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Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit
VIENNA (AP) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made headlines recently by confirming the United States has deployed weapons in space. He did not, however, detail what the weapons were, how they work or if they were targeting other objects in space.
It’s not just U.S. efforts regarding space weapons that remain shrouded ... (full story)
Rain gardens help handle today's downpours. And they can be beautiful too
When a nor’easter recently hit the Eastern Seaboard, it transformed my driveway into a stretch of whitewater rapids and nearly obliterated my perennials, their shapes irretrievably distorted by high winds and heavy rain. Unfortunately, it’s not the first time.
And it won’t be the last: Scientists predict an inc ... (full story)
Today in History: October 15, #MeToo movement goes viral
Today is Thursday, Oct. 15, the 288th day of 2026. There are 77 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Oct. 15, 2017, actor and activist Alyssa Milano tweeted that women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted should write “Me too” as a status. Within hours, tens of thousands had taken up the #MeToo hash ... (full story)
Actor, 'restaurant kid' Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in 70 recipes
Just like her mother, Ming-Na Wen will show you she cares through the love language of food.
“Whenever anyone comes to the house, it’s always, ‘Have you eaten yet?’” Wen told The Associated Press. “So that was how I came up with the title, because I wanted that as a greeting for my fans.&rdquo ... (full story)
Zambia says it will sign $3.6 billion US health deal after stripping patient data clauses
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia will sign a revised health agreement with the United States that will not include contentious clauses committing the African nation to share patient health data and specimens with the U.S. government.
The five-year deal is worth $3.6 billion in total, combined funding from both countries for th ... (full story)

