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Historic nuclear weapons explosions footage released to public

Historic nuclear weapons explosions footage released to public

Declassified footage of US atmospheric nuclear tests has been made available to the public for the first time. Weapon physicist Greg Spriggs recovered and digitised 4,200 films that were in danger of decomposing. Scientists can now use the data from the films to make sure aging US nuclear deterrents stay safe and efficient without further nuclear tests. Mar 17, 2017
Historic nuclear weapons explosions footage released to public

Historic nuclear weapons explosions footage released to public

Declassified footage of US atmospheric nuclear tests has been made available to the public for the first time. Weapon physicist Greg Spriggs recovered and digitised 4,200 films that were in danger of decomposing. Scientists can now use the data from the films to make sure aging US nuclear deterrents stay safe and efficient without further nuclear tests. Mar 17, 2017
Theresa May says Brexit is a great national moment

Theresa May says Brexit is a great national moment

Speaking in Cardiff at the Welsh Conservatives conference, the UK prime minister said she believes that the countrys best days lie ahead. May also spoke about the precious bond between England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, after SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon called for a second Scottish independence referendum. Mar 17, 2017
Former chancellor George Osborne appointed editor of Evening Standard

Former chancellor George Osborne appointed editor of Evening Standard

Former UK chancellor and current Conservative MP George Osborne has been appointed new editor of London newspaper the Evening Standard. Osborne reportedly plans to continue his duties as an MP for Tatton, a constituency located in the north-west of England, while working at Londons Standard. The right-wing leaning newspaper is the most read free newspaper in the capital, with a circulation of around 880,000. Mar 17, 2017
White House budget director say combating climate change is a waste of your money

White House budget director say combating climate change is a waste of your money

President Donald Trumps administration on Thursday proposed a 31% cut to the Environmental Protection Agencys budget, as the White House seeks to eliminate climate change programs and trim initiatives to protect air and water quality. The EPA would sustain the biggest cut of any federal agency in the White House 2018 budget, as Trump seeks to clear away regulations he claims are hobbling US oil drillers, coal miners and farmers. Mar 17, 2017
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