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May 2024
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How the U.S. Is Preparing for Space Warf...

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Pentagon officials are opening up about weapons hostile nations could use in space to engage in warfare. WSJ reporter Doug Cameron joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the U.S. military is preparing for these potential threats. Plus, how could smart bandages change the treatment of wounds? We’ll explain how this wearable tech works.


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