What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress three cases it's resolved, but also discussed three — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
The Pentagon's latest report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, finds no evidence that any of the reported sightings were caused by extra-terrestrial beings.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
The site aims to serve as a "one-stop shop" for publicly available information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, according to the Pentagon.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
No debris from either object was found, officials said.
The new annual report on UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), contains 366 more reported sightings than included in the initial report in 2021.
But there's no evidence so far of alien life, the Defense Department said Friday.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
A 61-year-old individual is in critical condition and another person is in custody after an assault in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning, according to police.
A Macomb County Circuit Court judge has sent the case of the man charged in a fatal 2024 explosion in Clinton Township, Michigan, back to district court, according to legal records filed on Friday.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Police in Livonia, Michigan, are investigating after an individual was found dead in a creek on Saturday evening.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
A runner is in the hospital after he was attacked by three dogs in Plymouth Township, Michigan, on Saturday morning, police said, and at least one of the animals was shot by an officer.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Dusty May leads Michigan into an Elite Eight matchup against Rick Barnes and Tennessee.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
The U.S. conflict with Iran has entered its fifth week. Concerns are growing that the military campaign could soon include U.S. troops on the ground. Christian Benavides reports.
200 Metro Detroit students on Sunday began a 1,900-mile adventure. It's part of the Midnight Golf program. The trip will take them to Savannah, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Michigan men's basketball team is headed to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament after they routed Tennessee 95-62 on Sunday. Matt Finkel reports from Chicago, where the game happened, and Julia Avant speaks with excited Wolverines fans in Ann Arbor.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was forced to land at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Thousands of signs, all advocating for change, were around downtown Detroit on Saturday during a "No Kings" protest. The demonstration was one of many that took place around America in response to policies created by the Trump administration. Julia Avant spoke to protesters who said their movement is growing and so is their anger.