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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the U.S. and Ukraine plan to build a drone factory in the U.S. as part of a new defense partnership combining American manufacturing with Ukraine’s battlefield-tested drone technology. Speaking in an interview with far-right influencer Laura Zoomer, Zelensky said the agreement would expand on an initial drone cooperation deal…
Kalshi accuses Netflix of ‘misleading’ viewers in new prediction market documentary
Prediction market Kalshi on Friday threatened legal action against Netflix unless the streaming giant agrees to take down a trailer for an upcoming documentary about prediction markets. In a cease-and-desist letter sent to Netflix on Friday, Kalshi’s head of litigation, Jovalin Dedaj, alleged that the trailer contains “false and misleading statements.” On Thursday, Netflix released…
Katy Perry blasts White House use of song on Iran strike TikTok: ‘Deeply appalled’
Pop singer Katy Perry on Saturday criticized the unauthorized use of her music in the background of a White House TikTok video showing strikes on Iranian targets. The White House used her viral song “Firework” in the background of a video showing a missile blowing up a naval ship in Iran. It has garnered over…
Live updates: Troy Jackson takes Platner’s place in Maine Senate race; Middle East conflict persists
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) officially clinched the nomination to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Saturday. Democrats in the state voted 566-5 on Jackson to replace Graham Platner at the top of the ticket. Platner withdrew his bid earlier this month following allegations of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels backed…
Paxton is trying to cut into Talarico’s lead with Latino voters. It’ll be tough.
A visit to the Rio Grande Valley reveals a border community buckling under the weight of Trump’s immigration policies.
In South Texas, Paxton tests the limits of Trump’s Hispanic coalition
A visit to the Rio Grande Valley reveals a border community buckling under the weight of Republicans’ immigration policies.
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F-14 Tomcat vs. F-15 Eagle: America’s Two Greatest Multirole Fighter Jets Ever?
The two aircraft share a basic purpose and many design similarities, but their capabilities are optimized for the environment they are most likely to fight in. The post F-14 Tomcat vs. F-15 Eagle: America’s Two Greatest Multirole Fighter Jets Ever? appeared first on The National Interest.
The Industrial Race Behind Hypersonic Weapons
China has spent years developing a robust industrial and research sector supporting hypersonic weapons development. To catch up, the United States has its work cut out. The post The Industrial Race Behind Hypersonic Weapons appeared first on The National Interest.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Saudi hits
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Saturday that they had attacked Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones after Saudi attacks on Yemen.
A Dauntless Dive Bomber Survived Pearl Harbor—and Got Its Revenge at Midway
The BuNo 2106 aircraft had a remarkable life: it survived Pearl Harbor and fought at Midway, was later lost in an accident in the Great Lakes, and was eventually resurrected. The post A Dauntless Dive Bomber Survived Pearl Harbor—and Got Its Revenge at Midway appeared first on The National Interest.
Could Saudi Arabia Beat Iran in a Persian Gulf Air War?
Saudi Arabia’s conventional air force would crush Iran’s—yet Iran has invested heavily in asymmetric ways to strike back against its more powerful southern rival. The post Could Saudi Arabia Beat Iran in a Persian Gulf Air War? appeared first on The National Interest.
How to Open Yourself Up to a New Passion
Sometimes the things that bring us the most joy are the ones we stumble upon.