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Middle East latest: Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in LebanonFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday said he spotted “dozens” of drones over his home Thursday night as questions mount over unexplained drone activity. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., on Thursday accused the Pentagon of being “incredibly stupid” with its handling of recent drone sightings in his home state. The Biden administration’s Department of Defense on Wednesday denied the congressman’s claim that an Iranian “mothership” is involved in recent unexplained drone sightings. Hogan joined those calling for answers in a lengthy post shared via X in which he described his own brush with the mysterious drones. “Last night, beginning at around 9:45 p.m., I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital),” he wrote. “I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes.” Attached was a video showing several lights floating through a night sky. Hogan continued, describing growing public concern and frustration over the sightings. The government, he said, should use its technology to determine the origin of the drones. “We are being told that neither the White House, the military, the FBI, nor Homeland Security have any idea what they are, where they came from, or who has launched or is controlling them—and that they pose no threat,” he wrote. “That response is entirely unacceptable,” Hogan added. “I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue. The American people deserve answers and action now.” Reacting to the post was former Colorado state Rep. Rob Witwer, R-District 25. “For those who have forgotten or never knew about it, there were significant drone sightings in Colorado just before the pandemic,” he wrote. New York Post journalist Steven Greenstreet suggested, however, the lights in the video match the constellation Orion. Flight data around the time Hogan claimed to have filmed the video, he added, shows three planes flying near his location. New Jersey state Sen. Jon Bramnick, R-21st District, on Monday called for a “limited state of emergency” to ban all drones until the public receives answers about the drone sightings.
Duke rallies from 14 down, beats Wake Forest 23-17 on final-play passSpurs vs. Trail Blazers Best bets: Odds, expert picks and predictions, recent stats, trends for December 13Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Thursday that Russia launched a “hypersonic” ballistic missile targeting a defense industry site in Ukraine, escalating the ongoing conflict. The missile, identified as part of Russia’s new Oreshnik missile system, was used in combat conditions for the first time and hit its target successfully. Putin’s comments come amid heightened tensions following Ukraine’s strikes on Russian territory using Western-made missiles. In a televised address, Putin revealed that the missile, called Oreshnik (meaning “hazel tree” in Russian), is a medium-range ballistic missile designed to travel at speeds of Mach 10, or approximately 2.5 to 3 kilometers per second. He claimed that modern air defense systems were incapable of intercepting the missile, making it a potent weapon in Russia’s arsenal. Putin described the missile’s test as successful, asserting that it struck its intended target. He emphasized that the missile, deployed in a non-nuclear hypersonic configuration, represented a significant advancement in Russian military technology. The Russian President also issued a stark warning to the West, declaring that Moscow has the right to retaliate against countries whose weapons are used by Ukraine to target Russian territory. “We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against the military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities,” Putin stated. He added that any further escalation by NATO or its allies would prompt a decisive response from Russia. Putin’s confirmation of the missile’s launch contradicts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s earlier claim that Russia had used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). While Zelensky’s assertion has been disputed, Putin’s focus on hypersonic capabilities highlights the increasing complexity and intensity of the war, which has now entered its 1000th day.We Have Problems —Guardiola Admits After City’s 3-3 Draw With Feyenoord
Saquon Barkley is the NFL's version of Shohei Ohtani: AnalysisThe Washington Commanders put kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve Tuesday, just over 48 hours since he missed an extra point that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left against Dallas. Seibert also missed a field-goal attempt and another extra point in the loss to the Cowboys. He missed the previous two games with a right hip injury but said afterward he was fine and made the decision to play. The Commanders filled that roster spot by signing running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. off their practice squad. Austin Ekeler had a concussion and Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle Sunday. Story continues below video AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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