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US to test nuclear missile after polls close on Election Day

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The US military plans to test a hypersonic nuclear missile just hours after Election Day. The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will launch from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base between 11:01 PM and 5:01 AM PT.

While some Americans are concerned about this timing, officials insist it is a routine test scheduled years in advance. This test aims to demonstrate "the readiness of nuclear US forces" amid rising tensions that some fear could lead to World War III. The missile can hit targets worldwide within 30 minutes, reaching speeds over 15,000 mph.


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