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Aerial naval mining is a risky operation the U.S. Navy has not performed since Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Unmanned aerial systems could restore this capability to the Navy. But there was no follow-up to Northrop Grumman’s X-47B unmanned combat aerial system demonstrator, even though by 2015, it had successfully completed the first ever autonomous carrier launches, landings, and aerial refuelings. This interrupted progress threatens to delay the incorporation of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), and, specifically, the return of aerial naval mining to carrier air wings. A UCAV of similar size and weight to the X-47B could allow the...

Helen Alderman was a young girl when she learned that her great-uncle was the Florida soldier executed on July 7, 1865, with three others who had conspired to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. On a sunny afternoon 129 years after Lewis Thornton Powell’s death, Alderman, 72, and about two dozen friends, family and historians gathered Saturday under the shade of six cypress trees at a Geneva community cemetery to bury a small mahogany box and close the story of the Florida farm boy who joined John Wilkes Booth in one of the most notorious acts in American history. “Never in my...

Tennis courts now mark the spot where 4 of John Wilkes Booth's comrades died 150 years ago. The crowd watches on as Mary Surratt (left), Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt hang from the gallows at the Old Arsenal Penitentiary. Photograph by Alexander Gardner/via Library of Congress. ======================================================================= On July 7, 1865, shortly after 1 PM, three men and one woman were lead to the gallows in the prison yard of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary, on the shores of where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet. It was hot that day, reportedly a hundred degrees. Sweat surely dripped down...

This is nuts (and very dumb). Skip in about a third of the way if you please. [Warning: Language] VIDEO AT LINK............ That’s one way to ruin your truck pic.twitter.com/0Pubh9brtE— Washingtons ghost (@washghost1) July 1, 2025Dude just destroyed his Raptor for a tiny jump! For context, a brand-new 2025 Raptor starts at $79,000. But at least his Stanley mug is alright! Gotta leave you some comments:

Abstract Neurovascular compression (NVC) of the auditory vestibular nerve (AVN) may be one of the causes of intractable dizziness and characteristic tinnitus, which are often described as typewriter-like tinnitus. While these symptoms can be alleviated by oral administration of carbamazepine (CBZ), no standard diagnostic and surgical indications and treatment methods have been established. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is effective for these disorders. We describe two cases where MVD resulted in favorable clinical outcomes, and we also review the relevant literature. Our experience suggests that MVD may be an effective treatment option for patients who exhibit a positive response to CBZ, show...

In a nutshell Researchers successfully restored hearing in 10 deaf participants aged 18 months to 24 years using gene therapy, proving the treatment works beyond early childhood All patients showed hearing improvements within one month, with some achieving nearly normal hearing and ability to have conversations without hearing aids The therapy proved safe with only mild side effects, opening doors for treating other genetic forms of deafness in the future ======================================================================== NANJING, China — A groundbreaking clinical trial has achieved what many thought impossible: restoring meaningful hearing in people born profoundly deaf, including teenagers and young adults who were previously...

BNO News Live @BNODesk · 13h Explosion at fireworks warehouse in Yolo County, California captured on live TV VIDEO AT LINK....................

During a visit to the newly christened Florida facility, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that a man detained under the previous administration was among the “worst of the worst” — including a self-mutilating cannibal. “The other day I was talking to some Marshals that had been partnering with ICE,” Noem said during her visit. “They said that they had detained a cannibal and put him on a plane to take him home and while they had him in his seat, he started to eat himself, and they had to get him off and get him medical attention.”...

So, uhh, apparently China started an AI robot soccer league? VIDEO AT LINK.................. NEW: China launches its first humanoid robot soccer league in Beijing.This is way more entertaining than regular soccer.The AI-controlled robots were supplied by Booster Robotics for the tournament and have the skills of 5 to 6 year old children.Robots were seen getting… pic.twitter.com/VTLQOPjU3c— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 1, 2025Now, that might seem a bit low-quality for an AI robot soccer game, but consider the fact that there was almost no human involvement in this match, and that the technology will only improve, and you've got yourself a...

At least 180 current and former armed forces aircrew with cancer they claim was caused by exposure to toxic fumes in helicopters are pursuing the Ministry of Defence for compensation. RAF flight sergeant Zach Stubbings, who died aged 47 in January, is one of at least six people who have received an out-of-court settlement from the MoD although the MoD has not admitted liability. A group that represents veterans has urged the MoD to take swift action to protect those still serving and also raise awareness among former servicemen and women. The MoD said it believed engine exhaust emissions were...

A recent performance by singer and performer Uché has ignited a firestorm of criticism after a video surfaced of him singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” with a controversial twist. In place of the time-honored closing line, “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” Uché deliberately changed the words to “land of the free, home of the gays.” The moment, which was captured and shared on TikTok during Pride Month, has prompted widespread backlash from Americans who see the alteration as a blatant sign of disrespect toward a cherished national symbol. The video, posted to Uché’s TikTok account...

The Social Security Administration is clawing back more in overpayments than it has in the past thanks to a new rule. Up to two million Americans could see their Social Security payments reduced by 50% in late July. The reduced payments are being implemented so that the Social Security Administration (SSA) can claw back billions in funds that it overpaid to some Americans over the past several years. Here’s what to know about the reduced Social Security payments and who could be affected. What’s happened? In April, the Social Security Administration announced that it would begin recouping approximately $72 billion...

The American Tinnitus Association accelerates research funding, adds board leadership from Harvard, and earns 4-star Charity Navigator rating amid growing national momentum and donor support. VIENNA, Va., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Tinnitus Association (ATA), the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by tinnitus while advancing research toward a cure, proudly announces the approval of nearly $500,000 in new research funding. This major investment is made possible thanks to the generous support of Texas Roadhouse, along with contributions from countless individual donors who believe in the power of science, compassion, and community....

Around 15 percent of the world's population suffers from tinnitus, a condition which causes someone to hear a sound (such as ringing or buzzing) without any external source. It's often associated with hearing loss. Not only can the condition be annoying for sufferers, it can also have a serious effect on mental health, often causing stress or depression. This is especially the case for patients suffering from tinnitus over months or years. There's currently no cure for tinnitus. So finding a way to better manage or treat it could help many millions of people worldwide. And one area of research...

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at Oxford University have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation between quantum computers, a feat that was previously confined to theoretical discussions and early-stage experiments. The team, led by physicist Dougal Main, managed to create a functioning logic gate between two quantum processors located about six feet apart. This represents a significant advancement in quantum computing, opening new possibilities for quantum networks and the realization of scalable quantum systems. Their work is featured in a study published in Nature, and it marks a pivotal moment in the race to create powerful, distributed quantum computers. Quantum Teleportation: A...

Incompetent leaders misled the Marine Corps into ‘force design.’ It badly needs to return to conventional combat power.In the Marine Corps of my father and uncles, the term “Feather Merchant” referred to marines who were considered to be lightweights. These usually were folks who were “in the rear with the gear,” such as clerk-typists and supply types along with staff officers with no front-line combat experience. The term generally fell out of use during the Vietnam War and the War on Terrorism when marines found other, more colorful ways to describe anyone who wasn’t on the front lines. In many...

Yeah forgive me if I feel a creeping sense of dread and foreboding about this one. From a UK non-profit called "Wellcome": Wellcome is providing £10 million funding to the new Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG) to develop the foundational tools, technology and methods to enable researchers to one day synthesise genomes. Building a full synthetic human genome is expected to take decades. Over the next five years, the SynHG project will build the foundational tools to enable this work. The "ability to synthesize large genomes, including genomes for human cells, may transform our understanding of genome biology and profoundly...

Did you guess correctly? VIDEO AT LINK................... . . . . . .. . . Yep. This was a celebration of Somalian independence in Minneapolis. If you question this, you are immediately labeled a bigot. Some thoughts: Oh, remember how Minnesota changed its flag to look more like the Somali one? Minnesota: Somalia: The future wars between the Balkans of America are going to be interesting!

Caffeine sparks an ancient enzyme that helps cells survive stress and repair damage, revealing a new link between your coffee and long-term health. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists have discovered that caffeine doesn’t just perk up your brain—it energizes your cells in a way that could slow aging. By flipping on an ancient fuel-sensing enzyme called AMPK, caffeine indirectly taps into a powerful longevity pathway that helps cells manage stress, repair damage, and live longer. Caffeine’s Cellular Anti-Aging Mystery Uncovered A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory at Queen Mary University of London’s Center for Molecular Cell Biology reveals...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, using a single, widely available scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis. The tool, StateViewer, helped researchers identify the dementia type in 88% of cases, according to research published online on June 27, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It also enabled clinicians to interpret brain scans nearly twice as fast and with up to three times greater accuracy than standard workflows....