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US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy advanced drone-tracking technology following weeks of reported drone sightings in parts of New York and New Jersey that have ...ABC News - 5h -
Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightings
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.CBS News - 8h -
We need to know more about mysterious drones, Rep. Himes says
“The answer ‘we don't know’ is not a good enough answer,” the Democratic representative said.Politico - 14h -
Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging
If you are not using end-to-end encrypted messaging on your phone already, the U.S. government has a warning message for you about China and your texts.CNBC - 16h -
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory.Wired - 2d -
Why Microsoft’s New AI May Speed Up Your Company’s Use of New Technology
Leading AI models use a lot of unwieldy code and computing power, but the new Phi 4 model is small enough that companies could run it on their own systems.Inc. - 2d -
US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threats
The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominanceABC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Sen. Schumer asks DHS to ‘deploy special detection systems’ to address drones
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., requested a drone detection system for New York and New Jersey after a series of mysterious drones have been spotted in the skies.NBC News - 10h -
Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for N.Y., N.J. as mysterious devices litter the skies
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NNBC News - 11h -
The US should help the world get the plastics treaty it deserves
These negotiations represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the plastics crisis, and we cannot afford to fail.The Hill - 13h -
China’s ‘loyal wingman’ drones open new front in competition with US
Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiorityFinancial Times - 1d -
NJ senator says mysterious drones 'almost certainly planes,' slams federal response
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said mysterious drones hovering over the Garden State are likely planes in a Saturday series of posts on the social platform X as public concern mounts over the sightings. ...The Hill - 1d -
On the hunt for mystery drones
The search for answers grows as more mystery drones are spotted over New Jersey, New York, and a handful of other states. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.NBC News - 1d -
Concern grows over mysterious drone sightings along US east coast
Federal authorities move to quell disquiet over aerial phenomenaFinancial Times - 1d -
UnitedHealth chief admits US health system ‘does not work as well as it should’
In a New York Times essay, Andrew Witty also says slain healthcare CEO Brian Thompson cared about customers. The leader of the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, whose chief executive officer was ...The Guardian - 1d -
Drone outrage grows as federal agencies keep mum
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Outrage over drones grows as federal agencies stay mum Officials ...The Hill - 2d -
Fury grows as US politicians demand answers about mysterious drones
New Jersey governor urges Biden and federal agencies to further investigate unidentified aircraft sightings. Drone mystery – latest updates The governor of New Jersey has demanded that Joe ...The Guardian - 2d -
Russia used drones, missiles for massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian aerial attack using ballistic missiles and drones blasted some of the U.S. ally's power capabilities. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at ...CBS News - 2d -
Drone expert on mysterious sightings as officials call for answers
New York City lawmakers are calling on the NYPD and the federal government to solve the growing drone mystery spreading across the northeast after several recent sightings across multiple states. ...CBS News - 2d -
Unidentified drones spotted over US air base in Germany, report says
German security authorities reportedly flag numerous sightings over Ramstein and sensitive industry locations. Unidentified drones have been sighted over sensitive industry locations and the US air ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 3d -
No evidence mysterious drones in New Jersey pose public safety threat, officials say
The FBI is leading an investigation into sightings of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks. Officials say there is no known threat to public safety, but there is still no ...CBS News - 3d -
Details on mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey
There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - 4d -
US Meat, Milk Prices Should Spike if Donald Trump Carries Out Mass Deportation Schemes
The US meat and dairy industries rely heavily on unauthorized workers, which means prices will likely rise sharply if the Trump administration actually enacts its plans.Wired - 4d -
Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says
Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. The Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent ...The Guardian - 5d -
Google Gemini Can Summarize Your Emails in Gmail. Should You Use It?
AI can tackle your email mountain so you don't have to. Here's how to decide whether Gmail's new productivity feature makes sense for your workflow.Wired - 6d -
Rep. Ro Khanna: US should be moving toward Medicare for all to cure inequities
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna says criticism of the health care industry following CEO's death is "not surprising."ABC News - Dec. 8 -
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.
“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today
A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us | Moira Donegan
Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military. It takes a lot to get a man’s mother to declare him an ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Nurses, Chaplains and Teachers Should Not Be Replaced With Technology
We’re increasingly becoming a society where very wealthy people get human care, like concierge medicine and private schools with tiny class sizes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'
Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones
Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson hit more than 9,500 times as Moscow attempts to drive out residentsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips
Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Woods says US Ryder Cup team should be paid if funds are donated to charity
Deal close to pay each US player $400k for 2025 event ‘What’s wrong with divvying it out to amazing charities?’ Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chipsABC News - Dec. 3