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Drones From the Ukraine War Are Spilling Into Europe

Aug 17, 2026 · 11m

Summary

NATO jets downed Russian drones over Romania and Latvia, raising fears of the Ukraine war spilling into Europe. President Trump threatened to cut joint military drills with South Korea, while the USS Abraham Lincoln faced scrutiny over poor living conditions. The Colorado River crisis worsened as Lake Powell hit record lows. Finally, job seekers are increasingly adding AI keywords to resumes, though experts question if this strategy actually improves hiring outcomes.

Topics discussed

Intro: NATO drone incidents and Colorado River crisis NATO jets shoot down drones; Russia probing defenses Trump threatens to cut US-South Korea military drills USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and Iran war updates Lake Powell hits record low water levels Preview: China's economy and AI resume trends Japan GDP slows; Geely offsets China slump with exports Alibaba sells gaming business for $1.5 billion Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilders and tech stocks Job seekers 'AI washing' resumes to pass filters
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