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China’s Stealth Fighter Engine Woes, Nimitz Carrier Problems, South Sudan Deportations Blocked, California Shark Attack Update, Trump–Kennedy Center Artist Threats Doubted, and a Pop Star’s Dog-Rescue Meal Donation
China’s Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter Programs Face Engine Challenges
China is unveiling ambitious next-generation stealth aircraft designs at a rapid pace, but reliable high-performance jet engines remain a key hurdle. A GE Aerospace executive said China is closing the gap quickly thanks to large-scale investment, deep engineering talent, and years of technology acquisition through both legitimate transfers and espionage. While China’s engine portfolio is expanding, propulsion is still the limiting factor for its most advanced fighter ambitions.
Police: Man Accused of Trying to Lure 13-Year-Old Girl into His Vehicle
In Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, police are investigating a report that a man driving a white Dodge Ram pickup truck followed a 13-year-old girl and tried to coax her into the vehicle while she walked on the 8200 block of West Chester Pike. The girl refused and went to a nearby business for help, and an adult witness confronted the driver before he fled. Police later identified and arrested a suspect, who is expected to face criminal charges, and are asking the public to report any similar incidents involving a white Dodge Ram.
The U.S. Navy Needs to Address Challenges with Its Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers
The Navy’s carrier challenge is increasingly about timing and capacity, not just next-generation technology. With Ford-class carriers facing delays and shipyards burdened by backlogs, Nimitz-class carriers continue to carry much of the operational load for global presence. Keeping them effective will require focused upgrades such as modern landing systems like JPALS, stronger command-and-control connectivity, and improved integration with newer systems.
Acceptable Packet or Session Modification by Network Operators
In a NANOG post on Dec 30, Lukas Tribus notes that path MTU discovery can fail when the last router before an MTU bottleneck does not send ICMP Type 3 Code 4 “fragmentation needed” messages. He points out that common Cisco configurations such as “no ip unreachables” can suppress all ICMP Type 3 responses, and mentions additional causes like uRPF dropping traffic with non-routable source addresses and ICMP rate limiting.
Federal judge temporarily blocks deportations of South Sudanese nationals
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese citizens, temporarily halting their deportations.
Body of Woman Believed Killed in California Shark Attack Found
The body of a missing woman believed to have been attacked by a shark was recovered on a California beach about 25 miles from where she disappeared on Dec. 21.
Blind Item Reveal #6
The post notes the anniversary of Kim Porter’s death and repeats an unverified allegation that producer and aspiring rapper Sean Combs was responsible for her death.
Trump’s Threats Against Artists Who Decline Kennedy Center Performances Appear Unfounded
The Show Won’t Go On as planned for political intimidation: President Trump’s threats to punish artists who refuse to perform at the renamed Kennedy Center are portrayed as largely hollow and unlikely to carry real consequences.
Pop Star Donates 64,000 Meals to Wales’ Largest Dog Rescue Centre
Brit Award-winning singer Will Young, co-founder of dog food brand Miraculous Meals and a patron of Hope Rescue in Llanharan, South Wales, donated 64,000 meals—about eight tonnes of food—to support the centre over the festive period. Young also helped deliver the shipment in person and said the partnership will expand to help ensure Hope Rescue’s dogs are fed throughout 2026 when the brand’s new dry food launches in January. Hope Rescue, which rehomes more than 800 dogs a year, said the donation provides vital stability at a time when UK rescues face increased demand and surrenders due to financial pressures.
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