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What is Havana syndrome?

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Havana syndrome refers to a set of symptoms, including severe headaches, nausea, and ringing in the ears, reported by over 1,500 American officials since 2016. The cause remains unproven, but investigations focus on possible exposure to pulsed radio frequency energy.

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U.S. government obtains device tied to mysterious "Havana Syndrome"

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  • U.S. purchased a device in late 2024 possibly tied to Havana syndrome
  • Device emits pulsed radio frequency energy and contains Russian components 9s
  • Device was bought via unofficial, likely black market, channels 1m 6s
  • Testing has been ongoing for a year; Congress has been briefed 1m 15s
  • No conclusive link to specific cases; intelligence review ongoing 2m 55s

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U.S. government obtains device tied to mysterious "Havana Syndrome"

Since 2016, over 1,500 American officials have reported symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea, and ringing in the ears, collectively known as Havana syndrome.

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