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  • Iran picks who passes

    The Strait of Hormuz is so strategically important that different states have distinct goals tied to it. Iran seeks leverage, regional dominance, and the ability to pressure rivals by threatening or restricting passage. The United States aims to keep the strait open to protect global energy markets and prevent Iran from using it as a geopolitical weapon. Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE depend on Hormuz for exporting oil, so they prioritize stability and U.S. protection. Oman prefers neutrality and cooperative management to maintain safe, predictable shipping. Major Asian importers such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India want uninterrupted energy flow and price stability because their…

  • Google Earth Just Got Caught: The AI Tool It Killed in a Day #technews #ai #technology

    Man, you can fake just about anything these days. And even if Google takes something down, that doesn’t mean it’s gone — there’s almost always another version still drifting around out there in the wild. | The blueprint | July 31, 2026 Related information: New CIA task force on Cuba signals escalating U.S. pressure for regime change ( Article date: August 6, 2026)

  • Unified global geological map of moon | Nasa

    Interested in checking out the moon without a telescope or looking into the night sky? | The principle world | April 26, 2020 Check out a 3D model of the geological map of the moon here: Sketchfab Related information: China completes new geologic map of Moon (Article date: August 8, 2026)

  • Every weapon ever made by Chinese weapon industries – The complete NORINCO Arsenal

    NORINCO (China North Industries Group Corporation) is China’s massive state‑owned defense conglomerate. It’s one of the world’s largest arms manufacturers and a core pillar of China’s military‑industrial complex. NORINCO produces tanks, artillery, missiles, small arms, optics, explosives, drones, and also runs major civilian industrial operations (petrochemicals, machinery, engineering, mining). The U.S. has sanctioned NORINCO multiple times — at least five major sanction actions — including a 1993 ban on NORINCO firearms and ammunition imports, repeated missile‑proliferation sanctions from 2003–2006 for supplying Iran, a 2014 sanction under Executive Order 13382 for aiding Iran’s missile program, and its designation in 2020 and again in 2021 as a Chinese military company subject to…

  • THE VIDEO EVERY INSTRUCTOR SHOULD SHOW THEIR STUDENTS | GUN SAFETY

    ShootinwithLA goes over her 4 rules of gun safety | August 27, 2023 Related information: Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say (Article date: August 27, 2023) *** this first related information article was the article reported ‘Not True‘ **** Donald Trump vows to ‘hunt down’ leakers over ammo shortage claims he says are not true ( Article date: August 6, 2026)

  • I moved to Oman 12 years ago and I am never going back to the U.S.

    She said she’s leaving and never coming back. Is Oman really like that? Would’ve never heard of Oman, if it wasn’t for the U.S.–Iran tension. | CNBC make it | March 20, 2025 Related information: Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down (Article date: August 5, 2026 )

  • OT ICS Cyberattack: How hackers hit water plants

    In July 2026, a coordinated cyberattack hit over 30 water treatment facilities in Minnesota, exposing vulnerabilities in their operational technology (OT) systems. Hackers exploited unsecured Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to disrupt water services. The incident highlighted the dangers of insufficient cybersecurity measures in small utilities, where PLCs accessed through the internet can lead to widespread failures. The video discusses the importance of implementing proper cyber defense strategies to protect critical infrastructure. | Webronaq | August 2, 2026 Related information: Hackers just broke into America’s tap water (Article date: August 6, 2026)

  • Reddit vs Google

    Quiet collision: Reddit and Google aren’t direct competitors, but their goals collide in a way that puts them at odds. Google wants to keep people inside its search results by using AI to answer questions instantly, while Reddit needs users to click through and engage with real human discussions. The tension comes from the real dynamic between them: Reddit’s content trains Google’s AI to give better answers, yet those same AI answers reduce the need for users to visit Reddit at all. So even though they aren’t fighting for search bar supremacy, their business incentives push them into a quiet conflict over who gets the user’s attention. | Brand Sentrik…