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The US government shared more files about UFOs this week. These files are part of a series of releases from the Pentagon. The new batch includes 19 videos and other pictures. The government calls these strange things 'UAP' (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena).
The last winter was very dry in the western United States. Not much snow fell to fill up the Colorado River. This lack of water makes a drought worse for many people and farms. Climate change is making this dry weather happen faster. Farmers in Colorado are having big problems because of this.
Someone asked a question: If you care deeply about climate change, must you stop flying forever? This question touches on 'value pluralism.' Value pluralism means everyone has many important beliefs. These beliefs can sometimes fight or conflict with one another.
An earthquake suddenly hit Southern California. It was a 4.2-magnitude shake. This happened early on Sunday morning. The shaking occurred near Los Angeles, about 70 miles away.
The White House has chosen Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist, to lead a new group that studies unidentified aerial phenomena. The group is called the UAP Science Advisory Council. It will give scientific advice to a governing board that oversees UAP research. Loeb will work with experts from many fields.
Japan's space agency flew its new rocket for the first time. This rocket is special because it can be used again. It is called a 'reusable' rocket. The test flight was successful.
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