Dog on Bike Steals Show, AI Animates Court, Peace Walk Ends

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly closed the airspace around El Paso, Texas, late Tuesday night after the Pentagon authorized the use of a laser to shoot down a suspected Mexican drone, according to NPR News. The closure, which lasted only a few hours, raised questions about the use of U.S. military anti-drone technology.

The incident occurred on Tuesday night and prompted the FAA to close the airspace. The Pentagon's authorization of a laser to neutralize the drone was the reason for the closure, according to the report. The episode left many questioning the situation.

In other news, thousands gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to see Buddhist monks complete a 108-day, 2,300-mile walk for peace from Texas to the nation's capital, as reported by NPR News. The monks' journey captivated Americans, and their arrival marked the culmination of their efforts.

Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the weekly ritual of shutting down the Paseo de la Reforma for car traffic continued, allowing over 100,000 people to enjoy the space on bikes, skates, and rollerblades, as detailed by NPR Politics. The event showcases the city's diversity, with various groups participating, including families, runners, and even clowns.

Also, an AI project is bringing Supreme Court decisions to life by creating videos to accompany justices' words, according to NPR News. The project, called "On The Docket," aims to expand access to the Supreme Court by using AI to generate visual depictions of justices reading their decisions.

Finally, the Berlinale's Teddy Awards celebrated their 40th anniversary, highlighting queer films and artists, as reported by Variety. The awards, which have recognized talents like Gus van Sant and Pedro Almodóvar, were initially created to spotlight LGBTQI films. The event comes as queer cinema faces fresh threats, with a global backlash being reported.