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Trump-Xi summit Day 1 takeaways: ANALYSIS  abcnews.com/Politics/trump-x…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026

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FBI offers $200,000 for former agent accused of spying for Iran –  #FBI  #News and Videos: Huge reward offered for former agent turned spy — The FBI is putting up two hundred thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest of  #MonicaWitt, a former agent accused of defecting and spying for Iran.  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…

FBI Hunts Spy and Patel Under Fire
Friday, May 15, 20262:28 PM
Key Stories
Huge reward offered for former agent turned spy — The FBI is putting up two hundred thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest of Monica Witt, a former agent accused of defecting and spying for Iran.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces heat for VIP snorkel trip — The Navy confirmed that Patel took a private snorkeling tour around the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, sparking questions about the use of military resources.

Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up cordial but quiet summit — The big meeting between the US and China ended with a friendly tone, but leaders didn’t announce any major breakthroughs on trade or Taiwan.

CIA Director Ratcliffe makes surprise visit to Cuba — In a rare move, the CIA chief traveled to Havana for meetings with the communist government to discuss regional security and migration issues.

GOP lawmakers grill Tim Walz over fraud allegations — The House Oversight Committee held a heated hearing questioning Minnesota officials about accountability and potential mismanagement of federal funds.

Summary

The FBI is offering a massive reward for a former agent turned spy for Iran while Director Kash Patel faces criticism over a personal snorkeling trip at a memorial. Meanwhile, high-stakes diplomatic talks and fraud investigations are keeping Washington busy.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026

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FBI offers $200,000 for former agent accused of spying for Iran –  #FBI  #News and Videos: Huge reward offered for former agent turned spy — The FBI is putting up two hundred thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest of  #MonicaWitt, a former agent accused of defecting and spying for Iran.  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026

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FBI offers $200,000 for former agent accused of spying for Iran –  #FBI  #News and Videos: Huge reward offered for former agent turned spy — The FBI is putting up two hundred thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest of  #MonicaWitt, a former agent accused of defecting and spying for Iran.  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026

#monicawitt  #fbi  #wanted – Google Search  google.com/search?q=monica+w…
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Blogs Review  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…

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Nuclear Rumors and Transit Troubles Hit  #Headlines –  #Brooklyn  #News  brooklynnewsandtimes.blogspo…
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Nuclear Rumors and Transit Troubles Hit Headlines
Friday, May 15, 202612:29 PM
Summary
The world is buzzing with rumors about Ukraine building a nuclear bomb, though many experts are calling it total nonsense. Closer to home, a potential rail strike in Brooklyn and a chaotic highway crash are keeping everyone on edge.
Key Stories

Nuclear rumors surrounding Ukraine dismissed as nonsense — While some social media posts claim Ukraine is secretly building nuclear weapons, official sources and experts say there is no truth to the rumors despite the country having the technical know-how.
LIRR strike could cause chaos this weekend — Negotiations between the MTA and unions have stalled, meaning a Long Island Rail Road strike could start as early as Saturday morning if a deal is not reached.

CIA Director makes surprise visit to Cuba — John Ratcliffe visited Havana to deliver a message from the Trump administration, suggesting economic cooperation is possible if Cuba stops harboring U.S. adversaries.

Teen driver causes multi-car pileup on Parkway — A Brooklyn teenager sparked a massive crash on the Garden State Parkway that injured several people, including a State Trooper, though all are expected to be okay.

Senior police aide arrested in Brooklyn — Jessica Dowd, a high-ranking police aide, was arrested and charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon following a recent incident.

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Fresh News Updates and Tech Trends
Friday, May 15, 202612:27 PM
Summary
We are keeping an eye on the latest shifts in technology and global headlines today. From new gadget releases to major policy shifts, here is what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
Key Stories

Tech giants unveil new AI features — Several major players just dropped updates that make their artificial intelligence tools much faster and more intuitive for everyday users.
Global markets see unexpected shifts — Investors are reacting to new economic data that suggests inflation might be cooling off faster than originally anticipated.

New sustainability goals for major retailers — A group of top international brands pledged to cut down on plastic packaging significantly by the end of next year.
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#CIA Visits  #Cuba and  #UkraineWar Updates … Ukraine nuclear rumors dismissed as nonsense — Experts and officials are pushing back against claims that Ukraine is building a nuclear bomb, despite discussions about the country possessing the technical know-how to do so.
Summary: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare visit to Havana to deliver a message from the Trump administration while military analysts signal a stalemate in eastern Ukraine. These major shifts come alongside a legal milestone for same-sex marriage in Poland.

Key Stories
CIA Director makes rare Cuba visit amid crisis — John Ratcliffe met with top Cuban officials in Havana to signal that the U.S. is open to economic cooperation only if the island stops harboring adversaries and makes fundamental policy changes.

Military analysts say Donetsk timeline is now unpredictable — The Institute for the Study of War has stopped predicting when Russia might capture the Donetsk region due to a significant slowdown in Russian advances and difficult terrain.

Warsaw registers its first same-sex marriage — Following a court ruling that opened a legal path for recognizing unions performed in other EU countries, Warsaw officially registered its first same-sex marriage.

Ukraine nuclear rumors dismissed as nonsense — Experts and officials are pushing back against claims that Ukraine is building a nuclear bomb, despite discussions about the country possessing the technical know-how to do so.

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“Ukraine possesses all the necessary technologies and materials to create nuclear weapons.”
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When will it happen?Olena Rohoza (@OlenaRohoza)Will Ukraine Soon Have Nuclear Weapons?

And judging by everything happening, this may already be far beyond simply having the “technical capability.” Ukraine could be standing on the verge of creating its own nuclear arsenal — with everything reportedly being done under maximum secrecy for security and strategic surprise.

A statement has allegedly been made that shocked the world:

> “Ukraine possesses all the necessary technologies and materials to create nuclear weapons. We did not want to go down this path, but if Russia does not withdraw its troops from our land, we will be forced to do so. This is not a bluff.”

Ukraine no longer wants to remain defenseless against Putin’s nuclear blackmail. If the world cannot protect us, we will protect ourselves.

Does Ukraine need nuclear weapons, or can it fight back effectively even without them?—  https://x.com/OlenaRohoza/status/2055126061571052013

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 15, 2026

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Ukraine’s Nuclear Ambitions Denied  gemini.google.com/share/2e90…
#Ukraine possesses all the necessary technologies and materials to create  #nuclearweapons – When will it happen?
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Pic.: Ukraine building a nuclear bomb? Dangerous nonsense. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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