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Appointments of Homeland Security leaders invalid, finds government dog
The case has been referred to the DHS Inspector General for review. August 14, 2020, 5:50 p.m. 6 min reading Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli were named to their current roles in violation of the Vacancy …
Read More »It sure sounds like a V8 in this 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Prototype
When Ford redesigned the 2017 F-150 Raptor, it closed the V8 for an EcoBoost V6 to the slight disappointment of those who believe there is no replacement for displacement. That, that audience can leave a tentative sigh of relief, because based on audio from the latest Raptor spy video, Ford’s …
Read More »Telegram update for iOS with video calling is now available in the App Store
Popular instant messaging service Telegram is celebrating its seventh anniversary today with some great news for its users. As of today, Telegram will allow users to make video calls with its app, which is a long-awaited feature for those who use the messaging service. According to an official blog post, …
Read More »FS develops strain of coronavirus for human ‘challenge’ tests
U.S. scientists are developing a strain of the coronavirus that could be used to deliberately infect volunteers in so-called ‘challenge studies,’ a government agency said Friday. The work is preliminary and the government will continue to prioritize randomized clinical trials of vaccine candidates, said the National Institute of Allergy and …
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