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Many call for U.S. agencies to use advanced tech to identify mysterious drones
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security is deploying additional resources to New Jersey amid rising drone sightings, sparking concern and confusion. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz highlighted the need for accountability, suggesting potential offshore origins of the drones. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed no known foreign involvement despite the surge. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the implementation of a sophisticated drone detection system and urged Congress to enhance FAA oversight and empower local law enforcement. While officials received approximately 5,000 drone reports, only about 100 necessitated further investigation, leading some to label the reactions as overblown.
Many are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to use the technology to track drones back to their landing spots.
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Arkansas presidential electors meet to finalize 2024 presidential election results
SUMMARY: Electors across the U.S. are meeting to finalize the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. In Arkansas, six electors, including Johnathan Barnett from Siloam Springs, will formally vote for President-elect Donald Trump, as Arkansas, won by Trump, sends Republican electors to Little Rock. Barnett, a seasoned elector, is mentoring newer members on the electoral process. He emphasized the structure of electors in Arkansas, comprising one from each congressional district and two at-large. The U.S. House is scheduled to certify the electoral votes on January 6th, and Barnett expresses confidence in the electoral process and his fellow electors.
Arkansas’s six presidential electors will cast their votes for Donald Trump at a meeting in Little Rock Tuesday morning. Subscribe …
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15-year-old shooter kills two, injures multiple at Wisconsin school
SUMMARY: A teenage shooter opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulting in at least three deaths, including the suspect, and seven others injured. Madison police arrived at the scene shortly before 11 a.m. to reports of an active shooter. The victims included a teacher and a student; the shooter, a teenage student at the school, died by suicide. Investigators, with assistance from the FBI and ATF, have not yet determined a motive. The school, which serves about 400 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, was nearing the end of its classes before Christmas break.
The shooter, a 15-year-old girl, also wounded others, including two students who were in critical condition and four with less serious injuries.
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Multiple accidents along I-49 cleared, others still slowing traffic
SUMMARY: The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported multiple accidents in the area this morning. 40/29’s Valerie Xiong provided live updates from I-49 in Washington County, where she was responding to a recent crash. She observed emergency vehicles and damaged cars, advising drivers to proceed with caution. The accidents are impacting northbound lanes near mile marker 42, about eight miles north of Mountainburg. Weather conditions include scattered showers, gusty winds, and lightning due to a cold front. While severe weather is not expected, heavier rain can still pose hazards. Clearing is anticipated by the afternoon with improved temperatures.
A series of wrecks caused delays in the rainy weather.
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