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What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?

Armour-piercing ammunition emits low levels of radiation after exploding but is not considered a nuclear weapon.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine

Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it is providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices, but hold your applause

Eli Lilly & Co. played the altruism card like a champ on Mar. 1, when it announced steep price cuts on its insulin products of as much as 70%.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2023

Biological weapons threat evolving, experts say - Roll Call

The dimensions of the danger are unclear but technology advances have lowered the barrier to entry for terrorist groups and hostile nations.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2022

Pentagon plan aims to help avoid civilian deaths in strikes

The Pentagon will set up a new center to help avoid civilian casualties in military operations around the world through better education and training and increased screening before strikes are launched

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Texas’ complex relationship with firearms: Leading America in gun sales, but with a declining gun ownership rate

We examine decades of data on gun ownership and gun violence to show trends across the state. Some of them might surprise you.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 28, 2022

Ohio Gov. DeWine says he'll sign a bill arming teachers after 24 hours of training

Experts say such an approach isn't a good idea. The strategy's opponents also include teachers groups and the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio.

WEKU · Jun 13, 2022

Politicians should resist rush to ‘do anything’ in response to school shootings

That impulse is understandable, but it can lead to policies that do more harm than good.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022

Politicians Should Resist the Urge To 'Do Anything' in Response to School Shootings

While that impulse is understandable, it can lead to policies that do more harm than good.

Reason · Jun 1, 2022

Many homeless people resist group shelters even as LA mayoral candidates push to build more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles mayoral primary has seen candidates throwing big numbers around concerning how much shelter they’d like to see built for homeless people.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022