Weapons
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U.S. Tested Hypersonic Missile in March But Kept Quiet to Avoid Antagonizing Russia: Report
The U.S. tested a hypersonic missile in mid-March but didn’t publicise the test to avoid inflaming tensions with Russia as the country continues to decimate Ukraine with its needless war. Any confusion between the U.S. and Russia during a time of heightened world conflict runs the risk of starting a nuclear war, and the potential…
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U.S. Police Are So Ready for War They’re Shipping Armour to Ukrainians
The U.S. military has long dumped troves of its leftover equipment into the eager hands of federal, state, and local police agencies — one of the many factors enabling the alarmingly high levels of police militarization throughout the country. Now departments are so flush with gear that they’re shipping it to an actual warzone as…
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Why a Gun Loaded With Blanks Can Still Kill You
The phrase “shooting blanks” has passed into colloquialism. But, literally speaking, what does it mean to shoot blanks? And why can people who get shot with blank ammunition still die? We’ll explain what blanks are, why they’re used, and why they can still kill you.
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North and South Korea Both Launch Ballistic Missile Tests Within Hours of Each Other
North Korea and South Korea both tested ballistic missiles overnight, Eastern time, within just hours of each other. And while North Korea’s test is likely to get the most attention in western media on Wednesday, South Korea’s test was arguably the most notable for being conducted from a submarine, an incredibly difficult feat that only…