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The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.
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Trump Slams Debt Ceiling Extension as 'Dumbest Decision'The world’s fastest high-speed train, the CR450 prototype, has been unveiled in China. The formidable CR450 train is capable of reaching test speeds of 450 km/h, marking a milestone in global rail technology. The CR450 high-speed train Unveiled in Beijing on Sunday, December 29, the CR450 prototype is a significant advancement over the CR400 Fuxing trains currently in service, which operate at a maximum speed of 350 km/h. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Dystopian robot cop hits Chinese streets China’s artificial island airport set to transform Asian aviation According to the China State Railway Group Co. (China Railway), the train reached a record test speed of 450 km/h, with plans to operate commercially at 400 km/h. This could further reduce travel times and enhance efficiency across China’s vast rail network. The CR450 incorporates cutting-edge design enhancements, including aerodynamic windshields and lightweight materials. According to Shine News, these features also reduce interior noise by two decibels and increase passenger space by 4 per cent. China’s expanding high-speed rail network China boasts the world’s most extensive high-speed rail (HSR) network, spanning 47,000 km of operational tracks. Notably, The Economic Times reported that the Beijing-Shanghai line remains the most profitable route, while other lines are yet to achieve financial viability. China’s HSR network has profoundly impacted the nation’s economy and society. As Shine News reported, it has reduced travel times, boosted industrial activity, and enhanced regional connectivity. Despite some routes struggling financially, the network is a testament to China’s commitment to innovation and infrastructure development. View all travel news .
NEW YORK — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded "the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”
Saudi Arabia and United States may Part ways over Security AgreementStock Market: Sensex and Nifty, the domestic benchmark indices declined in early trade on Monday amid a steady outflow of foreign capital and weak trends in global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex fell 142.26 points to 78,556.81. The NSE Nifty fell 48.35 points to 23,765.05. From the 30 blue chip pack, Power Grid, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Motors were the biggest laggards. Meanwhile, Adani Ports, Ultratech Cement, Zomato, and ITC are among the recipients. According to exchange data, foreign institutional investors offloaded equity worth Rs 1,323.29 crore on Friday. In Asian markets, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong traded less, while Seoul was more expensive. U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Friday. Also read: Vodafone Group Gives Nod To Raise About Rs 11,650 Crore Dues Against VIL Shares Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.07 per cent to $74.22 a barrel. The benchmark BSE rose 226.59 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 78,699.07 on Friday. The Nifty rose 63.20 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 23,813.40. The US dollar fell 5 paise to 85.53 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as dollar demand from importers, foreign capital outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiment. In interbank forex, the rupee opened on a weaker note and fell to 85.53 against the US currency, registering a decline of 5 paise from the previous close. Also Read: Yearender 2024: How Digital Transformation Drives India's Growth In Infratech, Healthtech, Renewable Energy Sector?President Joe Biden mourns Jimmy Carters death, orders official state funeral to honor him
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for his pick to lead the Department of Defense, saying "Pete Hegseth is doing very well." He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense...Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!" Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social media platform on Friday. Hegseth's Nomination Hegseth, a former Fox News host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent the week on Capitol Hill working to secure his Cabinet nomination. Behind closed doors, he sought to reassure Republican senators of his qualifications to lead Trump's Pentagon . Hegseth's confirmation by the Senate remains uncertain amid scrutiny over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his controversial views on women serving in combat roles. The contentious nomination of Hegseth has become more than a debate over who should lead the Pentagon, and it underscores a conservative push for a more traditionally masculine military while targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Trump's allies have mounted a vigorous defense of Hegseth, including the Heritage Foundation's political arm, which has pledged $1 million to bolster his embattled nomination. Meanwhile, Hegseth has vowed to remain in the fight as long as the president-elect supports him. "We're going to earn those votes," Hegseth said in Washington D.C. this week. "As long as Donald Trump wants me in this fight, I'm going to be standing right here." The fight over Hegseth's nomination has also been seen by some observers as a test of Trump's influence and the limits of loyalty among Republican senators grappling with concerns over his picks. Two of Trump's earlier nominees have already withdrawn under intense scrutiny: former Congressman Matt Gaetz , his initial choice for attorney general, and Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was tapped to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. Views of Hegseth Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect's son, voiced support for Hegseth this week, saying on social media that "if you're a GOP Senator who voted for [current Defense Secretary] Lloyd Austin , but criticize @PeteHegseth, then maybe you're in the wrong political party!" Hegseth has assured lawmakers he would abstain from drinking while in office and denied any allegations of sexual misconduct. However, his professional stance on female service members has faced mounting criticism, particularly after he stated last month that women "straight up" should not serve in combat roles. Hegseth secured a key endorsement from Republican Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, whose backing is viewed as a significant counterbalance to the lukewarm reception he received from Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel. Ernst, a sexual assault survivor, declined to endorse Hegseth following their meeting this week. While acknowledging his military service, Ernst stated that they "had a frank and thorough conversation." Trump's incoming Vice President J.D. Vance also issued support for Hegseth on Friday, saying: "I fully support Pete. I think Pete's gonna get confirmed, and we are completely behind him." The New York Times Report The New York Times recently published a 2018 email from Hegseth's mother, Penelope, in which she accused him of mistreating women after he fathered a child with his current wife while still married to his second. This week, she appeared on Fox & Friends to defend her son. As Hegseth continued his battle for Senate confirmation, he appeared to make some headway with Republican lawmakers who had previously voiced concerns, particularly regarding reports about his drinking. "I'm not going to make any decision regarding Pete Hegseth's nomination based on anonymous sources," Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.None( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Elephant Robotics celebrates 2024 success with innovative robot launches and global achievements, showcasing versatile applications across various industries. Marketing & Sales team Elephant Robotics +86 181 2384 1923 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN29122024003118003196ID1109040157 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived American president died Sunday – more than a year after entering hospice care – at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are among the many Americans mourning the loss Sunday. “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” they said in a statement . “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together.” Their statement continued to recognize the work Carter did for the country and encouraged "young people" in the country to study Carter and his life if they're in "search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning." Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son, in a statement . “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” President Carter is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild, according to the Carter Center . “We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts,” said Jill and Joe Biden. “To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world.” President-elect Donald Trump took to his social media website Truth Social to offer the family his condolences and remember Carter. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude," he said. "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday's” but added that the late former president “will never be far away — buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said it is a testament to his "unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end," they said in a statement . The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said. Biden issued an official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country.
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-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email After two days of deliberation, jurors are no closer to delivering a verdict in the case against Daniel Penny . Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, choked sometime street performer Jordan Neely to death on the New York City subway in May 2023. Witnesses said Neely was acting erratically in the moments leading up to his death but had not threatened anyone on the train. Prosecutors say Neely's actions crossed the line, charging him with manslaughter and negligent homicide. Neely's attorneys maintain that he was acting in self-defense. Penny's jury announced that they were deadlocked on Penny's manslaughter charge on Thursday, after 16 hours of consideration. Judge Maxwell Wiley instructed them to return to deliberations as Penny's lawyers called for a mistrial. “It’s not time for a mistrial,” Wiley told the attorneys, per CNN . Related Jordan Neely and the politics of disposability Penny holding Neely in a fatal chokehold was captured on video by bystanders. Penny told police at the time that he did not intend to hurt Neely. “I wasn’t trying to injure him,” Penny said in an interview with police shared during the trial . “I’m just trying to keep him from hurting anybody else. He was threatening.” On Thursday, the jury requested clarification on the concept of a "reasonable person" in determining whether Neely's actions were atypical. “We the jury request further clarification in the determination of whether a person reasonably believes physical force to be necessary,” a note from the jury to Wiley said. “We would like to better understand the term reasonable person.” Wiley told the jurors that the definition was up to their interpretation. The charges are structured in such a way that Penny can only be charged with negligent homicide if the jury fails to find him guilty of manslaughter. The latter requires the jury to find that Penny acted recklessly in causing Neely's death. The homicide charge requires only that they find Penny engaged in "blameworthy conduct." Second-degree manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The maximum sentence for negligent homicide is four years. Read more about Daniel Penny Violence is the new Republican grift DA says man who choked Jordan Neely to death on NYC subway will face manslaughter charge Stand your ground set the stage: How we let fascism creep in MORE FROM Alex Galbraith Advertisement:Maupay also had a dig at Everton when he departed on loan to Marseille in the summer and his latest taunt has further angered the Premier League club’s supporters. The 28-year-old said on X after Sean Dyche’s side had lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday: “Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile.” Former boxer Tony Bellew was among the Toffees’ supporters who responded to Maupay, with the ex-world cruiserweight champion replying on X with: “P****!” Maupay endured a miserable spell at Everton, scoring just one league goal in 29 appearances after being signed by the Merseysiders for an undisclosed fee in 2022. He departed on a season-long loan to his former club Brentford for the 2023-24 season and left Goodison for a second time in August when Marseille signed him on loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent. After leaving Everton in the summer, Maupay outraged their fans by posting on social media a scene from the film Shawshank Redemption, famous for depicting the main character’s long fight for freedom.
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