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People with autism express concern over claims by Trump and RFK Jr. that vaccines or Tylenol cause autism, despite evidence suggesting otherwise. They feel marginalized and argue such statements foster stigma, hindering efforts for societal inclusion.
Reuters reports that Nexstar and Sinclair will not resume airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'.
SDA's alternate-GPS capability for US military is uncertain. Space Force is reconsidering Tranche 3 Transport Layer satellites, impacting PNT signal transmission to warfighters. Commercial services are being explored as an alternative.
A U.S. F-15E attempted to shoot down an Iranian drone with a laser-guided bomb during an Iranian barrage on Israel. The jet, out of missiles, used the bomb in a failed attempt, with the drone emerging from the explosion. This highlights growing drone threats.
Trump criticizes efforts to recognize a Palestinian state and calls for the release of hostages.
During an April 13, 2024 Iranian barrage on Israel, a U.S. F-15E, out of missiles, attempted to down a kamikaze drone with a Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) bomb. The drone survived the explosion from the precision-guided weapon.
CENTCOM established the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force, led by Joy Shanaberger, to deliver combat-ready technology, including drones, to troops within 60 days. This aligns with Secretary Hegseth's initiative to streamline tech acquisition and training.
The Pentagon seeks to evolve government contracting to incorporate agile defense companies. RAFT CEO Shubi Mishra discussed how their AI products and data software provide solutions for operators, addressing the US-China AI competition focused on data, threat intelligence, and decisive action.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is open to recognizing a Palestinian state if Hamas releases all hostages and is excluded from government. Italy has not yet joined other European nations in such recognition efforts.
During the UN General Assembly in New York, French President Macron, rushing to a meeting, was halted by a presidential convoy and subsequently phoned Trump.
Navy CNO Adm. Caudle's message outlines efforts to boost war-fighting readiness via enhanced career training (renaming a program), expanded LVC, and new maintenance facilities in Norfolk & San Diego, modernizing infrastructure.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is on track to send astronauts to orbit the Moon in early 2026, with a target of April 2026 at the latest. This mission is part of the US effort in the global race to return to the lunar surface.
Despite setbacks, Embraer still pitches its KC-390 Millennium tanker/transport to the USAF. Buy American-compliant with over half US parts, it offers versatility for tactical ops from austere locations, demonstrated in a US tour and HIMARS load test.
NC's Lumbee Tribe seeks federal recognition through the NDAA for funding. Other tribes question their Indigenous past, opposing a congressional shortcut over the Interior Dept. process, citing insufficient historical evidence. Lumbee claims broad tribal support.
Trump suggests NATO allies should intercept and shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace. This is an ongoing development.
At UNGA, President Trump called climate change awareness a "con job," criticizing green energy investments as a "scam" and "hoax." He began US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and halted US funding for UN climate summits.
Brig. Gen. William Rogers pledges the Sentinel ICBM will be fully operational before 2050, with Milestone B expected mid-2027. Replacing Minuteman III, the program faced a cost breach, now capped at $141 billion. New silos will be built; cabling work is reassigned.
US Fed chief Jerome Powell warned that cutting interest rates too aggressively risks leaving inflation elevated, noting "no risk-free path." He stressed the need to fully restore two-percent inflation.
Oil prices rose $1 a barrel due to a stalled restart of Kurdish oil exports.
Macron stated Trump's Nobel Peace Prize eligibility is contingent on stopping the Gaza conflict. This is a developing story.

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