Daily News Article - March 10, 2026
1. How did the U.S. obtain a secret Russian weapon that is believed to have caused injuries to American diplomats, spies and military officers?
2. a) What Americans were affected by the mystery syndrome?
b) Where were they when they suffered the brain injuries?
3. What does the Russian weapon do? How does it work?
4. a) Why were the injuries first named Havana Syndrome?
b) What symptoms did the victims experience?
5. What information did Dr. David Relman tell CBS' "60 Minutes" he discovered during his investigations?
6. What symptoms did researchers in the Soviet Union discover microwave frequency would cause?
7. In a separate report, the Post notes:
A classified report produced by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence criticizes the Biden administration’s intelligence community for conducting a cover-up, according to a source who has seen the report. However, the report's public release has so far been delayed under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
CBS News reported that Russia was the likely culprit, but some officials worry formally blaming Moscow could complicate delicate negotiations to end the Ukraine war, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
What do you think? --
a) Why did the Biden administration’s intelligence community cover-up the findings?
b) Will the Trump administration release the government's findings even if it implicates Russia? Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same questions.