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At the height of the Iraq war, bloggers coined the term “Friedman unit” in reference to the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s habit of claiming that the next six months would be critical in determining the outcome of the conflict. Everything has sped up quite a bit in our post-Twitter era, so perhaps it’s appropriate that the Ukraine war …

Kelli Ferrell’s Ex-Husband Mark Threatens to Sue Bravo, Says They Exploited His Daughters and Aired Lies to Ruin Him!  Kelli Ferrell’s ex-husband Chuvalo Mark Ferrell is threatening to sue Bravo, accusing the network of exploiting their daughters by airing them without his permission and destroying his name for entertainment. At a courthouse press conference, Mark Ferrell accused Kelli of lying …

OPINION — America’s cyber intelligence capabilities are being eviscerated while the threats to national security emanating from cyber space are increasing. The latest cuts to the cyber capabilities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) further undermine America’s ability to protect itself against the adversaries that use cyberspace to put American’s security at risk. Russia, China, and …

Katie Ginella Admits She ‘Cried’ and ‘Rotted in Bed for Weeks’ After RHOC Cast EXPOSED Her as a Liar!   Katie Ginella is still reeling from her disastrous lie detector party — and she’s spilling how bad it really got behind the scenes. “The truth of the matter is … I was gutted,” Katie, 41, confessed to Us Weekly ahead …

Porsha Williams DRAGS Ex Simon Guobadia To Court… Says He Owes Her $667K In Divorce Payments!  Porsha Williams is DONE playing nice — the Real Housewives of Atlanta star just dragged her ex-husband Simon Guobadia back to court, demanding a judge hold him in contempt for allegedly stiffing her on nearly $700,000 worth of payments. In new filings, Porsha, 43, …

Karen Huger Fresh Out Of Prison… Bravo Has Cameras Rolling To Capture Her RETURN To RHOP!   Karen Huger is fresh out of prison — and the Grande Dame wasted no time stepping back into the spotlight after serving just six months behind bars. The Real Housewives of Potomac star, 62, walked out of Montgomery County Detention Center on Sept. 2. …

Editor’s note, September 2, 12:10 pm ET: This week, the leaders of Iran, North Korea, and Russia, along with around two dozen other heads of state, are in China for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which doubles as an advertisement for China’s bid for global leadership. In February, Vox reported on …

OPINION — “Since January 2024, Russian forces have seized approximately 5,000 square kilometers [1,931 square miles] of additional Ukrainian territory, less than one percent of the country. In certain areas, such as Kharkiv, Russia’s rate of advance is as little as 50 meters [55 yards] per day on average. These incremental gains have come at the cost of heavy losses. …

The defining photo of the recent White House Ukraine summit will likely turn out to be one depicting five European leaders plus the leaders of the European Commission and NATO smooshed in around the Resolute Desk, seemingly listening to a soliloquy by the unseen President Donald Trump. The photo was impossible for observers not to compare to an iconic one …