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On Tuesday, Hezbollah announced that it had launched a rocket strike aimed at the suburbs of Tel Aviv the previous night. In a statement, the group said the barrage was carried out “in defense of Lebanon and its people” and in response to Israeli attacks on “cities, villages, and civilians.”

The United Nations on Tuesday urged for a “swift, independent, and comprehensive investigation” into an Israeli airstrike that reportedly killed 22 people in the northern Lebanese village of Aito. According to U.N. rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence, the casualties included 12 women and two children, raising “serious concerns regarding compliance with the laws of war, particularly the principles of distinction, …

Israel intends for its forces to penetrate up to three kilometers into southern Lebanon to eliminate Hezbollah’s presence and withdraw after completing this mission, according to diplomatic sources. The plan is not for Israel to maintain a long-term presence in the area but to execute the operation swiftly, U.S. officials informed Lebanon, as cited by *al-Akhbar* newspaper. The Americans recognized …

The THAAD defense system is one of the U.S. military’s most advanced anti-missile weapons, designed to intercept ballistic missiles at distances ranging from 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) with an exceptional success rate during testing. Known as the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), this system utilizes sophisticated radar and interceptor technology, making it the only U.S. missile …

TikTok’s screen-time limit tool for teenagers is reportedly ineffective in reducing app usage, according to the company’s own internal analysis, as revealed by unredacted documents accidentally disclosed in a major lawsuit. These documents, obtained by Kentucky Public Radio (KPR) and shared with NPR, show that TikTok executives were aware of the tool’s ineffectiveness in managing the time teens spend on …

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the United States filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the platform of “addicting” young users and negatively impacting their mental health. The lawsuits, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, highlight concerns with several aspects of TikTok’s design, including its endlessly scrolling feed, …

Scientists have developed a fluid that can transform into a strong, sticky fiber when shot from a device, capable of lifting heavy objects—an innovation inspired by Spider-Man. Researchers have long sought to create durable fibers that mimic the strength and elasticity of silk produced by spiders, moths, and other insects. However, a team at Tufts University acknowledged the difficulty in …

The indie horror film Terrifier 3 debuted at the top of the North American box office, while last weekend’s leader, Joker: Folie à Deux, saw a significant drop in earnings, according to industry reports on Sunday. Terrifier 3, produced by indie studio Cineverse and Icon Events, pulled in an estimated $18.2 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period, as reported by Exhibitor …