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House Coronavirus Relief Bill Would Send Billions to Defense Companies

A section of the proposed HEROES Act would cover executive compensation and other perks for defense and intel contractors, mirroring wording offered by an industry group.

Why South Carolina Is an American Model for Coronavirus Response

As other states reopen, Dr. Fauci said he’d like to clone what they’re doing in the Palmetto State.

China Escalates the Pandemic Propaganda War

As its global image takes a big hit, China is using an arsenal of spin, obfuscation, hyperbole, and outright disinformation to win back its reputation.

100,000 Americans have died from COVID; Pompeo threatens China over Hong Kong; Afghanistan drawdown ahead of schedule; Medical delivery by drone; And a bit more.

“We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching 100,000,” reads President Donald Trump’s 25th tweet so far today. “To all of the families & friends of …

How COVID-19 Kicked a USAF Software Team Into High Gear

The programming group that makes tools for the Air Force’s developers is now posting about 10 upgrades per day.

A Medical-Delivery Drone Service Gets US Approval Amid Coronavirus

ZipLine, whose drones have delivered more than 100,000 packages in Africa, will begin flights in North Carolina.

DARPA Funds Earthworm-Inspired Soft Robot to Dig Tunnels

As part of the Underminer program, General Electric’s innovation arm is perfecting a soft robot to boost battlefield operations.

US COVID deaths near 100,000; 3rd servicemember dies; Afghan drawdown accelerates; USAF colonel heads to space; And a bit more.

Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University, which at press time put the precise and dismal number at 98,933 brothers, sisters, parents, …

If Given OK, US Could Conduct a Nuclear Test in a Matter of Months, Pentagon Official Says

This comes as senior national security officials are reportedly discussing whether to conduct a test.