The first supersonic transport to ever fly was actually Soviet-built, and not without problems. Getting the TU-144 built before the Concorde (and therefore proving Soviet superiority to the world) was allegedly a high priority for the Soviets. The plane was developed under a tight schedule and relied on
A bomb destined for Austin, Texas, explodes at a FedEx facility in San Antonio, injuring one. Austin police say it’s likely connected to the recent string of attacks. 1/13 French police arrest former President Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 election campaign. 2/13 President
The Attorney General fires ex-FBI deputy Andrew McCabe two days shy of his retirement. 1/12 McCabe says it’s an attack on the FBI and the Special Counsel investigation. Trump says it’s a great day for America. 2/12 If you're not keen on this
According to Popular Mechanics, the "Coastline Paradox" has been vexing researchers and cartographers since its discovery by mathematician Lewis Fry Richardson in 1951. The explanation for the paradox is surprisingly simple: unlike human-drawn geometrical shapes, a coastline is full of nooks and crannies made by nature. The
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster is expected to depart the White House within weeks. 1/18 Other Trump advisors continue to compete for his approval. How? By telling big whoppers, or answering sensitive questions with offensive remarks. 2/18 India and Pakistan are literally ding-dong-ditching one another’
On a day of student protests against gun violence, a gunman shot two hospital employees at a University of Alabama hospital. 1/12 Fleeing ICE and, presumably, deportation, two die in a car crash in California. 2/12 Electricity demand in the US is flat, thanks to efficiency and outsourcing.
John Oliver doesn't stand a chance with Charlize Theron in any known or unknown universe, says world's smartest man.
Stephen Hawking dies at the age of 76. An obituary, a list of quotes, a tribute to his place in pop culture. 1/14 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirms that Russia probably poisoned a spy in London. Hours later, Trump fires him. (“Rex, eat the salad.”) 2/14 Russia
Secretary of Defense Mattis makes an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, says the Taliban is interested in talks to end the more than 16-year-old war. 1/18 Trump visits California—not his favorite place, judging by his tweets. Too bad he’s looking at his silly wall, not a
Kim Jong-un invites the President to chat about North Korea’s nuclear program. In a “breathtaking” gamble, Trump spontaneously agrees to meet by May. 1/13 The analysis is only just getting started: where did this come from and what does it mean? Is Trump walking into a trap?
