Teacher treks 5km through forest daily to educate 2 sisters in remote hamlet

'Trump furious about leaks': US orders polygraph test for top officials

US Air Force Eyes Cheaper, Faster Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper Fleet

The US Air Force is looking for a new drone to replace its existing MQ-9A Reaper fleet, requiring the replacement to be both cheaper and faster. Significant operational losses of current drones have accelerated the need for a suitable alternative. Defense manufacturer General Atomics has put forward its Wildfire drone as a candidate for the role. The initiative is expected to influence the broader direction of future drone development within the US military. This development comes as India separately pursues a $3 billion acquisition of MQ-9 drones from the United States.

Massachusetts town wins fight to keep 12-acre peninsula open to the public

Utah recycles 15,000 cu yds of old highway concrete to build new interchanges

Utah's Bangerter Highway underwent a sustainable upgrade in which old concrete pavement was crushed and repurposed on-site. Around 15,000 cubic yards of the recycled material were used as the structural base layer for new highway interchanges. The approach significantly cut down on truck trips needed to haul away debris and eliminated the need for off-site waste disposal. The project effectively extended the life of a highway that had been in service for roughly three decades.