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Politics Jul 31

What’s the deal with UFOs? The historical context of recent whistleblower claims

By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens

Politics Jul 29

Hearing on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparenc...
Analysis: Whistleblower testimonies did not change our basic understanding of UFOs

While Wednesday's congressional hearings brought attention to unidentified anomalous phenomena and could lead to a push for more government transparency, the testimonies did not produce evidence to fundamentally change the understanding of UAPs.

By Chris Impey, The Conversation

World Feb 13

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks outside Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain October 26, 2022. Photo by Peter Nicholls/REUTERS
UK to review security after unknown objects were shot down over North America

Britain has announced a security review after several unidentified objects were shot down in the skies over North America. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said "the U.K. and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security."…

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Politics Feb 13

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby takes questions during the daily press br...
WATCH: White House defends decision to shoot down three unidentified objects

Kirby said the three objects, including one shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, were traveling at such a low-altitude as to pose a risk to civilian air traffic.

By Associated Press

Politics May 17

The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington
WATCH: House Intelligence committee holds hearing on ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena’

Congress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.

By News Desk and Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Jun 25

Watch 5:17
We may not know if aliens exist, but UFOs still pose a national security risk

By John Yang

A highly anticipated report from U.S. intelligence released Friday focuses on unidentified aerial phenomenon or UAPS, commonly known as UFOs. The report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence concludes that unidentified objects clearly pose a risk to…

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