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What we know about the drones spotted in New Jersey and other states
Mysterious drones have been showing up in the skies above New Jersey and other states for weeks, confounding residents and prompting lawmakers to call for more answers as to what exactly is going on.NBC News - 1h -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey and other states
Mysterious drone sightings in several East Coast states have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the flying objects.CBS News - 3h -
New Jersey lawmaker calls for Biden to take action on drone sightings
New Jersey assemblyman Mike Inganamort (R) urged the Biden administration to take action against the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other parts of the country. "This needs engagement ...The Hill - 4h -
There Are Mystery Drones Flying Over My House. I Tried to Track Them Down.
Authorities say unexplained aircraft over New Jersey is no cause for concern. My neighbors, however, are concerned.The Wall Street Journal - 6h -
Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers
A wave of new drone sightings was reported in a number of states, including almost 80 in New Jersey alone, as local, state and federal lawmakers demanded answers on where the flying objects might ...NBC News - 8h -
Trump calls for mystery drones to be shot down
President-elect Trump on Friday evening called for authorities to shoot down the mysterious drones that have been seen in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. He also suggested the ...The Hill - 9h -
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the ...ABC News - 11h -
Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones
Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon's ability to respond is limited.Wired - 15h -
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."ABC News - 1d -
NJ mayor: First responders instructed to wear hazmat suits if drone falls from sky
A New Jersey mayor directed local officials to wear hazmat suits and call the bomb squad on Friday if one of the mysterious drones circling the area falls out of the sky. “First of all, if there ...The Hill - 12h -
NJ governor asks Biden for more federal resources on drone sightings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) asked President Biden for more federal resources to respond to the mysterious drone sightings in the Garden State over the past few weeks. “While I am sincerely ...The Hill - 13h -
College basketball rankings: No. 3 Iowa State continues to roll as Cyclones take down rival Iowa
Iowa State continues to prove that it's a legitimate national championship contender early in the seasonCBS Sports - 14h -
NJ rep wants approval for state, local authorities to 'safely take down drones'
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) called for federal law enforcement agencies, led by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, to authorize state and local authorities to “safety take down drones” ...The Hill - 14h -
NJ senator sees 'multiple unexplained and unidentified' drones during nighttime patrol
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) shared frustrations with constituents over apparent drones flying over the state during a Thursday night observation in Hunterdon County, where the activity was reported. ...The Hill - 16h -
Booker 'concerned' about New Jersey drone sightings, wants more transparency
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) weighed in on the uptick of unidentified drone sightings in his home state, saying he is "concerned." “I’m concerned, I issued a letter to ask for more information, I ...The Hill - 19h -
Sheriff calls for state of emergency over New Jersey drone sightings
Shaun Golden, the sheriff of Monmouth County, New Jersey, says that more government assistance is needed to identify the drones.The Hill - 20h -
Lawmakers demand answers about mystery drone sightings over several states
Members of Congress demanded answers about the mysterious drones that have been flying each night over New Jersey and other states. Amid growing speculation about the drones, multiple senators say ...NBC News - 1d -
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...CBS News - 1d -
White House: No evidence of public safety threat from NJ drone sightings
The White House on Thursday said there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat after reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, highlighting that the government is working to ...The Hill - 1d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 1d -
NJ, NY senators demand federal briefing on mystery drones
Senators from New Jersey and New York sent a letter Thursday to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding a briefing on the mysterious ...The Hill - 1d -
FAA head Michael Whitaker to step down before Trump takes office
Mike Whitaker, head of the FAA, the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry, said he will step down Jan. 20, as Donald Trump takes office.CNBC - 1d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - 1d -
Democratic rep sees ‘nontrivial chance’ China using drones in US
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) weighed in on questions swirling around China's potential use of drones against the U.S., claiming the chance was "nontrivial." Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on ...The Hill - 1d -
Is the ice safe?
Join meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski as she talks to officials on when the ice is safe.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
FBI director Christopher Wray to step down before Trump takes office
Resignation comes after president-elect said he will nominate Kash Patel to lead top US law enforcement agencyFinancial Times - 2d -
NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...The Hill - 2d -
New Jersey drone sightings now prompt calls for state of emergency
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.ABC News - 3d -
NJ governor taking unidentified drone flights 'deadly seriously'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that he is taking unidentified drone flights in his state “deadly seriously.” “These are apparently … as I understand it, very sophisticated,” Murphy told a ...The Hill - 3d -
Teens want to learn about financial topics, but only 10 states require it
Only 10 states require a personal finance course for high schoolers, but one teacher says she tells her students it's the most important course they will take.CBS News - 4d -
North Carolina G.O.P. Wants to Disqualify Ballots in One of State’s Tightest Races
One of the closest state elections in North Carolina history now hinges on the latest power struggle between state Republicans and Democrats — and a voter form dating back 20 years.The New York Times - 4d -
Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Democratic Sen. George Helmy. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced the appointment, ...The Hill - 5d -
Bill Belichick open to taking UNC job after second meeting with school, doesn't want to be shut out of job
The six-time Super Bowl champion doesn't want to be shut out again this coaching cycleCBS Sports - 5d -
Video appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria taking down statues
Video posted to social media appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria attempting to take down a statue of Hafez al-Assad. This comes as Syrian rebels have claimed to have taken control of Homs.NBC News - 6d -
I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe | Ask Annalisa
You’ve made a great start by seeking professional help, but before dating again you could try getting used to social interaction in a safe, group setting • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Drone video shows scenes of war after rebels take control of Hama in Syria
Drone footage showed the situation in Hama after Syrian rebels captured the city, striking a devastating blow to President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian rebels have made their swiftest battlefield gains ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Christofilis scores 22 as Seattle downs Portland State 91-74
SEATTLE (AP) — John Christofilis scored 22 points as Seattle beat Portland State 91-74 on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
