Meta Under Fire as Facebook, Instagram Host Illegal Gun Silencer Ads Disguised as Auto Parts
Meta's social platforms are hosting thousands of ads for 'fuel filters' that can be converted into illegal gun silencers, linked to Chinese drop-shipping operations. Despite platform policies prohibiting weapons, these $50 devices circumvent federal regulations while targeting military personnel and other users.
FBI Unable to Identify Source of Mysterious Drone Activity Over New Jersey
The FBI is investigating unexplained drone sightings across New Jersey since mid-November, including near military installations, but has yet to determine who is responsible. Local officials express growing frustration as up to 180 commercial-grade drones continue evading detection, prompting calls for emergency measures.
Chinese National Caught Flying Surveillance Drone Over Space Force Base
A Chinese citizen was arrested at San Francisco airport after allegedly conducting illegal drone surveillance of Vandenberg Space Force Base, capturing unauthorized aerial photographs. The incident heightens concerns about foreign surveillance of U.S. military installations as the suspect faces up to 4 years in prison.
Declassified: The 1957 Albuquerque Nuclear Bomb Accident
A classified incident involving a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb accidentally dropped near Albuquerque remained hidden for 30 years. The Mark 17 weapon's conventional explosives detonated upon impact, though its nuclear core had been removed, leaving a crater that exists to this day.
OpenAI's Military Pivot: Partnership with Anduril Signals New Era in Defense Tech
OpenAI breaks from its previous stance on military applications by partnering with Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries to develop AI-powered counter-drone systems. This strategic shift reflects a broader trend of AI companies entering defense partnerships, raising questions about autonomous weapons and AI's role in warfare.