⚡️Denmark allocates $292 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, minister says. The announcement comes amid intensified Russian attacks against Ukraine, including one of the largest aerial strikes on Dec. 13, which targeted Ukraine’s energy system. https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-allocates-292-million-to-bolster-ukraines-air-defense/

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[2024/12/19 17:15]

Despite lowering the draft age to 25, news emerged in mid-October that U.S. lawmakers were pressuring Kyiv to further lower the draft age and start mobilizing its 18-25-year-olds. https://kyivindependent.com/as-us-pushes-for-ukraine-to-lower-draft-age-why-wont-ukraine-conscript-younger-men/

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[2024/12/19 16:44]

⚡️Fire, casualties reported in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack. Russia launched a series of missile attacks towards Kyiv on the morning of Dec. 20. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that multiple cars were on fire in the Holosiivskyi district of the city due to falling debris from a missile. At least one person was injured as a result of the attack. https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-reported-in-kyiv-amid-russian-missile-attack/

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[2024/12/20 05:38]

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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[2024/12/20 05:32]

The U.S. Congress has rejected a new bill to extend government funding. One day remains before the government shutdown ends https://meduza.io/news/2024/12/20/kongress-ssha-otklonil-novyy-zakonoproekt-po-prodleniyu-gosudarstvennogo-finansirovaniya-do-priostanovki-raboty-pravitelstva-ostalsya-odin-den

The Sacred Calendar of Subgenius Saints
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Rocks from Chinese Moon mission suggest Luna's history needs revision

Meanwhile, NASA signs off on Artemis software upgrade Chinese scientists think it's time to rewrite the Moon's history after analyzing samples from returned to Earth by the Chang'e 6 mission.…
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Arne Slot gets new major boost as Liverpool shown what they've been missing
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Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals as a side filled with fringe players beat Southampton 2-1 #LFC #YNWA #LiverpoolFC

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‘We’re gobsmacked’: climate groups angered by Labor’s ‘no new coalmines’ claim https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/20/gobsmacked-climate-groups-angered-by-labors-no-new-coalmines-claim-ntwnfb #TanyaPlibersek #Climatecrisis #Australianews #Environment #Queensland #Mining #Energy #Coal

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DEN decided to punt to LAC from the DEN 49 on 4th & 6 with 4:35 remaining in the 4th while losing 24 to 27.

With a Surrender Index of 25.73, this punt ranks at the 97th percentile of cowardly punts of the 2024 season, and the 97th percentile of all punts since 1999.

DEN decided to punt to LAC from the 50 on 4th & 8 with 9:55 remaining in the 4th while losing 24 to 27.

With a Surrender Index of 11.41, this punt ranks at the 94th percentile of cowardly punts of the 2024 season, and the 93rd percentile of all punts since 1999.

Infosec experts divided on AI's potential to assist red teams

Yes, LLMs can do the heavy lifting. But good luck getting one to give evidence CANALYS FORUMS APAC Generative AI is being enthusiastically adopted in almost every field, but infosec experts are divided on whether it is truly helpful for red team raiders who test enterprise systems.…
#theregister #IT
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The European Commission opens a probe into Liberty Media's proposed $3.62B acquisition of Dorna Sports, citing possible reduced competition for broadcast rights (Charlotte Van Campenhout/Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/sports/eu-opens-probe-into-proposed-acquisition-dorna-sports-by-liberty-media-2024-12-19/
http://mediagazer.com/241219/p25#a241219p25

Rep. Massie becomes 1st Republican to say he won't vote for Speaker Mike Johnson

https://www.waaytv.com/video/raw-rep-massie-becomes-1st-republican-to-say-he-wont-vote-for-speaker-mike-johnson/video_1cf0aa07-8cf1-5c6b-802e-594c5bc67486.html

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Lastly for now is a #panorama of the #Hoquiam River #Bridge from an #S24O ride I did out there. #cycling #bicycle #photography #photog #photo

Link: https://instagram.com/p/CH5RHrKlxaV

DATE: December 17, 2024 at 02:09PM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

TITLE: Study sheds light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke and offers new path toward possible treatment

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217140903.htm

Researchers have revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke. The paper shows how the thalamus -- a sort of central networking hub that regulates functions such as language, memory, attention and movement -- is affected months or years after a person has experienced a stroke, even though it was not directly damaged itself. The findings may lead to new therapies that could reduce the burden of chronic stroke, which remains one of the leading causes of disability in the world.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217140903.htm

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