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Draft dodging in Ukraine; US Lunar Reactor; Does social media actually hurt teen mental health?
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Ukraine's New Defense Minister: 2 Million Evading Mobilization
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The numbers: Ukraine's newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed Wednesday that roughly 2 million Ukrainians are wanted for evading military draft callups, while approximately 200,000 soldiers have gone AWOL. The 35-year-old former digital transformation minister also disclosed a $7 billion budget shortfall for 2026 and pledged immediate audits to root out corruption and systemic problems in training and command.
Why it matters: The scale of draft evasion and desertions significantly undermines Ukraine's ability to defend against Russia's larger military as the war approaches its fourth anniversary. Fedorov plans to compensate for manpower shortages by doubling down on drone technology, artificial intelligence, and digital reforms, while warning that Ukraine's defense budget faces severe constraints and uncertain foreign aid under the new U.S. administration.
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Study Claims No Link Between Screen Time and Teen Anxiety
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The findings: University of Manchester researchers tracked over 25,000 pupils aged 11-14 across three school years and found no evidence that increased social media use or gaming caused later anxiety or depression. The study, published yesterday in the Journal of Public Health, suggests other factors like school stress or family difficulties may be responsible.
Why it matters: The findings challenge widespread assumptions driving policy debates, including Australia's recent under-16 ban and proposed UK legislation supported by teachers' unions. While the study doesn't rule out short-term harms or concerns like cyberbullying and sleep disruption, it suggests parents and policymakers should focus on other mental health drivers rather than screen time alone.
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NASA and DOE Target Moon Nuclear Reactor by 2030
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The plan: NASA and the Department of Energy signed a memorandum this week committing to deploy nuclear fission reactors on the lunar surface and in orbit by 2030. The compact reactors, using a paper-towel-roll-sized uranium core, will provide continuous power for Artemis moon bases and future Mars missions, operating for years without refueling despite 14-day lunar nights.
Why it matters: The lunar reactor push comes as U.S. power grids face near-term shortfalls driven by expanding data centers, with operators warning of energy deficits as early as 2027. The initiative supports President Trump's December executive order for American space superiority and responds to China and Russia's plans to build their own lunar reactor by 2035.
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China Says It Is Testing Quantum Cyber Weapons in Military Missions
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What happened: China's PLA Information Support Force is testing over 10 experimental quantum cyber-warfare tools in frontline missions, including a 6.6-pound portable quantum radio that successfully received signals from tens of miles away during recent field exercises in border and coastal regions. The devices aim to improve sensing, secure communications, and battlefield intelligence in rugged terrain where conventional systems fail.
Why it matters: These quantum technologies could reshape global military balance and data security by enabling faster battlefield decision-making, improved detection of stealth aircraft, and secure communications resistant to jamming or eavesdropping. The developments reflect intensifying U.S.-China competition over quantum advantages, with both nations investing heavily as quantum tools transition from laboratories to operational military use.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles True Cost of Carbon Emissions
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The discovery: Scripps Institution researchers published a study yesterday revealing that including ocean damages in carbon cost calculations raises the social cost from $51 to $97.20 per ton, a 91% increase. The study accounts for coral reef degradation, fisheries losses, coastal infrastructure damage, and reduced nutrition previously omitted from standard estimates.
Why it matters: The revised calculations project $1.66 trillion in annual market damages by 2100, with island nations and small economies disproportionately affected through reduced seafood availability linked to disease risk and deaths. With global emissions at 41.6 billion tons in 2024, current policies underestimate climate costs by nearly $2 trillion annually.
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Daily Briefing
Draft dodging in Ukraine; US Lunar Reactor; Does social media actually hurt teen mental health?
101 Articles •
Ukraine's New Defense Minister: 2 Million Evading Mobilization
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Center 40%
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The numbers: Ukraine's newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed Wednesday that roughly 2 million Ukrainians are wanted for evading military draft callups, while approximately 200,000 soldiers have gone AWOL. The 35-year-old former digital transformation minister also disclosed a $7 billion budget shortfall for 2026 and pledged immediate audits to root out corruption and systemic problems in training and command.
Why it matters: The scale of draft evasion and desertions significantly undermines Ukraine's ability to defend against Russia's larger military as the war approaches its fourth anniversary. Fedorov plans to compensate for manpower shortages by doubling down on drone technology, artificial intelligence, and digital reforms, while warning that Ukraine's defense budget faces severe constraints and uncertain foreign aid under the new U.S. administration.
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Study Claims No Link Between Screen Time and Teen Anxiety
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The findings: University of Manchester researchers tracked over 25,000 pupils aged 11-14 across three school years and found no evidence that increased social media use or gaming caused later anxiety or depression. The study, published yesterday in the Journal of Public Health, suggests other factors like school stress or family difficulties may be responsible.
Why it matters: The findings challenge widespread assumptions driving policy debates, including Australia's recent under-16 ban and proposed UK legislation supported by teachers' unions. While the study doesn't rule out short-term harms or concerns like cyberbullying and sleep disruption, it suggests parents and policymakers should focus on other mental health drivers rather than screen time alone.
91% of sources are Original Reporting
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NASA and DOE Target Moon Nuclear Reactor by 2030
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The plan: NASA and the Department of Energy signed a memorandum this week committing to deploy nuclear fission reactors on the lunar surface and in orbit by 2030. The compact reactors, using a paper-towel-roll-sized uranium core, will provide continuous power for Artemis moon bases and future Mars missions, operating for years without refueling despite 14-day lunar nights.
Why it matters: The lunar reactor push comes as U.S. power grids face near-term shortfalls driven by expanding data centers, with operators warning of energy deficits as early as 2027. The initiative supports President Trump's December executive order for American space superiority and responds to China and Russia's plans to build their own lunar reactor by 2035.
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China Says It Is Testing Quantum Cyber Weapons in Military Missions
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What happened: China's PLA Information Support Force is testing over 10 experimental quantum cyber-warfare tools in frontline missions, including a 6.6-pound portable quantum radio that successfully received signals from tens of miles away during recent field exercises in border and coastal regions. The devices aim to improve sensing, secure communications, and battlefield intelligence in rugged terrain where conventional systems fail.
Why it matters: These quantum technologies could reshape global military balance and data security by enabling faster battlefield decision-making, improved detection of stealth aircraft, and secure communications resistant to jamming or eavesdropping. The developments reflect intensifying U.S.-China competition over quantum advantages, with both nations investing heavily as quantum tools transition from laboratories to operational military use.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles True Cost of Carbon Emissions
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Center 50%
The discovery: Scripps Institution researchers published a study yesterday revealing that including ocean damages in carbon cost calculations raises the social cost from $51 to $97.20 per ton, a 91% increase. The study accounts for coral reef degradation, fisheries losses, coastal infrastructure damage, and reduced nutrition previously omitted from standard estimates.
Why it matters: The revised calculations project $1.66 trillion in annual market damages by 2100, with island nations and small economies disproportionately affected through reduced seafood availability linked to disease risk and deaths. With global emissions at 41.6 billion tons in 2024, current policies underestimate climate costs by nearly $2 trillion annually.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
63% of sources are Original Reporting
88% of sources are High Factuality