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A small business jet crash at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, resulted in five fatalities, including a 12-year-old boy. The HondaJet HA-420 was headed to Provo, Utah, when it aborted takeoff and collided with a vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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Boeing is exploring the sale of parts of its space business, including the troubled Starliner spacecraft, amid ongoing financial losses and operational challenges. The company has reported nearly $6 billion in losses, raising concerns about its future in the aerospace industry.
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Elon Musk has reportedly maintained regular contact with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, discussing personal and geopolitical matters. This relationship raises significant national security concerns, especially as Musk plays a crucial role in U.S. space operations and is a major donor to Donald Trump's campaign. Lawmakers are calling for investigations into these interactions.
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Jeff Bezos has defended the Washington Post's controversial decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates, arguing it promotes media independence. This move has led to significant backlash, including over 200,000 canceled subscriptions and multiple resignations from the editorial board, raising concerns about the implications for democracy ahead of the 2024 election.
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An audit by the Department of Defense revealed the Air Force overpaid nearly $1 million for C-17 spare parts, including exorbitant prices for lavatory soap dispensers. Boeing disputes the findings, citing comparisons with commercial items. The report highlights significant oversight issues within the Air Force's procurement processes.
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The US military is ramping up its readiness amid rising tensions with Iran and other nuclear-capable nations. Recent deployments include F-15E Strike Eagles to the Middle East and training exercises focused on neutralizing enemy nuclear facilities. These developments come as the US prepares for potential conflicts involving nuclear weapons.
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Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, a decision that has surprised military leaders and political insiders. Critics question Hegseth's qualifications for overseeing the Department of Defense, given his limited national security experience and controversial views.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and military veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth's selection has sparked mixed reactions due to his limited national security experience and controversial views on military policies, including his stance on women in combat roles and criticism of diversity efforts in the military.
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A recent report from the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) details 757 unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) cases, with over half remaining unexplained. The report highlights the need for transparency and further investigation into these sightings amid rising public interest and congressional scrutiny.
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The UK Ministry of Defence plans to cut over 5,000 civil service jobs and scrap key naval vessels, including HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, as part of a £500 million cost-saving initiative. This decision has drawn criticism from Labour and trade unions, raising concerns about the future of the Armed Forces.