Russia announced it would adhere to the limits of the expired New START treaty on nuclear weapons if the United States did the same, according to Al Jazeera. The announcement came as the world's two largest nuclear powers were left without binding constraints on their strategic arsenals for the first time in over half a century after the treaty's expiration earlier this month.
Meanwhile, in other international news, the former boss of a U.S. hacking tool maker, Peter Williams, pleaded guilty to selling hacking tools to a Russian company, as reported by TechCrunch. Williams, a 39-year-old Australian national, admitted to stealing and selling eight hacking tools from his former employer, Trenchant, a division of L3Harris. He made over $1.3 million in crypto from the sales between 2022 and 2025, according to the Justice Department. Prosecutors stated that Williams' actions directly harmed the U.S. intelligence community.
In Japan, a traditional swordsmith is experiencing renewed interest in the centuries-old art of katana making, as reported by Euronews. The growing popularity of Japanese pop culture, including anime and video games, has drawn a new generation of fans to the craft. Swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki, 57, continues the tradition in Saitama Prefecture, though the profession faces challenges such as an aging workforce and a demanding five-year apprenticeship.
In the United States, the Trump administration was expected to formally eliminate the government's role in controlling greenhouse gas pollution, according to Ars Technica. By revoking a 17-year-old scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare, the Environmental Protection Agency would demolish the legal basis for its authority to act on climate change under the Clean Air Act. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was expected to be alongside President Donald Trump for the event.
Finally, in Canada, the residents of Tumbler Ridge were grappling with the aftermath of a school shooting, as reported by Sky News. The premier of British Columbia, David Eby, expressed the shock and grief felt by Canadians, who do not expect such events to occur in their country. Police have yet to release details about the suspect, but the community was likely already aware of the individual.
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