SUMMARY: North Korean troops are reportedly facing heavy casualties and logistical challenges in Russia’s Kursk region due to Ukrainian attacks, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence. They cited significant losses near Novoivanovka, with estimates of 3,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded since their deployment to support Russia’s ongoing war. Ukrainian strikes have also caused supply shortages, including drinking water. Concurrently, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, conducting large-scale missile and drone strikes. Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes aimed at military targets in Russia, specifically a plant producing ballistic missile propellant, to diminish Russian military capabilities.

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SUMMARY: Pornhub will become inaccessible in 13 states due to new laws requiring age verification for adult content websites. A total of 16 states, including Florida and Kansas, have passed legislation enforcing these measures to protect minors from “harmful” material. Critics, including FIRE, argue these laws threaten free speech and user privacy, potentially forcing adults to forgo protected access. Company Aylo warns that the required age verification could compromise user safety and be ineffective. Meanwhile, platforms like X have reported substantial pornography encounters, indicating that regulatory measures may not effectively deter underage access, raising further concerns over enforcement and anonymity.

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SUMMARY: The Arbeeni family from Zamalka, Syria, recalls the horrors of a 2013 chemical weapons attack that claimed numerous lives, particularly near Damascus. They survived by locking themselves in a windowless room to avoid toxic sarin gas, while many neighbors perished. Though then-President Obama threatened military action against Assad’s regime, diplomatic measures were pursued, allowing the government to retain some chemical weapons. With the recent ouster of Assad by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, hopes for justice for victims like the Arbeenis have surfaced. Activists stress the need for urgent action to preserve evidence for accountability amidst ongoing turmoil in Syria.

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