Dozens of UFO Reports Monthly in US

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U.S. intelligence absolves Israel of the Gaza hospital explosion, attributing it to an errant Hamas rocket. Amidst the turmoil, President Biden, recalling America's post-9/11 missteps, urges Israeli restraint amidst conflict. He announced $100 million in aid for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, emphasizing the pursuit of justice without succumbing to rage.

🚫 US blocks UN Security Council's move on Israel, Gaza

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🛸 Dozens of UFO Reports Monthly in the US, Says Pentagon Official

The Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office reported an increase in UFO sightings, with 800 since April. While most are benign, some may indicate foreign espionage. Sean Kirkpatrick, the director of the ADAR Office at the Pentagon, noted potential flight safety concerns, with many sightings near military zones. As the Pentagon rolls out new reporting platforms, Kirkpatrick underscored, "The government should've been more proactive and tackled this issue much earlier with clear intent."

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🐘 Jim Jordan's bid for House Speaker falls short; Republicans seek alternatives

In his second attempt, GOP's Jim Jordan struggled to secure the House Speaker role, facing party pushback over perceived extremism and severe campaigning methods, even involving death threats. Despite growing support for elevating interim Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, a defiant Jordan persists: "We'll keep talking to members, keep working on it."

On 19 October 1987, a catastrophic stock market crash known as Black Monday swept across the globe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) suffered a staggering drop of 508 points, translating to a 22.6% decline in just one day. This remains the most significant one-day percentage decrease in the history of the stock market. Concurrently, other major global stock markets experienced similarly dramatic falls.

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