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Series of earthquakes strike near historic nuclear testing site in Nevada
A series of earthquakes struck near Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base, a former Cold War nuclear testing site where tests ended in 1992. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake at 9:52 a.m. ET, about 14 miles northeast of Nellis Air Force Base, followed closely by two smaller seismic activity occurred along the California Wash Fault, a segment of the tectonically active Basin and Range Province that spans much of the western United no injuries or damage have been reported, residents as far west as North Las Vegas noted feeling the shaking. The California Wash Fault is capable of producing much stronger earthquakes, up to magnitude 6.5, according to geologists. Nevada ranks as the third-most seismically active US state, trailing only California and Alaska. Nellis Air Force Base, located within the same vast federally controlled region as the highly classified Area 51, played a key role in America's nuclear weapons program during the Cold designated the Nevada Proving Grounds in 1950 by President Harry S Truman, the site became home to the Nevada Test Site (NTS), where 100 atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted between 1951 and the Limited Test Ban Treaty in 1963, nuclear testing moved underground. The US carried out a total of 828 underground nuclear tests at the NTS before halting all testing in 1992, with the final detonation, code-named "Divider", marking the end of an era. The decision to end testing coincided with the conclusion of the Cold War and was seen as a move to promote global nuclear no longer used for nuclear testing, Nellis and the surrounding restricted areas remain crucial to US military operations and have become cultural touchstones due to decades of speculation about secretive projects and extraterrestrial 51, in particular, has fueled conspiracy theories and pop culture fascination. It gained mainstream attention in 1989 after physicist Bob Lazar claimed he worked at a covert facility studying alien CIA officially acknowledged Area 51's existence in 2013, revealing its role in high-altitude reconnaissance programs, including the development of the U-2 and A-12 spy planes—craft that inadvertently sparked a wave of UFO sightings during the 1950s and '60s.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Map Tracks US Aircraft Carrier Heading Toward Middle East
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was tracked leaving the western Pacific Ocean as it transited toward the Indian Ocean, indicating a possible deployment to the Middle East. Newsweek contacted the U.S. Seventh Fleet, which maintains the country's naval presence in the western Pacific and the Indian Oceans, for comment. Why It Matters The U.S. Navy has redeployed a number of warships, including the Nimitz's sister ship, the USS Carl Vinson, from the western Pacific Ocean to the Middle East amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the now-halted combat operations against the Houthis in Yemen. The Nimitz, the oldest American aircraft carrier in active service, was dispatched from its home port on the U.S. West Coast for a scheduled western Pacific deployment in March. It has been operating in the contested South China Sea since earlier this month. The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance. What To Know Open-source data from the website MarineTraffic shows that the Nimitz was last tracked in the Strait of Malacca on Sunday, heading from the South China Sea toward the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean. The aircraft carrier is now listed as "out of range" and cannot be tracked. The U.S. aircraft carrier was photographed by a ship spotter in Singapore as it passed through the Singapore Strait the previous day, following operations in the South China Sea. Photos released by the U.S. Navy also show USS Gridley, a destroyer assigned to the carrier strike group led by the Nimitz, transiting the Strait of Malacca. The Gridley was on a scheduled deployment in the Seventh Fleet's operating area, according to a photo caption. While the Nimitz left the western Pacific Ocean, its sister ship, the USS George Washington, remained at its home port in Yokosuka, Japan, as of Monday, according to a local government website that tracks visits by U.S. nuclear-powered naval ships to Yokosuka. In addition to the Carl Vinson, a second U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Harry S. Truman, was sent to the Middle East, where it has been operating in the Red Sea. A satellite image shows the Harry S. Truman transiting the Suez Canal in Egypt on Saturday on a northward voyage. The aircraft carrier completed its canal transit as it was operating in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday, supporting U.S. naval forces in Europe, according to photos released by the U.S. Navy. It was not clear whether its sister ship, the Carl Vinson, remained in the Middle East. 🇺🇸Carrier Strike Group 8🇺🇸 Unsurprisingly, USS Harry S Truman, USS Stout & USS Gettysburg transited the Suez NB the morning of 17 May 2025 They will join USS Dunham and USNS Arctic in the Med, both of which transited NB on 16 May 2025@Schizointel @sentdefender — MT Anderson (@MT_Anderson) May 17, 2025 What People Are Saying The U.S. Seventh Fleet previously told Newsweek: "The [Nimitz Carrier Strike Group], with its accompanying carrier air wing and surface combatants, provides presence and combat-ready forces to the theater. Assets assigned to U.S. [Seventh] Fleet operate alongside allies and partners every day to deter aggression and maintain security in the Indo-Pacific." U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a May 5 news release: "Freedom of navigation is basic; it's a core national interest. The minute the Houthis say, 'We'll stop shooting at your ships [and] we'll stop shooting at your drones,' this campaign will end, but until then, it will be unrelenting." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Pentagon will sustain its naval presence in the Middle East by deploying two aircraft carriers—the Nimitz and the Carl Vinson—simultaneously.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lamar's Truman Day celebrates his roots and achievements
LAMAR, Mo. — A Southwest Missouri community comes together to honor a past U.S. president. Lamar hosted its annual 'Truman Day' honoring former president Harry S Truman. May 8 marked President Truman's 141st birthday. People from all over toured the house where Truman was born and shopped local vendors. Truman Day is dedicated to celebrating his roots in Lamar and remembering his accomplishments as the 33rd president of the United States. 'We try to have something for everyone, so we have stuff for young kids all the way to adults. So we try to provide entertainment and something for everyone. So it's just a good day to celebrate the president and then also just the patriotic of the good times here in Lamar,' said Beth Bazal, Harry S Truman Historic Site Administrator. 'Harry S Truman,' Impersonator, 'Well, I don't look too bad for 141, don't you agree? Well, to see the celebration, what a great thing to do. It just shows that folks love their country. They love this form of government and don't take it for granted.' Today's activities included a baby show contest, food trucks, and face painting for visitors of all ages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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First Post
08-05-2025
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- First Post
History Today: How Germany's surrender brought World War II to an end
On May 8, 1945, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day as World War II came to an end in Europe. Cities across the US, UK, Western Europe, the Soviet Union, Canada, and Australia were filled with flags and banners as crowds gathered to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany. The war would go on to be remembered as the largest and deadliest in history, claiming an estimated 40 to 50 million lives read more As people heard the news of Germany's surrender, crowds came out to the streets in celebration. Image: The National WWII Museum On May 8, 1945, World War II came to an end in Europe. As people heard the news of Germany's surrender, crowds came out to the streets in celebration, holding newspapers that announced Victory in Europe (V-E Day). Also on this day in 1886, the first glass of Coca-Cola was served at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US. At the time, the drink had cocaine in it. It became completely free of cocaine in 1929. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Curious about what happened in history? Firstpost Explainers' History Today gets you all of it and much more. World War II comes to an end On this day in 1945, Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day, as World War II in Europe came to a close. Cities across the US, UK, and Western Europe, along with those in the Soviet Union, Canada, and Australia, were filled with flags and banners as people celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany. German forces across Europe had finally given up their fight on this day. In Prague, they surrendered to Soviet troops; the same happened in cities like Copenhagen and Oslo, at Karlshorst near Berlin, in northern Latvia, and on the Channel Island of Sark. Further surrender papers were signed in Berlin and eastern Germany. Notably, news of the end of the war reached the public by radio late on May 7 in Britain. Many began celebrating straight away, even before the official announcement the next day. World War II followed just two decades after World War I, with many issues from the first war left unsettled. The second conflict turned out to be the largest and deadliest in history, with an estimated 40 million to 50 million lives lost. In the United States, celebrations were mixed with sadness over the recent death of President Roosevelt, who had led the country through most of the war. His successor, Harry S Truman, paid tribute to him and ordered flags to remain at half-mast as the nation continued its 30-day mourning period. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Even so, large crowds gathered in celebration. In New York, around 15,000 police officers were brought in to manage the people who had packed Times Square. A packed New York's Times Square on May 7, 1945. AP/File Photo But how did the war begin? By early 1939, German leader Adolf Hitler was set on invading Poland. However, Poland had military agreements in place with Britain and France, who had promised support if Germany attacked. Despite this, Hitler planned to go ahead with the invasion. But first, he wanted to make sure the Soviet Union would not try to stop him from attacking its neighbour. Hitler then entered secret talks that led to the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. The deal included a hidden agreement to divide Poland - Germany would take the west, and the Soviets would take the east. Confident there would be no resistance from either the Soviets or the British, Hitler ordered the invasion of Poland to begin on August 26. However, a new defence pact between Britain and Poland, signed on August 25, caused him to delay. At 12:40 pm on August 31, 1939, Hitler gave the final order. German troops crossed into Poland at 4:45 am the next morning. Jewish civilians are led down a street by German soldiers during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto, in Poland, 1943. US National Archives/via Reuters Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3 - Britain at 11:00 am and France at 5:00 pm. World War II had officially begun. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What happened after the end of World War II? Fighting between German and Soviet forces continued in some areas on May 9. In Silesia, the Soviets lost 600 more soldiers before the final surrender. As a result, Victory Day was celebrated in Moscow on May 9. Soviet leader Stalin gave a radio speech saying, 'The age-long struggle of the Slav nations… has ended in victory. Your courage has defeated the Nazis. The war is over.' For Allied troops still serving far from home, V-E Day was a mix of joy and sadness. Although the war in Europe had ended, the fight continued in Asia and the Pacific. Thousands were still in battle, and many others remained prisoners in harsh conditions. At the close of the Second World War, Germany was split into four zones, each controlled by one of the Allied powers - the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. A jeep of US Army combat engineers unit drives past the destroyed Saint Malo church in Valognes, France, June 24, 1944. Reuters/US National Archives Berlin, though deep inside the Soviet-controlled area, was also divided among the four countries. The parts controlled by the Americans, British and French became West Berlin, while the Soviet part became East Berlin. This arrangement, including how Germany would be occupied and governed, was agreed upon by Allied leaders during the Potsdam Conference, which took place from 17 July to 2 August 1945. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The last stages of the war in the Pacific brought heavy losses on both sides. But in the end, the Allies won. Japan agreed to surrender on August 14, and the formal surrender was signed on September 2. First-ever Coca-Cola is served On this day in 1886, pharmacist Dr John Stith Pemberton made the first batch of Coca-Cola syrup and took it to Jacobs' Pharmacy in Georgia, US. There, it was tasted, described as 'excellent,' and sold at the soda fountain for five cents a glass. At the time, the drink contained extract from coca leaves. Cocaine was removed entirely from the formula in 1929. Pharmacist Dr John Stith Pemberton made the first batch of Coca-Cola syrup. Image: The Coca Cola Company Soon after launching the drink, a local prohibition law was passed, prompting Pemberton to create a version without alcohol. This led to the drink that was first served on this day in May. The Pemberton Chemical Company, which later became Coca-Cola, was set up to promote and sell the drink. In the beginning, Coca-Cola was sold only as syrup and mixed at the point of sale. Bottling came later. After Pemberton's death, Asa G Candler took over the company and led it until 1916. Under him, Coca-Cola began to be bottled, the cocaine was removed, and caffeine began to be supplied by Monsanto. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In later years, Coca-Cola introduced canned drinks in 1955 and went on to acquire other brands like Dasani, Sprite, and Fanta. This Day, That Year 1541: Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto became the first European on record to reach the Mississippi River. 1902: Mount Pelee erupted on the Caribbean island of Martinique, wiping out the port of Saint-Pierre and killing about 30,000 people - around 15 per cent of the island's population. 1980: After years of global vaccination efforts, Who officially declared that smallpox had been wiped out.
Wall Street Journal
07-05-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Notable & Quotable: V-E Day
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