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Trump Administration Covers Up Real Reason USS Abraham Lincoln Hasn't Been Resupplied: Because Iran Blew Up The Resupply Base

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Sailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have been enduring for a record-setting 250 days at sea

A $100 Coin-Sized Device Can Hijack A Boeing 737

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Before you cancel your flights, the team went out of its way to say that they all still fly on Boeing 737s. They don't think this is an imminent threat.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Type Of Star Powered By Black Holes Instead Of Fusion

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Freshly spotted, but probably already dead.

5 Facts About Air Force One That We Swear We Didn't Make Up

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Air Force One isn't just a plush Boeing 747 that flies the president from point A to point B. It's an airborne oval office designed to survive a nuclear war.

This Well-Preserved German Military Motorcycle Was One Of Many Relics Buried In WWII Waste Pit Uncovered By A Drying Danube

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Dog tags were found nearby, but the investigation into whose bike it was continues.

The Fastest Electric Bike In The World Can Beat The Koenigsegg Agera RS's Top Speed

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

The Koenigsegg Agera RS is mighty fast in a straight line, but even that four-wheel rocket ship is no match for the fastest electric motorcycle on the planet.

Florida Man Just Needed A Nap, So He Jumped A Barbed Wire Fence To Break Into An Airbus A320 And Sleep In The Bathroom

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

JetBlue is claiming that this entire incident caused a flight delay, costing the giant corporation a grand total of $2,400.

How Oil Companies And Execs Legally Pass Responsibility For Cleaning Up Leaky Drilling Sites To You: Read This

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The story focuses on Tom Ragsdale, whose company was responsible for at least 16 spills. He hasn't paid royalties or rental fees owed to the state, either.

The Army Spent $6.9 Billion On Stealth Helicopters That Basically Just Went To A Museum

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The U.S. spends an absurd amount of money on military expenses, including $6.9 billion on two helicopter prototypes that never saw action. Here's the story.

Catwalk Cars: New York City's Weird Wafer-Thin Electric Vehicles Used By Tunnel Police

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

An overlooked chapter in vehicle history, these ridiculous electric police vehicles have been zooming across Manhattan tunnels until just a decade ago.

Rocket Lab Announces Portable Spaceport To Let It Launch From Anywhere

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Called the Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST), this modular system was designed to be fit within standard shipping containers.

Planes Have To Enter The 'Oceanic Entry Point' With Perfect Timing

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Pilots face unique challenges when flying over oceans, including a lack of radar coverage. Here's how they manage and why timing is so crucial in these zones.

Crew Of Aircraft Carrier In Persian Gulf Reaches Breaking Point, Multiple Attempted Overboards Reported

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:16 +0000

The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent a record-setting time at sea, going over 250 days without going into port, straining the mental health of those onboard.

Republican Plan To Ban DC Helmet Laws First Step Toward Rolling Back Helmet Laws Across The Country, Co-Sponsor Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Safety experts will tell you, of course, that repealing helmet laws is a terrible idea.

The Panic-Inducing Song NASA Regretted Allowing As A Wake Up Call In The '70s

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

NASA began playing wake-up music for Gemini 6 in 1965, but it wasn't a regular routine until Apollo 10, leading to the '70s use of this panic-inducing number.

LA Metro To Give $600 To 2,000 LA County Residents Who Don't Drive Their Car For Five Weeks

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Los Angeles Metro is offering a cash incentive to convince residents that they can get around without a car.

Europe Will Launch Its Own Satellite Constellation As Its Breakup With America Continues

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000

The EU and European space companies are building up their space muscles, creating a network of satellites that will provide critical communication support.

What The Hell Is Going On With These Two Different MotoGP Heist Movies?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Twin films are nothing new but the loglines of these two movies are so similar that I'm starting to wonder what's going on behind the scenes in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Is Littered With Thousands Of Oil Wells Hiding In Fake Buildings, Under Schools And Playgrounds

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, abundant oil attracted waves of American settlers to Southern California, and it remains a significant industry.

21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:34 +0000

"I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.