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A mother who gave birth to surprise identical quadruplets has revealed how her life has changed since she welcomed her four daughters in February. Kimberly Fugate, 43, from Jayess, Mississippi, who had been expecting triplets, was both shocked and delighted when doctors revealed mid-way through her cesarean section that she was carrying an ‘extra’ daughter. But the mother-of-four, who also has an 11-year-old daughter with husband Craig, revealed to Today.com that, while there have been some scary ‘roller coaster’ moments, the large family couldn’t be happier. ‘I feel very lucky, like the luckiest mom in the whole world,’ she said.…

The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a supersonic, medium-range, multi-role aircraft. Developed in the 1960s, it fulfilled a number of roles, including strategic bombing, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. It served with the US Air Force from 1968-96, and saw action during the Vietnam War, as well as other notable military events. The F-111’s name refers to its look, resembling an aardvark with its long nose. It featured variable geometry wings, an internal weapons bay and a side-by-side cockpit configuration. One particularly unique component was its cockpit, which also served as the aircraft’s crew escape module. Development of crew escape modules…

In an era where maritime operations have grown in complexity, the integration of cutting-edge technology has become paramount to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of naval missions. The modernized Atlantique 2 (ATL2 STD 6) by the Marine nationale stands as a testament to the evolving capabilities of Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPAs). With its Full Operational Capability (FOC) achieved in November 2022, the ATL2 showcases a remarkable transformation into a versatile asset, capable of operating in diverse environments, from harsh deserts to complex maritime settings. A pivotal component contributing to this transformation is the SEARCHMASTER® radar, which equips ATL2 STD 6…

The husband of Petra Ecclestone has taken delivery of a unique £3.1million Lamborghini supercar to add to his growing collection of flashy motors. Billionaire art collector James Stunt, well-known for travelling around London with a cavalcade of blacked out Rolls-Royce Phantoms, is regularly spotted visiting Harrods and various high-end auction houses like Sotheby’s while surrounded by bodyguards. Now Mr Stunt, whose father-in-law is Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, has bought his most spectacular model yet – a one-off carbon fibre Lamborghini Aventador which has been customised by German firm Mansory. The J.S. 1 Edition makes the Lamborghini Aventador driven…

The Royal Navy’s enhanced Merlin Mk2 helicopters with powerful radars have joined the UK’s flagship for her autumn deployment. Two Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) helicopters, delivered through the Crowsnest programme, have been significantly upgraded with new software ahead of joining HMS Queen Elizabeth. The UK flagship left Portsmouth to head north, leading a task group of partner nations and exercising her F-35 Lightning stealth fighters and Merlin helicopters. The ASaC aircraft use their radars, lowered underneath the fuselage in a domed bag – which earns them the nickname ‘Baggers’ in the rest of the rest of the Navy –…

In a historic milestone for the French Air Force, an A400M Atlas transport aircraft recently participated in the “Eunomia” exercise held in Greece from September 11 to 15. This marked the first-ever deployment of the A400M Atlas in the long-range tanker role, showcasing the versatility and capabilities of this remarkable aircraft. The French contingent in the exercise comprised an A400M Atlas from the 61st Transport Wing based in Orléans and three Rafale fighter jets from the 4th Fighter Wing located in Saint-Dizier. The “Eunomia” exercise, which also included the Greek, Italian, and Cypriot air forces and navies, took place in…

McLaren has built a real-life version of the machine we first saw in Gran Turismo Sport. This is the McLaren Solus GT, a realization of the radical McLaren concept car that was originally made for the world of virtual racing. The single-seat, closed-cockpit car was unveiled during Monterey Car Week in California and is estimated to cost well over $3.6 million. Just 25 examples will be made and all 25 are already sold. The brand has really shown off its design prowess, as the car mirrors its virtual inspiration almost exactly. CHECK THIS OUT! And the design features set it…

The world’s sexiest volleyball player Kayla Simmons was called a “goddess” by fans.

Adam and Danielle moved to Houston nearly a decade ago to start their family. After well over a year of trying to conceive, they were heartbroken to discover they had a problem with infertility. The couple spent their next year trying different drugs and IUI procedures with no luck. Not able to do IVF because they had depleted their savings on procedures and doctor visits, they “completely laid it at God’s feet and said that we would try one last time.” Finally, Adam and Danielle welcomed their daughter Blayke into the world — but after a few years, they realized…

The Harry Maguire pile-on says much more about modern society and those steaming in than it does about the Man Utd and England defender. Why are we like this? Johnny Nic urges us all to remember ‘What’s So Good About’ Big H… Who’s this then? Jacob Harry Maguire is a 30-year-old 6’4” Sheffield-born defender who plays for Manchester United and England. His youth career at the Blades was very successful and he was promoted to the first-team, making his debut in 2010 in the Championship in a relegation season. He made over 50 appearances for United in each of the…

The Yak-130’s arrival is likely a precursor to Russian Su-35 Flanker eventually joining the Iranian Air Force. Russia has reportedly delivered Yak-130 “Mitten” trainer jets to Iran in the latest example of Moscow and Tehran’s increasing military ties and the associated arms trades that have come with them. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked Tasnim News Agency reported Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) received the trainers. The story includes a picture of a Yak-130 in a hangar displaying a high-visibility IRIAF paint scheme. A video on Twitter shows a Yak-130 with the same paint job reportedly taxiing…

Boeing is showcasing the F-15EX fighter aircraft to Poland as a potential U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services. Boeing has made significant investments in the F-15EX making it the most capable multirole fighter aircraft in production today. The aircraft offers improved survivability and capability with: fly-by-wire flight controls, a new electronic warfare system, an all-glass digital cockpit, the latest mission systems and software capabilities and as well as the ability to carry advanced hypersonic weapons. “Poland’s…

Feast your eyes on the latest supercar entering the market – and it’s designed, developed and built in Britain! Called the T.33 Spider, this is the fourth model released by Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) based in Surrey. It is the brand spearheaded by – and named after – the automotive genius behind Brabham and McLaren F1 cars of the past as well as the legendary McLaren F1 road car. It will cost from around £1.9million before taxes, has a pair of hidden storage compartments and should be able to top 200mph flat out – and only 100 will be made.…

Kendall Jenner has been freeing the nipple in see-through clothes on the runway and red carpet for years. But a fashion psychologist said that while Kendall, 27, clearly feels comfortable showing off her body, the svelte reality star’s braless outfits can seem “contrived” and not always glamorous. Kendall Jenner hit a Met Gala after-party in New York City on May 1 alongside her new beau, singer Bad Bunny. Her outfit consisted of a see-through sequined bodysuit by Chanel, over which she layered a black thong and a black crop top that didn’t cover her chest, leaving her nipples exposed under…

GE Aerospace today announced the selection by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron company, for work on the development of a Common Open Architecture Digital Backbone (COADB), Voice and Data Recorder, and the Health Awareness System (HAS) for the Bell V-280 Valor. Following the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program contract award, the V-280 Valor will enable the U.S. Army and its allies to maintain battlefield superiority including transformational capabilities in speed, range, payload, and endurance. The GE Aerospace systems will be part of an open, scalable, high-speed data infrastructure consistent with the U.S. Army’s Modular Open Systems Approach…

The U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade received two new model Apache helicopters, which feature state-of-the-art enhancements to the aircraft’s sensors, software, and weapon systems at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Clay Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023. The new Apaches, officially designated AH-64E Version 6 Apache Guardians, are the first of an anticipated 24 the unit is scheduled to receive. They arrived on a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft, were unloaded, and then two of the unit’s existing AH-64 Delta models took their place aboard the transport, bound for a different U.S. Army combat aviation brigade. The AH-64E V6 includes multiple…

A mother who went into hospital expecting to give birth to one baby was more than a little surprised just over half an hour later when she had five daughters. When Manita Singh was rushed into hospital at just 26 weeks pregnant after she began to complain of labour pains, she feared the worse. The 25-year-old had lost her first son shortly after he was born two years earlier, and she now faced the prospect of losing this baby as well. At 11am, the doctors at the local government hospital in Ambikapur, in Chhattisgarh in eastern India, delivered the first…

It is one of the world’s fastest supercars, with a 252mph top speed that leaves rivals trailing in its wake. And now Italian car manufacturer Bugatti has revealed the science behind the Veyron’s astonishing top speed by covering the car in the sums used to power it. Conceptual artist Bernar Venet was asked by Bugatti to create his own design for the £1.5million Grand Sport model. So the Frenchman, 71, covered the convertible in the complex equations used by engineers in the Veyron’s construction. The result is a car which brings a new meaning to the phrase ‘Formula One’ -…

Madeline Kaklikos felt shattered when she was told she would probably never have children because of a rare condition which meant she had two uteruses. Months later the 24-year-old was pregnant with twins, one conceived with the help of IVF and the other conceived naturally. The social worker explained she was born with uterus didelphys – which meant she had two uteruses and two cervixes. ‘It felt as though my heart was going to jump out of my chest,’ the mum recalled. Medics have since told her that her pregnancy is a ‘one in 50million’ miracle. She started trying for…

Alex Hirschi, from Boonah in Queensland, has lived and worked in a number of countries around the world. But after moving to Dubai with her husband in 2008, the popular social influencer hasn’t looked back. Now Mrs Hirschi, 30, who goes by the moniker Supercar Blondie online, lives an enviable lifestyle in the city where she enjoys a luxury, high-end lifestyle by night and reviews the world’s most expensive supercars by day. ‘I always wanted to at least visit Dubai – it was a city that I loved to watch on the Discovery Channel. It had the world’s biggest everything…

Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and defense leader, has unveiled its strategic move to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. This exciting development was announced today at the prestigious Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s quest for a modernized medium helicopter fleet. Lockheed Martin’s initiative centers around the Sikorsky Black Hawk® helicopter, renowned for its cutting-edge technology, exceptional versatility, and proven track record in military operations worldwide. The Black Hawk is poised to replace the UK’s aging mixed medium helicopter fleet, offering a host…

As Lotus’ founder Colin Chapman once said, the best way to make a vehicle faster is to “simplify and add lightness.” As true as this was for sports cars and race cars, it might be even more fitting to apply this logic to airplanes. With three dimensions of space to navigate instead of flat tarmac, every ounce counts even more so than with cars and trucks. Want proof-positive? Look no further than what might be the finest piston fighter ever built. This is the story of the Grumman F8F Bearcat, World War II’s greatest carrier fighter made lighter, faster, and…

There are two types of people in this world. Those whose response to Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick against Fulham being to go “Wow that’s amazing, five hat-tricks in 39 Premier League games is ridiculous” and those who go “Third, fourth and fifth goals in a 5-1 win over Fulham? Stat-padding, flat-track bullying fraud.” We’re not saying the second group are right, but we are about to set out to prove that – just like Harry Kane’s so-called England so-called goals – Erling Haaland has actually scored zero proper goals that count for Manchester City. Look, what do you want…

It must require nerves of steel to drive a £1.6million one-off porcelain supercar through Paris’ notoriously congested streets, let alone parallel park it. The super-wealthy owner of this astonishing Veyron L’Or Blanc – or White Gold – must have breathed a sigh of relief when it arrived at the hotel unscathed. This unique edition of the 253mph, 1,000bhp car – created in conjunction with a firm that usually makes tea pots – had never been seen on the road in Europe. And when rumours started circling it had popped up in Paris, the ‘car-parazzi’ packed their tripods before heading for…