Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Average citizens can be much better than CIA at forecasting world events, study finds
A small group of psychologists working with the intelligence community set out to see if the average person could predict world events better than experts with inside information. It turns out, they often can — and they're now known as superforecasters. Published April 2, 2014
Irish police suspect bloody car bomber forgot Daylight Saving Time
A Dublin car bomber had to run off into the night "dripping in blood" after he apparently forgot to take Daylight Saving Time into account Sunday night. Published April 2, 2014
Stealth drone Taranis debuts: ‘Most advanced aircraft ever built by U.K. engineers’
Global defense, security and aerospace company BAE Systems has announced the creation of a new stealth drone for the United Kingdom. "Taranis" is billed as the "most advanced aircraft ever built by U.K. engineers." Published April 2, 2014
Killing terrorists in hi-def: Apache helicopter technology goes through final tests
Apache helicopter pilots have been killing terrorists and other enemy combats for years on grainy black-and-white screens, but that will soon change. Published April 2, 2014
$400K Lamborghini Aventador crashes on London streets; video goes viral
The Lamborghini Aventador may be able to do 62 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds, but it's probably not a good idea to try and do that on the streets of London, as one owner of the $400K vehicle recently found out. Published April 2, 2014
Female Army soldier petitions White House on ‘racially biased’ grooming regulations
A member of the Georgia National Guard is petitioning the White House to have the U.S. Army reconsider "racially biased" changes to regulations on grooming and uniforms. Published April 2, 2014
Former Navy SEAL helps boy with rare genetic disorder become elite soldier for a day
Mason Rudder suffers from a rare genetic disease that affects his muscles and joints, but that didn't stop the six-years-old from training with a former Navy SEAL on Monday. Published April 1, 2014
Former Navy SEAL shot in stomach tailed his Ohio attacker’s car before seeking medical attention
A former Navy SEAL who was shot in the stomach after an altercation in an Ohio parking lot managed to chase his attacker's getaway car in his own vehicle before plugging the wound and driving himself for help. Published April 1, 2014
CNN host: ‘Silver lining’ of missing Malaysia flight may be new environmental regulations
CNN's Michael Smerconish thinks he may have found a "silver lining" to missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and the 239 passengers who perished: more regulations. Published April 1, 2014
Virginia couple wins lottery three times in one month: ‘We’re not finished yet’
A Virginia couple pulled off a lottery hat trick, winning three times in one month. Published April 1, 2014
Scientists find 1,300 year-old mummy with Archangel Michael tattoo
The British Museum is going to display a group of Egyptian mummies in May unlike any other — including one with a tattoo of the Archangel Michael that is over 1,300 years old. Published March 27, 2014
Russian Navy to take control of Ukraine’s military dolphins
Not the dolphins, too! Russian President Vladimir Putin succeeded in gaining a warm water port for himself when he invaded Crimea, and now he's taken control of Ukraine's military dolphins. Published March 27, 2014
2013 had 15 percent spike in executions: report
Call 2013 the year of the execution. Amnesty International released a new report Thursday, which says there has been a 15 percent increase in the use of the death penalty worldwide. Published March 27, 2014
Texas gunmaker known for ‘smart’ rifle eyed by military now accepting Bitcoin
The Texas gunmaker known for "smart" rifles that caught the eye of the U.S. military is in the news again: It's now accepting Bitcoin. Published March 27, 2014
Obama’s human rights pick for State Dept. stalled in bureaucratic purgatory
President Obama's ideal candidate for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, has lingered in bureaucratic limbo for 250 days. Published March 27, 2014
GOP congressional candidate takes Obamacare to shooting range: ‘Let’s do some damage’
Alabama congressional candidate Will Brooke has a new add, which tackles two subjects at one time: the Second Amendment and Obamacare. He does it by taking a copy of the Affordable Care Act to the shooting range — and filling it with lead. Published March 26, 2014
Russian paratroopers along Ukraine border conduct training to take over airfields
Large numbers of Russian paratroopers along Ukraine's border have been conducting military training exercises seemingly geared toward taking over airfields and airports, NATO Source reported Wednesday. Published March 26, 2014
New ‘smart gun’ technology to hit store shelves within one year
Think of it as iPhone technology for your handgun. Within the year, a new form of biometric authentication for "smart guns" is expected to hit store shelves for $300. Published March 26, 2014
Leading Kenyan MP: Gay and lesbian behavior ‘as serious as terrorism’
In Kenya, terrorism and homosexuality are seen as equal threats, said a leader for the country's ruling party. Published March 26, 2014
1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 in mint condition found, going up for auction
There were only 1,000 ever made: the 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500. It is a rare find, but now one in mint condition is going up for auction after collecting dust for decades. Published March 26, 2014
