Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
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The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years
The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.
The First U.S. Army Christmas: Washington and the Hessians
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2023.It is a story so well known it has become a meme. “Americans: Willing to cross a frozen river to kill you in your sleep on Christmas.” George Washington’s Continental …
Skunk Works and XTEND Simplify Multi-Drone Command
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and XTEND have achieved a major milestone in JADC2 by integrating the XOS operating system with the MDCX™ autonomy platform. This technical breakthrough enables a single operator to simultaneously command multiple drone cla…
Gianni Infantino Awards Trump a FIFA Peace Prize and Announces World Cup Draw
Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.
The Soldier in the Illiberal State is a Professional Dead End
The American political system today is indeed in crisis. Government function is in doubt, the administration has politicized and weaponized a previously independent justice system, judicial rulings are regularly subverted or outright ignored, and polit…
Thomas King, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Says He Is Not Indigenous
Thomas King said he felt “ripped in half” on learning he had no Indigenous ancestry. The Canadian author has dedicated his career to writing about Indigenous people.
Northern Lights Illuminate Skies Above North America
The northern lights could be seen in skies as far south as Texas late Tuesday and early Wednesday after the sun emitted masses of charged particles that disrupted the Earth’s magnetic field — and created a dazzling display.
U.S. Air and Space Forces Push Next-Gen Programs at the AS&C 2025 Conference and AFA Exhibition
At the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders unveiled major updates on next-generation fighters, bombers, unmanned systems, and space initiatives, highlighting both rapid innovation and critical readiness chall…
In Yellowstone, Migratory Bison Reawaken a Landscape
A recent study hints at the potential benefits of restoring bison to an ecosystem.