WASHINGTON — While the Defense Department is investing billions in modernization of all three legs of the nuclear triad, it is in danger of losing sight of serious risks to the foundational space-based systems of nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) that underpin those air-, land- and sea-based weapons, a study published today by the Atlantic Council argues.

NC3 space systems face critical modernization challenges, new study finds

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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The move has stumped the scientific community as there's no obvious reason for it.

Multiple governments around the world have secretly agreed to restrict the export of quantum computers

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Durham, NH

Two doctoral candidates partnered to create an underwater turbine to track tidal energy. According to CleanTechnica, University of New Hampshire students Parviz Sedigh and Mason Bichanich had never seen their work implemented underwater. They did it through a partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in addition to funding from the Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office.

Engineers design underwater turbine technology that could revolutionize what we know about tidal energy: 'Building the foundation of a research platform'

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Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Source New Mexico

A victory by Donald Trump in November could revive America’s long-shuttered nuclear weapons testing program in Southern Nevada, as well as the stalled effort to bury the nation’s radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. “This is a new ballgame,” former U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan, chairman of Nevada’s Commission on Nuclear […]
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Nuclear waste, atomic testing on tap for Nevada in Project 2025 manifesto

GE Aerospace has demonstrated a dual-mode ramjet engine that could enable the development of more efficient long-range hypersonic aircraft and missiles. The engine demonstrated a threefold increase in airflow compared to previous hypersonic demonstrators, the company said. Testing began at an Evendale, Ohio, testing facility in March, just 11 months...

GE Demos World’s First Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet Engine

The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) possesses a modern and highly capable fleet, including light carriers, large AEGIS destroyers, and advanced conventional submarines which are renowned for their size and stealth. While individual Japanese naval vessels and their crews are certainly world class, Japan’s unique approach to naval industrial base strategy is often underappreciated, especially its submarine industrial base. This approach relies on three deliberate policy pillars:

Japan’s Submarine Industrial Base and Infrastructure – Unique and Stable

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Lockheed Martin on Monday announced a $4.6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for dynamic, airborne missions as part of its Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program. The project hopes to provide advanced modeling and simulation (M&S) approaches and dominant AI agents for live, multi-ship, beyond visual range (BVR) missions. According to Lockheed, the deal is a critical step in prioritizing and investing in breakthrough technologies for national security and to meet the evolving needs of customers.

Lockheed Lands $4.6M AI DARPA Contract

Eve Air Mobility will be providing an update on several key program milestones at the 45th Farnborough Air Show next week. Coming off its recent announcement of $94M in new equity to support development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Eve has continued to attract new equity. Along with existing cash and credit lines, Eve is well positioned as the company continue to build momentum and advance in the development and manufacturing of its eVTOL.

Eve Air Mobility to Unveil Major eVTOL Program Milestones at Farnborough Air Show

It’s coming. In fact, it’s already here. Artificial Intelligence is becoming a force in plastics processing. The ability of machines to automate tasks with no human intervention comes during a period in manufacturing where labor is hard to find, train and keep, when machine uptime and optimization is more crucial than ever, and where product quality and consistency is an absolute must.

AI: The Next Big Thing in Plastics Processing

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Coulson Aviation has secured a new AUD $400 million, ten-year contract with Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS). Awarded after an open and competitive bidding process, Coulson will manage, operate and maintain the entire fleet. The company has managed the majority of the NSW RFS aircraft fleet for the previous five years. This partnership strengthens local jobs and skills development, ensuring a robust response to fire seasons.

Coulson Aviation secures AU$400 million contract with NSW Rural Fire Service

WASHINGTON — RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has cleared an early design hurdle for a planned upgrade to the F-35’s engine, which the company maintains is “on track” to field by 2029. “Pratt & Whitney is upgrading the F135 engine with technology from multiple development programs...

Pratt F-35 engine upgrade clears preliminary design review

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The Navy’s new air-to-air capability could set roadmap for repurposing old systems

“A living dog is better than a dead lion,” or so goes the Biblical saying. It’s advice the US military, too often focused on the promise...

The Navy’s new air-to-air capability could set roadmap for repurposing old systems

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