A pilot who ejected from a malfunctioning F-35B in heavy rain over South Carolina last year — which kept flying on autopilot for 64 nautical miles before crashing — was fired from his command of a prestigious squadron as a result of the mishap.
Col. Charles “Tre” Del Pizzo, 49, confirmed to Marine Corps Times he was the pilot who ejected from the F-35B over Charleston, South Carolina, on…
The US Navy is at risk of losing vital shipbuilding skills
November 12, 2024
By 2030, the U.S. could have approximately 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs. Not only are these lost opportunities for American workers, but this magnitude of unfilled manufacturing jobs could negatively impact the U.S. economy, costing us more than $1 trillion by the…
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall raised a warning flag on the service’s ability to afford a next-generation refueling tanker at a mobility conference Nov. 1.
The Air Force says that tanker — referred to as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System, or NGAS — is…
It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
November 12, 2024
Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block.
After sweeping layoffs at Volkswagen numbering in the tens of thousands, other jobs within the VW Group are getting the axe, with Audi reportedly considering a dramatic staff reduction to cut costs.
German media…
What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara.
The MOD Easy is a retro-themed electric bicycle from…
Canada's EV Investment at Risk Amid Trump’s Return
November 12, 2024
Canada has secured more than $50 billion in EV-related investment over the past three years, all gearing up for US demand, with Canada’s economy “deeply intertwined” with the US – but Trump may throw a major wrench into the plan.
As newly elected president Donald…
Study: 98% of 2024 NFT Drops Are Dead; Only 0.2% Have Generated Profits for Investors
November 12, 2024
A new study shows a slump in the NFT Market, with low trading activity and steep price drops hinting at potential market oversaturation.
Demand and Supply Mismatch
A study finds that 98% of non-fungible token (NFT) drops in 2024 have seen no trading activity since September, with 64% having fewer than 10 mints. This limited trading, according to the State of 2024 NFT Drops report, suggests a lack…
Ripple, XRP Fight With SEC Nears Tipping Point as Key Changes Loom
November 12, 2024
With SEC Chair Gensler possibly stepping down, Ripple’s high-stakes battle over XRP could see a swift resolution, signaling a shift in crypto regulation strategy.
Gensler on the Way Out? Ripple’s Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Reach Resolution
Attorney Jeremy Hogan…
Bitcoin at a Crossroads: How Nation State Acquisitions Could Reshape Cryptocurrency
November 12, 2024
Rumors swirl around the potential for nation states to acquire large reserves of bitcoin (BTC), sparking debates on the risks and benefits for the cryptocurrency’s future.
Could Nation States Holding Bitcoin Spark Hyper bitcoinization?
In recent days, rumors have emerged…
The Department of Defense has awarded its first generative AI defense contract to Jericho Security, marking a strategic shift in military cybersecurity. The $1.8 million Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract, announced through AFWERX, tasks the New York-based startup with developing advanced cybersecurity solutions for the Department of the Air Force.
“This is one of the…
