Unidentified Drone Sightings in New Jersey: What's the Latest?

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What's Going On?
There's been a bunch of mysterious drones flying around New Jersey lately. But don't panic just yet! The Pentagon says there's no evidence of a foreign threat. Phew!

Who's Looking Into It?
The National Security Council, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI are all on the case, trying to figure out where these drones are coming from.

What Do We Know?

  • Many sightings turned out to be lawful manned aircraft.
  • The investigation is ongoing.

Stay Tuned!
We'll keep you updated as more info comes in. Don't forget to enable browser notifications for breaking news!

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