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Nature solved this problem millions of years ago. Engineers are only just catching up. This bird-inspired robot can walk, hop over obstacles, then launch itself into flight without a runway. The future of drones may not look like helicopters. It may look like wildlife. Which is smarter: wheels, propellers...... show more

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WH officials "are very frustrated," Kaitlan Collins says, "because they feel like this news cycle is only getting worse for them. It is not from people that they can easily dismiss – or say 'it's the media' or Democrats – it is their own base that is so furious and so angry..."

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From: Indyondamap "This post contains a bystander-recorded video of a brawl that took place in downtown Indianapolis last night. This post is not intended to promote violence, criminal behavior, or recklessness — it is shared solely for local media news purposes. Please view responsibly." It looks like it's on Meridian and Maryland. The comments are exactly what you expect them to be.

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