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Usha takes racist slurs from Fuentes and far-right; Nepal gives up on Everest waste program; China pushes robots to Vietnam border
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Russia Deploys Oreshnik Missile System to Belarus
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What happened: Russia announced Tuesday that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has entered active service in Belarus, releasing video of mobile launchers and holding a ceremony. The intermediate-range missiles can reach targets across Europe in 11-17 minutes and were first used against Ukraine in November 2024.
Why it matters: The deployment strengthens Russia's negotiating position during critical US-led peace talks and allows Moscow to strike European NATO targets faster in any conflict. Belarus borders Ukraine and NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, placing the nuclear-capable system within striking distance of most of Europe.
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US Kills, Captures 25 ISIS Operatives in Syria
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What happened: US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS fighters during 11 missions from December 20-29 following Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, which struck over 70 targets with more than 100 precision munitions across central Syria.
Why it matters: The campaign responded to a deadly December 13 ambush that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, while ISIS inspired at least 11 terror plots or attacks against US targets in 2025, demonstrating the ongoing threat to American security.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
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China Delivers Thousands of Humanoid Robots as US Weighs Policy Response
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What happened: UBTECH deployed Walker S2 humanoid robots at a border crossing between China and Vietnam. The robots are now operational at this international checkpoint location.
Why it matters: This deployment represents a significant step in using advanced humanoid robotics for border security and international checkpoint operations. It demonstrates the expanding role of autonomous systems in managing cross-border travel and security protocols.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Nepal Ends Failed Everest Waste Deposit Scheme After 11 Years
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What happened: Nepal ended its 11-year refundable $4,000 waste deposit scheme after it failed to reduce Everest's estimated 50 tonnes of trash. Authorities approved a five-year cleanup plan featuring a non-refundable fee, checkpoints at Camp Two, mountain rangers, and stricter monitoring to tackle waste in higher camps.
Why it matters: The previous scheme only recovered waste from lower camps while higher camps accumulated tents, oxygen tanks, and human excrement. Trash washing into local watersheds threatens drinking water and public health for communities, while the new dedicated fund aims to finance ongoing cleanup and monitoring operations.
96% of sources are Original Reporting
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Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen Port Over Alleged UAE Weapons Shipment
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What happened: Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck Mukalla port in Yemen on Tuesday after two ships from UAE's Fujairah arrived over the weekend carrying weapons and combat vehicles for UAE-backed separatists. Yemen's presidential council canceled its defense pact with the UAE and gave Emirati forces 24 hours to leave, while imposing emergency measures including a 72-hour blockade on ports and crossings.
Why it matters: The strike exposes a sharp rift between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and UAE, threatening to widen Yemen's civil war into broader regional confrontation and destabilize Red Sea shipping lanes. Gulf stock markets fell on Tuesday as the escalation risks security in a major energy-exporting region, while US officials called for restraint amid mounting tensions.
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Myanmar Military-Backed Party Claims Election Victory
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What happened: Myanmar's pro-military USDP party claims it won 82 of 102 parliamentary seats in the first election phase held two days ago, covering only 102 of 330 townships amid ongoing civil war. Two more voting phases are scheduled for January 11 and 25, with official results expected in early 2026, while Aung San Suu Kyi's dissolved NLD party did not appear on ballots.
Why it matters: Critics warn the tightly controlled vote will entrench military rule through the USDP proxy party and enable contracts that could trap future democratic governments in legal debt. The election, marked by forced voting at gunpoint, boycotts, and rebel attacks, has been condemned by the UN and Western diplomats, with China and Russia sending observers to legitimize the process that could affect international sanctions, refugee flows, and regional stability.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
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Far-Right Influencers Attack Vance Family with Racist Slurs
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What happened: Vice President JD Vance publicly told white nationalist Nick Fuentes to "eat s---" after Fuentes used ethnic slurs against Vance's Indian American wife Usha last month and called him a "race traitor." Fuentes doubled down the next night with further derogatory comments about Indian people on his podcast.
Why it matters: The clash deepens infighting within the MAGA movement over whether to tolerate white nationalists and extremists, with prominent figures like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson offering opposing views. The controversy raises questions about the administration's tolerance for ethnic hatred and affects perceptions of safety for minority members of political families.
76% of sources are Original Reporting
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Earth's Days Lengthening, But 25-Hour Day 200M Years Off
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What's happening: Earth's rotation is gradually slowing by approximately 1.7 milliseconds per century due to tidal friction from the Moon and mass redistribution from melting ice. Ultra-precise measurements from Germany's Wettzell Observatory and NASA-funded research confirm this ongoing trend, though projections show a 25-hour day won't occur for roughly 200 million years.
Why it matters: The change is so minuscule—measured in milliseconds per century—that it has zero impact on your daily schedule, clocks, or calendars. While scientifically significant for understanding Earth's dynamics and climate models, the phenomenon remains imperceptible to humans and won't affect current or future generations within any practical timeframe.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
Daily Briefing
Usha takes racist slurs from Fuentes and far-right; Nepal gives up on Everest waste program; China pushes robots to Vietnam border
87 Articles •
Russia Deploys Oreshnik Missile System to Belarus
Left 37%
Center 36%
Right 27%
What happened: Russia announced Tuesday that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has entered active service in Belarus, releasing video of mobile launchers and holding a ceremony. The intermediate-range missiles can reach targets across Europe in 11-17 minutes and were first used against Ukraine in November 2024.
Why it matters: The deployment strengthens Russia's negotiating position during critical US-led peace talks and allows Moscow to strike European NATO targets faster in any conflict. Belarus borders Ukraine and NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, placing the nuclear-capable system within striking distance of most of Europe.
21 Articles •
US Kills, Captures 25 ISIS Operatives in Syria
Left 27%
Center 53%
R 20%
What happened: US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS fighters during 11 missions from December 20-29 following Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, which struck over 70 targets with more than 100 precision munitions across central Syria.
Why it matters: The campaign responded to a deadly December 13 ambush that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, while ISIS inspired at least 11 terror plots or attacks against US targets in 2025, demonstrating the ongoing threat to American security.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
14 Articles •
China Delivers Thousands of Humanoid Robots as US Weighs Policy Response
L 17%
Center 83%
What happened: UBTECH deployed Walker S2 humanoid robots at a border crossing between China and Vietnam. The robots are now operational at this international checkpoint location.
Why it matters: This deployment represents a significant step in using advanced humanoid robotics for border security and international checkpoint operations. It demonstrates the expanding role of autonomous systems in managing cross-border travel and security protocols.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
25 Articles •
Nepal Ends Failed Everest Waste Deposit Scheme After 11 Years
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C 16%
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What happened: Nepal ended its 11-year refundable $4,000 waste deposit scheme after it failed to reduce Everest's estimated 50 tonnes of trash. Authorities approved a five-year cleanup plan featuring a non-refundable fee, checkpoints at Camp Two, mountain rangers, and stricter monitoring to tackle waste in higher camps.
Why it matters: The previous scheme only recovered waste from lower camps while higher camps accumulated tents, oxygen tanks, and human excrement. Trash washing into local watersheds threatens drinking water and public health for communities, while the new dedicated fund aims to finance ongoing cleanup and monitoring operations.
96% of sources are Original Reporting
209 Articles •
Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen Port Over Alleged UAE Weapons Shipment
Left 37%
Center 36%
Right 27%
What happened: Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck Mukalla port in Yemen on Tuesday after two ships from UAE's Fujairah arrived over the weekend carrying weapons and combat vehicles for UAE-backed separatists. Yemen's presidential council canceled its defense pact with the UAE and gave Emirati forces 24 hours to leave, while imposing emergency measures including a 72-hour blockade on ports and crossings.
Why it matters: The strike exposes a sharp rift between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and UAE, threatening to widen Yemen's civil war into broader regional confrontation and destabilize Red Sea shipping lanes. Gulf stock markets fell on Tuesday as the escalation risks security in a major energy-exporting region, while US officials called for restraint amid mounting tensions.
35 Articles •
Myanmar Military-Backed Party Claims Election Victory
Left 38%
Center 28%
Right 34%
What happened: Myanmar's pro-military USDP party claims it won 82 of 102 parliamentary seats in the first election phase held two days ago, covering only 102 of 330 townships amid ongoing civil war. Two more voting phases are scheduled for January 11 and 25, with official results expected in early 2026, while Aung San Suu Kyi's dissolved NLD party did not appear on ballots.
Why it matters: Critics warn the tightly controlled vote will entrench military rule through the USDP proxy party and enable contracts that could trap future democratic governments in legal debt. The election, marked by forced voting at gunpoint, boycotts, and rebel attacks, has been condemned by the UN and Western diplomats, with China and Russia sending observers to legitimize the process that could affect international sanctions, refugee flows, and regional stability.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
25 Articles •
Far-Right Influencers Attack Vance Family with Racist Slurs
Left 33%
Center 40%
Right 27%
What happened: Vice President JD Vance publicly told white nationalist Nick Fuentes to "eat s---" after Fuentes used ethnic slurs against Vance's Indian American wife Usha last month and called him a "race traitor." Fuentes doubled down the next night with further derogatory comments about Indian people on his podcast.
Why it matters: The clash deepens infighting within the MAGA movement over whether to tolerate white nationalists and extremists, with prominent figures like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson offering opposing views. The controversy raises questions about the administration's tolerance for ethnic hatred and affects perceptions of safety for minority members of political families.
76% of sources are Original Reporting
14 Articles •
Earth's Days Lengthening, But 25-Hour Day 200M Years Off
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Center 27%
Right 55%
What's happening: Earth's rotation is gradually slowing by approximately 1.7 milliseconds per century due to tidal friction from the Moon and mass redistribution from melting ice. Ultra-precise measurements from Germany's Wettzell Observatory and NASA-funded research confirm this ongoing trend, though projections show a 25-hour day won't occur for roughly 200 million years.
Why it matters: The change is so minuscule—measured in milliseconds per century—that it has zero impact on your daily schedule, clocks, or calendars. While scientifically significant for understanding Earth's dynamics and climate models, the phenomenon remains imperceptible to humans and won't affect current or future generations within any practical timeframe.
100% of sources are Original Reporting