When the Patriot missile system was introduced to the world in 1981, most video games were played in arcades or on Atari 2600 consoles.
More than three decades later, the Patriot system — a Cold War relic — is still in operation and now has its own version of a video game, one that allows U.S. service members to train with the weapon in a virtual environment.
According to defense giant Raytheon, which builds the surface-to-air missile system, the idea is to train a new generation of soldiers who grew up with video-game controllers in their hands. Read More...
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The big idea
The Respect for Marriage Act is progress, but LGBTQ advocates say it’s no Obergefell
The bipartisan support for the Respect for Marriage Act, in many ways, is remarkable. It’s a testament to the rapid success of the gay rights movement; its passage would have been unfathomable even a decade ago. Read More...
What Happened To Stephanie Browitt Face? Stephanie Browitt, a survivor of the White Island volcano, has revealed her identity on the show 60 Minutes Unmask. Let’s have a look at what happened to her and who she is with the help of this article.
Stephanie Browitt is a brave Australian woman who is best known for surviving a volcanic explosion. When the White Island volcano erupted, she was on board the Ovation of the Seas with her family. Read More...
