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Israeli Channel 13 has set a countdown clock for Trump's deadline against Iran.

Talking about propellers, as that can attract some attention, modern aircraft propellers, such as those used on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, are no longer made solely of metal (aluminum). Instead, they rely heavily on advanced composite materials, which provide superior strength, fatigue resistance, and reduced weight compared to traditional aluminum alloys. Typical composite propeller blades consist of: -Carbon fiber or glass fiber reinforcements for structural strength,matrices that bind the fibers together, - Protective outer layers, often including erosion shields (nickel or polyurethane) on leading edges. This layered construction allows blades to flex slightly under load while maintaining structural integrity, improving aerodynamic efficiency and durability. Unlike metals, composite materials do not have a single, well-defined melting point. Instead, their response to heat is governed by the properties of the resin matrix: - Epoxy resins typically begin to soften and degrade at app. 120–180°C, -Thermal decomposition occurs around 300–400°C, where the material chemically breaks down, - At higher temperatures (500°+ C), the resin burns away, leaving behind exposed or weakened fibers. Carbon fibers can withstand very high temperatures (over 1000°C in non-oxidizing conditions), but will oxidize and weaken in open air at app. 400–600°C Glass fibers soften at app. 600–800°C, eventually losing structural strength. In a fire scenario, composite propeller blades do not “melt” like metal but there can be some bending. In most cases they: - Lose structural integrity as the resin burns off, - Delaminate, - May leave a charred or fibrous skeleton of the original blade, - Often fracture or collapse under mechanical stress after thermal weakening. A blade exposed to post-crash fire will show distinct thermal degradation patterns, which differ from deformation caused by aerodynamic loads or ground impact (such as bending due to powered rotation). The use of composites in aircraft like the C-130 improves performance and survivability under normal conditions, but in fire scenarios, the material response can significantly alter the appearance of wreckage. Understanding these thermal effects is essential for distinguishing between impact damage and post-crash fire exposure in forensic analysis. In summary, composite propellers offer major operational advantages, but their behavior under high temperatures is governed by decomposition rather than melting, resulting in characteristic structural degradation rather than fluid deformation.

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BREAKING: President Trump is "strongly considering" withdrawing the US from NATO, per The Telegraph. Details include: 1. Trump called NATO a "paper tiger" and said removing America from the defense treaty is now "beyond reconsideration" 2. The White House no longer regards Europe as a "reliable defense partner" after their rejection to help open the Strait of Hormuz 3. "Iran was a test, and we were there for them, and we would always have been there for them. They weren’t there for us," Trump said 4. Secretary of State Rubio called NATO a “one-way street” Trump says "Putin knows" NATO is a "paper tiger."