Science News

What to know about the US military’s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. The base was built following a 1951 defense agreement between Denmark and the United States. It supports missile warning, missile defense and space surveillance operations for

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Sport

Southern Nash’s Anna Dickinson earns Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award

“Let’s bring everyone in,” Scott Collie said as he called a halt to Southern Nash’s Softball practice. “Just want to welcome WRAL,” the head softball coach said as he pointed to a television camera. His team gathered around with slightly confused looks on their faces. “They wanted to recognize Anna Dickinson with the Extra Effort

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Technology News

What is ‘classified’ information? What are ‘secure’ communications? Here’s a primer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation’s secrets. It’s also highlighting the differences between classified and public information, and demonstrating that even encrypted apps

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