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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): CSC2 โ€˜Breaks Outโ€™ at Historic Army Hackathon, Operation Jailbreak

On June 6 at Fort Carson, Colo., Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Support to Command and Control (CSC2) - the Armyโ€™s program of record for integrating CBRN defense components into command-and-control capabilities - broke out of jail.

Sources
Primary source
Updated
Aug 12, 6:59 AM UTC
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British Government: Russia talks peace while waging war: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer condemns the contradiction between Russia's rhetoric of dialogue and its continued aggression, and calls for an immediate ceasefire and meaningful negotiations.

Location
Europe, Russia
Updated
Aug 11, 8:54 PM UTC
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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): USS Harry S. Truman Hosts Wellness Fair to Connect Sailors, Families With Resources

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) hosted a command wellness fair for sailors and their families June 26 at Vista Point.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Minor (1/5)
Location
Middle East, Iran
Updated
Aug 10, 10:27 AM UTC
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British Government: Venezuela earthquakes: what you can do to help

Information on how you can support people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.

Location
South America, Venezuela
Updated
Aug 11, 7:02 PM UTC
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British Government: Support registered charities to help earthquake aid efforts in Venezuela

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator offer advice on giving safely when looking to support the international aid effort.

Severity
Minor (1/5)
Location
South America, Venezuela
Updated
Aug 11, 10:56 PM UTC
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British Government: Trade Secretary speech at UK-China JETCO

Business Secretary Peter Kyle spoke at the UK Session of the Big Market for All: Export to China event on 1 July 2026.

Location
Indo-Pacific, China
Updated
Aug 10, 5:40 PM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 3:25AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 101.* WHERE...Cass County.* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 3:36 AM UTC
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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Holds Change of Command

Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 welcomed its newest leader during a change of command ceremony aboard Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) while anchored off Singapore, June 15.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Minor (1/5)
Location
Indo-Pacific, Singapore
Updated
Aug 12, 4:20 AM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40AM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 233.* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any outdoor burning.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 11:52 PM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:41AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.* WHERE...All of southeast Michigan.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 5:36 AM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued July 1 at 12:08AM CDT until July 1 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT/100 AM MDT/ for north central and west central Nebraska.

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 9, 5:24 PM UTC

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