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US going all in on sea drones to deter Taiwan war

The US is betting on swarming unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to harass China and delay a Taiwan or South China Sea conflict, wagering that drones and allied self‑defense can deter Beijing without triggering a war. By all accounts, the US Navy is moving fast in that direction.

Lizzo, Doja Cat Mock Sydney Sweeney AE Jeans Controversy

Good lord, I guess I have to summarize this latest Sydney Sweeney ordeal. Sweeney, the actress who has become a culture war touchpoint because some conservatives decided her buxom figure represents the end of woke, appears in a new ad campaign for American Eagle jeans called

Trump announces new 'reciprocal' tariff rates

President Trump on Thursday announced tariff rates for dozens of countries that will take effect on Aug. 7, potentially upending the global trade system. Trump signed an executive order that modified tariff rates for dozens of countries after he had twice delayed plans to