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Feb 2023
22m 37s

Why the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out ...

The New York Times
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Last week, after the Air Force shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, examination of its wreckage revealed that it could not only take images, but also scoop up radio and cellphone communications. The balloon, the U.S. military said, was part of a bigger global program by China to collect information about military operations. Since then the U.S. has s ... Show More
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