War in Gaza puts US forces in Syria at risk
This image from video provided by the Department of Defense shows a Nov. 8, 2023, airstrike on a weapons warehouse center, in eastern Syria. The strike targeted a facility linked to Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing US troops in the region for the past several weeks. Iranian-backed militants in Iraq and Syria have long battled with US and coalition forces, launching sporadic attacks against bases in the region where troops are deployed to fight ISIS group insurgents.
According to the Pentagon, since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza, there have been about 200 attacks on US forces stationed in Iraq and Syria. These attacks have been carried out by militia groups supported by Iran. And, on Monday, the European Union sent a message to Apple and other tech giants: “We will ensure compliance with our regulations.” It followed a massive $2 billion antitrust fine for Apple. Also, research has shown that the vast majority of children in orphanages actually have families. Still, many Americans are giving their money to these institutions. In Uganda, those well-intentioned funds have created a whole industry around orphans. Plus, Mexico’s lawsuit against US gunmakers could be a game-changer.
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