the effort as a tribute to the Taiwanese community’s spirit and achievements.
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Jury Acquits Former Coast Guard Officer of Threatening Trump on Social Media
Public defenders for Virginia resident Peter Stinson argued his posts were protected under the First Amendment.
FAA Issues Ground Stop at Newark Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport on Oct. 29 due to staffing issues.
Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the bill was a ruse.
US State Department Sends Emergency Teams After Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica, Cuba
While the post did not specify which countries the response team would be deployed to, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
Trump Suggests US May Lower Fentanyl-Related Tariffs on China
U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to discuss the matter with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their meeting in South Korea.
How Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel and Air Traffic Control
From controllers working without pay to delayed flights, here’s what the shutdown means for U.S. air travel.
US Consumer Confidence Holds Steady as Job Market Shows Signs of Firming
The gain reflected stronger views of job availability and modestly improved perceptions of business conditions.
Amazon to Cut 14,000 Corporate Jobs Amid AI Push
The move aims to streamline operations, flatten management, and fund a massive artificial intelligence expansion.
Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin Deported From Mexico to Face Charges in United States
Zhang is considered a major player in international drug trafficking and money laundering, with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Trump, Japanese PM Sign Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deal
The two leaders signed new security and trade pacts in Tokyo, capped by a $490 billion Japanese investment pledge.
Japanese Monarch Hosts Trump at Imperial Palace
The president is visiting Japan on his first tour of Asia since reclaiming the White House.
New Mexico’s Santa Fe Stops Adding Fluoride to Water
The city also kept in place its monitoring of natural levels of fluoride in the water system.
