Among the positive developments was that the ship’s list, once measured at 20 degrees, had dropped to 4 degrees.
Progress Reported at the USS The Sullivans; Its Stern Has Begun to Float Again
Month: May 2022
Foxhounds Over Beijing: When the West Held its Breath For a Chinese Purchase of Advanced MiG-31 Interceptors
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force owed much of its success in becoming a world leading service in the 1990s to the collapse of the Soviet Union at the beginning of the decade. The country’s ability to subsequently acquire vast quantities of the some of the world’s most […]
Here’s some Met Gala Gilded Glamor fashion. Also, America is imploding.
Well, the 2022 Met Gala happened. Other things happened too, but for now let’s distract ourselves with flamboyant pageantry before we plunge back into the brokenness of American society. This year’s Met Gala theme was Gilded Glamor and White Tie, referring to the United States’ Gilded Age. Stretching from around […]
Save 72% on a lifetime subscription to this fun fitness app
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Moviing is on sale for £118.74, saving you 72% on list price. Looking to shake things up this spring? Get moving — literally — with Moviing Online Yoga and Fitness Classes, which happen to be on sale for 72% off for a limited time. With this […]
‘Wordle’ today: Here’s the answer, hints for May 3
Good morning, word nerds! As is the style of the time, there’s a new Wordle to solve today. If you’re feeling like May 3 may not be your luckiest day, we’ve got some subtle clues and Wordle strategies to help you place those letters just right, and down the bottom […]
A brief history of Lorde’s shushing meme and why it’s taken over your FYP
Compilations of Lorde shushing the crowd while singing “Writer in the Dark” have gone viral on TikTok. And the clip’s origin is actually a throwback. “Writer in the Dark” is one of the most emotional songs on Lorde’s 2017 album Melodrama, and while on tour later that year she occasionally […]
The best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
Still haven’t gotten your mom a Mother’s Day gift, huh? Yeah, turns out that “busy being the perfect child” isn’t an excuse for not getting your mom a present. Here’s your “oh shit” warning that the big day is Sunday, May 8, 2022. The cutesy personalized gifts from Etsy that […]
Amazon’s first-ever Pet Day sale means deals on pet toys, tech, and more
TL;DR: Amazon’s first-ever Pet Day sale runs through 11:59 p.m. PT on May 2 — here’s an overview of the best deals: eufy Pet Dog Camera — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30) Bissell Barkbath Dual Use — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) Whistle Health & GPS+ — $149.95 $199.95 (save $50) Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel […]
Marine General Used ‘Full N-Word’ in Rant That Led to His Ouster from European Command Post
An investigation report has shed more light on a 2020 incident that saw a two-star Marine Corps general relieved of his command overseeing Marine forces in Europe and Africa.
Combat Death Puts Spotlight on Americans Fighting in Ukraine
A former U.S. Marine who died last week in Ukraine was believed to be the first American citizen killed while fighting there.