Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and ...
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U.S. Geological Survey Study: Flooded Barrier Islands, Rising Mainland Risks
A recent U.S. Geological Survey study projects that rising sea levels and stronger, more intense storms will exacerbate four ...
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Sigh of relief: Boom's successful first supersonic flight heartens local, state supporters
Today’s a day I’ve been looking forward to for more than a decade,” said Blake Scholl, Boom's visionary founder and chief ...
Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier.
Boom! This Startup Just Broke the Sound Barrier as it Pushes to Revive Civilian Supersonic Flight
The Colorado-based company is aiming to build a Concorde-like supersonic aircraft—but has hurdles to clear before realizing ...
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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
A sleek white aircraft became the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier Tuesday, tearing through the ...
Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier - Here's what it means for air travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator jet broke the sound barrier at Mach 1.122, reaching an altitude of 35,290 feet at ...
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Government proposes more effective procedure for compensating the building of barriers on eastern border
The Finnish Border Guard pays compensation to owners and holders of land and water areas for any damage or inconvenience caused by construction and clearing work related to the building of permanent ...
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8-year prison sentence for Nazi-inspired attempted attack on the White House in 2023
Four hours after his arrival, Kandula -- then 19 years old -- crashed the U-Haul truck he'd rented into barriers protecting the White House. Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, of St. Louis, Missouri ...
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Deb Haaland on Biden’s efforts to preserve public land and recognize Indigenous history
we should point out you were leading a department that once worked to remove indigenous people from their land. And I know a lot has been written about how you wanted to use this role to really ...
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The best soundbars 2025 for all budgets, all tested by us
We've tested everything from elite Dolby Atmos soundbars to cheap and simple TV sound upgrades, and these are the best. One of the best soundbars is essential if you’ve invested in a big TV and ...