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Exclusive: Fired general admitted to leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info, report says

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The Pentagon’s senior planner has admitted to passing classified details about Iran and Ukraine to two separate reporters over the course of a year, Axios reports. The internal investigation notes that the officer, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, disclosed the information without authorization. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed him from his post this week. Sylvia acknowledged the leaks on video after four polygraph examinations returned failures, and the report says he repeatedly struggled to pass those truth‑verification tests.

CBS News says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Brett Sylvia after allegations that he shared classified material with members of the press. The network adds that Ravi Agrawal, editor‑in‑chief of Foreign Policy magazine, will appear on “The Takeout” to discuss the case further.

The Verge notes that Reddit chief executive Steve Huffman told investors during the company’s third‑quarter 2026 earnings call that Google’s AI‑driven search mode does not increase traffic to Reddit. In the same filing, Reddit disclosed that October’s search referrals fell by more than one million on average compared with prior periods.

The Guardian reports that the Justice Department issued subpoenas on Thursday following a claim that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s Alaska campaign worked with party operatives to place a challenger bearing the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan on the midterm ballot. ABC News, citing sources, confirmed the subpoenas. The federal inquiry comes a day after the New York Times reported that organizers had recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in an effort to confuse voters.

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Reddit announced it is moving to a logged‑in only experience. TechCrunch reports the change comes as search traffic to the site dries up. The shift follows broader AI‑driven changes in how people find information online. Reddit says the move is meant to protect its audience and its business model.

Seven oil tankers carrying about 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing toward the United States. The Guardian reports the vessels are being tracked by Greenpeace. The shipments are described as the first phase of a supply deal negotiated between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. It is uncertain whether the tankers will be able to unload amid a political dispute over the legality of the shipments.

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  • As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience · TechCrunch
  • Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US · The Guardian

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Here is the national forecast for tomorrow. The National Weather Service has flash flood warnings for parts of New Mexico and Texas, and a coastal flood warning for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix and Las Vegas. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 85; the coolest, Seattle at 51. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 40. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to Las Vegas are delayed an average of 2.5 hours. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 42 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Teterboro are running up to 45 minutes late because of heavy traffic.

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