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The U.S. Navy is turning a $7.5 billion misstep into a strategic advantage by retrofitting the USS Zumwalt, one of its most advanced destroyers, to carry hypersonic missiles. Currently docked at a Mississippi shipyard, the stealthy warship is being equipped with missile tubes to host the cutting-edge “Conventional Prompt Strike” hypersonic weapon system. Hypersonic weapons, capable of traveling more than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5), offer unparalleled speed and maneuverability, making them exceptionally difficult to intercept. The U.S. Navy and Army are collaborating on the Conventional Prompt Strike system, which combines ballistic missile technology with a hypersonic…

Authorities are investigating a security breach at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after a Russian national boarded a Delta Airlines flight to Paris without a ticket. Delta Flight 264 departed JFK on Tuesday night and landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Wednesday, carrying the unauthorized passenger. Upon arrival, French police boarded the aircraft to apprehend the individual. A video shared on social media captured the moment passengers were informed about the situation. “This is the captain. We’re just waiting for the police to come on board,” the pilot announced. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…

Insurgents launched a surprise attack on Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, on Friday, breaching its defenses for the first time since 2016. The assault, which began with a sweeping offensive across the country’s northwestern countryside, has led to fierce clashes with government forces and the displacement of residents. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that dozens of fighters from both sides have been killed in the ongoing violence. Residents near Aleppo’s edge fled amidst heavy missile fire and gunshots. Witness accounts described chaotic scenes as neighborhoods came under threat. This attack marks the first major incursion into Aleppo by opposition…

The Central African Republic (CAR) has officially resumed diamond exports, ending an 11-year embargo that had significantly impacted the country’s economy. This milestone offers a potential boost for CAR’s finances, as diamond export revenues had dropped by more than 80% during the embargo. While the lifting of the embargo is seen as a crucial step towards economic recovery, CAR faces substantial challenges in revitalizing its diamond sector. Key concerns include widespread fraud, smuggling, and persistent insecurity in mining regions. Speaking on the development, Dr. Jean Marie Biada, an expert economist in public finance, stressed the importance of this decision. “Lifting…

Wage inequality has decreased in two-thirds of countries since the start of the 21st century, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Released on Thursday, the report highlights a global annual decline in wage disparity ranging from 0.5 to 1.7 percent since 2000, with low-income countries experiencing the sharpest reductions. The report revealed that wage inequality in low-income nations has dropped by an impressive 3.2 to 9.6 percent annually. However, these countries remain the most unequal, with nearly 22 percent of salaried workers classified as low-paid. “If the trend observed in this report continues, it marks…

The arrival of Black Friday signals the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but in the digital age, the day has evolved into a broader sales extravaganza. Retailers have already inundated customers with early deals, transforming what was once a one-day affair into a weeks-long shopping frenzy. Despite the early promotions, experts suggest that the best deals are still likely to appear during the highly anticipated four-day period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, referred to in the retail world as BFCM. Big-ticket items, seasonal products, and the latest trends are expected to headline the discounts. Shopping Tips…

Newly discovered footprints on the shores of Kenya’s Lake Turkana offer a rare glimpse into a moment in history from 1.5 million years ago, revealing the coexistence of two distinct early human ancestors. The fossilized footprints, uncovered in 2021 at Koobi Fora, Kenya, were left by Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, two extinct species that shared the Turkana Basin. According to paleontologists, the tracks were likely made within hours or days of each other, suggesting these ancestors may have been aware of each other’s presence. “This discovery captures an actual moment in time,” said Louise Leakey, paleontologist and co-author of…

British pop sensation Ed Sheeran has issued an apology to Ruben Amorim, the new head coach of Manchester United, after unintentionally disrupting Amorim’s live television interview following United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday. Amorim was speaking to Sky Sports about his first match in charge of United when Sheeran approached analyst Jamie Redknapp to greet him. The interaction briefly interrupted the interview, prompting Redknapp to pause and tell Sheeran, “Come and say hello in a minute.” Sheeran, a devoted Ipswich Town fan and minority stakeholder in the club, later took to Instagram to address the incident. “Apologies if…

The Biden administration unveiled a proposal on Tuesday that could make popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic accessible to millions of Americans through Medicare and Medicaid. The rule, introduced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeks to classify obesity as a treatable disease, opening the door for coverage of costly medications that have been hailed as game-changers in combating obesity. Expanded Access to Weight-Loss Drugs Under the proposal, only individuals classified as obese—those with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher—would qualify for coverage. Currently, some Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries may access these…

The Philippines is grappling with a political crisis following a public feud between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. The conflict, which stems from stark political and personal differences, is testing the resilience of the country’s democracy, already challenged by volatile politics and issues of law enforcement. The fallout between the two leaders, who secured landslide victories in the 2022 elections under a banner of national unity, has escalated dramatically. Disputes over foreign policy alignments and a divergence on how to handle the drug war launched by Duterte’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, have fractured their alliance.…