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1948 - 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

1948 - 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The year was 1948. The place, over the Soviet Union. On two separate occasions, the same pilot viewed a UFO while flying his military jet. The pilot’s jets were eventually disabled by the UFO and forced to land.On June 16th, 1948, Arkadii Ivanovich Apraksin, a highly decorated Soviet Air Force pilot, was testing one of the latest Soviet jet aircraft, over the USSR. At this time he encountered a cucumber-shaped aerial phenomenon flying on a cross course to his. Cones of light beams radiated from the object, which appeared to be descending. A . . . [More]





1948 - 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

1948 - 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The year was 1948. The place, over the Soviet Union. On two separate occasions, the same pilot viewed a UFO while flying his military jet. The pilot’s jets were eventually disabled by the UFO and forced to land.On June 16th, 1948, Arkadii Ivanovich Apraksin, a highly decorated Soviet Air Force pilot, was testing one of the latest Soviet jet aircraft, over the USSR. At this time he encountered a cucumber-shaped aerial phenomenon flying on a cross course to his. Cones of light beams radiated from the object, which appeared to be descending. A . . . [More]



1948 – 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

1948 – 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The year was 1948. The place, over the Soviet Union. On two separate occasions, the same pilot viewed a UFO while flying his military jet. The pilot’s jets were eventually disabled by the UFO and forced to land.On June 16th, 1948, Arkadii Ivanovich Apraksin, a highly decorated Soviet Air Force pilot, was testing one of the latest Soviet jet aircraft, over the USSR. At this time he encountered a cucumber-shaped aerial phenomenon flying on a cross course to his. Cones of light beams radiated from the object, which appeared to be descending. A . . . [More]





1948 – 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

1948 – 1949: Soviet Test Pilot Ordered To Shoot Down UFO

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The year was 1948. The place, over the Soviet Union. On two separate occasions, the same pilot viewed a UFO while flying his military jet. The pilot’s jets were eventually disabled by the UFO and forced to land.On June 16th, 1948, Arkadii Ivanovich Apraksin, a highly decorated Soviet Air Force pilot, was testing one of the latest Soviet jet aircraft, over the USSR. At this time he encountered a cucumber-shaped aerial phenomenon flying on a cross course to his. Cones of light beams radiated from the object, which appeared to be descending. A . . . [More]



Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankings

Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankings

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The post Rome Masters rankings are up. Rafael Nadal has dropped one place to 5th spot in the ATP singles rankings after being eliminated in the third round at the Rome Masters. He suffered a recurrence of his old foot injury during his match against Denis Shapovalov in Rome. With Rafa dropping to No 5 in this week’s […]Re Posted From: Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankingsRafael Nadal . . . [More]





Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankings

Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankings

Posted On: May 16, 2022
The post Rome Masters rankings are up. Rafael Nadal has dropped one place to 5th spot in the ATP singles rankings after being eliminated in the third round at the Rome Masters. He suffered a recurrence of his old foot injury during his match against Denis Shapovalov in Rome. With Rafa dropping to No 5 in this week’s […]Re Posted From: Ahead of Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal drops one place in ATP rankingsRafael Nadal . . . [More]



Volkswagen Expects To Make Serious Profits From EVs Very Soon

Volkswagen Expects To Make Serious Profits From EVs Very Soon

Posted On: May 15, 2022
Volkswagen is pulling no punches when it comes to electromobility and recently teased an affordable, battery-powered city car to bring EVs to the masses. Currently, US buyers only have the ID.4 to choose from but that's set to change with the arrival of the retro-styled ID.Buzz minivan. This attack on the EV segment is set to pay off sooner than expected, with company CEO Herbert Diess noting EVs will be as profitable as ICE-powered cars very shortly.rnAt the company's annual shareholder meeting, Diess remarked that VW is anticipating the e-mob . . . [More]





Volkswagen Expects To Make Serious Profits From EVs Very Soon

Volkswagen Expects To Make Serious Profits From EVs Very Soon

Posted On: May 15, 2022
Volkswagen is pulling no punches when it comes to electromobility and recently teased an affordable, battery-powered city car to bring EVs to the masses. Currently, US buyers only have the ID.4 to choose from but that's set to change with the arrival of the retro-styled ID.Buzz minivan. This attack on the EV segment is set to pay off sooner than expected, with company CEO Herbert Diess noting EVs will be as profitable as ICE-powered cars very shortly.rnAt the company's annual shareholder meeting, Diess remarked that VW is anticipating the e-mob . . . [More]



Jay Leno checks out an SR20-powered Datsun 1600 restomod

Jay Leno checks out an SR20-powered Datsun 1600 restomod

Posted On: May 15, 2022
The Datsun 1600 laid the foundation for the 240Z and the line of Nissan Z sports cars that followed. Mike Spagnola of Purpose Built Motors respected that heritage while upgrading a 1600's performance to turn it into a tasteful restomod that recently appeared on Jay Leno's Garage.In addition to being special to Datsun and Nissan fans, the 1600 also has special significance for Leno because one of these roadsters was his second car purchase (after a 1934 Ford pickup truck). His car was nothing like this red roadster, though.The car started out as . . . [More]





Jay Leno checks out an SR20-powered Datsun 1600 restomod

Jay Leno checks out an SR20-powered Datsun 1600 restomod

Posted On: May 15, 2022
The Datsun 1600 laid the foundation for the 240Z and the line of Nissan Z sports cars that followed. Mike Spagnola of Purpose Built Motors respected that heritage while upgrading a 1600's performance to turn it into a tasteful restomod that recently appeared on Jay Leno's Garage.In addition to being special to Datsun and Nissan fans, the 1600 also has special significance for Leno because one of these roadsters was his second car purchase (after a 1934 Ford pickup truck). His car was nothing like this red roadster, though.The car started out as . . . [More]



The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

Posted On: May 15, 2022
When Acura debuted the Integra a while back, we had a concern. Part of what makes its twin, the Honda Civic Si, so great is its relatively minuscule curb weight. A car in 2022 with a 2,902 lb. curb weight is nigh-unheard-of. And when we saw the long list of luxury items in the Acura Integra, we grew concerned those would interfere with that lightweight feel we loved in the Si.rnWhile Acura gave us a good deal of info on the Integra, the curb weight was kept under wraps. Now, findings on one of Acura's websites have revealed not just the poundag . . . [More]





The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

The Stick Shift Acura Integra Is Better For One Reason

Posted On: May 15, 2022
When Acura debuted the Integra a while back, we had a concern. Part of what makes its twin, the Honda Civic Si, so great is its relatively minuscule curb weight. A car in 2022 with a 2,902 lb. curb weight is nigh-unheard-of. And when we saw the long list of luxury items in the Acura Integra, we grew concerned those would interfere with that lightweight feel we loved in the Si.rnWhile Acura gave us a good deal of info on the Integra, the curb weight was kept under wraps. Now, findings on one of Acura's websites have revealed not just the poundag . . . [More]



2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

Posted On: May 14, 2022
We spotted the 2023 Dodge Hornet undergoing testing in what appeared to be production-ready form. The small crossover SUV will be a reskinned plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale when it's revealed this summer.Teaser for modern Scout electric SUV and pickupVW announced it will revive the Scout name as an EV sub-brand with an off-road pickup truck and an SUV. The electric off-roaders will be designed for and built in the U.S., and they are scheduled to hit dealers in the second half of the decade.Valtteri Bottas stays hydrated during practice laps a . . . [More]





2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

2023 Dodge Hornet 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V: This Weeks Top Photos

Posted On: May 14, 2022
We spotted the 2023 Dodge Hornet undergoing testing in what appeared to be production-ready form. The small crossover SUV will be a reskinned plug-in hybrid Alfa Romeo Tonale when it's revealed this summer.Teaser for modern Scout electric SUV and pickupVW announced it will revive the Scout name as an EV sub-brand with an off-road pickup truck and an SUV. The electric off-roaders will be designed for and built in the U.S., and they are scheduled to hit dealers in the second half of the decade.Valtteri Bottas stays hydrated during practice laps a . . . [More]



The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System

The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System

Posted On: May 13, 2022
The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System aman1985 Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:42 The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System May 13, 2022 by Rackspace Technology Staff How good is your understanding of the security vulnerabilities in your hybrid and multicloud environment? When it comes to adopting a hybrid cloud security strategy, we understand how imp . . . [More]





The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System

The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System

Posted On: May 13, 2022
The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System aman1985 Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:42 The Five Best Practices for a More Robust Cloud Security System May 13, 2022 by Rackspace Technology Staff How good is your understanding of the security vulnerabilities in your hybrid and multicloud environment? When it comes to adopting a hybrid cloud security strategy, we understand how imp . . . [More]



2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

Posted On: May 13, 2022
We drove the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport broke cover, and VW announced the revival of the Scout. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and found the electric pickup truck instantly becomes the best F-150 you can buy. With the instant torque of the electric powertrain and a composed ride thanks to the redesigned suspension, the Lightning makes the F-150 a better truck in every way.We spotted the 2024 Audi A6 with minima . . . [More]





2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Scout revival: The Week In Reverse

Posted On: May 13, 2022
We drove the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport broke cover, and VW announced the revival of the Scout. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority.We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and found the electric pickup truck instantly becomes the best F-150 you can buy. With the instant torque of the electric powertrain and a composed ride thanks to the redesigned suspension, the Lightning makes the F-150 a better truck in every way.We spotted the 2024 Audi A6 with minima . . . [More]



Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland Garros

Posted On: May 13, 2022
Rafael Nadal meets with the press after his 6-1, 5-7, 2-6 loss to Denis Shapovalov in Rome. THE MODERATOR: Questions for Rafa, please. Q. It looks it was very difficult at the end of the game. Did you feel something bad? RAFAEL NADAL: No, I have my foot. That’s all. I had my foot again with […]Re Posted From: Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland GarrosRafael Nadal . . . [More]





Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland Garros

Posted On: May 13, 2022
Rafael Nadal meets with the press after his 6-1, 5-7, 2-6 loss to Denis Shapovalov in Rome. THE MODERATOR: Questions for Rafa, please. Q. It looks it was very difficult at the end of the game. Did you feel something bad? RAFAEL NADAL: No, I have my foot. That’s all. I had my foot again with […]Re Posted From: Rafael Nadal explains why his doctor is going to be with him at Roland GarrosRafael Nadal . . . [More]



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