West Pacific Map Shows F-16 Jet Fleets on China’s Doorstep
A Newsweek map shows at least six countries in the Western Pacific region are operating or have placed orders for F-16 fighter jets from the United States, including Taiwan and the Philippines, as they face threats posed by their powerful neighbor, China. Washington stands strong with its Indo-Pacific allies and partners by taking “decisive actions” […]
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Map Shows Millions At Risk Of 115 mph ‘Jet Streak’ Tornadoes This Weekend
A 115 mph ‘jet streak’ will intensify the risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms for millions of people across the South this weekend, a Newsweek map shows. The powerful 115 mph upper-level jet stream winds will heighten storm conditions from eastern Texas to western Mississippi. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an “Enhanced Risk […]
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What Do Layoffs at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab Signal for Space Exploration?
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a leading center for robotic space exploration run by NASA and Caltech, announced layoffs of around 325 employees, about 5 percent of its workforce. This comes after JPL previously cut 8 percent of its staff this past February because of budget constraints. JPL Director Laurie Leshin cited “funding challenges and […]
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