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The board will discuss a plan to add weapons detection systems at local schools. The technology uses sensors and AI to find weapons without students emptying bags. Author: wtsp.com Published: 7:05 PM EDT October 20, 2025 Updated: 7:05 PM EDT October 20, 2025

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Out of the ashes of a devastating fire, archeologists are uncovering exciting insights into Ohio history. On December 7, 2024, a fire swept through southwestern Ohio’s Overfield Tavern Museum in Troy, destroying several historical items in the museum’s collection. But the fire also presented a unique opportunity: to excavate underneath the more than 200-year-old structure. During the dig, a team of archaeologists uncovered an 1817 50-cent piece, ceramics, and Native American artifacts, and more beneath the charred floorboards. “Thousands of artifacts were recovered and are currently being…

Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey says Taiwan’s semiconductor and manufacturing ecosystem gives it a decisive advantage in a world where technology and defense are increasingly intertwined.

The U.S. Navy’s light cruiser USS Birmingham (CL-62) fought in many major campaigns during World War II.

The British military may now shoot down drones in the UK. Defence secretary John Healey is set to make the announcement as a speech in the city of London. He will link the move to a claimed increase in Russian drone attacks in Europe. But scratch the surface and you’ll discover a story of intensifying British militarisation. Healey is expected to say: We are developing new powers – to be put into law through our armed forces bill – to shoot down unidentified drones over UK military sites. There’s an element of truth to Healy’s words. Drones are proliferating in…

Joe Kehoe, Maximus For Maximus Managing Director of Defense Technology Services Joe Kehoe, supporting the Defense mission isn’t just a career — it’s a calling. Over 27 years, he has helped shape how technology, talent and strategy come together to give warfighters an edge. From consulting on early IT modernization efforts to leading large-scale defense programs, Kehoe has built a reputation for connecting operational excellence with forward-looking innovation. In this Q&A, Kehoe shares how mentorship, mission focus and a relentless drive for results fuel his approach to leadership and how Maximus is preparing the next generation of talent to deliver…

Frankfurt, Oct. 20, 2025 – Shares of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) – the warship-building arm of Thyssenkrupp – made a splashy entrance on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange today. The newly listed stock surged far above initial expectations as investors clamored for a piece of Europe’s booming defense sector [1] [2].Key Facts:Blockbuster Debut: TKMS stock opened at €60 and spiked to as high as €107 before settling around €81.10 by market close [3] [4]. The warship builder’s market capitalization topped €5.15 billion (≈$6 billion) – about double pre-listing analyst valuations for the company [5].Spin-Off Structure: The listing occurred via a spin-off from Thyssenkrupp…

Scientists and engineers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory plan to speed up the process of designing, testing and optimizing new metal-alloy components for defense industry customers — such as engine and weapons manufacturers — using artificial intelligence and robotics. Originally Published: October 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM EDT

Since joining Texas Baptists by way of assuming the pastorate of a historic Texas Baptist church, I have grown to love and deeply respect Dr. Julio Guarneri. He and the whole of our network of churches have been nothing but kind and welcoming. What follows in no way is a contradiction of what Dr. Guarneri wrote and expressed in his recent weekly update, but rather a continuation of the thoughts he raised, at least from my perspective. Guarneri’s weekly update In his weekly update, dated Oct. 15, 2025, Guarneri laid out a convincing plea for churches to work together in…

Three soldiers and a bus driver were injured in an accident in Wielkopolska province Artem Dzheripa News editor at LIGA.net Photo: Polish Fire Service On the evening of October 20, a bus collided with a convoy of American military vehicles in Poland, causing casualties, reports RMF24 media with a link to specialized services.The accident occurred in Buk, Wielkopolska Province, on the A2 highway heading towards the capital Warsaw.”A bus collided with an American military convoy with Hummer vehicles. One person was blocked in the vehicle. Three American soldiers and one civilian, the bus driver, were injured,” the media outlet reported,…