Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
Category: United States
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Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
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Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
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Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
The New York Times – Business:Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
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Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
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Using a Gun to Defend Yourself? The Right to Kill Is Growing.
The New York Times – On the Runway:States are pushing to pass laws sanctioning more reasons to use lethal violence in self-defense, a distinctly American tradition.
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U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen
The New York Times – Business:U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency.
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New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast
The New York Times – On the Runway:Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.