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US releases names of 4 service members killed in the Iran conflict

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  • The Defense Department has released the names of 4 service members killed in the Iran conflict.
  • The servicemembers were identified as Cody Khork, Noah Tietjens, Nicole Armor, and Declan Coady.
  • The identities of two additional fatalities of US troops remain unknown.

The names of four US Army Reserve soldiers who were killed by a drone attack during the US conflict with Iran were released on Tuesday.

The fallen servicemembers were identified as:

  • Capt. Cody Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida
  • Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
  • Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
  • Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa

The soldiers died on March 1 in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba during an incident that remains under investigation. They had each been assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa.

Two additional US troops have been killed since American forces alongside Israel began striking Iran on Saturday. Their names have yet to be released.

“Our Soldiers relentlessly, consistently, and fearlessly served with sincere dedication and pride,” Brig. Gen. Clint A. Barnes, Deputy Commanding General, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Operational Command Post, said in a statement. “They represent the best of what our country stands for. May God grant their families peace and comfort in their memories. We will never forget them.”




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Trump warns of more US troop deaths after 3 American service members were killed in the Iran conflict

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Three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded as part of combat operations against Iran, the US military said on Sunday.

It is the military’s first acknowledgement of any US losses since American forces began striking Iran alongside Israel on Saturday.

“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty,” said US Central Command, which oversees Middle East operations.

CENTCOM did not specify how or where the service members were killed and wounded or whether the losses were sustained during offensive or defensive operations. It declined to offer additional information.

“The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified,” CENTCOM said in a statement, adding that combat operations will continue.

President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed vengeance for the service members killed.

“As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, even as we continue the righteous mission for which they gave their lives,” he said.

“And sadly, there will likely be more,” Trump added. “Before it ends. That’s the way it is.”

Trump had said on Saturday that the US could suffer losses as a result of the conflict with Iran.


A missile launches from a US warship during operations against Iran.

The US military did not say where or how the casualties occurred.

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“The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties. That often happens in war,” Trump said in a video address to the nation. “But we’re doing this — not for now — we’re doing this for the future, and it is a noble mission.”

Dozens of people have been killed and wounded by Iranian strikes in Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and hundreds of people in Iran have been killed and wounded by US and Israeli strikes, according to local authorities.

The Israeli military said on Sunday that it has killed 40 senior Iranian commanders, as well as the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A wide range of American forces — on land, in the air, and at sea — have participated in the airstrikes against Iran, targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) command and control facilities, air defenses, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.

US forces have also been involved in air defense operations to shield American assets and allies across the Middle East from hundreds of Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone attacks.

Iran has fired missiles at US forces based in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE and has also targeted other Middle East countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Iraq.




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The EU is investigating Shein for ‘addictive,’ gamified service

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The European Union is going after Shein for hooking customers with what it calls “addictive design.”

In a press release on Tuesday, the European Commission announced that it had launched a probe into Shein under its Digital Services Act.

The Commission said it would investigate Shein for “addictive design, the lack of transparency of recommender systems, as well as the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material.”

Shein’s platform is addictive because it uses points and rewards for engagement, the Commission said in the press release, which could jeopardize consumer well-being. Shein, a Chinese fast fashion brand, is headquartered in Singapore.

The Commission added in the release that it would investigate the systems that Shein has in place to limit the sale of illegal products in the European Union, such as “child-like sex dolls.”

The probe comes after the French government tried to have Shein’s website suspended in the country last year after reports of sex doll listings on the site.

Reuters reported in December that a Paris court had rejected the suspension and ordered Shein to implement age verification for adult products and impose a fine for any breach.

This is not the first time the EU has taken action against Shein for its marketing tactics.

In May, the bloc accused the company of deceiving customers with fake discounts and misleading information, failing to process refunds, and hiding the contact information of customer service agents, which it called a “breach of EU law.”

Shein has also been the subject of probes by other countries. South Korean authorities found toxic substances in quantities above legal limits in Shein’s products on numerous occasions.

And in December, a Texas court said it would investigate Shein for “unethical labor practices and the sale of unsafe consumer products.”

“Any company that cuts corners on labor standards or product safety, especially those operating in foreign nations like China, will be held accountable,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release.

Representatives for Shein did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.




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Waymo shut down service during San Francisco’s blackout because its driverless taxis got confused

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When a power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, local drivers had to navigate more than just darkened roads and inactive stoplights.

Footage shared on social media shows some Waymo robotaxis stalled in traffic, clogging roadways and causing disruptions. One video on X showed at least five Waymos crowding an intersection, forcing human drivers to maneuver around them.

A Waymo spokesperson told Business Insider that the company has suspended its services in the area because of the power outage.

“Our teams are working diligently and in close coordination with city officials, and we are hopeful to bring our services back online soon. We appreciate your patience and will provide further updates as soon as they are available,” the spokesperson said.

The power outage affected about 130,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers on Saturday. In an X post on Sunday, the company said a fire caused “significant and extensive” damage to its substation. The company said crews are working to restore power for 21,000 San Francisco residents.

On X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk used the incident to promote his company’s own robotaxis. “Tesla Robotaxis were unaffected by the SF power outage,” he wrote.

Tesla and Waymo are direct competitors in the autonomous ride-hailing market, but are relying on different technologies to get them there.

Tesla robotaxis use cameras and AI to find their way around. Waymo uses a suite of light sensors, radar, cameras, and detailed maps that are uploaded and regularly updated. That means sudden changes to the areas where a Waymo robotaxi operates could impact its ability to navigate.

Waymo, owned by Alphabet Inc., debuted its autonomous ride-hailing service to the public in 2018 in the Phoenix metro area.

The company has expanded its services to other cities, including Austin and Atlanta, through a partnership with Uber, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.

In May, Waymo recalled the software for more than 1,200 cars after some collided with “chains or gates.” More recently, a Waymo vehicle hit and killed a beloved bodega cat in San Francisco, sparking outrage from residents.




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