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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has provided targeting and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region. WASHINGTON/RIYADH - Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Persian Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, said four people familiar with U.S. intelligence. These people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters, said U.S. intelligence officials have not yet reached firm conclusions about the possible Russian involvement in the attacks on CIA facilities. But they cited the strikes' effectiveness and apparent precision, as well as Russia's broader technical support for Iran, as possible evidence. It has been previously reported -- and U.S. officials have acknowledged -- that Russia has provided targeting and other support for Iran in its strikes on U.S. targets in the Gulf region generally, but the intelligence community's investigation of possible Russian involvement in supporting the CIA facility attacks has not been previously disclosed. At least two CIA sites were struck in March, it has been reported.
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, in a matter of days, dealing a blow to a large number of small and medium-sized businesses. After months of drone attacks on oil depots and refineries, Kyiv says it is now targeting logistics hubs used by Russians to buy military equipment, and disrupting supplies to the Russian army. But it has also frustrated hundreds of Russian sellers who depend on online marketplaces for their livelihoods, making the war feel closer to home after almost four and a half years. I am a mother of a disabled child, I've built the business myself, one woman complained on an expletive-laden social media post that went viral. I've lost 1m roubles (ยฃ9,500; $12,700)... We're already getting screwed over from every direction as it is.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
Image caption, Google and its paranet company Alphabet have spent huge amounts on AI. Google parent Alphabet saw its business continue to grow in recent months, yet growing spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure put its leftover cash into negative territory. The company's free cash flow, the cash it maintained after paying for operations and investments, came in at negative $5.9bn (ยฃ4.3bn) for the first time in at least a decade, according to its past financial records. Alphabet's spending on AI is now expected to hit as much as $205bn this year, an increase from $190bn, as major tech companies race to build around a new wave of the technology. Meanwhile, Alphabet's combined quarterly revenue hit $119.8bn, up 23% compared with the same time last year. But the company's stock fell 4% in after hours trading.
Sports media rushes to cast Ryan Clark as victim while portraying ESPN as the villain
Spanish soccer players got a bizarre reward for winning the World Cup that'll probably spoil in a week or two Pete Golding drops unfiltered truth on'Ex' Lane Kiffin, and NCAA tampering: 'What have we created?' Gold medal-winning Team USA hockey players will be making an appearance on'Celebrity Family Feud' IndyCar teams come to terms on the series' first-ever charter sale, which shakes up the grid for 2027 Charlie Woods' shot at the U.S. Junior Amateur ruined by clueless golf fan's phone: 'Really, dude?' Pat McAfee announces debut album'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure' with Aug 14 release date Sophie Cunningham sparks social media meltdown by speaking out to protect women's sports Football influencer Kay Adams turns in worst Heisman pose ever, 7'9 first pitch & thick Chip Kelly Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? China's AI threat: Is Wall Street overreacting to Kimi K3 launch? 'WE WON VENEZUELA': Trump says partnership is delivering MILLIONS of barrels of oil Jesse Watters: Democrats aren't offering anything, they have no agenda Catsimatidis sounds off on Mamdani's housing plan: 'We want common sense to prevail' FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? 'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning'Hot as a pistol': President Trump touts benefits of Trump Accounts America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says Clark's allies quickly blamed ESPN, while leaving out the controversies that shaped his tenure. OutKick reporter Dan Zaksheske joins Dan Dakich to highlight how Ryan Clark's end at ESPN went down.
Spanish soccer players got a bizarre reward for winning the World Cup that'll probably spoil in a week or two
Pete Golding drops unfiltered truth on'Ex' Lane Kiffin, and NCAA tampering: 'What have we created?' Gold medal-winning Team USA hockey players will be making an appearance on'Celebrity Family Feud' IndyCar teams come to terms on the series' first-ever charter sale, which shakes up the grid for 2027 Charlie Woods' shot at the U.S. Junior Amateur ruined by clueless golf fan's phone: 'Really, dude?' Pat McAfee announces debut album'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure' with Aug 14 release date Sophie Cunningham sparks social media meltdown by speaking out to protect women's sports Football influencer Kay Adams turns in worst Heisman pose ever, 7'9 first pitch & thick Chip Kelly Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? China's AI threat: Is Wall Street overreacting to Kimi K3 launch? 'WE WON VENEZUELA': Trump says partnership is delivering MILLIONS of barrels of oil Jesse Watters: Democrats aren't offering anything, they have no agenda Catsimatidis sounds off on Mamdani's housing plan: 'We want common sense to prevail' FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? 'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning'Hot as a pistol': President Trump touts benefits of Trump Accounts America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says OutKick Sports Spanish soccer players got a bizarre reward for winning the World Cup that'll probably spoil in a week or two The midfielders from Los Palacios y Villafranca received 187 and 151 pounds of fruit respectively at a town hall event. WATCH: House lawmakers blast potential IRS tax on Spain's World Cup prize House lawmakers react after Spain's $50 million FIFA World Cup prize could face federal taxes in the U.S., with bipartisan questioning on whether the IRS should take a cut of the championship payout.
Iran warns of regional turmoil if US threats and attacks do not stop
What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? The United States has launched a 12th continuous night of strikes against targets in Iran, as Tehran threatened to launch more of its own attacks across the Gulf region, warning that "no infrastructure will be safe" unless its own security is guaranteed. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that it had launched the strikes "to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters". Iran has said that strikes in the Gulf will not stop if the US continues to attack and threaten Iran. Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered the message in a post on X Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to attack more Iranian power plants and bridges.
Nick Saban has the best solution for fixing the problems with college football scheduling
Spanish soccer players got a bizarre reward for winning the World Cup that'll probably spoil in a week or two Pete Golding drops unfiltered truth on'Ex' Lane Kiffin, and NCAA tampering: 'What have we created?' Gold medal-winning Team USA hockey players will be making an appearance on'Celebrity Family Feud' IndyCar teams come to terms on the series' first-ever charter sale, which shakes up the grid for 2027 Charlie Woods' shot at the U.S. Junior Amateur ruined by clueless golf fan's phone: 'Really, dude?' Pat McAfee announces debut album'The Diary of a Polarizing Figure' with Aug 14 release date Sophie Cunningham sparks social media meltdown by speaking out to protect women's sports Football influencer Kay Adams turns in worst Heisman pose ever, 7'9 first pitch & thick Chip Kelly Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? China's AI threat: Is Wall Street overreacting to Kimi K3 launch? 'WE WON VENEZUELA': Trump says partnership is delivering MILLIONS of barrels of oil Jesse Watters: Democrats aren't offering anything, they have no agenda Catsimatidis sounds off on Mamdani's housing plan: 'We want common sense to prevail' FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare FBI takes down'Most Wanted' fraudster who swindled $500M from Medicare Inside the DSA's base: Who makes up the Democratic socialists' core voters? 'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says'Trump Accounts' teach kids accountability: FOX Business' Jackie DeAngelis Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning Iran foreign minister threatens'eye for an eye' after Trump's warning'Hot as a pistol': President Trump touts benefits of Trump Accounts America didn't choose this fight against Iran's regime, drone expert says The USC-Notre Dame rivalry cancellation exemplifies how playoff expansion incentivizes teams to avoid top opponents. Bobby Carpenter joins Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich to discuss Warde Manuel stepping down from Michigan, the SEC potentially breaking away, is Clemson dead, and much more!
What Is the Youth-Led 'Cockroach Movement' Staging Mass Protests in India?
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