In less than two weeks, the US military has shot down four unidentified objects in North American airspace. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner has expressed his preference for shooting down the objects over allowing them to traverse the country. The FAA briefly closed some airspace over Lake Michigan to support Department of Defense activities, and the US military is continuing to investigate the incident.
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U.S. military has shot down a third high-altitude object over Canada, prompting lawmakers to call for more information from the Biden administration. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Senator Angus King have both expressed the need for a full accounting of the facts, but the administration has yet to provide any details. The incidents have raised questions about the unusual activity in the sky and what can be done in response.
US military forces have shot down three unidentified objects in North American airspace over the past three days, at the direction of President Joe Biden. Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said the objects were taken down by pilots from the US Air Force and National Guard, but the US military has not provided any details on the objects, their origin, or their purpose. The consecutive days of takedowns have raised questions about the security of North American airspace.
Rescue Teams Continue Search for Survivors in Rubble of Devastating Earthquakes in Gaziantep, Turkey
Rescue Teams Continue Search for Survivors in Rubble of Devastating Earthquakes in Gaziantep, Turkey
Rescue teams in Gaziantep, Turkey are still searching for survivors six days after two devastating earthquakes struck the city, with the death toll expected to rise. Justice officials have targeted those allegedly involved in illegal construction methods, while rescuers have already pulled out a pregnant woman and two small children from the rubble. The city is currently hosting around 3.6 million Syrians and 320,000 people from other countries, with citizens hoping for the best as the search continues.
US fighter jets have shot down three unidentified objects in North American airspace in the past week, raising questions from Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about the Biden administration's lack of transparency. Himes noted that the "Gang of Eight" received a "very extensive briefing" on the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down last week, but that information about the other objects may be scarce. The US Department of Defense has not yet released any information about the objects.
Turkey and Syria are continuing to search for survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings six days after two powerful earthquakes struck the region. Turkish officials have detained or issued arrest warrants for some 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods, leading to an investigation into who is responsible for the tragedy. Survivors have spoken of their despair and rage at the agonizingly slow rescue efforts.
Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have spoken to CNN about their experiences on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, where they described horrific losses in “first wave” assaults reminiscent of World War I. Ukrainian forces have responded to the shelling with counterattacks, and have managed to down five drones and capture two former Wagner fighters. Despite the shelling, officials in Kyiv said that Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive in the east of the country.
Auckland, New Zealand is bracing for Cyclone Gabrielle, with Air New Zealand cancelling domestic and international flights, schools and universities closing, and the InterCity bus network reducing services. The MetService has already recorded gale force winds and issued a severe weather warning for the North Island, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. People are urged to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety.