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Russia and Ukraine have been welding cages on their tanks to shield them from drones that explode on impact or drop bombs on unsuspecting crews.For the Russians, which really only operate Soviet-style tanks, the cage armor add-ons can take away one of the advantages of this design by eliminating its…
Nearly as well known as Costco’s giant blocks of cheese, $4.99 rotisserie chicken, and $1.50 hot dog combo is its league of loyal superfans.The wholesale retailer has cultivated a huge following of shoppers who discuss their love for its stores and their latest bargain buys — both among friends and…
But Ellison says he’s getting more than that for his billions: He’s also buying the building blocks for what will eventually be a “World-Class Media and Technology Enterprise.”If that sounds familiar, there’s a good reason for that: This spring, I noted that people in David Ellison’s camp were telling journalists…
China has beaten its fellow superpowers when it comes to growing its stockpile of nuclear warheads, a European think tank said in a report on Monday.”China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country,” said Hans M Kristensen, a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) expert on weapons…
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -Elliott Investment Management called for leadership and board changes at Southwest Airlines (NYSE:) after reporting a stake worth about $1.9 billion in the U.S. carrier, saying the company needs fresh perspectives to compete in the modern airline industry. Dallas-based Southwest’s shares were…
Democrats are pressuring Warren Buffett to reopen his wallet for political donations.The billionaire’s influence could swing results in Omaha, clearing a victory path for Biden.Meanwhile, conservatives are backing efforts to push Nebraska to a winner-take-all system. The pressure is on for Warren Buffett to reengage in political donations — something…
China has developed a network of hundreds of military satellites that could be used to target US troops, a Pentagon official warned.Maj. Gen. Greg Gagnon, deputy chief of space operations for intelligence, told a conference on Thursday that China had developed a sophisticated military satellite program.He said it could be…
Ukraine has built up a formidable arsenal of drones capable of attacking Russian forces everywhere.But these systems are no alternative to the other weapons Kyiv needs, President Zelenskyy said Tuesday.Ukraine needs air defenses, missiles, and artillery, he told Axel Springer media outlets. Ukraine has made impressive strides in its employment…
