Iran-Russia drone cooperation cited
Russia and Iran have a history of military cooperation, including Iran sending drones to Russia in recent years.
Where this was said
Ukraine Strikes Iran-Russia Ship in the Caspian Sea
At 1:37 · chapter starts 1:02
The wars in Ukraine and Iran collided dramatically this week. President Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea — a body of water flanked by both Russia and Iran — hitting a ship that was 'transporting military cargo in cooperation with Iran.' One Iranian sailor was killed, another injured. Iran condemned the strike, calling the vessel a commercial ship. But the episode is just the latest evidence of deep military ties between Moscow and Tehran: Iran has been supplying drones to Russia for years, and now Zelenskyy says Russia is actively feeding military intelligence back to Iran. Two conflicts, one entangled alliance [1] — Greg Myre "Ukraine hit a ship in the Caspian Sea carrying military cargo in cooperation with Iran, killing one sailor. Zelenskyy also revealed Russia …" 01:03 .
Ukraine Strikes Iran-Russia Supply Ship in the Caspian Sea
Ukraine hit a ship in the Caspian Sea carrying military cargo in cooperation with Iran, killing one sailor. Zelenskyy also revealed Russia is supplying military intelligence to Iran, connecting the two wars.
Ukraine struck Iran-Russia ship in Caspian Sea
Ukraine carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea, hitting a ship transporting military cargo in cooperation with Iran.
Wildfires blacken tens of thousands of acres in eastern Oregon
Massive range fires in eastern Oregon have been burning for weeks, blanketing the Northwest in dense smoke.
Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Northwest — No End in Sight
Massive range fires in eastern Oregon have been burning for weeks. The Aspen Acres Fire near Pueblo, Colorado destroyed hundreds of homes. Most of the West faces at least another week of baking heat.
Similar snapshots
Denmark: Somali immigrants cost $28K/yr net
A Danish Finance Ministry tally found Somali immigrants cost the Danish state $28,000 per year on average, while immigrants from France, UK, and the US provide a net benefit of ~$25,000 per year.
Media: 90% negative coverage 10 years ago
Kalanick estimates that a decade ago, 90% of media coverage of tech business was negative, treating companies like political targets.
Largest crime drop since 1937
2024–2025 marked the single largest decrease in violent crime and murder in the US since 1937.
Violent crime down 9% in 2024–25
From 2024 to 2025, violent crime decreased 9%, property crime decreased 12.4%, and motor vehicle theft decreased 23%.
Ebony Alert went into effect January 1, 2024
California's Ebony Alert Program, designed for the swift recovery of missing Black youth and women, officially went into effect on January 1, 2024.
UK tourist ETA costs $20 to apply
Andrew Santino discovered that American tourists now need to pay $20 to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK, starting January 2025.
Kay Classman, 28, posed as a 16-year-old student
Kay Classman, a 28-year-old woman, was arrested for repeatedly enrolling in a Bronx high school posing as a 16-year-old student across multiple school districts.
16% of Americans: 9/11 inside job
A poll around 2011 found that 16% of Americans believed 9/11 was an inside job, illustrating how viral misinformation had already embedded itself in public opinion before social media peaked.
$300K debate offer to Candace Owens
Andrew Wilson offered Candace Owens $300,000 to debate her Charlie Kirk conspiracy theory, but she refused.
