Monday, July 14, 2025
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China Warns of Rogue Robot Troops Unleashing Terminator-Style "Indiscriminate Killings"
"Concerns are mounting in China as the Communist superpower advances humanoid robot development to replace human soldiers on the battlefield, prompting calls for “ethical and legal research” into this Terminator-like technology to “avoid moral pitfalls.”
An op-ed published by Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily warned that faulty robots could lead to "indiscriminate killings and accidental death,” which would "inevitably result in legal charges and moral condemnation."
The authors emphasized that robots must be designed with constraints to “suspend and limit excessive use of force in a timely manner and not indiscriminately kill people.” Additionally, the trio cautioned against hastily replacing humans with robots, noting that robots still lack essential capabilities such as speed, dexterity, and the ability to navigate complex terrains." ZH
The authors emphasized that robots must be designed with constraints to “suspend and limit excessive use of force in a timely manner and not indiscriminately kill people.” Additionally, the trio cautioned against hastily replacing humans with robots, noting that robots still lack essential capabilities such as speed, dexterity, and the ability to navigate complex terrains." ZH
Record-breaking heat in Morocco spurs demand for air conditioning
"As Morocco 
endures a severe heat wave this summer, temperatures have risen significantly
above the usual averages in various areas. Cities such as Marrakech, Fez, and Casablanca are recording daily highs surpassing 45°C (113°F), making it increasingly challenging for residents, particularly the elderly and those with health issues.
In reaction, the demand for air conditioning units has skyrocketed. Appliance retailers nationwide are witnessing a notable surge in sales, with some even running out of inventory.
Many Moroccans are relying on air conditioning as the sole dependable method to escape the intense heat, despite worries about electricity usage and escalating energy costs." AfricaNews
above the usual averages in various areas. Cities such as Marrakech, Fez, and Casablanca are recording daily highs surpassing 45°C (113°F), making it increasingly challenging for residents, particularly the elderly and those with health issues.
In reaction, the demand for air conditioning units has skyrocketed. Appliance retailers nationwide are witnessing a notable surge in sales, with some even running out of inventory.
Many Moroccans are relying on air conditioning as the sole dependable method to escape the intense heat, despite worries about electricity usage and escalating energy costs." AfricaNews
Dragon Bravo Fire ‘volatile,’ growing 500 acres and destroying numerous historic cabins
"The historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging on the North Rim, was destroyed by the
Dragon Bravo Fire Sunday, alongside 50–80 structures, including the visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, and employee housing, park Superintendent Ed Keable confirmed. Officials said that the fire was initially controlled but grew after a lightning strike. It spread to 5,000 acres due to high temperatures, low humidity, and winds." msn
'He wants to take all of it' — Putin reportedly told Trump he'll intensify eastern Ukraine offensive over next 2 months
"Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that he intends to
escalate military operations in eastern Ukraine within the next 60 day.
The revelation comes amid intensified Russian assaults in Donetsk Oblast and attempts to breach neighboring Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a region that has so far avoided significant incursions during the full-scale war.
During their July 3 conversation, Putin reportedly said that Moscow intended to continue offensive operations until it secured the full administrative borders of occupied Ukrainian oblasts.
"He wants to take all of it," Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron after the call." KI
The revelation comes amid intensified Russian assaults in Donetsk Oblast and attempts to breach neighboring Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a region that has so far avoided significant incursions during the full-scale war.
During their July 3 conversation, Putin reportedly said that Moscow intended to continue offensive operations until it secured the full administrative borders of occupied Ukrainian oblasts.
"He wants to take all of it," Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron after the call." KI
Chaos in Texas Today! Storm, Sudden Floods Destroyer Homes, Cars in Lampasas
"A Flash Flood Emergency and numerous Flash Flood Warnings were issued in portions of Central Texas on Sunday morning after torrential rain led to the rapid rise of the Lampasas River. A Flash Flood Emergency was issued in San Saba County early Sunday morning, and the Lampasas River at Adamsville rose about 14 feet in two hours. "There is a Flash Flood
Emergency for Colorado State Park, where six to eight inches of rainfall has already fallen this morning," FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe said on X. "There’s more on the way. So, if you do live in that area, it's in southeastern San Saba County, and you have those evacuation notices, make sure you are moving to higher ground now." The Lampasas River near Kempner, Texas, crested at 32.45 feet on Sunday morning, just under major flood stage. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Lampasas River was at 1.75 feet at 4 a.m. local time and rose to more than 32 feet at 9:15 a.m. Major flood stage at that location begins at 33 feet. Rain totals have been rising all morning, with about 9.15 inches of rain falling in San Saba. About 6.31 inches of rain fell at Colorado Bend State Park, and Sonora picked up just under 5.5 inches." ND
97 clashes on frontline
"Since the beginning of the day, there have been 97 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk front.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out seven offensive actions, with one battle ongoing. The invaders launched six airstrikes, dropping a total of 13 guided bombs, and conducted 133 attacks, including three using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy assaults near Vovchansk and Zelene.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched four attacks near Holubivka, Synkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Kolisnykivka. One engagement is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian military units repelled 11 attacks in the areas of Hrekivka, Kopanky, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, and Torske. Three additional attacks are currently underway.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy assaults toward Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, a single enemy assault occurred toward the village of Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces conducted eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Toretsk, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Stepanivka. Ukrainian units repelled seven of these attacks, with one clash ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy launched 42 assaults in areas including Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Razin, Rodynske, Novotoretske, Promin, Vidrodzhennia, Shevchenko, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Kotliarivka, Muravka, and Oleksiivka. The Ukrainian defenders have already repelled 35 enemy attacks.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attempted eight assaults near Zaporizke, Novokhatske, Myrne, and Vilne Pole. Ukrainian troops repelled five of them, fighting continues.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made two attempts to advance toward Mali Shcherbaky and Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults."
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out seven offensive actions, with one battle ongoing. The invaders launched six airstrikes, dropping a total of 13 guided bombs, and conducted 133 attacks, including three using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy assaults near Vovchansk and Zelene.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian military units repelled 11 attacks in the areas of Hrekivka, Kopanky, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, and Torske. Three additional attacks are currently underway.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy assaults toward Serebrianka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, a single enemy assault occurred toward the village of Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces conducted eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Toretsk, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Stepanivka. Ukrainian units repelled seven of these attacks, with one clash ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy launched 42 assaults in areas including Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Razin, Rodynske, Novotoretske, Promin, Vidrodzhennia, Shevchenko, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Kotliarivka, Muravka, and Oleksiivka. The Ukrainian defenders have already repelled 35 enemy attacks.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attempted eight assaults near Zaporizke, Novokhatske, Myrne, and Vilne Pole. Ukrainian troops repelled five of them, fighting continues.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made two attempts to advance toward Mali Shcherbaky and Novodanylivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults."
Ukrin
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