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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog and Cat Get Scolded After Sitter's 'Bad Report Card'—Not Impressed
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 moment a golden retriever and his feline friend were scolded by their owner for their behavior during her trip has left people in stitches. In a TikTok video with more than 362,000 views, Nala and Felon were given what can only be described as a parenting-style intervention. The clip, captioned "It's like raising children I swear," showed the pet parent addressing their furry companions about a less-than-stellar report card from the pet sitter during a recent three-day absence. "I've gathered both of you here today to discuss your bad report card," the owner said sternly, as the camera pans between the dog, visibly guilty, and the cat, who appears completely unfazed. According to the "charges," Nala suffered from "stress-induced diarrhea" and required constant potty breaks, while Felon the cat attempted a daring escape through the front door—prompting a frantic chase by the sitter. "She sent me pictures and videos of her playing and petting you," the owner told the cat. "She treated you just fine for you to be a jerk and run away. Probably gave that girl a heart attack. Shame on you." Needless to say, both pets were denied treats and left with a firm reminder: "We need to be nice to our pet sitters, OK?" A screenshot from the video where the pet owner hilariously called out her animals' behavior. A screenshot from the video where the pet owner hilariously called out her animals' behavior. @golden_girl_nala/TikTok The U.S. pet day care market was valued at more than $1.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue to grow, reaching an estimated $2.85 billion by 2030. It is no wonder as the American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that 94 million U.S. households own at least one pet, with 51 percent owning a dog. This isn't the first time a pet sitter experience has gained viral attention. In 2023, a picture of a "spicy" cat with her pet sitter left people in stitches, while another pet owner said she was "coming home asap" after receiving an adorable video of her puppy from the sitter. As the video of Nala and Felon gained more attention, people shared their reactions in the comments. "My mom's dog was allowed back because he pooped on white carpet," wrote user Abcd1234, while viewer Rai pika pi posted: "Puppy is sorry. Cat expects an apology." Margaret Therese Kai commented: "I think the puppy couldn't help it. But that cat plotted." Another user, Renee'81, captured the cat's unapologetic demeanor perfectly: "Cat has no regrets and will do it again." Newsweek reached out to @golden_girl_nala via TikTok for comment. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Danville man sentenced to 8 years in IDOC on drug charges
On May 8, Langston Bowles, age 34, formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony, and to Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a class 1 felony. Bowles was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Following his term of imprisonment, Bowles is required to serve one year of mandatory supervised release. Judge Karen E. Wall presided over the plea and sentencing. The People presented evidence that the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant on the residence of Bowles, who was not present at the time of the search. Items were located inside his residence including a substance that field tested positive for cocaine, a firearm, and mail labeled with Bowles' name and address. He was later apprehended. State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her gratitude to the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group for their unwavering commitment to removing deadly drugs and dangerous weapons from the hands of criminals. She added, 'The agents of the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group play a vital role in protecting the safety and well-being of the residents of our communities.'
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Su-57 Felon's First Visit To Iran Seen In Satellite Imagery
A Russian Su-57 Felon fighter recently touched down in Iran on its way back home from the Aero India 2025 international airshow. This appears to be the first known instance of one of the new-generation Russian jets stopping over in Iran for any reason. Satellite imagery indicates the Felon was at the Iranian airbase in Bandar Abbas in the southeastern end of the country for multiple days, and it is not entirely clear if it has now departed. TWZ obtained a satellite image, seen at the top of this story, showing the Su-57 at Bandar Abbas, which lies on the Persian Gulf, on February 19 from Maxar Technologies. A pair of U.S.-made P-3 Orion maritime patrol planes, sold to Iran before the fall of the Shah in 1979, and a Russian-built Il-76 Candid cargo plane, are visible, as well. This aligns with a video, seen below, that has emerged that is said to show the Felon, which has the bort number Blue 054, at the Iranian base next to a Russian Il-76 with the registration RA-76373. That Candid was also in India as of February 18, according to online flight tracking data. Iran does operate Il-76s, as well. A Russian Su-57 fighter briefly stopped for refueling in the Iranian Airforce's 9th Tactical Fighter Base in Bandar Abbas, on its way back from the Aero India is a 5th Generation Fighter, probably the most advanced military plane to ever land in Iran — Alireza Talakoubnejad (@websterkaroon) February 22, 2025 Additional imagery from Planet Labs that TWZ reviewed looks to show the Su-57, as well as the two P-3s and the Il-76, in the same location at Bandar Abbas on Febraury 21. Only the Orions are still visible there in a subsequent Planet image taken yesterday. Whether or not the Su-57 has now left Bandar Abbas or may just have been moved to another part of the base is unclear. Another video, seen below, is said to show the jet taking off at the Iranian base and has been making the rounds online since at least February 20. At the same time, there are unconfirmed claims circulating on social media that the Felon's stay in Iran was extended due to engine issues. The satellite imagery pointing to the jet still being there as of at least February 21 would lend some credence to those claims. Engine trouble has certainly been a recurring theme in the Su-57's history. Russian Su-57 fighter did refueling in the Iranian city of Bandar-Abbas on her way to Russia from the #AeroIndia air of her takeoff today from the IRIAF 9th AFB. — Mehdi H. (@mhmiranusa) February 20, 2025 Russian military aircraft have made use of Iranian bases in the past, including as staging points for combat operations over Syria. Bandar Abbas is a logical intermediate point between Bengaluru in India where the Aero India 2025 show was held and Russia's current main Su-57 hub at Akhtubinsk Air Base in the southeastern end of the country. The Su-57's appearance in Iran does come amid new discussions about the jet's future on the open market with Algeria now having become the type's first export customer. This looks set to be an important shot in the arm for the Felon, which has been slow to enter Russia service, let alone attract foreign sales. Alegia's announcement came earlier this month around the Aero India 2025 show, where the jet also shared the ramp for the first time with a U.S. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. A bilateral partnership between Russia and India on the Su-57 that began in the early 2000s had notably collapsed by 2018, as you can read more about here. There are no clear indications one way or the other that the Russians may have taken the current opportunity to more formally show off the Su-57 to Iranian officials at Bandar Abbas. There have been no reliable reports to date about active Iranian interest in acquiring the Felon. Even if Iran were to move to operate Su-57s, there would be immediate questions about its ability to operate and maintain the aircraft. The Felon is dramatically more complex than anything in Iran's current aging fighter inventory. Iran has said it is in the process of acquiring Russian Su-35 Flanker-Es, which would also represent a major boost in capability over its existing tactical jet fleets. That sale has been tied to Iranian assistance to Russia with regard to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, especially the sale of kamikaze drones and helping Moscow establish its capacity to produce them domestically. There is added emphasis now for Tehran to improve its air and missile defense capabilities and capacity after Israel struck multiple prized sites and key assets deep inside the country essentially with impunity in the past year. It is worth noting that it is unclear if Israeli aircraft ever entered Iran's airspace in the course of those operations. Whether or not Blue 054 is still at Bandar Abbas or if Su-57s start making more regular appearances in Iran, the stopover at the Iranian base does come at some of a new moment in the Felon's story. Contact the author: joe@
Russia Today
08-02-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
India eyes fifth generation fighters: Can Russia's Su-57 make the cut?
With China having recently unveiled two new sixth-generation fighter jets, India's neighbor Pakistan has put the 'cat-among-the-pigeons' by announcing plans to acquire 40 of Beijing's J-35 stealth warplanes. This marks the first time China has agreed to export fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally. It could mean induction (seamless integration into an existing air force) by around 2029, which will change the entire air dominance dynamics in the sub-continent. India's fifth-generation, multirole Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) received prototype approval from the country's Cabinet Committee on Security in March 2024 with an 11-year timeframe. Realistically – it may take more time. Sparing a heated debate in New Delhi: what are India's immediate plans and options vis-a-vis two of its neighbours? Next week, Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 'Felon' stealth fighter will make a debut at India's largest defence show, Aero India 2025, in Bangalore. This comes just months after the Su-57's international debut at the airshow in Zhuhai, China. Indian media has already begun speculating about 'a shift in India's defense strategy.' But the interest goes well beyond media rumours. The Americans had brought their F-35A for the first time to Aero India 2023. What is 5th Gen Fighter anyway? Starting with the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor, fifth-generation fighters were designed from the start to operate in a network-centric combat environment, and to feature extremely low, all-aspect, multi-spectral signatures employing advanced materials and shaping techniques. The active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars with high-bandwidth lower the probability of intercept, Infrared search and track (IRST), and other sensors are fused for Situational Awareness (SA) and to constantly track all targets of interest around the aircraft's 360 degree bubble. In addition to its high resistance to electronic warfare, they can also function as a 'mini-AWACS' (Airborne early warning and control system). Fifth generation fighters boast integrated electronic warfare and communications systems, navigation, and identification, centralized 'vehicle health monitoring', fibre-optic data-transmission, and stealth modes. Manoeuvrability is enhanced by thrust-vectoring. Super-cruise is inbuilt. Signature-reduction techniques include special shaping approaches, thermoplastic materials, extensive structural use of advanced composites, conformal sensors and weapons, heat-resistant coatings, low-observable wire meshes to cover intake and cooling vents, heat ablating tiles on the exhaust troughs and coating internal and external metal areas with radar-absorbent materials and paints. These aircraft are not a joke, especially when it comes to cost. A 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet performs at the ARMY 2020 International Military and Technical Forum at Kubinka air base, Moscow region, Russia. © Sputnik US, China and Russia's fighter compared The US has two fifth-generation fighters built around 190 Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor aircraft, which began inducting in 2005. Three variants of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning IIs are in service since 2015 with over 1,000 of them built. The aircraft is already being operated by eleven countries and nine more have ordered. The US itself has announced plans to buy nearly 2450 of the aircraft. READ MORE: Why Russia is here to stay, making India's military stronger As of July 2024, the average flyaway cost of an F-35A is reportedly $82.5 million. The production rate currently is around 135 F-35 variants a year. China's J-20 was unveiled in 2011, and over 300 have been built to date. China's second fifth-generation J-35A fighter (the F-35 look-alike) was showcased when it flew during the Zhuhai airshow in November 2024. The Russian Sukhoi Su-57 'Felon' evolved from the Indo-Russian project to build a Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA), a contract for which was signed in October 2007. The FGFA itself had evolved from Russia's fifth-generation Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jet. By 2014, however, India began voicing concerns over the jet's performance, project's cost, and work-share. New Delhi eventually left the partnership in 2018, while Sukhoi continued to develop and promote the Su-57 for prospective export customers. The export variant, designated Su-57E, was officially unveiled at Moscow's MAKS-2019 airshow in 2019. The Su-57 made its maiden flight in its original design in January 2010, with the first operational unit established in 2021. This multi-role fighter boasts advanced air-to-air and ground-attack capabilities. It was first deployed in combat during the Syrian campaign in 2018 and has since played a significant role in the conflict in Ukraine. To date, approximately 42 Su-57s have been produced. Meanwhile, the Sukhoi Su-75 'Checkmate,' also known as the Light Tactical Aircraft (LTA), is a smaller, single-engine stealth fighter currently in development, with induction planned around 2027. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspect a 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at the MAKS-2019 international aviation and space show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia. © Sputnik Su-57 a Very Capable Fighter The West acknowledges that the Su-57 is a highly manoeuvrable fighter, like most others from the Sukhoi fighter stable. The 360-degree thrust vectoring allows for aerodynamics that defy combat manoeuvres. READ MORE: Why the ties between Russia and India are unbreakable The Su-57's 'Integrated Modular Avionics Combat Systems', use fibre optic channels. It consists of the main nose-mounted 'N036-1-01' X band AESA radar and two side-looking 'N036B-1-01' X-band AESA radars embedded in the cheeks of the forward fuselage for increased angular coverage. It also has an L-band array on leading edges. The aircraft has an electro-optical system that includes IRST, directional infrared counter measures (DIRCM), ultraviolet missile approach warning sensors (MAWS), a thermal imager for low altitude flight and landing, and a navigation and targeting pod. It is capable of deploying countermeasures such as flares and radar decoys, as well as single-use programmable ECM transmitters. The Su-57 would also serve as a test-bed for advanced AI and man-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technologies. Russia is continuously integrating new weapons with the aircraft. Several new air-to-surface weapons have evolved based on combat experience in Ukraine. As part of the MUM-T, the Su-57 will be able to launch and/or control the S-71M 'Monochrome' combat UAV for deep penetration attacks. Work is also on to integrate the Okhotnik UCAV as 'loyal wingman' for uncrewed teaming. A carrier-based variant of the aircraft is also under development. A 'swarm' teaming experiment had been conducted with a group of Su-35s and a Su-57 acting as a command and control aircraft. All new production Su-57 fighters transferred to the Russian air force would feature second-stage AL-51 engines. Unlike its AL-41F1 predecessor, the engine has glass-fibre plastic IGVs and convergent-divergent nozzles that use serrated flaps to reduce its signature as well as 6.4% better specific thrust, 19% higher thrust-to-weight ratio, and 9 % lower specific fuel consumption. The new engines allow the plane to reach a maximum speed of 2,600 km/h. The Su-57 can carry four beyond-visual-range (BVR) missiles (R-37M) in its two main internal weapons bays and two short-range missiles (upgraded R-74) in the side bays. It can also carry bombs and surface-attack missiles in the main bay. For missions that do not require stealth, the Su-57 can carry stores on its six external hard-points which could include the hypersonic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile. The Russian Sukhoi SU-57 E fighter jet performs during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. © Sputnik Reasonable Price, Exceptional performance The Su-57's flyaway cost is reportedly around $35 million per aircraft. If true, it makes the Su-57 nearly half the price of the Chinese J-20, and even cheaper again than the much smaller single-engine American F-35. Moscow suggests that the Su-57's lifecycle costs are comparable to those of the Su-27, Su-30, and Su-35, which it was designed to replace. Su-57, the most advanced front-line aircraft in Russia is produced at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant in the Russian Far East. The pilots and engineers are reportedly happy with the aircraft performance. More Su-57s are at various stages of production. Russian industry delivered 6 in 2022, 12 in 2023 and 20 aircraft in 2024, a substantial increase. READ MORE: This strategic move can help both India and Russia resist Western pressure. Will New Delhi act? Western defense analysts have noted that the development and production of the Su-57 have faced delays due to several factors, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and subsequent Western sanctions that have restricted access to critical microelectronic components used in major sensors and cockpit displays. But Russia seems to have sorted out most technology development issues and supply-chain bottlenecks. Meanwhile, the Sukhoi Design Bureau is continuously working on improving and expanding the aircraft functionality, and also building infrastructure for further expanding production. The planned orders will be more than met in time and additional orders are expected. In June 2019, the Russian Ministry of Defence signed a contract for the production of 76 Su-57 aircraft. According to the plan, three full aviation regiments of Su-57 fighters are expected to be operational by 2028. Meanwhile, the Russian government has announced that order numbers are increasing and that the production rate for the Su-57 will double in 2025. The target is to deliver over 20 Su-57s this year. If production ramps up, could the Su-57 become an attractive option for India? Sukhoi Su-57 jet fighters take part in a dress rehearsal of a military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Moscow, Russia. © Sputnik India's AMCA India's fifth-generation AMCA will be a stealth, multirole, single-seat, twin-engine, air superiority fighter for ground-strike and Suppression of Enemy Air Defences and Electronic Warfare missions. Designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), it will be built by a public-private joint venture between ADA, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and an Indian private company. READ MORE: Flying high: The world's 4th-largest military spender is kicking its dependency on foreign weapons The initial development cost is estimated to be around 150 billion rupees (around $2 billion). In March 2024, the project received approval from India's Cabinet Committee on Security for prototype development and mass production expected to begin by 2035. The development of AMCA will take place in two phases, AMCA Mk-1 and AMCA Mk-2. The AMCA Mk-2 will focus more on stealth, electronic warfare, and a futuristic pilot-AI interface. It will boast directed-energy weapons (DEWs) and thrust-vectored engines with serrated nozzles. It will also incorporate sixth generation technologies. The aircraft will one day replace the Sukhoi Su-30MKI deployed in the Indian Air Force. The AMCA successfully completed its systems-level critical design review in 2022, and metal cutting has already commenced. The DRDO aims to roll out the first prototype by 2027, with the inaugural flight scheduled for 2029. The initial three prototypes will conduct developmental flight trials, while the subsequent two will focus on weapon trials, with prototypes being rolled out at intervals of 8 to 9 months. Mass production of the aircraft is slated to begin by 2035, and the Indian Air Force plans to procure at least 125 AMCAs in both Mk-1 and Mk-2 configurations.. Interim 5 th Gen Fighter for India? India faces significant threats from two powerful nuclear-armed adversaries and neighbors - China and Pakistan. There are serious border disputes with both, and New Delhi has engaged in wars with each. China intends to ramp up its J-20 production to 100 aircraft per year, aiming for a total of 1,000 by 2030, coinciding with the AMCA's first flight. By 2035, China could have around 1,500 J-20s when India optimistically plans to induct the AMCA. Pakistan is already talking to China to induct the J-35A by around 2029. A country with a failing economy might have a fifth-generation aircraft earlier than the country that will have the third-largest economy by then. That will be unfortunate for India. READ MORE: From Buyer to Supplier: India's military industrial complex is on the rise There is a school of thought that India may need to acquire an interim imported fifth-generation aircraft, though options are limited. The US is currently unwilling to provide the F-35, having previously denied the aircraft to its NATO ally Turkey over Ankara's acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense system. The S-400 reportedly possesses sensors capable of detecting the F-35's electronic signature. India, too, acquired the Russian systems. Additionally, India remains cautious about the US tendency to exert pressure and abandon allies when its own interests diverge with theirs, as well as potential US expectations for India to distance itself from Russia. The second option is to acquire two squadrons of Su-57 aircraft, which are progressing toward maturity. Although production is slow, it is on the rise. However, the ongoing Ukraine conflict has shifted Russia's industrial focus, potentially impacting availability. Additionally, Western sanctions have created payment complications, exacerbating India's balance of payments issues due to rising oil imports. Furthermore, the Indian Air Force (IAF) already has 60% of its fleet of Russian origin and therefore is reluctant to increase that basket any more. 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets take part in a Victory Day flypast in Moscow. © Sputnik Way Ahead for India As China's air combat capabilities continue to grow, India must invest more in advanced fighter aircraft to maintain credible deterrence. Undoubtedly, India should prioritize 'Atmanirbharta' (indigenization). For India to join the ranks of leading nations, the AMCA must succeed. AMCA requires a 'whole of nation' vision and approach. The private partner for the project must be inducted quickly. Spelling out clear end-states, timelines and regular path-line reviews would be important. Sufficient funding must be allocated, and technology should be acquired as needed, alongside increased spending on R&D. Choosing a reliable partner country that won't impose undue pressure is crucial; France and Russia are potential candidates. While France lacks its own fifth-generation aircraft, Russia stands as a time-tested strategic ally renowned for its expertise in thrust vectoring aero-engines, from which India can seek support. A fair 'win-win' deal must be established. While India must invest more and take a task-force approach for developing the LCA Mk2 and AMCA, it needs an interim solution to make good numbers and reduce capability gap with China. Options are limited, and acquiring a few Su-57s remains a viable interim choice. Surely India's security establishment must be contemplating. Time to exercise is now, lest we get left far behind.
