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US national security officials are outraged by Gabbard’s choice to head US intelligence

Former and current US intelligence officials criticize Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard. Experts consider her appointment risky due to her lack of experience and soft stance on Russia.

President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard as head of US intelligence is a risk, according to some current and former US intelligence officials.

Writes UNN with reference to Reuters.

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Trump's appointment of Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who has little experience in intelligence and is considered soft on Russia and Syria, increases the risks. In particular, among the possible risks is the possibility that the top advisers could give the new Republican president a distorted view of global threats. On the other hand, foreign allies may be reluctant to share important information.

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For example, Randall Phillips, a former CIA operations officer who served as the agency's chief representative in China, said that with Trump supporters holding the highest government positions, “it could be a precondition for some really questionable actions” by the intelligence community's leadership.

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Since leaving the Democratic Party, Gabbard has become increasingly critical of Biden and popular among conservatives, frequently appearing on far-right TV and radio shows, where she has become known for her support of isolationist policies and her disdain for the “awakening.

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Shortly after Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Gabbard wrote on social media: “This war and suffering could have been easily avoided if the Biden/NATO administration had simply recognized Russia's legitimate security concerns about Ukraine becoming a NATO member.

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November 15, 2024
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 19 over past day

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least one civilian and injured at least 19 others in the past day, regional authorities reported on Nov. 15.

Russia attacked several regions with two X-59/69 guided missiles from the Black Sea and 29 Shahed-type attack drones from Crimea. The Air Force confirmed that one guided missile and 25 drones were shot down.

Russian attacks on Odesa, where most of the air targets were intercepted, killed one woman and injured 10 people, the State Emergency Service reported.

Among them, a nine-year-old boy is in moderate condition at a hospital, a 22-year-old man is in serious condition, and the rest of the wounded are in moderate condition at medical facilities throughout the city and region, according to Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper.

An apartment building was destroyed, and several high-rise buildings were damaged, Kiper said.

The attack also damaged the main district heating pipeline, which served 220 apartment buildings (with a population of 40,000), seven kindergartens, four schools, and a maternity hospital.

In Donetsk Oblast, three people were injured in Russian attacks, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported. The injuries occurred in the villages of Shcherbynivka, Vovkove, and Shevchenko.

Five people were wounded by Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. A critical infrastructure facility, a post office, and 12 houses were also damaged.

In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the communities of Nikopol, Myrove and Marhanets were attacked, and a 51-year-old woman was injured, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.

Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Ternopil, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts were also attacked, but no casualties were reported.

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November 15, 2024
Currently, there is a shortage of civilian and military personnel in the TCC

There is a shortage of both civilian and military personnel in the territorial recruitment centers. Out of 48,000 staff positions, only 36,000 are filled, of which 18,500 are limitedly fit military personnel.

Currently, there is a shortage of personnel in the territorial centers of recruitment and social support, both civilian and military. This was stated by the head of the communications group of the Sumy regional recruiting center and joint venture Oleksandr Bondarenko during a telethon, a correspondent of UNN reports.

When asked how much he feels the lack of staff, Bondarenko replied: “Now there is a shortage of both civilian and military personnel in the TCC. Compared to 2022, the TCC staff has increased due to the introduction of security companies in each unit.

He noted that initially these were mobilized people who were fit for military service, but over time, when units were formed, there was a rotation to the TCC, guys who were wounded or contused, i.e. not fit for service in combat units, were transferred to the TCC, and they took positions in the guard companies, while guys who were fit for service went to combat units.

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Defense Ministry spokesman Dmytro Lazutkin said that there are 48,000 positions in Ukraine's territorial recruitment centers (TCCs). But in fact, 36,000 people work there, of whom 18,500 are of limited fitness.

MP Yulia Yatsyk, who is a member of the provisional investigative commission for the protection of the rights of servicemen, stated that a report had been submitted proposing to disband the TCC. According to her, more than 10 full-fledged brigades could be created out of the current number of military personnel of the TCC.

November 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders mass production of kamikaze drones – media
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has recently ordered the mass production of kamikaze drones as their so-called strategic partnership with Russia develops.

Source: Sky News with reference to the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean state-run news outlet

Details: Kim Jong Un reportedly stressed the need to build a mass production system as soon as possible and move to full-scale mass production of drones.

NATO obtained information that Russia is sending missile technology to North Korea in exchange for military assistance.

Background:
- Prior to that, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin signed a law ratifying the treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK. North Korea also ratified the treaty.
- According to the latest data from South Korea's intelligence service, members of the North Korean military previously sent to Russia are in Russia’s Kursk Oblast and already engaged in combat operations against Ukraine.
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November 15, 2024
Tropical storm Sara threatens popular resorts in Central America

Storm Sara with winds of 75 km/h has hit northern Honduras and is moving towards the Yucatan resorts. Up to 75 cm of precipitation is forecast with a risk of flooding and landslides in the region.

Tropical storm Sara hit northern Honduras late Thursday night and threatened parts of Central America and southern Mexico, including the resort peninsula of Yucatan, AP reported, UNN reported.

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According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami, Sarah made landfall about 165 kilometers west-northwest of Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Honduran-Nicaraguan border. It is near Brus Laguna, a village of about 13,000 people. There are several other settlements nearby.

Mexican authorities warned that the storm could cause “intense rains” on the resort peninsula of Yucatan.

Sarah's wind speed was about 75 km/h, and she was moving westward at a speed of about 17 km/h.

The storm is expected to remain roughly on this path before moving out to sea again and threatening the Belizean coast.

The center reported that the storm, “Sarah,” is expected to bring 25 to 50 centimeters of rainfall, and in some areas up to 75 centimeters. Such heavy rain could lead to life-threatening flooding and landslides.

Sara is forecast to pass over or near the tourist destination of Roatán off the coast of Honduras on Sunday. The storm is then expected to turn northwest toward Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula.

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November 15, 2024
Man Utd top injury table with 57 Premier League games missed

England have had nine players pull out of international duty this week and that’s a pattern repeated across football as players are massively over-worked.

Many international footballers have played three major international tournaments in three years and then started the Premier League 24/25 season already fatigued.

That has led to unprecedented numbers of injuries, particularly as UEFA have added more European games to the calendar with the expanded ‘Swiss model’ competitions.

We have looked at the seven Premier League clubs competing in Europe this season and calculated how many top-flight games have already been missed by senior players through injury. And it’s only November.

Ranked from lucky Chelsea to ravaged Manchester United…

7) Chelsea: 15 games missed
Injured players: Malo Gusto, Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Jadon Sancho

They’ve had the luck of the (blue) devils this season with even Reece James making it onto the pitch for four Premier League games this season. Is their fortune about to run out? Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana have all withdrawn from international duty this week. Though some would have you believe that is all the fault of Thomas Tuchel. Yes, even the Frenchmen. Blame the GERMAN.

6) Liverpool: 24 games missed
Injured players: Alisson, Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones

Barring their goalkeeper – who has a very able deputy – Liverpool have been able to field pretty close to their first-choice XI over the first 11 games of the season, which has obviously helped them top the Premier League table. It’s hard to argue that they have missed Diogo Jota, with Darwin Nunez a £64m deputy.

A thigh injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold could potentially provide the first big test of the season, though Arne Slot has been consistent in giving minutes to Conor Bradley.

5) Aston Villa: 26 games missed
Injured players: Rodd Barkley, Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Boubacar Kamara, Ezri Konsa, John McGinn, Tyrone Mings, Amadou Onana.

Barring Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara – who are arguably not first choice anyway – most of these injuries have been relatively minor, with Unai Emery putting such niggles down to the increase in football. Villa have already played 17 games this season and there are plenty more to come. Six players have started all 11 Premier League games and Jhon Duran has come on to finish 11 too.

4) Tottenham: 30 games missed
Injured players: Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, Heung-min Son, Djed Spence, Micky van de Ven, Timo Werner

Barring the lesser-spotted Odobert and Richarlison, most of these missed games have been short spells on the sidelines or have largely effected fringe players. Possibly the most troublesome has been the thigh injury suffered by Van de Ven; without his pace and class, Spurs fell to embarrassing defeat to Ipswich Town.

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3) Arsenal: 38 games missed
Injured players: Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White.

Aside from the epidemic of left-back injuries – note that we’re not even counting Kieran Tierney as a member of the first-team squad here – there is no doubt about the biggest injury loss for Arsenal this season. After the relative luck with injuries of the last two campaigns, the loss of Odegaard for seven games is one of several factors in the near-obliteration of their title chances.

He bowed out at the end of August and returned in November to an Arsenal side desperately needing a result against Chelsea to avoid full-blown crisis status. He delivered.

2) Manchester City: 42 games missed
Injured players: Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Kevin de Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Rodri, John Stones, Kyle Walker.

It’s tricky for many to dredge up much sympathy for Manchester City but they have been robbed of the actual best player in the world for the majority of the season, while De Bruyne, Foden and Grealish have started only four Premier League games each. No title-chasing team should be forced to play Matheus Nunes on the left.

This is the greatest test of Guardiola as Manchester City manager; can he win the Premier League title without Rodri and with only one fit, in-form goalscorer? At the moment it is very much Advantage Liverpool.

1) Manchester United: 57 games missed
Injured players: Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro.

That list includes three players who have not kicked a ball in anger for the Manchester United first team this season, while Mount has barely figured at all (though he should have more chances under Ruben Amorim). As doomed as Erik ten Hag became after failing to produce a consistent style of player for United in over two years, he was not helped by injuries in a stuttering campaign.

November 15, 2024
Schumacher’s last Ferrari is up for auction

The Ferrari 248 F1, which Michael Schumacher raced in 2006, is up for auction at RM Sotheby's. The legendary racer won 5 victories with this car and set a record for the number of pole positions.

The New York-based auction house RM Sotheby's has put up for auction the Ferrari 248 F1, which was used by seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher to fight for the title with Fernando Alonso in 2006.

Writes UNN with reference to Deutsche Welle.

The Formula 1 car of the legendary German racer Michael Schumacher is up for sale in New York. The auction house RM Sotheby's has announced a new lot of Ferrari 248 F1, which the native of Hürth competed in the 2006 season.

The auction will begin on Thursday, November 14.The 2006 season was the last for the seven-time Formula 1 champion with the Italian team, with which he spent 11 years. The car with chassis number 254 brought Schumacher victories five times, allowing him to climb to the top step of the podium.

It was in this car that Michael set a new record for the number of pole positions, surpassing the achievement of his idol Ayrton Senna.The season was marred by only two retirements, but added to the German's treasury with four pole positions and seven victories.

The tense struggle lasted until the last race, but Michael Schumacher finished the championship in second place in the individual standings, losing the title to Fernando Alonso of Spain.

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November 15, 2024
The “iPhone moment” is coming with NVIDIA’s new Blackwell chip: Apple stocks are in for a rush – Business Insider

NVIDIA is planning to release a new Blackwell GPU that could be a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Analysts compare the potential impact of this chip to the release of Apple's first iPhone.

NVIDIA shares, considered a barometer of technological innovation, continue to intrigue investors. Analysts are assessing the prospects for a rise in the company's stock price as Nvidia is about to release its long-awaited new Blackwell graphics chip.

Writes UNN with reference to the publication Business Insider.

Nvidia is closing in on its Apple iPhone, and soon the sale will be similar to the sale of Apple shares after the release of the first generation iPhone, says Ben Reitzes, managing director of Melius.

Despite the fact that Nvidia has already reached historic highs, investors should still wait for a while longer – analysts believe that the next turning point will be the release of a new generation of Blackwell GPU.

This is similar to how we felt when Apple released the iPhone 15 years ago, only on a different scale

– Reitzes said.

Blackwell's future GPUs are the foundation of progress in artificial intelligence.

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“Not only are we excited that Blackwell will break even in 2025 and Ruby in 2026, but we are also increasingly optimistic that gross margins can return to the mid-70s by the middle of FY26,” Reitzes said.

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Nvidia has become the most valuable company in the world amid the artificial intelligence boom.

Japanese startup Sakana AI, a strategic partner of NVIDIA, is preparing to launch its first AI product in 2025.

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November 15, 2024
General Staff: Russia has lost 717,590 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 717,590 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Nov. 15.

This number includes 1,520 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

According to the report, Russia has also lost 9,330 tanks, 18,968 armored fighting vehicles, 29,167 vehicles and fuel tanks, 20,492 artillery systems, 1,252 multiple launch rocket systems, 999 air defense systems, 369 airplanes, 329 helicopters, 18,886 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.

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November 15, 2024
russia is trying to advance in kursk region again: the Center for Defense Policy talks about night maneuvers

The Center for Countering Disinformation reports that russia's offensive in the kursk region has resumed, with the use of equipment and night maneuvers. Earlier, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled five attacks on novoivanivka, destroying 18 pieces of enemy equipment.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, said that the enemy's active offensive in the kursk region had resumed.

The enemy is again conducting offensive actions in kursk region. They are using equipment and trying to move actively at night

– he wrote.

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Earlier, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on russian attempts to advance deeper into the territory under Ukrainian control in the kursk region and displace Ukrainian troops.

DeepStat reported that only during the russian army's attempts to capture the village of novoivanovka in the kursk region, 18 units of enemy equipment were destroyed, and enemy losses could reach 300 people.

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November 15, 2024