America’s $2.8 trillion war with no end in sight

America’s $2.8 trillion war with no end in sight

According to a recent Stimson Center study, America’s Global War on Terror has cost the taxpayer about $2.8 trillion since 2002. This, of course, does not even begin to factor in the very real human costs. These come in the form of American soldiers and contractors killed and wounded overseas. These costs also come in […]

The Pic of the Day: Relax and enjoy the view

The Pic of the Day: Relax and enjoy the view

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, looks through a window in the Cupola of the International Space Station. A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space are visible through the windows. The image was a self-portrait using natural light. Image courtesy of NASA Watch NASA astronauts talk about […]

The Pic of the Day: Tornado damage in Iowa

The Pic of the Day: Tornado damage in Iowa

Vehicles are covered in rubble from a building damaged by a tornado, Friday, July 20, 2018, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Several buildings were damaged Thursday evening by a tornado in the main business district in town including the historic courthouse. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Watch incredible footage of the tornadoes that caused damage throughout Iowa below:   […]

The Pic of the Day: The President and First Lady arriving in London

The Pic of the Day: The President and First Lady arriving in London

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk across the tarmac after stepping off Air Force One as they arrive at London’s Stansted Airport, Thursday, July 12, 2018. Walking directly behind them is Woody Johnson, center, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais President Trump’s arrival in London spurred […]

The Pic of the Day: Hawaii burning

The Pic of the Day: Hawaii burning

In this photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, lava from Kilauea volcano enters the ocean south of the eruption site near Kapoho, Hawaii on July 18, 2018, on Hawaii’s Big Island. U.S. Geological Survey via AP Watch footage of the Kilauea Volcano Eruption in Hawaii below:

The Pic of the Day: Soccer team rescued from caves honor Thai SEAL diver who died

The Pic of the Day: Soccer team rescued from caves honor Thai SEAL diver who died

Coach Ekkapol Janthawong, left, and the 12 boys show their respect and thanks as they hold a portrait of Saman Gunan, the retired Thai SEAL diver who died during their rescue attempt, during a press conference in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued after being […]

The Pic of the Day: North Korea destroys nuclear test site

The Pic of the Day: North Korea destroys nuclear test site

In this Thursday, May 24, 2018 photo, smoke and debris rise in the air as barracks buildings for guards and tunneling workers at North Korea’s nuclear test site are blown up at Punggye-ri, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. Image courtesy of the Associated Press Watch footage of the demotion at the Punggye-ri below:

Was SpaceX forced to cut live feed from Friday’s launch for ‘national security’ reasons?

Was SpaceX forced to cut live feed from Friday’s launch for ‘national security’ reasons?

In many ways, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has helped reenergize public interest in space science, thanks in no small part to the expert marketing and PR efforts they’ve coupled with their ambitious, but often successful, orbital endeavors. SpaceX’s rocket launches, in particular, have become an online spectacle, with multiple camera views live streaming the event to […]

Iran shuts down app used to rally protests

Iran shuts down app used to rally protests

The social media program “Telegram” is being blocked across Iran, according to Iranian news outlet Mashregh News. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, Iran’s Chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security, said the the decision was made “at the highest level,” and it said that it was due to concerns with national security. The article said […]

President Trump renews calls for a Space Force branch of the military

President Trump renews calls for a Space Force branch of the military

Appearing before a crowd at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, President Donald Trump reignited a seemingly dead call for a dedicated space-based branch of the military. Space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air, and sea,” Trump said. “We may even have a Space Force, develop another one, Space Force. […]