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5G’s Rollout Has Been a Mess, and Conspiracy Groups Are Loving It
They’re using the bungled 5G rollout as “proof” their conspiracy theories about the technology were right all along.
Lawmakers Demand Federal Agencies Stop Spying on Peaceful Protests
Thirty-five members of Congress signed the strongly worded letter sent to the heads of the FBI, DEA, CBP, and National Guard Bureau.
The Military and FBI Are Flying Surveillance Planes Over Protests
Motherboard tracked high-tech aircraft previously used in warzones, as well as flights from other agencies above protesting cities.
A Philippine Airlines Plane Made an Emergency Landing in LA in Flames
A passenger called it the "scariest 15 minutes" of her life.
A Sydney Airport Worker Was Eye-Gouged by a Peregrine Falcon Living in the Qantas Hangar
The worker also suffered serious damage to his neck and face, and may lose sight in one eye.
A Flight in Kolkata Was Delayed by Nearly Two Hours by a Swarm of Stubborn Bees
The Air India aircraft staff tried to remove them with wipers and by spraying water on them, but had to ultimately call the fire brigade to hose them off the cockpit window.
There Are Serious Fears over the Safety of Tigerair’s Planes
Tigerair's repairs have been compared to those of a home handyman.
We Tracked Police and Military Planes at the G7
Accessible tools made quantifying air activity over the heavily-policed economic summit a breeze.
Israel and Iran Are Inching Closer to Actual War
A wayward drone, airstrikes, a downed Israeli jet—here's what this weekend's scuffle means for the coming year in a volatile region.
Why the Piloted Flight Speed Record Hasn’t Been Broken in 50 Years
It all goes back to the history of the X-15 A-2, an unmistakable rocket-powered product of its moment.
Start Rolling Your Blunts: NASA Is Uploading Decades of Archival Footage to YouTube
Watch a hypersonic plane go 7,000 miles per hour and more in over 500 videos of experimental aircraft pushing the limits.
China launches first aircraft carrier built in the country
China unveiled its first home-built aircraft carrier Wednesday, bringing its large warship total to two.