Sullivan claims Biden admin leaves Russia, China and Iran ‘weaker,’ America ‘safer’ before Trump hand-off

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claimed in an interview Sunday that Russia, China and Iran are “weaker” and the United States is “safer” after four years under President Biden’s leadership.  “Our alliances are stronger than where we found them four years ago,” Sullivan said on CNN’s State of the Union, referring to President-elect Trump’s first term. … Read more

Is the trend for flawless teeth over?

Fashions shift and now ‘too perfect’ white teeth risk wiping the smile off your face Last summer, I fell and cracked four of my front teeth. Pieces chipped off at unhelpful times, I spat small shards politely into the sink and cursed every uneven paving stone and every apple, too. The dentist told me we … Read more

Notes on a sandal: why I’m a Birkenstock afficionado | Teo van den Broeke

As the brand sues rivals, arguing its designs are artefacts that transcend footwear, a devotee hails the 250-year-old, once humble corkbed shoes Birkenstock is suing several competitors for allegedly copying four of its most ­recognisable styles: the Arizona and Madrid sandals, the Gizeh flip-flop, and the Boston clog – a closed-toe design beloved by the … Read more

Fire tornado spotted in Palisades blaze in California – video

A fire tornado was spotted as the Palisades fire continued to blaze through the San Fernando valley in California LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread Politicians quibbling as LA burns: Gavin Newsom’s latest beef with Trump California fires live: latest news updates Continue reading…

US supreme court curbed public scrutiny as it boosted security before Roe ruling

Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain ‘exclusive’ control of all security-related records A newly uncovered document reveals that the US supreme court sought to beef up judicial protection, while also reducing public scrutiny of the court’s doings, before the court’s controversial decision to overturn Roe v Wade. The heavily redacted memorandum … Read more

Rise in vigilante attacks in US highlight growing online DIY terrorism resources

Availability of manuals and instructions on less moderated apps and forums is making extremist content accessible A spate of recent vigilante and extremist attacks in the US have highlighted how the booming availability of internet resources is a growing national security concern. Experts and world governments have been sounding the alarm on digital radicalization as … Read more