Why the Doomsday plane is in Europe with the President – inside the “flying Pentagon”

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4 years ago

March 27, 2022

Ahron Young

It’s referred to as the “flying Pentagon”, but the United States’ nuclear proof airplane has been called into action as the President traveled to Europe.

The specially adapted Boeing 747 was designed during the Cold War as an aerial command post in case of a nuclear war.

If the President steps foot on this aircraft, chances are something big is happening.

Designed from the ground up when tensions were high between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The Boeing 747 E4-B is fitted with nuclear and thermal shielding and is nicknamed both the Doomsday plane.

Officially called the Nightwatch, the aircraft has three decks and can hold a crew of 112 people and can fly for 12 hours without landing – but aerial refuelling means it can stay flying for days.

Its windows have wire-mesh to keep them in tact in the event of an outside explosion, and the wiring on board has been specially hardened.

While Air Force One has been designed for luxury and expressing soft power as the President travels the world, the Nightwatch is functional and designed for military use.

Inside it has 18 bunks, six bathrooms, a conference room and executive quarters.

Presidential escort

The Nightwatch has recently been spotted flying over Ireland, keeping a close eye on the President as he travelled to Europe.

This comes as Russian state TV warns any NATO intervention, even sending in peacekeepers to Ukraine, could be met with a nuclear response.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously placed his nuclear resources on full alert in an attempt to scare off the west from action.

All that puts the Nightwatch front and centre of the US military plans.

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Apple set to unveil budget iPhone 17e, new iPads and low-cost MacBook

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

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3 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a major week of product announcements kicking off Monday morning, building momentum toward a global “Apple Experience” event across New York, London and Shanghai. The tech giant is expected to spread its reveals across three days, fuelling speculation about its biggest refresh cycle yet.

Leading the buzz is the rumoured budget-friendly iPhone 17e, signalling Apple’s push to capture more price-conscious consumers without sacrificing performance. Two new iPads powered by advanced chips are also tipped to headline the lineup, pointing to stronger AI capabilities and faster processing speeds.

Rounding out the expected reveals is a low-cost 12.9-inch MacBook that’s already generating serious interest, alongside updated MacBook Pro models and a refreshed Mac Studio. It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant multi-product launches in recent years.

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Nvidia posts record revenue as AI fears shake investors

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

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3 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings, but Wall Street remained unimpressed, causing shares to fall 5%. Analysts point to investor concerns over AI dominance and a stalled $100 billion deal with OpenAI.

Experts discuss what factors in the earnings report failed to meet market expectations, including revenue projections and details around the Vera Rubin chip architecture. Competition from alternative chipmakers and scrutiny of hyperscaler cash flows are also shaping investor sentiment.

Despite recent setbacks, analysts remain cautiously bullish on Nvidia, highlighting long-term AI potential and the company’s dominant position in the chip market.

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Meta launches lawsuits over alleged scam advertising operations

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

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3 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

Social media giant Meta has launched aggressive legal action targeting alleged scam operations using its platforms. The company has filed lawsuits against four advertising networks based in Brazil, China and Vietnam.

Meta has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants accused of helping clients bypass the platform’s enforcement systems. The move signals a tougher stance on organised scam activity operating at scale.

While no criminal charges have been laid, Meta says it is doubling down on efforts to protect users and restore trust across its platforms as scam activity continues to rise globally.

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