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The KGB’s last French secrets in Soviet archives
It’s a well-known truism among counter-spies: Never believe that a case is completely solved. In an environment where the true and the false are constantly intertwined, you must always bear in mind that you may have been fooled, and that there is still information to be unearthed. With this in… Read Details ⇢
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Republican says Trump was playing golf when president-elect called him to switch House speaker vote to Johnson
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., initially voted for Jim Jordan for speaker of the House Friday, but President-elect Trump was able to convince him to change his vote — while working on his golf game. Norman was one of three Republicans who initially refused to vote for Mike Johnson to retain… Read Details ⇢
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Myanmar’s military regime to free thousands of prisoners in amnesty | Military News
Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports. Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule, state media said. The military said on Saturday that… Read Details ⇢
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Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 laptop review
Dell Latitude 9450: 30-second review Dell is known for making solid business machines with a touch of flair, and the Dell Latitude 9450 is no exception. This metal-skinned 2-in-1 cleverly fits a 14-inch display into the size of what would typically be a 13-inch chassis. The screen is a 16:10… Read Details ⇢
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Writer Yassin al-Haj Saleh’s bittersweet return to Damascus
Syrian intellectual Yassin al-Haj Saleh, with a photo of his wife, Samira al-Khalil, a human rights activist kidnapped in Syria in 2013. Douma, Syria, January 1, 2025. ABDULMONAM EASSA FOR « LE MONDE » On Wednesday, January 1, Yassin al-Haj Saleh returned, for the first time since his exile, to Douma (Eastern… Read Details ⇢
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2nd Homeland Security agent in Utah arrested on charges of selling illicit drugs that were seized as evidence
A second Department of Homeland Security agent in Utah was arrested and charged in federal court on accusations of using a confidential informant to sell illicit drugs that were seized as evidence. Nicholas Kindle, a special agent investigating illegal narcotics trafficking, was arrested three weeks after the arrest of his… Read Details ⇢
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The US soldiers returning to Vietnam in search of mass graves | Military
It is August 2022, and four Americans – all men in their 70s – disembark at a small airport outside Quy Nhon, a city of about half a million located on the south-central coast of Vietnam and the capital of the Binh Dinh province. With its lush landscapes and stunning… Read Details ⇢
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Key Nvidia partner unveils a tiny mini PC build for AI that has a unique feature: 3D-printed designs
Pandora is a ‘mini AI hardware’ stuck in a mini PC form factor It uses Nvidia’s Jetson Orin NX Super platform Comes with 128GB SSD and a Ubuntu OS, in a chassis under 500g Nvidia’s largest add-in-board partner, Palit, has been a key supplier in the global video card market… Read Details ⇢
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US injects $306m into bird flu fight as concerns mount
President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration announced on Friday, January 3, that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation’s bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “While the risk to humans remains low, we are always preparing for any possible scenario that could arise,” Health Secretary Xavier… Read Details ⇢