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Israeli intel flags Iranian hardliners' talk of targeting Trump
politics13 hours ago

Israeli intel flags Iranian hardliners' talk of targeting Trump

Israel reportedly shared with the U.S. intelligence community that elements of Iran's hardline leadership have expressed a desire to target President Donald Trump, with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi named among those pushing such plans. U.S. officials say there is no new, specific assassination plot against Trump—only persistent chatter—while acknowledging some skepticism about the Israeli assessment as Washington weighs Iran policy amid ongoing regional tensions.

via CNN|
#intelligence#iran#irgc
Ukraine spy retracts Monaco murder confession, blames ally
world1 day ago

Ukraine spy retracts Monaco murder confession, blames ally

An active Ukrainian GUR officer who had confessed to killing the Monaco bomb suspect Anastasiia Berezovska has reversed his account in Kyiv, claiming his co-defendant, a former SBU officer, pulled the trigger and that he was threatened; prosecutors say the two men acted jointly and are charged with premeditated murder as custody hearings proceeded under heavy security, while the motive remains unclear and President Zelensky says more details will follow.

via BBC|
#court#intelligence#monaco
Not Slow, Just Different: Real-World Smarts Outpace Classroom Tests
education2 days ago

Not Slow, Just Different: Real-World Smarts Outpace Classroom Tests

Many students labeled “slow” in school actually excel in real-world intelligences that schools don’t test—Gardner’s multiple intelligences, Sternberg’s practical intelligence, and emotional intelligence. A classic study of Brazilian street vendors shows they could do on-the-spot math but froze on worksheets, illustrating that intelligence is highly context-dependent. The piece argues for recognizing tacit know-how, seeking environments that match one’s strengths, and valuing hands-on and people-sense skills over narrow grades.

via Silicon Canals|
#education#emotional-intelligence#gardner
Different cognitive skills have distinct genetic links to psychiatric disorders
cognitive-science3 days ago

Different cognitive skills have distinct genetic links to psychiatric disorders

A massive genome-wide analysis finds that intelligence is not a single trait: reaction time, fluid reasoning, and crystallized knowledge each have distinct genetic links to psychiatric conditions, with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder tied to slower processing and lower fluid reasoning but higher crystallized knowledge and noncognitive educational skills; ADHD shows faster reaction time but lower fluid/crystallized/noncognitive skills; autism links to higher crystallized knowledge; Alzheimer's risk is linked to lower fluid reasoning. The study identifies 78 loci for crystallized knowledge, maps gene activity across development, notes overlaps with personality traits, and discusses possible evolutionary trade-offs, while highlighting limitations due to data mainly from individuals of European ancestry and urging researchers to treat cognitive domains as separate traits rather than a single score.

via PsyPost|
#cognitive-science#crystallized-knowledge#fluid-reasoning
Acting DNI Pulte downsizes ODNI, fires six political appointees
politics17 days ago

Acting DNI Pulte downsizes ODNI, fires six political appointees

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, installed by Trump, fired six political appointees and moved about 45 career officials back to their home agencies as part of a broad ODNI downsizing; the National Counterterrorism Center was spared. Republicans on Capitol Hill offered guarded praise for the reforms, while Democrats warned that large cuts could jeopardize national security, and officials said more firings could come in the coming weeks.

via CNN|
#downsizing#intelligence#national-security
Drone Swarm Over Iran Could Explain F-15 Downing, Pilot Says
world17 days ago

Drone Swarm Over Iran Could Explain F-15 Downing, Pilot Says

A U.S. Air Force F-15 was shot down over Iran, and the rescued pilot described witnessing a highly coordinated formation of Iranian drones described as a ‘minefield of drones.’ Four CNN sources say the drones operated in a mesh-like, interconnected system, prompting intelligence officials to assess whether such a swarm contributed to the downing. Officials are examining Iran’s capabilities and potential outside assistance, highlighting the global move toward coordinated drone warfare and advanced anti-drone defenses.

via Yahoo|
#drone-swarm#f-15#intelligence
Downed F-15 pilot sees jellyfish-like Iranian drone swarm, stoking intel debate
world18 days ago

Downed F-15 pilot sees jellyfish-like Iranian drone swarm, stoking intel debate

An F-15 pilot downed over Iran described a jellyfish-like, synchronized swarm of Iranian drones, a claim prompting internal US intelligence debate over Iran’s drone-coordination capabilities and the existence of one-to-many meshed networking, as talks to end the Iran war continue and officials assess possible foreign assistance to Iran’s drone program.

via CNN|
#drone-swarm#drones#intelligence
Trump appointee triggers broad staffing downswing at U.S. intelligence agency
politics18 days ago

Trump appointee triggers broad staffing downswing at U.S. intelligence agency

Acting DNI Bill Pulte began a sweeping staff purge at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including an order to identify about 400 National Counterterrorism Center employees for firing or leave, in the weeks after he took over from Tulsi Gabbard. Democrats on the intelligence committees warned against such large reductions and potential politicization of intelligence. The move follows earlier downsizing under the 2025 administration and comes as lawmakers scrutinize Pulte’s lack of national security background and as debate over his permanent nomination continues.

via NBC News|
#congress#counterterrorism#intelligence
Graham Breaks With Trump Over DNI Pick, Pushes Clayton Instead
us-politics19 days ago

Graham Breaks With Trump Over DNI Pick, Pushes Clayton Instead

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, publicly breaks with the president on the nomination of Bill Pulte to lead the DNI, urging that Jay Clayton be appointed instead and warning that the GOP's support for Pulte has frayed; Graham argues reauthorizing the FISA law should not require Pulte, notes Clayton would have bipartisan backing, and highlights Trump’s push to tie FISA to voter-ID legislation as a source of intra-party tension.

via The Independent|
#bill-pulte#donald-trump#intelligence
Poland arrests Georgian-flagged suspect in Putin critic’s killing, with possible Russian intel links
world21 days ago

Poland arrests Georgian-flagged suspect in Putin critic’s killing, with possible Russian intel links

Poland has arrested a 36-year-old Georgian-flagged suspect in the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian activist critical of Vladimir Putin, with officials suggesting ties to organized crime and possibly a foreign intelligence service as part of a broader alleged Russian sabotage effort in NATO states. The broader war picture includes Kyiv’s drones striking Moscow in what Kyiv calls revenge for a strike on Kyiv’s monastery, Russia’s vow of wider counterstrikes, the EU renewing sanctions on Russia for another year, and Britain’s plan to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones by 2026; Zelensky says diplomacy plus pressure could end the war before winter, but winter aid and missiles may be needed if fighting persists, as Belarusian drone activity and a war-dead exchange also feature in the updates.

via The Guardian|
#assassination#intelligence#poland
politics25 days ago

Senate aims to fast-track Jay Clayton as DNI to avert acting-leadership gap

The Senate is racing to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday to prevent Bill Pulte from becoming acting DNI and to keep open the option of renewing Section 702, with a Wednesday hearing and a potential floor vote only if all 100 senators consent; a single dissent could delay the vote. The drive runs alongside updates to a bipartisan housing affordability bill and broader Capitol coverage, including changes within the House Freedom Caucus.

via Politico|
#intelligence#national-security#politics