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Monkey abductions; next generation gravity nuclear weapon ahead of schedule; Spain faces huge telecom blackout
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First B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Completed Ahead of Schedule
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What Happened: The first B61-13 nuclear bomb was completed at Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas yesterday, featuring a 360-kiloton yield - 24 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. The project finished nearly a year ahead of schedule, with full deployment expected by 2027.
Why It Matters: The B61-13 enhances US capability against hardened underground military targets amid expanding threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The weapon will be deployed on strategic bombers from continental US bases, marking a significant upgrade to America's nuclear arsenal.
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Spain Faces Nationwide Telecom Outage Following Telefónica Network Upgrade
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What Happened: A failed Telefonica network upgrade early Tuesday caused widespread telecommunications outages across Spain, disrupting emergency 112 services and leaving millions without phone and internet access in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Impact and Response: Local governments provided alternative emergency numbers as the national 112 service became unreachable. The outage disrupted traffic lights, airports, ATMs, and business operations, coming just weeks after a major nationwide blackout in late April.
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Hillary Clinton Criticizes Republican Women as 'Handmaidens to the Patriarchy'
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What Happened: Hillary Clinton made controversial remarks at NYC's 92nd Street Y last week, labeling most Republican women as 'handmaidens to the patriarchy,' except for Sen. Lisa Murkowski and former Rep. Liz Cheney. The comments echo her 2016 'basket of deplorables' statement.
Why It Matters: Clinton's remarks highlight ongoing challenges for women in presidential politics, following Kamala Harris's 2024 defeat and Nikki Haley's primary loss to Trump. No woman has yet served as U.S. President despite multiple attempts.
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Pfizer Secures $6 Billion Licensing Deal for Chinese Cancer Drug SSGJ-707
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The details: Pfizer secures exclusive global rights to SSGJ-707, a promising cancer drug targeting PD-1 and VEGF, through a $6 billion deal with China's 3SBio. The agreement includes $1.25 billion upfront payment, $100 million equity investment, and potential milestone payments up to $4.8 billion.
Why it matters: This breakthrough cancer treatment shows potential to outperform existing drugs like Keytruda, which generates $25 billion annually. The deal marks China's growing influence in pharmaceutical innovation, with 3SBio's valuation reaching $6 billion after shares surged 50% today.
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CATL Shares Surge 13% in Landmark $4.6 Billion Hong Kong IPO
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The Latest: CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, raised $4.6 billion in Hong Kong's largest IPO of 2025, with shares jumping 18% on debut. The company, supplying Tesla and major automakers, plans to fund European expansion despite being on Pentagon's watchlist.
Why It Matters: CATL's new battery technology enables EVs to gain 520km range in just five minutes of charging, while controlling 38% of the global EV battery market. The company's expansion could accelerate EV adoption and affect global auto industry dynamics.
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US Military Enhances Defense with Advanced Anti-Hypersonic Radar Upgrade
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The Latest: US Missile Defense Agency receives first THAAD radar upgrade with Gallium Nitride technology, enabling detection of hypersonic missiles. The system has proven combat effectiveness, with UAE successfully intercepting Houthi missiles in 2022.
Why It Matters: With China, Russia deploying hypersonic weapons and North Korea, Iran developing similar systems, THAAD's enhanced radar provides crucial defense for US and allies against these maneuverable threats that exceed five times the speed of sound.
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Capuchin Monkeys on Jicarón Island Documented Abducting Baby Howler Monkeys in New Study
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What Happened: Five juvenile male capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island have abducted 11 howler monkey infants over 15 months, carrying them for up to nine days. At least four infants died from malnourishment, with researchers suspecting none survived.
Why It Matters: This unprecedented behavior threatens the endangered howler monkey population on Jicarón Island, as the species reproduces slowly with single births. The trend could become a serious conservation issue if it continues or spreads to other capuchin groups.
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Nationals Break Away from Liberals, Ending Decades-Long Coalition
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What happened: The National Party announced their split from the Liberal Party this week, ending a historic coalition after failed negotiations between leaders David Littleproud and Sussan Ley over frontbench responsibilities and party arrangements.
Why it matters: This split breaks a political alliance dating back to 1949, with the Nationals emboldened by recent election success where they retained their seats while the Liberals lost ground, potentially reshaping Australian federal politics.
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Russia Bans Amnesty International, Declaring It 'Undesirable'
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What Happened: Russia's Prosecutor General banned Amnesty International, labeling it an 'undesirable organization.' The ban criminalizes involvement with the group, forces cessation of operations in Russia, and exposes affiliates to prosecution with up to six years imprisonment.
Why It Matters: The ban is part of Russia's broader crackdown on civil society since its Ukraine invasion, with 223 organizations now labeled undesirable. Anyone sharing Amnesty's reports or supporting their work faces criminal prosecution, severely limiting human rights monitoring in Russia.
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