A US Navy destroyer ran through the kind of critical at-sea weapons reload it would need in a Pacific missile fight

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) launches a Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) from the forward vertical launching system while operating in the Philippine Sea, April 5.
USS Higgins launches a Standard Missile-2.

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  • A US Navy destroyer practiced reloading missiles at sea last month, officials said Saturday.
  • The Navy said the drill highlights logistics operations that are essential for a Pacific fight.
  • Recent Navy operations around the Middle East have underscored the need to master this capability.

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Was 1995 30 years ago? Googles AI overviews is having issues with a simple question

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In the year 2025, it seems we're hearing frequent warnings about impending doom via artificial intelligence. And that's not without some merit: Heck, AI is causing job loss and filling our social feeds with fairly convincing slop.

But sometimes, the world sends a reminder that our AI tools are a far cry from Schwarzeneggerian domination. For instance, Google's much-maligned AI Overviews is, at

Burning Man hit with massive dust storms

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Burning Man attendees have been forced to rebuild their camps amid dust storms.

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  • Storms at Burning Man, which began on Sunday, are damaging camps and vehicles.
  • Severe winds and rain caused traffic disruptions and the closure of Black Rock City airport.
  • While the worst of it was over by Monday morning, rain remains in the forecast for the rest of the week.

Getting a little dirty is expected

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Burning Man showed Sam Altman what the future could look like. Here are the famous CEOs and billionaires who have attended in the past.

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Burning Man takes place each year around the last week of August.

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  • Burning Man is a desert-based arts festival that's become the playground of business elites.
  • The dayslong event requires attendees to arrive with their own living accommodations and food.
  • It's become a tradition among models, influencers, and billionaire businessmen.

Tens of thousands of people are set

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What members of the Kansas City Chiefs wore to celebrate their new ESPN series, from $995 sneakers to a $38,000 watch

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Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.

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  • A screening of "The Kingdom," an ESPN series about the Kansas City Chiefs, was held on Sunday.
  • Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and other members of the organization attended the Missouri event.
  • They showed their respective styles with sharp suits and luxurious accessories while there.

When Travis Kelce walked across a red carpet on Sunday, he did so in

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A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and parks. Photos show FDR's 'tree army.'

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Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at a camp in Oregon.

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  • The Civilian Conservation Corps was part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal.
  • Enrollees became known as the "tree army" because of how many they planted — more than 2 billion.
  • Today's state and national parks were created or expanded because of the CCC, too.

In 1933, the Ohio River spilled over, flooding

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My favorite day-trip destination is a small island in New England — and the ferry ride to get there is just $20

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The writer on a Block Island beach in Rhode Island.
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  • I'm a lifelong New Englander, and I've gone on tons of day trips around the region.
  • My favorite budget-friendly trip is Block Island, a quaint getaway off the Rhode Island mainland.
  • I love exploring scenic beaches and eating delicious seafood for just $20 round-trip.

"Just leave your troubles behind" are the last words of a catchy, famous jingle for the Block Island Ferry.

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