26 m. ago More precise, efficient ballistic testing methodology developed

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded the scope of a ballistic-resistance testing technique, the Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT), previously only applicable for impact testing of very small projectiles. By improving this technique, SwRI has dramatically increased the precision and efficiency of material ballistic resistance testing at scales not possible before.

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5 h. ago Trevor Story hit one of the most bizarre home runs in Fenway Park’s history

"I don’t think it should have been a homer. Maybe a double because of the situation, but not a homer.” The post Trevor Story hit one of the most bizarre home runs in Fenway Park’s history appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Contributor: How the English Premier League is globalizing Americans

Contributor: How the English Premier League is globalizing Americans  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Battle for history: China's WWII anniversary rekindles legacy debate

A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party to shape the narrative surrounding the end of the war.

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16 h. ago Black Bay Area faith, business, political leaders call for unity against ongoing attacks from White House

Black Bay Area faith, business, political leaders call for unity against ongoing attacks from White House  ABC7 San Francisco

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18 h. ago Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff meet again, on the court at the U.S. Open

Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka faced off in the U.S. Open, a place they have a history with, together. In 2019, Osaka invited a teary Gauff to do a postgame interview with her.

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26 h. ago The Excruciating Question Confronting Black College Applicants

The new, higher premium placed on college application essays that focus on racially traumatic experiences produces numerous undesirable consequences.

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27 h. ago Contributor: Why electric vehicle drivers should charge their cars at the office

Contributor: Why electric vehicle drivers should charge their cars at the office  Los Angeles Times

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27 h. ago Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People’s History of the United States

Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People’s History of the United States  Democracy Now!

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30 h. ago San Francisco's Third Baptist hosts event for Black Americans and Black Africans

San Francisco's Third Baptist hosts event for Black Americans and Black Africans  NBC Bay Area

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33 h. ago Trump’s police problem with Washington has a solution. It’s in the history

Trump’s police problem with Washington has a solution. It’s in the history  Dallas News

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37 h. ago Sounders make club history, down Messi’s Miami for Leagues Cup crown

Sounders make club history, down Messi’s Miami for Leagues Cup crown  The Seattle Times

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43 h. ago Video: John Legend Rants About Trump Creating 'One of the Dark Times in American History'

Left-wing pop Star John Legend accused President Donald Trump of creating "dark times" in America after launching his crime crackdown in Washington D.C. The post Video: John Legend Rants About Trump Creating ‘One of the Dark Times in American History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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45 h. ago Love Island USA’s Taylor Williams Hospitalized After Being Thrown Off Horse In Scary Rodeo Accident!

Oh no! Taylor Williams has been hospitalized! The Love Island USA star was rushed to the hospital on Friday after suffering a TERRIFYING horse riding accident! The 24-year-old had been participating in the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale when his horse seemingly lost its footing after bumping into another horse And fell HARD with [...] Read More... The post <i>Love Island USA</i>’s Taylor Williams Hospitalized After Being Thrown Off Horse In Scary Rodeo Accident! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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50 h. ago Giants’ Willy Adames ends crazy drought with San Francisco history not done since Barry Bonds

Giants’ Willy Adames ends crazy drought with San Francisco history not done since Barry Bonds  Yahoo Sports

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52 h. ago American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fruity fallbacks and tech titans

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of fruity fallbacks and tech titans.

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53 h. ago Contributor: Black history is also the history of resistance

Contributor: Black history is also the history of resistance  Los Angeles Times

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54 h. ago Russian Strikes on Western Assets in Ukraine Send an Ominous Message

Hitting an American-run factory and European diplomatic offices, the Kremlin appeared to signal that it would resist Western efforts to make peace and protect Ukraine, analysts and officials said.

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54 h. ago In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit

President Trump has cut hundreds of thousands of jobs from the federal work force, disproportionately affecting Black employees.

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58 h. ago Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1B after no big winner in Saturday's drawing

The Powerball jackpot has swelled to $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing -- the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.

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