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ReutersBelarus' Lukashenko says Russian nuclear shift was overdue, may prompt West to cool down
Lukashenko, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said "hotheads" in the West had already heard the nuclear signals being sent by Moscow even before the Kremlin leader announced the changes last month. Putin said on Sept. 25 that Russia was extending the list of scenarios that could prompt it to consider launching a nuclear weapon, including if it had reliable information about a massive cross-border attack against it involving aircraft, missiles or drones. The announcement was the Kremlin's answer to deliberations in the United States and Britain about whether or not to give Ukraine permission to fire Western-supplied long-range conventional missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia.
- Business Insider
NATO set to kick off nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon' on Monday
"Steadfast Noon" will see more than 60 aircraft, including nuclear-capable fighter jets, carry out training flights over western Europe.
- The Hill
Opinion - Whether it’s natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's increasing nuclear weaponry.
- BBC
Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres
The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade.
- Insider Monkey
Is Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) Positioned for Unstoppable Growth in the AI Era?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For The Next Decade. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) stands against the other best stocks to buy and hold for the next decade. Is Nuclear Energy Making a Comeback? Nuclear plants continue […]
- NextShark
Japanese atomic bomb survivor group wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for their decades-long activism against nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized the group “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.” About the group: Formed in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo, also known as the Hibakusha, represents survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki who have dedicated their lives to advocating for nuclear disarmament.
- The Canadian Press
Planned nuclear plant in a Kenyan top tourist hub and home to endangered species sparks protest
KILIFI, Kenya (AP) — Dozens rallied against a proposal to build Kenya’s first nuclear power plant in one of the country’s top coastal tourist hubs which also houses a forest on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- BuzzFeed
A Picture Of Donald Trump's Face Being Two Completely Different Colors Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons
Everyone comparing this photo to pasta microwaved in Tupperware is out of pocket.
- HuffPost
What In The World Was Trump Trying To Say During Arizona Rally?
The former president instigated a mispronunciation mystery after speaking in the Grand Canyon State on Sunday.
- BANG Showbiz
Kanye West ‘told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother’
Scandal-hit Kanye West allegedly told his wife Bianca Censori he wanted to have sex with her mother, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed against him by his ex-assistant – who is accusing him of drugging and raping her at a Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recording session.
- The Canadian Press
Mike Bullard, comedian and former late-night TV host, dead at 67
TORONTO — Canadian standup comedian and broadcaster Mike Bullard has died, his family confirmed Sunday.
- Hello!
Viewers cringe over 'embarrassingly bad' moment on hit live show - but did you watch?
Fans took to social media to complain about the moment - with one person even apologising on behalf of the show
- HuffPost
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Tinfoil Hat Post Has Critics Saying Same Mocking Thing
An image shared by the Donald Trump loyalist was summed up by many with one word.
- HuffPost
Ex-DOJ Official Spells Out ‘Coming Massive Crisis’ On Election Day
“I’m normally a voice of calm, and I’m here not as a voice of calm today," Obama-era Justice Department official Neal Katyal told MSNBC's Jen Psaki.
- HuffPost
Understanding Who Is An Enabler In The Sean Combs Case — And Who Is Not
Conspiracy theorists suggest that anyone who’s been in Combs' orbit or to his parties could have sanctioned his alleged offenses. It’s more complex than that.
- Hello!
Princess Kate goes off-duty in 70s flares and baker boy cap for weekend outing
The Princess of Wales surprised royal fans when she stepped out this weekend rocking chocolate brown flares, a Barbour jacket and a baker boy cap for an off-duty outing this weekend
- Sky News
Georgia sheriff calls in police after Burger King store gets order 'wrong'
Footage has emerged of a Georgia sheriff calling police when a Burger King restaurant allegedly messed up his order. The incident was caught on bodycam and shows Craig Owens Sr summoning deputies to the outlet in Cobb County - located in the Atlanta metro area. It happened in March 2023, but the footage has just been released on Facebook by David Cavender, his rival for sheriff in an upcoming election.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump's Town Hall Takes Strange Musical Twist
The former president turned a town hall into a concert in Pennsylvania, dancing and singing along to "real beauties" on stage for nearly 40 minutes.
- The Independent
Jake Tapper’s daughter tried her best to educate her father on ‘Kamala is brat’ craze
The news anchor’s Gen Z daughter inspired him to cover ‘brat summer’ in a now-viral CNN segment
- BuzzFeed
"I Asked For A Divorce That Night": People Are Sharing The Definitive Moment When They Knew They Wanted A Separation From Their Partner
"I had told him many times over the years that this would be the death of our relationship, and I was right."