Americans in four states voted on marijuana measures on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Two measures passed while three others failed. Voters in North Dakota considered a measure that asked them to decide if they should legalize the consumption and sale of recreational marijuana for people 21 and over. The measure lost by about five points. Medical…

China has revealed a redesigned version of its Long March 9 rocket and the new design bears a striking resemblance to SpaceX’s Starship. This update was showcased earlier this week at an airshow in Zhuhai, signaling a major shift in China’s approach to reusable space technology. The original design of the Long March 9 featured…

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race is leading to reaction from world leaders. That reaction began trickling in during the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a huge victory and congratulated Trump on his “historic return to the White House. “He called it a new beginning for the…

Voters in 11 states also chose their next governors. While Republicans won big, Democrats did manage to retain power in several states.  North Carolina remained blue after the state’s Democratic attorney general, Josh Stein, beat out controversial Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Robinson — who made history as the first Black lieutenant governor in the state…

History was made in three states on Election Day.  In Delaware, Lisa Blunt Rochester — who already made history as the first woman and first Black person to represent the state in Congress — will now become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate.  Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks will be the first Black candidate to represent…

Donald Trump is poised to win the presidency again. How Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania helped put him over the top. And while Republicans have picked up seats in the Senate, will they also take the House? A look at where things stand. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.…

The word “stealth” conjures images of legendary aircraft such as the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, and the F-35 Lightning II. Despite their distinct differences, one thing ties them all together: geometry. These planes are “stealth platforms” because of their design. Every angle is about reducing their visibility to radar, and the slightest bend,…

Leaders of any successful operation will tell you that communication is the key to making everything work. This is why communication infrastructure is always one of the first targets in a conflict. If the enemy can affect one’s ability to communicate, they can affect their ability to fight. Shooters and spotters need to talk, which…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team visits Persistent Systems, a leader in advanced communication technologies. Host Ryan Robertson explores the company’s innovative ad hoc network of radios, which enables seamless and secure communication in challenging environments. See how these cutting-edge devices facilitate real-time data sharing among military units, enhancing operational efficiency and situational…

Donald Trump is projected to win the presidential election and become the 47th President of the United States. The projection is being made by Decision Desk HQ, a forecasting and analysis organization. This is an extraordinary comeback for Trump, who lost the electoral and popular votes in 2020 after stinging defeats in Georgia, Arizona and…