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Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
Read full article: Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?In a blunt signal to discourage the West from increasing military support for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin says Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine regarding the use of its atomic arsenal.
Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?
Read full article: Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?Following an incident where a man pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a person having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex, a question comes up: do firefighters have any sort of protection when they respond to calls?
The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel
Read full article: The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after the surprise attack by Hamas that has left more than 1,000 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.
Houston man helps police track down stolen equipment using Apple AirTag
Read full article: Houston man helps police track down stolen equipment using Apple AirTagA Houston man reportedly helped police track down his stolen equipment using an Apple AirTag last month.According to officials, the man filed a report with Houston Police Department on May 19 and detectives were able to quickly track down his property on May 26.
Assault rifle, 163 rounds of ammunition confiscated from passenger headed to Houston, TSA says
Read full article: Assault rifle, 163 rounds of ammunition confiscated from passenger headed to Houston, TSA saysOfficials from the Transportation Security Administration say they were able to stop a passenger who was carrying an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition from getting on a plane headed to Houston.
Community leaders, organizations give away 1,000 gun safe boxes and locks, urging people to keep firearms out of the hands of children and criminals
Read full article: Community leaders, organizations give away 1,000 gun safe boxes and locks, urging people to keep firearms out of the hands of children and criminalsThe message was clear at Congregation Beth Israel Thursday morning.
No serious injuries after ‘multiple physical altercations’ reported at Hightower High School, FBISD says
Read full article: No serious injuries after ‘multiple physical altercations’ reported at Hightower High School, FBISD saysHightower High School was placed on “hold” after officials with the Fort Bend Independent School District said multiple physical altercations happened on campus Friday afternoon.
2 suspects arrested in stolen RV with AR pistol, body armor and shotgun found inside, Friendswood police say
Read full article: 2 suspects arrested in stolen RV with AR pistol, body armor and shotgun found inside, Friendswood police sayTwo suspects have been arrested after police recovered a stolen RV with weapons inside in Friendswood.
HPD Shootout: Illegally modified gun used to injure 3 HPD officers shoots 50 rounds in 5 seconds
Read full article: HPD Shootout: Illegally modified gun used to injure 3 HPD officers shoots 50 rounds in 5 secondsThe gun found on the front seat of a car used in a shootout with Houston police officers on Thursday afternoon was illegally modified to dispatch 50 rounds in about five seconds.
UN: Nuclear weapons ban treaty to enter into force
Read full article: UN: Nuclear weapons ban treaty to enter into force“The United Nations was formed to promote peace with a goal of the abolition of nuclear weapons,” Fihn said. It says the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, known as the TPNW, “turns back the clock on verification and disarmament and is dangerous” to the half-century-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, considered the cornerstone of global nonproliferation efforts. “It would be unfortunate if the TPNW were allowed to derail our ability to work together to address pressing proliferation.”Fihn has stressed that “the nonproliferation Treaty is about preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and eliminating nuclear weapons, and this treaty implements that. There’s no way you can undermine the Nonproliferation Treaty by banning nuclear weapons. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in an Associated Press interview on Wednesday: “It is clear for me that we will only be entirely safe in relation to nuclear weapons the day where nuclear weapons no longer exist.
US urges countries to withdraw from UN nuke ban treaty
Read full article: US urges countries to withdraw from UN nuke ban treatyIt says the treaty “turns back the clock on verification and disarmament and is dangerous” to the half-century-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, considered the cornerstone of global nonproliferation efforts. “The Nonproliferation Treaty is about preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and eliminating nuclear weapons, and this treaty implements that. There’s no way you can undermine the Nonproliferation Treaty by banning nuclear weapons. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the nuclear weapons ban treaty “a very welcome initiative." “It is clear for me that we will only be entirely safe in relation to nuclear weapons the day where nuclear weapons no longer exist," he said in an interview Wednesday with AP.
Ask 2: What are the laws regarding carrying of weapons during an evacuation?
Read full article: Ask 2: What are the laws regarding carrying of weapons during an evacuation?Question: What are the laws regarding carrying of weapons during an evacuation? Texas handgun restrictions do not apply to a person carrying a handgun during the following:Evacuating following a state of disaster (hurricanes, etc)Re-entering an area after evacuationHouse Bill No. 1177 states that this temporary lift is only in effect for 168 hours after Gov. He may also have the power to extend the temporary lift depending on conditions after a disaster. As always, Texans should exercise legal caution as carrying weapons without a license remains unlawful.