The mystery of the massive white orb that was shot down by the U.S. Air Force over the Atlantic on live television Saturday has been solved - it was a Chinese civilian unmanned airship used mainly for meteorological research. China has expressed its disapproval of the U.S. action, describing it as an “overreaction” and “serious violation of international practice”, raising questions about the safety of civilian airships and the potential for similar incidents in the future.
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Former President Donald Trump has criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for defending the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot. Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, was part of a crowd threatening police officers. The Department of Justice is currently investigating the incident to determine if the officer will face any charges.
NASA has announced the passing of Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in the Apollo program. Cunningham, a…