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Modern warfare is changing rapidly, and harnessing artificial intelligence is key to staying ahead of America's adversaries.

Software companies including Govini and Palantir are behind the production and modernization of today's most high-tech weapon systems. Both companies were at the second annual AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington to showcase their work to the nation's top military brass. Fox News saw first-hand this cutting-edge technology and had an exclusive interview with Palantir's CEO and co-founder Alex Karp, whose software is being used in Ukraine and the Middle East.

"The way to prevent a war with China is to ramp up not just Palantir, but defense tech startups that produce software-defining weapons systems that scare the living F out of our adversaries," Karp said. Karp emphasized either the U.S. will win the race for AI, or Russia and China will.
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Fear that AI could lead to killer robots and take humans out of the so-called "kill chain" has led to anxiety and threats of regulation that worries American innovators. But the U.S. has been ahead of its adversaries in artificial intelligence, and Karp said he wanted to keep it that way to deter any wrongdoing.

"Our adversaries have a long tradition of being not interested in the rule of law, not interested in fairness, not interested in human rights and on the battlefield. It really is going to be us or them. ... You do not want a world order where our adversaries try to define new norms. It would be very bad for the world, and it would be especially bad for America," Karp explained.

Fox News had the opportunity to look at some of the latest cutting-edge technology. Mixed Reality Command and Control goggles allow the war fighter to see the battlefield, available air assets, enemy targets and supply routes in 3D.

Former intelligence analyst Shannon Clark, who has since led research and development for Palantir, said this targeting technology would have helped shorten the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, possibly leading to different outcomes. Clark guided Fox News through four different demonstrations showing how the different technology worked and how U.S. generals could use it to make critical decisions in real time.
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"It's about speed. What was able to be done in days or weeks is now done in minutes," Clark said.

As drone swarms have become more prominent in modern warfare, knowing exactly what weapons the U.S. had in its stockpiles would be critical to defending U.S. interests across the globe.

"I had a general say to me the other day, 'It doesn't matter if I have 50 targets. I need to know what ammo I have available,'" Clark said.

Maverick is an AI-generated target effector. Clark explained how it worked: "Here's your list of targets. Here's the priority with which you want to action those targets. And, then, here's the effect that you should use in order to take action on that target."

Software companies have been following Palantir's lead.

At the AI summit, software company Govini showed how its Ark software could map all the potential supply chain issues for the Defense Department, from forecasting demand to finding hidden dependence on adversary nations.

Something like this will clearly be needed in the Pacific.

"When we think about the Indo-Pacific in particular, we talk a lot about the scale, and analysts say it's going to be all about scale. You are not going to be able to do this alone," Clark added.
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One demonstration showed an intelligence tip from South Korea and how Palantir software could be used to find a nefarious cargo ship hiding in busy sea lanes. The AI software would take an intelligence tip from a U.S. ally and then show the route of a certain ship flagged that may be carrying nefarious cargo. Thanks to AI, the intelligence tip could lead quickly to targeting an enemy ship in the Pacific.

Clark said humans are still the key decision-makers with this new technology.

"We're just compressing everything up to that, to that point to do it faster, to do it more efficiently and to do it at a scale where they are going to be able to make those decisions," Clark said.

The Pentagon is seeing how this AI-enabled software is making even older weapons more lethal, accurate and efficient. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr. attended the summit and emphasized the importance of staying ahead of U.S. adversaries such as China and Russia in artificial intelligence.

"I don't play for second place. If I'm in, I'm putting my best foot forward to make sure we are going to win," Brown said.

Capitol Hill is catching on to how AI can help in more than just defense. A bipartisan group of senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a 33-page report Wednesday urging Congress to spend $32 billion over the next three years on AI.

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., emphasized AI could be used for more than just U.S. weapons systems, but also to improve technology to treat cancer and chronic illness. The bipartisan group of senators recommended that Congress draft emergency legislation for AI for new research, testing standards and to boost U.S. investment.

This report was the first major road map for a long-term plan to harness artificial intelligence from Congress.
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Karp addressed the concerns of harnessing AI.

"We have to dominate and then set a rule of law to contain development. But, first, you have to actually dominate, which is what we did, in the World War II period with nuclear warheads," Karp said.

"What we have to do as Americans is get these technologies into our DOD warfighting systems as quickly as possible ... and then show on the battlefield things that no one else can do."

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What we're covering

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing Thursday as Putin kicks off a state visit emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.

Russia is pushing into northeastern Ukraine after making advances there this week. More than 7,500 people have been evacuated from the Kharkiv region.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky halted his upcoming international visits as the beleaguered country grapples with the Russian offensive.

The US announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine. On a surprise trip to Kyiv, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said much-needed ammunition and weapons are being rushed to the front lines.

Here's how to help Ukraine during the third year of Russia's invasion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for the start of a two-day state visit underlining close alignment with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as Russian troops advance in Ukraine.

The visit - Putin's symbolic first overseas foray since entering a new term as Russia's president last week �� is the latest sign of deepening relations as the two bind their countries closer in the face of heavy frictions with the West.

This is the fourth in-person meeting between Xi and Putin since Russia's invasion and Putin's second visit to Beijing in that time.

Russian troops have been pushing into northeastern Ukraine since their surprise assault on May 10 in the border region of Kharkiv. Their advances in the region are Moscow's most significant since Ukrainian forces recaptured Kharkiv in 2022.

Here are more of the latest headlines:

US financing: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday, where he reaffirmed the Biden administration's support for Ukraine and announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine. Blinken said much-needed ammunition and weapons are being rushed to the front lines.

On the ground in Kharkiv: Ukrainian officials suggested Wednesday further gains by Russian forces in the region. The town of Vovchansk is seeing some of the most intense battles in areas near the border, with one police official saying Russian forces are already in the town. But President Volodymyr Zelensky said later on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had partially stabilized the area.

Fighting delays diplomacy: Zelensky has halted his upcoming international visits as the beleaguered country grapples with the Russian offensive.

UNICEF report: At least 1,993 children in Ukraine have been killed or wounded since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the UN's children's agency (UNICEF).On average, at least two children die in Ukraine every day, UNICEF reported on Tuesday.

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Putin receives red carpet welcome to Beijing as he meets China's Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping rolled out a red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two leaders met in Beijing on Thursday, heralding the start of a two-day state visit.

Putin was welcomed to the Chinese capital by a military band serenade and multiple-gun salute outside the Great Hall of the People.

The meeting in Beijing - Putin and Xi's fourth time speaking face-to-face since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 - comes as international concern about the direction of the war mounts.

Xi welcomes Putin under pressure from both the US and Europe to ensure soaring exports from China to Russia since aren't propping up the Kremlin's war effort.

White House officials in recent weeks have confronted Beijing on what they believe is substantial support - in the form of goods like machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, and microelectronics - from China for Russia's defense industrial base.

Beijing has slammed the US as making "groundless accusations" over "normal trade and economic exchanges" between China and Russia.

As countries around the world ramped up sanctions on Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it became clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin still had a powerful friend in Xi Jinping.

This week, Xi is welcoming Putin to China for a two-day state visit - their fourth in-person meeting since Russia's onslaught in Ukraine began.

The war has driven the two leaders and their economies closer together - with trade hitting record levels last year as Russia upped its imports of key commodities from China and Chinese buyers lapped up discounted Russian fuel.

The United States has said Chinese exports of products like machine tools and microelectronics are enabling Russia to bolster the defense industrial base powering its war in Ukraine, and official data show hefty increases in related goods that are consistent with those claims.

Sanctions drive economies closer: The European Union, the US and others across the world have imposed sanctions targeting Russian entities and the flow of goods to and from the warring country.

Despite these efforts to isolate Putin's government and reduce its war coffers, Russia's economy blew past expectations to grow by 3.6% in 2023, according to data from the International Monetary Fund.

China has emerged as a key economic lifeline and is now Russia's top trade partner.

Governments warn against support for Russia's war effort: White House officials in recent weeks have confronted China on what they believe is Beijing's substantial support for Russia's defense industrial base, including through exports like semiconductors, materials and machine tools they say are enabling Russia to ramp up production of tanks, munitions and armored vehicles.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for the start of a two-day state visit to China, underlining his close alignment with leader Xi Jinping as Russian troops make significant advances in Ukraine.

The visit - Putin's symbolic first overseas foray since entering a new term as Russia's president last week - is a mark of Xi's support for Putin.

Putin landed in the Chinese capital early Thursday morning, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would halt all upcoming international visits as his troops defend a surprise Russian offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.

The meeting in Beijing comes as Russia's economy and defense complex appears unbowed by Western sanctions.

Ahead of the trip, Putin hailed the "unprecedented level of strategic partnership" between the countries in an interview with Chinese state media Xinhua.

He said the leaders aimed to "strengthen foreign policy coordination" and deepen cooperation in "industry and high-tech, outer space and peaceful uses of nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and other innovative sectors."

He also praised China's "approaches to resolving the crisis in Ukraine."

Beijing has never condemned Russia's invasion. It claims neutrality in the conflict and has called for peace talks that take both sides' positions into account.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his defense and security forces managed "to partially stabilize the situation" in the northern Kharkiv region, where Russian troops are making advances.

Zelensky said Wednesday night that Ukrainian forces continue defensive actions in areas near the Russian border and in Vovchansk, which is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv.

The border town of Vovchansk was liberated from Russian occupation more than 18 months ago when Ukraine recaptured Kharkiv.

Zelensky said his troops were using artillery, drones, and infantry to stop the advance of Russian troops.

He said all other areas of the Ukrainian frontline are treated with "the same attention" as the Kharkiv region and that Russia's onslaught will not lead to defensive gaps elsewhere along the frontline.

"We clearly see how the occupier is trying to distract our forces and make our combat work less concentrated. We are reacting to this exactly as we should - we must have the means to retaliate against the enemy in every direction."

Ukraine's army echoed Zelensky's words, saying that troops "continue to carry out defense and stabilization measures in Vovchansk and are keeping the situation under control there."

Russia launched a surprise cross-border assault on May 10, targeting the Kharkiv region.

Ukrainian officials on Wednesday called the town of Vovchansk an epicenter of fierce battles. Russia has already taken control of more than nine villages near the border in recent days.

Russia has stepped up its disinformation efforts to discredit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and raise questions about his legitimacy in recent months, US intelligence agencies have observed.

A recently downgraded intelligence assessment shared with CNN says that Russia has seized on various recent events to fuel criticism about Zelensky's abilities and place as Ukraine's leader, a senior Biden administration official said in an interview.

Russia has spread disinformation about Zelensky since before the war started, but recent intelligence shows "it's definitely increasing," the official said.

Russia has highlighted two main areas in this recent disinformation push, the intelligence indicates: Ukraine's painful withdrawal from the eastern city of Avdiivka, and the fact that Ukraine postponed its presidential election scheduled for this Spring due to the war.

Wider impacts: The US is more concerned about the impact of the disinformation on countries abroad than on Ukrainians' confidence in Zelensky, the official said.

"That's why we're briefing our allies and partners about this," the official said. "We want to make sure that this type of Russian disinformation doesn't take hold and other countries that might not realize, 'Oh, of course, they can't hold elections because they're in a state of martial law as a consequence of Russia's war.'"

Read more on Russia's disinformation campaign.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US remains "committed" to helping Ukraine win the war against Russia, but it is not encouraging strikes on Russian territory.

"We've not encouraged or enabled strikes outside Ukraine but ultimately Ukraine has to make decisions for itself about how it's going to conduct this war, a war it's conducting in defense of its freedom, of its sovereignty, of its territorial integrity and we'll continue to back Ukraine with the equipment it needs to succeed," Blinken said on Wednesday in Kyiv.

Blinken also announced that the US will provide $2 billion in foreign military financing for Ukraine, saying "we put this together in a first-of-its-kind defense enterprise fund."

The fund will have three components, Blinken said, including:

Providing weapons for Ukraine now

Investing in Ukraine's defense industrial base

Financing military equipment purchases from other countries

"Of course, everyone's eyes are focused on the situation in the east and northeast, Kharkiv in particular. And so the newest support that I just announced, but particularly the $60 billion supplemental, we know is coming at a critical time," Blinken said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday the provision of $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine, and said much-needed weapons and ammunition are being rushed to the front lines.

"Ukraine is facing this renewed brutal Russian onslaught," Blinken said during a news conference in Kyiv, speaking alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

He said he discussed weapons deliveries with Kuleba and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

"We are rushing ammunition, armored vehicles, missiles, air defenses. Rushing them to get to the front lines to protect soldiers, to protect civilians," Blinken said, pointing out that air defenses are "a top priority."

Some background: The US State Department acknowledged that the $2 billion in foreign military financing is coming primarily from the recently passed Ukraine Security supplemental, and $400 million of it is coming from existing Foreign Military Financing (FMF) that had not previously been allocated to Ukraine.

Blinken also said Washington strongly supports a Ukrainian peace summit set to take place next month in Switzerland.

At least 1,993 children in Ukraine have been killed or wounded since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the United Nation's children's agency (UNICEF).

On average, at least two children die in Ukraine every day, UNICEF reported on Tuesday.

"Ukraine's children urgently need safety, stability, access to safe learning, child protection services, and psychosocial support," the agency said in a statement. "More than anything, Ukraine's children need peace."

Mental health impact: The war in Ukraine has "harmfully affected" the mental health and well-being of children, UNICEF said, adding that half of teenagers report trouble sleeping. At least one in five suffer intrusive thoughts and flashbacks.

Loss of education: Almost half of children enrolled in school in Ukraine have been robbed of in-person education, according to the report. Nearly one million children across the country cannot access any in-person learning "due to insecurity," UNICEF said.

Earlier this year, CNN reported on Ukrainian children attending newly built bunker schools in the northern city of Kharkiv as daily Russian strikes rained down overhead.

What we're covering

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing Thursday as Putin kicks off a state visit emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.

Russia is pushing into northeastern Ukraine after making advances there this week. More than 7,500 people have been evacuated from the Kharkiv region.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky halted his upcoming international visits as the beleaguered country grapples with the Russian offensive.

The US announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine. On a surprise trip to Kyiv, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said much-needed ammunition and weapons are being rushed to the front lines.

Here's how to help Ukraine during the third year of Russia's invasion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for the start of a two-day state visit underlining close alignment with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as Russian troops advance in Ukraine.

The visit - Putin's symbolic first overseas foray since entering a new term as Russia's president last week �� is the latest sign of deepening relations as the two bind their countries closer in the face of heavy frictions with the West.

This is the fourth in-person meeting between Xi and Putin since Russia's invasion and Putin's second visit to Beijing in that time.

Russian troops have been pushing into northeastern Ukraine since their surprise assault on May 10 in the border region of Kharkiv. Their advances in the region are Moscow's most significant since Ukrainian forces recaptured Kharkiv in 2022.

Here are more of the latest headlines:

US financing: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday, where he reaffirmed the Biden administration's support for Ukraine and announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine. Blinken said much-needed ammunition and weapons are being rushed to the front lines.

On the ground in Kharkiv: Ukrainian officials suggested Wednesday further gains by Russian forces in the region. The town of Vovchansk is seeing some of the most intense battles in areas near the border, with one police official saying Russian forces are already in the town. But President Volodymyr Zelensky said later on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had partially stabilized the area.

Fighting delays diplomacy: Zelensky has halted his upcoming international visits as the beleaguered country grapples with the Russian offensive.

UNICEF report: At least 1,993 children in Ukraine have been killed or wounded since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the UN's children's agency (UNICEF).On average, at least two children die in Ukraine every day, UNICEF reported on Tuesday.

7 min ago
Putin receives red carpet welcome to Beijing as he meets China's Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping rolled out a red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two leaders met in Beijing on Thursday, heralding the start of a two-day state visit.

Putin was welcomed to the Chinese capital by a military band serenade and multiple-gun salute outside the Great Hall of the People.

The meeting in Beijing - Putin and Xi's fourth time speaking face-to-face since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 - comes as international concern about the direction of the war mounts.

Xi welcomes Putin under pressure from both the US and Europe to ensure soaring exports from China to Russia since aren't propping up the Kremlin's war effort.

White House officials in recent weeks have confronted Beijing on what they believe is substantial support - in the form of goods like machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, and microelectronics - from China for Russia's defense industrial base.

Beijing has slammed the US as making "groundless accusations" over "normal trade and economic exchanges" between China and Russia.

As countries around the world ramped up sanctions on Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it became clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin still had a powerful friend in Xi Jinping.

This week, Xi is welcoming Putin to China for a two-day state visit - their fourth in-person meeting since Russia's onslaught in Ukraine began.

The war has driven the two leaders and their economies closer together - with trade hitting record levels last year as Russia upped its imports of key commodities from China and Chinese buyers lapped up discounted Russian fuel.

The United States has said Chinese exports of products like machine tools and microelectronics are enabling Russia to bolster the defense industrial base powering its war in Ukraine, and official data show hefty increases in related goods that are consistent with those claims.

Sanctions drive economies closer: The European Union, the US and others across the world have imposed sanctions targeting Russian entities and the flow of goods to and from the warring country.

Despite these efforts to isolate Putin's government and reduce its war coffers, Russia's economy blew past expectations to grow by 3.6% in 2023, according to data from the International Monetary Fund.

China has emerged as a key economic lifeline and is now Russia's top trade partner.

Governments warn against support for Russia's war effort: White House officials in recent weeks have confronted China on what they believe is Beijing's substantial support for Russia's defense industrial base, including through exports like semiconductors, materials and machine tools they say are enabling Russia to ramp up production of tanks, munitions and armored vehicles.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for the start of a two-day state visit to China, underlining his close alignment with leader Xi Jinping as Russian troops make significant advances in Ukraine.

The visit - Putin's symbolic first overseas foray since entering a new term as Russia's president last week - is a mark of Xi's support for Putin.

Putin landed in the Chinese capital early Thursday morning, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would halt all upcoming international visits as his troops defend a surprise Russian offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.

The meeting in Beijing comes as Russia's economy and defense complex appears unbowed by Western sanctions.

Ahead of the trip, Putin hailed the "unprecedented level of strategic partnership" between the countries in an interview with Chinese state media Xinhua.

He said the leaders aimed to "strengthen foreign policy coordination" and deepen cooperation in "industry and high-tech, outer space and peaceful uses of nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and other innovative sectors."

He also praised China's "approaches to resolving the crisis in Ukraine."

Beijing has never condemned Russia's invasion. It claims neutrality in the conflict and has called for peace talks that take both sides' positions into account.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his defense and security forces managed "to partially stabilize the situation" in the northern Kharkiv region, where Russian troops are making advances.

Zelensky said Wednesday night that Ukrainian forces continue defensive actions in areas near the Russian border and in Vovchansk, which is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv.

The border town of Vovchansk was liberated from Russian occupation more than 18 months ago when Ukraine recaptured Kharkiv.

Zelensky said his troops were using artillery, drones, and infantry to stop the advance of Russian troops.

He said all other areas of the Ukrainian frontline are treated with "the same attention" as the Kharkiv region and that Russia's onslaught will not lead to defensive gaps elsewhere along the frontline.

"We clearly see how the occupier is trying to distract our forces and make our combat work less concentrated. We are reacting to this exactly as we should - we must have the means to retaliate against the enemy in every direction."

Ukraine's army echoed Zelensky's words, saying that troops "continue to carry out defense and stabilization measures in Vovchansk and are keeping the situation under control there."

Russia launched a surprise cross-border assault on May 10, targeting the Kharkiv region.

Ukrainian officials on Wednesday called the town of Vovchansk an epicenter of fierce battles. Russia has already taken control of more than nine villages near the border in recent days.

Russia has stepped up its disinformation efforts to discredit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and raise questions about his legitimacy in recent months, US intelligence agencies have observed.

A recently downgraded intelligence assessment shared with CNN says that Russia has seized on various recent events to fuel criticism about Zelensky's abilities and place as Ukraine's leader, a senior Biden administration official said in an interview.

Russia has spread disinformation about Zelensky since before the war started, but recent intelligence shows "it's definitely increasing," the official said.

Russia has highlighted two main areas in this recent disinformation push, the intelligence indicates: Ukraine's painful withdrawal from the eastern city of Avdiivka, and the fact that Ukraine postponed its presidential election scheduled for this Spring due to the war.

Wider impacts: The US is more concerned about the impact of the disinformation on countries abroad than on Ukrainians' confidence in Zelensky, the official said.

"That's why we're briefing our allies and partners about this," the official said. "We want to make sure that this type of Russian disinformation doesn't take hold and other countries that might not realize, 'Oh, of course, they can't hold elections because they're in a state of martial law as a consequence of Russia's war.'"

Read more on Russia's disinformation campaign.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US remains "committed" to helping Ukraine win the war against Russia, but it is not encouraging strikes on Russian territory.

"We've not encouraged or enabled strikes outside Ukraine but ultimately Ukraine has to make decisions for itself about how it's going to conduct this war, a war it's conducting in defense of its freedom, of its sovereignty, of its territorial integrity and we'll continue to back Ukraine with the equipment it needs to succeed," Blinken said on Wednesday in Kyiv.

Blinken also announced that the US will provide $2 billion in foreign military financing for Ukraine, saying "we put this together in a first-of-its-kind defense enterprise fund."

The fund will have three components, Blinken said, including:

Providing weapons for Ukraine now

Investing in Ukraine's defense industrial base

Financing military equipment purchases from other countries

"Of course, everyone's eyes are focused on the situation in the east and northeast, Kharkiv in particular. And so the newest support that I just announced, but particularly the $60 billion supplemental, we know is coming at a critical time," Blinken said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday the provision of $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine, and said much-needed weapons and ammunition are being rushed to the front lines.

"Ukraine is facing this renewed brutal Russian onslaught," Blinken said during a news conference in Kyiv, speaking alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

He said he discussed weapons deliveries with Kuleba and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

"We are rushing ammunition, armored vehicles, missiles, air defenses. Rushing them to get to the front lines to protect soldiers, to protect civilians," Blinken said, pointing out that air defenses are "a top priority."

Some background: The US State Department acknowledged that the $2 billion in foreign military financing is coming primarily from the recently passed Ukraine Security supplemental, and $400 million of it is coming from existing Foreign Military Financing (FMF) that had not previously been allocated to Ukraine.

Blinken also said Washington strongly supports a Ukrainian peace summit set to take place next month in Switzerland.

At least 1,993 children in Ukraine have been killed or wounded since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the United Nation's children's agency (UNICEF).

On average, at least two children die in Ukraine every day, UNICEF reported on Tuesday.

"Ukraine's children urgently need safety, stability, access to safe learning, child protection services, and psychosocial support," the agency said in a statement. "More than anything, Ukraine's children need peace."

Mental health impact: The war in Ukraine has "harmfully affected" the mental health and well-being of children, UNICEF said, adding that half of teenagers report trouble sleeping. At least one in five suffer intrusive thoughts and flashbacks.

Loss of education: Almost half of children enrolled in school in Ukraine have been robbed of in-person education, according to the report. Nearly one million children across the country cannot access any in-person learning "due to insecurity," UNICEF said.

Earlier this year, CNN reported on Ukrainian children attending newly built bunker schools in the northern city of Kharkiv as daily Russian strikes rained down overhead.

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World War II (1939-1945) was a global conflict involving the Allies, led by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China, among others, against the Axis powers, primarily Germany, Italy, and Japan. The war began with Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939.

Key events included the Battle of Britain, the Holocaust, the Pacific War, and significant battles like Stalingrad and Normandy. The war ended in 1945 with the Allied victory. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki hastened Japan's surrender. The post-war era saw the establishment of the United Nations and significant geopolitical changes, including the beginning of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

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On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise military strike resulted in significant damage to the fleet, with several battleships, cruisers, and aircraft destroyed or damaged. The attack led the United States to officially enter World War II. The next day, December 8, 1941, the U.S. declared war on Japan. The Pearl Harbor attack was a pivotal moment that galvanized public support for the war effort and shaped the course of World War II in the Pacific.

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The Holocaust was the systematic genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II (1939-1945). Adolf Hitler's regime, driven by anti-Semitic ideology, targeted six million European Jews for extermination. The Holocaust also included the persecution and mass murder of millions of others, such as Romani people, disabled individuals, Poles, Soviet POWs, and others.

Methods of mass murder included concentration and extermination camps, mass shootings, and forced labor. Auschwitz, Sobibor, and Treblinka were infamous extermination camps. The Holocaust is one of the most tragic events in human history, leading to widespread atrocities and profound consequences. It stands as a symbol of the dangers of prejudice, hatred, and the importance of safeguarding human rights.

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The term "Civil War" typically refers to the American Civil War (1861-1865). It was a conflict between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) in the United States. The primary cause was the issue of slavery, as the Southern states sought to maintain it, while the Northern states aimed to abolish it.

The war began in April 1861 when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter. Key battles included Gettysburg and Antietam. The Union, led by President Abraham Lincoln, eventually secured victory in 1865. The war had profound effects on the nation, leading to the abolition of slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The conflict also resulted in significant social, economic, and political changes in the United States.

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On September 11, 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in the United States. Nineteen terrorists associated with the extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing their collapse. Another plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control from the hijackers.

The 9/11 attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and extensive destruction. It had profound consequences, leading to the U.S. launching the War on Terror, including the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. The events of 9/11 also had a lasting impact on global security policies and reshaped the geopolitical landscape.

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"F tha Police" by N.W.A. is a rap song released in 1988 that addresses issues of police brutality and racial profiling. The song expresses frustration with perceived mistreatment of African Americans by law enforcement. N.W.A., which stands for N Wit Attitudes, uses explicit language to convey their anger and critique the police's treatment of the black community. The song became controversial but also sparked discussions about police conduct and social injustice, making it a significant part of hip-hop history.

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"The Bigger Picture" by Lil Baby is a rap song released in 2020 that addresses issues of racial inequality, systemic racism, and police brutality in the United States. Lil Baby reflects on his own experiences and the broader challenges faced by the African American community. The song discusses the impact of police violence and advocates for justice and change. "The Bigger Picture" became a powerful anthem during the widespread protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, contributing to the ongoing conversation about social justice and racial equity.

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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story written by O. Henry. It was first published in 1905. The story revolves around a young couple, Jim and Della, who are struggling financially but wish to give each other meaningful Christmas gifts.

In a poignant twist, Jim sells his prized pocket watch to buy combs for Della's long, beautiful hair, while Della sells her hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch. The story explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the true meaning of giving. Despite their individual sacrifices, the couple's love and the sentimental value of the gifts reflect the spirit of generosity and selflessness.

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"The Yellow Wallpaper" is a short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, published in 1892. The story is presented as a series of journal entries written by a woman who is struggling with mental health issues. The protagonist, suffering from postpartum depression, is confined to a room in her house by her husband, who is also her physician. The room is adorned with yellow wallpaper, and as the narrator's mental state deteriorates, she becomes increasingly fixated on the wallpaper. She believes there is a woman trapped within the pattern. The story explores themes of female oppression, the impact of patriarchal societal norms on women's mental health, and the limitations imposed on women during the 19th century. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is considered a classic work of feminist literature and psychological fiction.

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Editorial: “8 mile” Exposes how race divided

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Editorial: “8 mile” Exposes how race divided

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This editorial talks about the “poor white boy” trying to make it into a black man’s world. With the help of the 8

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'Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.'

In this quote from Measure for Measure (Act 1, Scene 4), Shakespeare is expressing a profound insight about the nature of doubt and fear. Here's a closer look at its meaning:

"Our doubts are traitors": This suggests that our self-doubts betray us. Instead of protecting us, they turn against us and undermine our confidence and potential.

"And make us lose the good we oft might win": Doubts cause us to miss out on opportunities and successes that we could have achieved. When we doubt ourselves, we are less likely to pursue goals or take risks that could lead to positive outcomes.

"By fearing to attempt": The reason we miss out on these opportunities is because our doubts create fear, which in turn prevents us from even trying. Fear of failure or rejection keeps us from making attempts that could lead to success.

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"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can

change the world." -Robin Williams

- "No matter what anybody tells you": This phrase acknowledges that there may be naysayers or skeptics who dismiss the impact of words and ideas. It suggests that despite any contrary opinions, the speaker firmly believes in the power of communication and intellectual expression.

- "words and ideas can change the world": This part asserts that language and innovative thinking have the potential to create significant, positive change. Words can inspire, motivate, and mobilize people. Ideas can lead to new ways of thinking, breakthroughs, and revolutions. Together, they can challenge the status quo, influence societal norms, and drive progress.

“Life is too short to worry about

what others say about you. Have fun and give them

something to talk about.” - Kevin Hart

- "Life is too short to worry about what others say about you": This emphasizes the brevity of life and suggests that it's not worth wasting time and energy on the negative or judgmental opinions of others.

- "Have fun and give them something to talk about": Instead of being preoccupied with others' thoughts, this part advocates for embracing life, having fun, and living in a way that is true to oneself. It suggests that if people are going to talk about you anyway, you might as well give them something interesting and positive to discuss.

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“Better safe than sorry”

- "better safe": This suggests that it's preferable to take precautions and be cautious.

- "than sorry": This implies that it is better to be cautious in advance rather than regretful after something goes wrong.

“Beggars cannot be choosers”

- "Beggars": This refers to people who are in need or asking for help.

- "can't be choosers": This means they are not in a position to be selective or to make demands about what they receive.

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Spanish tourists among four killed in Afghanistan shooting: Spanish Prime Minister | CNN

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Four people were killed, including three Spanish citizens and one Afghan citizen, in a shooting on Friday, according to Spanish and Afghan authorities.

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During my vacation in Mexico, I had an eye-opening experience that changed how I saw the world. While exploring Mexico City, I stumbled upon a poorer neighborhood and met a man named Carlos. Despite working long hours in a factory, Carlos and his family struggled to make ends meet. His story opened my eyes to the harsh realities faced by many people in Mexico.

Feeling inspired to make a difference, I decided to extend my stay and volunteer with a local organization. Together, we established a small library in the neighborhood, providing children like Carlos's daughter Sofia with access to books and educational resources they otherwise wouldn't have had.

Witnessing the impact of our efforts firsthand was incredibly rewarding. It showed me the power of small acts of kindness and the importance of lending a helping hand to those in need. This experience ignited a passion within me to continue making a difference in the lives of others, both at home and abroad.

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I was used to fancy private schools where everything was small and exclusive. But when I switched to public school, it was a whole new world. The halls were crowded, and there were so many different kinds of kids.

At first, I felt like I didn't belong. But as time went on, I made friends and started to feel more comfortable. I realized that even though we came from different backgrounds, we all had something to offer each other.

Being in public school taught me that everyone is different, and that's what makes life interesting. It was a big change, but it helped me see the world in a whole new way.

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My mom served in the navy. She joined right after high school because she wanted to do something important and adventurous. In the navy, she did all sorts of important things, like protecting the country and helping out during conflicts. Even though it was tough sometimes, she never gave up. When she came back home, she had lots of stories to tell about her time in the navy. My mom's service showed how brave and strong she is, and it reminds me of how people like her make a big difference in the world.

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My dad became a millionaire by starting his own construction business from scratch. He didn't have much to begin with, but he had a lot of determination and a vision for success. Working tirelessly day in and day out, he poured his heart and soul into every project he took on.

As his reputation for quality workmanship and reliability grew, so did his business. With each successful project, my dad gained the trust of his clients and earned a reputation as a reliable and skilled contractor. Word of mouth spread, and soon he was getting more and more requests for work.

With the growing demand for his services, my dad made the decision to expand his business. He hired skilled workers and invested in equipment and resources to take on larger projects. His dedication to excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction set him apart from the competition, and before long, his company became known as one of the best in the business.

Through hard work, perseverance, and a relentless drive to succeed, my dad's construction business flourished. He became a millionaire, not just because of the money he made, but because of the reputation he built and the lives he touched along the way.

Today, his company continues to thrive, a testament to the power of hard work and determination. My dad's journey to success serves as a reminder that with passion, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks, anything is possible.

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My older sister made history in our family by becoming the first person to go to college. Growing up, she was always focused on her studies and worked incredibly hard to excel in school. Despite facing challenges and not having anyone in our family who had gone to college before, she remained determined to pursue higher education.

She dedicated countless hours to studying and preparing for college entrance exams, seeking guidance from teachers, counselors, and mentors along the way. When the time came to apply to colleges, she poured her heart into each application, determined to make her dreams a reality.

When she received acceptance letters from several universities, it was a moment of celebration and pride for our family. Seeing her hard work pay off and witnessing her achieve her goal was incredibly inspiring.

Throughout her college journey, my sister faced many obstacles, from adjusting to campus life to managing her studies and finances. However, she never lost sight of her goal and remained committed to her education.

After years of hard work and dedication, my sister graduated from college with honors, paving the way for future generations of our family. Her achievement showed us that with perseverance, determination, and support, anything is possible.

My sister's journey to college was more than just a personal accomplishment—it was a beacon of hope and inspiration for our family. Her success has motivated us all to strive for our dreams and pursue higher education