US Army’s first new grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

“The new grenade, called the M111, becomes the Army’s choice for urban combat, when troops must clear indoor areas to take and hold territory…

It’s the first new grenade introduced for US forces since 1968

…The use of shock waves, or blast overpressure (BOP), kills or disables enemies with the force of the explosion, vaporizing the weapon’s plastic outer shell.

Troops outside an enclosed area can throw the new grenade into that area, and enemies cannot take cover behind interior walls, furniture or appliances that shrapnel may not be able pierce, the military said.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-army-first-grenade-since-080054444.html

Trump says it’s ‘not possible’ for the U.S. to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and day care: ‘We’re fighting wars’

“President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it’s “not possible” for the federal government to fund Medicare, Medicaid and child care costs, arguing that it should be up to the states to “take care” of those programs while the federal government focuses on military spending.

The president’s remarks were delivered to attendees at a private Easter luncheon at the White House”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-says-not-possible-u-150440299.html

‘Complete corruption’: Disturbing questions grow around Hegseth broker’s attempted pre-war trades

‘Complete corruption’: Disturbing questions grow around Hegseth broker’s attempted pre-war trades

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04JWLyNkB8

Why inequality is NOT the problem | prof. Lane Kenworthy

Studies don’t add up to supporting that inequality matters outside of the inequality itself. Instead of focusing on inequality, it’s better to focus on helping everyone live a better life than on inequality per se.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziVSakxDaPk

The US is paying out 1.2 million dollars in a case it won. This is corruption by the Trump administration–subverting the rule of law for a political ally.

The US is paying out 1.2 million dollars in a case it won. This is corruption by the Trump administration–subverting the rule of law for a political ally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ALTLcHufk

Today’s Mission to the Moon

The goal of today’s moon mission is to send astronauts around the moon and have them return alive. It’s a test of life support systems. The long-term plan is to build a moon base where we can mine moon materials, advance science, and test things for Mars missions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdYF4NpO3h0