CIA doctor investigating Havana syndrome was a victim of it himself: ‘I couldn’t believe it’ Injuries were first reported in 2016 The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Marking 75 years, the CIA opens a new museum and launches a podcast The CIA rarely seeks publicity, but has opened up a bit as it marks its anniversary. Director William Burns told the inaugural podcast that he wanted to "demystify" some of the agency's work. WEKU · Sep 26, 2022
New Netflix additions announced at Tudum event - You, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Crown & more The popular streaming platform had some huge announcements to make during their special Tudum event this weekend. Here's everything we learned from it, including release dates and first looks. Chronicle Live · Sep 25, 2022
What's coming up on Netflix? Everything announced at Tudum event - You, The Crown & more Netflix had some huge announcements to make during their special Tudum event this weekend - here's everything we learned from the special event including release dates and first looks Daily Mirror · Sep 25, 2022
You need to watch the most obscure alien invasion movie ever for free ASAP Several movies inspired 'Men in Black.' You definitely haven’t seen this one. Inverse · Sep 25, 2022
AP News Digest 6:10 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022
CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri's hideout The CIA has revealed the scale model of the safe house where it found and killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
U.S. CIA's in-house museum adds new spy exhibits They like to call it 'the greatest museum you'll never see.' Reuters · Sep 24, 2022
The Langley Files: CIA launches podcast to bring intelligence agency ‘out of the shadows’ CIA director says show aims to ‘demistify’ agency’s work at time when ‘trust in institutions is in such short supply’ The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022
The Old Man to Jungle: the seven best shows to stream this week Jeff Bridges plays an ex-CIA operative forced out of retirement, and a menacing dystopian crime drama is told through drill music. Plus: Queer for Fear The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022
CIA launches a podcast, hoping to ‘demystify’ the agency and boost recruitment WASHINGTON — There is no shortage of podcasts out there exploring the mechanics of espionage, celebrating fictionalized spies and detailing the real-world exploits of the country’s premiere intelligence agency. But only one, as of today, is officially unclassified. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 22, 2022
U.S. Officials Worry As Crowds Invade Iraq’s Presidential Palace Long a thorn in U.S.'s side, Muqtada al-Sadr sends his supporters to battle police and call for dissolving Iraq's government. Zenger · Sep 21, 2022
Trump pal Thomas Barrack accused of being United Arab Emirates agent and trying to influence US policy for ‘power and money’ After Donald Trump won the 2016 election, his mega-rich pal Tom Barrack started formulating a plan with officials at the United Arab Emirates on how to influence U.S. policy — and was asked to provide information about who would be tapped for crucial Cabinet positions, federal prosecutors allege. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
Don’t cheer for the Espionage Act being used against Donald Trump. It will backfire Wishing to see Trump called to account need not make us champion a 100-year-old statute used to target whistleblowers The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2022
The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2022 ‘It’s not a banger’: response to Space Force official song is less than stellar The new song, Semper Supra, is set to a jaunty tune, but critics say its lyrics are ‘verbal word salad’
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 US needs to reform efforts to stop enemy spies, report says A new Senate study warns that U.S. spy agencies’ efforts to stop China and other adversaries from stealing secrets are hampered by miscommunication and a lack of money and staff at the agency intended to coordinate those efforts
Benzinga · Sep 19, 2022 Do Psychedelics Change Beliefs? This article by Patrick McConnell was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission.
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022 US military intelligence says Putin unable to attain Ukraine goal Russia ‘planned for an occupation, not necessarily an invasion, and that has set them back’, Pentagon official says.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 15, 2022 Senate doesn’t have to release full CIA torture report, judge rules WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate does not have to release its full report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency’s interrogation and detention program following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022 Editorial: Donald Trump and the judicial Cannon To Donald Trump, ethics and laws are for losers, and judges you appoint are supposed to rule in your favor. That caused humiliation for the former president when “his” three U.S. Supreme Court justices refused to overturn Joe Biden’s election or shield his financial records from investigators.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022 Trump posts bizarre Truth Social tribute to Ken Starr for helping him fight the ‘mentally sick’ ‘I so appreciated his support and his thoughts that our cause against fascists and other mentally sick people in our Country is just,’ Trump says
The Times of India · Sep 14, 2022 Haryana: Two members of Kala Rana gang target police vehicle for robbery in Yamunanagar, held YAMUNANAGAR: The crime investigation agency (CIA)-II of Yamunanagar police arrested two members of Kala Rana gang, after they allegedly targeted a police vehicle incidentally in a robbery attempt in Sadar area on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 13, 2022 Trump legal team opposes limiting special master review, suggests materials might not be classified WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s legal team said in a court filing Monday that classified materials should not be excluded from the special master’s review of documents found during an FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate, suggesting that some of the documents may not be classified and that Trump…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022 EXPLAINER: The intel review of documents at Trump's estate The discovery of hundreds of classified records at Donald Trump’s Florida home has thrust U.S. intelligence agencies into a familiar and uncomfortable role
Daily Mirror · Sep 11, 2022 'Sportswashing' Saudi Arabia could bid for 2030 World Cup despite horror mass executions Reports that Saudi Arabia could lead a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup have sparked criticism that the nation continues to land major sporting events despite its appalling record on human rights