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Radioactive wasp nest found at site where US once made nuclear bombs

FILE - Radioactive waste sealed in large stainless steel canisters is stored under five feet of concrete in a storage building at the Savannah River Site, near Aiken, S.C., Nov. 20, 2013.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Workers at a site in South Carolina that once made key parts for nuclear bombs in the U.S. have found a radioactive wasp nest but officials said there is no danger to anyone.

Employees who routinely check radiation levels at the Savannah River Site near Aiken found a wasp nest on July 3 on a post near tanks where liquid nuclear waste is stored, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The workers sprayed the nest with insect killer, removed it and disposed of it as radioactive waste.

Now the site has shifted toward making fuel for nuclear plants and clean up. »

Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for 'upcoming large-scale war,' Ukraine's intel chief says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Russia plans to spend around $1.1 trillion on rearmament over the next 11 years in preparation for a potential large-scale war, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said on July 22.

Russia is mobilizing all sectors of society to support its military buildup, he added.

As part of this reform, Russia has already created two new military districts — Moscow and Leningrad — and is preparing to form additional divisions and military units. »

Treasury Sanctions Alexandre de Moraes

Authored by home.treasury.gov

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) justice Alexandre de Moraes (de Moraes), who has used his position to authorize arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression.

“Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian citizens and companies,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

Through his actions as an STF justice, de Moraes has undermined Brazilians’ and Americans’ rights to freedom of expression. »

Ontario officially cancels $100M Starlink contract, won't say cost to taxpayers

Authored by cbc.ca

Ontario has officially cancelled its $100-million contract with Starlink, but the province refuses to say how much it cost taxpayers to get out of the deal.

Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma announced the deal last year to deliver high-speed internet to 15,000 residents in rural and northern Ontario.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cancel the contract in February if U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods were imposed. »

Trump imposed 25% Tariff on India with penalty of buying Russian oil

Authored by theborderline.top

Beginning August 1, the United States will levy a 25% tariff on goods imported from India.

In addition to the new tariff, the U.S. has signaled the possibility of targeted penalties against India for its ongoing energy and defense cooperation with Moscow — particularly discounted crude oil deals.

India currently imports more than 2 million barrels of Russian oil per day, accounting for over 43% of its total crude supply. »