Ukrainian drone pilot training program turned into video game so anyone can “feel the rush” of modern warfare

London — Gamers around the world can now buy and play at home a pared-down version of a first-person drone training program developed and used by the Ukrainian armed forces. The game’s evolution — from battlefield training tool to home entertainment — is a notable first, and it is tied directly to Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to…

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Minnesota activist Kyle Wagner arrested and charged with threatening ICE agents

Washington — A Minnesota activist was arrested Thursday and charged with threatening to assault and kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the Justice Department said. Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared comments and videos to Facebook and Instagram last month that encouraged his followers to attack federal immigration officers, who he called the “gestapo”…

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Tesla and Waymo executives defend the safety of self-driving cars before Senate committee

Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.  Congress is considering how to move forward with legislation to create uniform safety regulations to govern self-driving vehicles, which are…

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