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Politico
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Politico
Top Pentagon spy pick rejected by White House
It is not clear why the White House opted not to move forward with Angle's nomination, or if he ever held an interview with Trump. A spokesperson for the Pentagon referred POLITICO to the White House. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. Angle's name being withdrawn from consideration comes after POLITICO reported that both Hegseth and Gabbard have dwindling influence over the White House's Iran policy. Trump fired the previous head of the NSA , Gen. Timothy Haugh, and his top deputy without explanation this April, following a meeting with right-wing activist Laura Loomer at the White House. The Trump administration has been searching for permanent leadership for the powerful signals intelligence agency, as the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran raised the specter of direct American military involvement in the Middle East. Trump said Thursday he'll decide whether to join the war within the next two weeks. Angle does not have the typical background favored for the role. He is the commander of Allied Special Operations Forces Command and Special Operations Command Europe. And despite serving as deputy commanding general of operations for the U.S. Army Cyber Command in 2019, he has less background in cybersecurity and intelligence than recent heads of the NSA, including Haugh and his predecessor, Gen. Paul Nakasone. The head of the NSA is 'dual-hatted' and also helms U.S. Cyber Command. The Trump administration is reportedly reviewing that arrangement , though Hegseth testified Wednesday that the department for now is 'maintaining the status quo.' The role of director of the NSA requires Senate confirmation. With his background in special operations forces, Angle may have appealed to Hegseth's desire to reorient the Pentagon around 'lethality.' One of the two former senior national security officials and another former Trump administration official said Angle met Hegseth on the sidelines of a special operations forces conference in Tampa early last month. Maggie Miller contributed to this report.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘I was a liability' - Kurt Angle provides honest take on his WWE comeback and more
Image via WWE Wrestling icon Kurt Angle has never shied away from telling it like it is. In a recent series of interviews, the Olympic gold medallist pulled no punches as he opened up on his complex WWE journey, controversial creative calls, and why he still hopes WWE acquires TNA Wrestling's library. Angle kicked things off by taking a light-hearted dig at The Undertaker's long-held backstage image. 'He said, 'Kid, I don't rib, and I don't like to be ribbed.' But that mother**r ribs people! He's full of sh*t,' Angle said with a grin on Inside the Ropes. While he acknowledged Undertaker's intimidating presence, Angle shared that he earned the Deadman's respect early on, thanks to his humble attitude and gold-medal pedigree. Kurt Angle reflects on disturbing Sharmell plotline But the tone turned serious as Angle revisited one of the lowest points of his WWE career, the infamous 2005 storyline where he was made to stalk Booker T's wife, Sharmell, on live TV. Calling it the 'worst storyline' of his career, Angle didn't hold back on where the idea came from. Kurt Angle SHOOTS On The Undertaker's Backstage Advice 'Vince McMahon had this thing… I dated a Black girl once. So he was like, 'Hey, I'll have you stalk Sharmell.' It made me miserable,' he revealed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Take a Look) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo Angle admitted the storyline was deeply uncomfortable, especially given his respect for Booker T and Sharmell. 'God, I hope you guys didn't enjoy that,' he added. Kurt Angle feels WWE mishandled his comeback The WWE Hall of Famer also addressed his underwhelming 2017 comeback, which began with a Hall of Fame induction instead of an in-ring return. According to him, WWE viewed him as a 'liability' due to his past exit and opted for a cautious approach. 'They didn't really do much with me,' Angle admitted. 'I didn't win a lot of matches, and they flipped the traditional order - Hall of Fame first, wrestling later.' Looking ahead, Angle hopes more fans will get to see his lesser-known but highly acclaimed TNA Wrestling work. He's optimistic WWE will eventually buy the TNA tape library, bringing classic matches against stars like Sting and Samoa Joe to a broader audience. 'When I was in TNA, a lot of WWE fans never saw that side of me. Now that WWE and TNA are working together, I hope they make it happen,' he said. For Angle, the spotlight has never been about just titles - it's also about telling the whole story. These quotes were first transcribed and published by Ringside News . Also Read: Carlito declares he's 'Back in Business' after WWE exit
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Parents warned after schoolgirl is ruthlessly bullied over 'unique' name
A schoolgirl has been turned into a laughing stock after her parents gave her a 'unique' name with an incorrect spelling, promoting a warning to parents everywhere Parents have been issued a stern warning after it emerged that a young schoolgirl named Angle was being mercilessly taunted by her peers due to her 'unique' moniker. Despite teachers' efforts to halt the mockery, whispers and chuckles persist behind the girl's back. A concerned individual took to Reddit to spread awareness, revealing: "My sister (currently in college in the Netherlands) mentioned to me today that one of her classmates is named 'Angle' (pronounced Angel). She says her mother made a spelling mistake, because she doesn't speak any English, but only later found out and decided not to change it, because she liked Angle better." Tragically, the girl endures ridicule and is frequently called hoek, translating to 'corner' in Dutch. The post continued: "She is relentlessly bullied by everyone. Every time her name comes up and is being called out loud, the teachers pronounce it as it is written. I feel bad for the poor kid.." Highlighting the potential consequences of unconventional naming, the social media user implored parents to meticulously verify spellings before finalising their child's birth certificate. In response to the tale, one commenter confessed: "Once I encountered a Kristle instead of Crystal. I think about it sometimes how it reminded me of Gristle." Yet another chimed in: "Their entire lives, everyone they meet will think their parents didn't know how to spell it and tried to sound it out." The debate sparked a range of reactions, with one person commenting: "So many people picking names forget it isn't about them, it is about the small person who has to live with the name. And spell it out then explain it over and over and over and.." A third user joked: "How good a student is Angle? Is she... obtuse?". Another user pointed out: "Your sister is in college, so her classmate isn't a 'kid'. Adults can change their name, and this one would just look like a spelling error once it's done." A fellow commenter shared: "My mother-in-law used to always post about my child on Facebook writing, 'Grandma's little angle'. I still find it hilarious. As a name, it's a travesty." In England, people can change their name legally at 16, while those aged under 16 require a parent or guardian to execute the change on their behalf, and if applicable with both parents' consent. The UK saw an estimated 85,000 name changes via deed poll in 2015. The top motivations included not liking one's given name, unusual or tricky spelling, and as part of getting married or divorced. Some changed their name to give it a more English feel, others to express a new gender identity, and a few to prevent an ex-partner from finding them.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Paradromics implants brain-computer interface into first human patient
June 2 (UPI) -- Paradromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday it safely implanted a brain-computer interface into a human patient and recorded neural activity, before removing it 10 minutes later. The surgical procedure, performed May 14 at the University of Michigan, marks the first time Paradromics has temporarily implanted its device -- called Connexus -- into a human with the goal of restoring neural signals in patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke or ALS. Until last month, the Austin-based startup had only implanted and tested the device on sheep. "We've shown in sheep that our device is best in class from a data and longevity standpoint, and now we've also shown that it's compatible with humans," Matt Angle, Paradromics founder and chief executive officer, told CNBC. Last year, Elon Musk's Neuralink became the first to implant a brain-computer interface into a human patient. Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed in an accident in 2016, received "the Link" implant in January 2024. Since then, Arbaugh has been using it for up to eight hours a day and is able to do a variety of digital tasks. Brain-computer interface companies Precision Neuroscience and Synchron, which is backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, have also implanted their systems into humans. While brain-computer interfaces interpret neural signals associated with movement, they do not read thoughts. Connexus, which is smaller than a dime and has 420 small electrodes, is embedded directly into the surrounding brain tissue. Paradromics' BCI records brain activity at the level of individual neurons. "By having proximity to the individual neurons, you can get the highest-quality signal," said Angle. The patient, who received last month's Connexus implant, was already undergoing neurosurgery to treat epilepsy and consented to the research, allowing doctors to temporarily implant the device into their temporal lobe. "There's a very unique opportunity when someone is undergoing a major neurosurgical procedure," said Angle. "They're going to have their skull opened up, and there's going to be a piece of brain that will be imminently removed. Under these conditions, the marginal risk of testing out a brain implant is actually very low." While Paradromics' Connexus implant is still being reviewed by regulators, research institutions such as the University of Michigan are allowed to use the devices as long as they prove there is no significant risk to the patient. "You do all of these steps, you validate the hardware, you have this really high degree of rational certainty that things are going to work," Angle said, "but still emotionally when it works and when it happens the way you expected it to, it's still very, very gratifying."
UPI
02-06-2025
- Business
- UPI
Paradromics implants brain-computer interface into first human patient
Paradromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday it safely implanted a brain-computer interface into a human patient last month at the University of Michigan, and recorded neural activity before removing it 10 minutes later. Photo by University of Michigan June 2 (UPI) -- Paradromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday it safely implanted a brain-computer interface into a human patient and recorded neural activity, before removing it 10 minutes later. The surgical procedure, performed May 14 at the University of Michigan, marks the first time Paradromics has temporarily implanted its device -- called Connexus -- into a human with the goal of restoring neural signals in patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke or ALS. Until last month, the Austin-based startup had only implanted and tested the device on sheep. "We've shown in sheep that our device is best in class from a data and longevity standpoint, and now we've also shown that it's compatible with humans," Matt Angle, Paradromics founder and chief executive officer, told CNBC. Last year, Elon Musk's Neuralink became the first to implant a brain-computer interface into a human patient. Noland Arbaugh, who was paralyzed in an accident in 2016, received "the Link" implant in January 2024. Since then, Arbaugh has been using it for up to eight hours a day and is able to do a variety of digital tasks. Brain-computer interface companies Precision Neuroscience and Synchron, which is backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, have also implanted their systems into humans. While brain-computer interfaces interpret neural signals associated with movement, they do not read thoughts. Connexus, which is smaller than a dime and has 420 small electrodes, is embedded directly into the surrounding brain tissue. Paradromics' BCI records brain activity at the level of individual neurons. "By having proximity to the individual neurons, you can get the highest-quality signal," said Angle. The patient, who received last month's Connexus implant, was already undergoing neurosurgery to treat epilepsy and consented to the research, allowing doctors to temporarily implant the device into their temporal lobe. "There's a very unique opportunity when someone is undergoing a major neurosurgical procedure," said Angle. "They're going to have their skull opened up, and there's going to be a piece of brain that will be imminently removed. Under these conditions, the marginal risk of testing out a brain implant is actually very low." While Paradromics' Connexus implant is still being reviewed by regulators, research institutions such as the University of Michigan are allowed to use the devices as long as they prove there is no significant risk to the patient. "You do all of these steps, you validate the hardware, you have this really high degree of rational certainty that things are going to work," Angle said, "but still emotionally when it works and when it happens the way you expected it to, it's still very, very gratifying."
