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Humans pumping water may change Earth’s spin
Humans use a lot of water. We also like to live and grow crops in areas that don’t see a lot of rainfall. So, we must pump it from the ground. New research purports to show humans are pumping so much groundwater we’ve actually changed the way the Earth spins on its axis, a point… -
Ukraine liberates 7 villages, Putin says Russia needs more weapons
Ukraine is making gains in its counteroffensive, pushing Russia back along three different lines. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted his military doesn’t have the weapons it needs to win the war. For the first time since the counteroffensive began, Ukrainian military leadership spoke publicly about the operation on Thursday, June 15. Over the last… -
US making plans to evacuate citizens from Taiwan
The United States is making plans to evacuate its citizens from Taiwan. This doesn’t mean the government thinks a Chinese invasion is imminent, but it is more proof the government sees it as a very real possibility. According to reporting by the Messenger, planning for the potential evacuations started at least six months ago. The… -
AUKUS agreement includes more than nuclear-powered submarines
The military agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, known as AUKUS, will no doubt impact the balance of power in the Pacific. The first part of AUKUS, called Pillar I, is focused on getting nuclear-powered submarines into the hands of the Australians. “Pillar II encompasses a wide range of advanced military… -
NASA mission to Psyche asteroid worth $10 quintillion back on track
NASA is sending a space probe to study 16 Psyche, a space object dubbed the ‘Golden Asteroid.’ It’s worth an estimated $10 quintillion, or $10,000 quadrillion. That’s a 1 with 19 zeros after it. Basically, if we could sell the thing, it would be enough to give every person on the planet a little over… -
Impacts of Ukraine dam destruction will be felt for decades
Two days after the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed, authorities are still trying to get a handle on just how far-reaching the destruction is and will be. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited some of the flooded regions Thursday to monitor rescue efforts. Russians then started shelling the area, forcing rescuers to jump for… -
US Navy’s new aircraft carrier first to be designed, built digitally
Aircraft carriers represent the pinnacle of a nation’s naval power. For the last century, naval dominance was defined by the strength of carrier fleets. Now, it’s time for carrier design and construction to sail into the 21st century. HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Division is a storied shipyard. Every nuclear-powered carrier sailing in the U.S. Navy… -
Largest-ever NATO air exercises set to launch
In diplomatic matters, President Teddy Roosevelt used to say, “Speak softly, but carry a big stick.” Well, the world is about to see just how big a stick NATO’s combined air forces really are. Germany is preparing to host the largest ever air deployment exercise in NATO and European history. Air Defender 23 runs from… -
Why are German fighter pilots in China?
Former pilots with the German air force are training Chinese fighter jet pilots. The German defense minister is none too happy about it. During an annual security conference in Singapore, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told his Chinese counterpart that it was unacceptable for the People’s Liberation Army to hire German fighter pilots, and the… -
Ukraine ‘ready’ for counteroffensive against Russia
Russia said it stopped a large-scale attack from Ukraine, but it’s still not clear if it was the start of Ukraine’s latest counteroffensive. The Russian Ministry of Defense posted a video to its Telegram channel on Monday, June 5, claiming it stopped Ukrainian advances along five sectors of the frontlines in Donetsk. The ministry said… -
Money won’t buy trust after Davenport building collapse
The city of Davenport and the state of Iowa are putting together a financial aid package for people impacted by the May 28 building collapse. However, there are a number of Davenport residents saying say they don’t want money, they want accountability. A protester, who will be called Joan, said, “I believe there should be… -
3 men presumed buried in rubble of Davenport, Iowa, building collapse
There are now three people unaccounted for after the Davenport Hotel building collapse in Davenport, Iowa. The bodies of all three men are believed to be buried in the rubble. After going silent for a day, city leaders in Davenport held another press conference Thursday morning, June 1. Questions swirled inquiring about the city’s website… -
5 still unaccounted for in Davenport, Iowa, building collapse
Three days after the partial collapse of a building in downtown Davenport, Iowa, residents and the city are still looking for answers. Five people are unaccounted for, including two men who are most likely still in the building. The century-plus old building is called the Davenport Hotel, but it’s now an apartment building with around…
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