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The National Interest 

The M2 .50 Caliber Made The B-17 A Flying Fortress

The Apple+ miniseries The Masters of the Air, which debuted in January 2024, tells the story of World War II aviators who served in the U.S. Army Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. The follow-up to Band of Brothers and The Pacific by producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has already been noted for its gritty realism. It features the vast armadas of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress during its missions over occupied Europe.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

China unveils next-generation amphibious assault ship in naval expansion effort

China has unveiled its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, Sichuan, marking a significant step in expanding its military capabilities. The Type 076 ship features a twin-island superstructure, full-length flight deck, and an electromagnetic catapult system. This launch is part of China's efforts to bolster its naval power and compete with the US military.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Nitish Kumar Reddy scores maiden Test ton to save India's trembling batting line-up against Aussies

Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a century in the Boxing Day Test after India's batting line-up collapsed against Australia. India restricted Australia to 474 in the first innings. Yashaswi Jaiswal provided a strong start, but India lost 5 wickets on Day 1. Reddy's hundred and a partnership with Washington Sundar kept hopes alive for Indian fans.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Magnus Carlsen disqualified from chess championship for wearing jeans, fined USD 200

New York [US], December 28 (ANI): The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued notice to five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and fined USD 200 for breaching the dress code during the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen was also disqualified from taking part in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after the Norwegian chess grandmaster refused to comply with FIDE's dress code. FIDE took to th

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Influencer Candice Miller struggles with $33.6M debt after husband, real estate mogul, takes his own life

Candice Miller, an influencer behind the blog Mama & Tata, is grappling with the aftermath of her husband Brandon Miller’s tragic suicide and a staggering $33.6 million debt. Despite receiving life insurance payouts, Candice continues to manage lawsuits and financial chaos as she raises her daughters in a Miami Beach home. The family's debts, including loans from major banks and unpaid rent, still remain unresolved as legal battles unfold.

Err.ee (en) 

Tallinn to welcome 2025 with concert and drone show

Tallinn's New Year's Eve celebrations get underway at 11 p.m. on December 31 in Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) and are set to feature a musical journey curated by one of Estonia's top musicians and producers, Raul Ojamaa.

Scoop 

Serious crash: State Highway 2, Waikino - Hauraki

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 2 at Waikino, near Victoria Battery Reserve. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash about 5pm. The driver of the vehicle has serious injuries. The road will be closed for ...

En.mehrnews.com 

Foreigners must not interfere in Middle East affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers emphasized that the Middle East belongs to the people of this region and should not become the scene of destructive interventions by actors outside the region.