El Paso airspace was temporarily closed due to the use of an anti-drone laser by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to reports from The New York Times and the Associated Press. The incident, which occurred recently, was triggered when CBP officials attempted to take down what they believed was a drone. However, it was later revealed to be a party balloon, The New York Times reported.
The hours-long closure of the airspace stemmed from the deployment of the anti-drone laser. The Verge reported that the incident highlighted the potential for misidentification in such situations.
In other news, the Trump administration ended an immigration crackdown in Minnesota, as reported by Fortune. The operation, described as the Department of Homeland Security's largest immigration enforcement operation ever, resulted in over 4,000 arrests in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, according to border czar Tom Homan. Homan stated that the surge had made Minnesota safer. The operation had been a point of contention, sparking protests and resulting in the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
Meanwhile, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., granted Sen. Mark Kelly's request for a preliminary injunction against Pete Hegseth, as reported by NPR News. The Arizona Democrat had sued the defense secretary, accusing him of attempting to punish Kelly for his political speech. Kelly, a former Navy Captain, had participated in a video that led to the lawsuit.
In other news, Laos's layered history was explored in photos, as reported by Nature News. The Hin Nam No National Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was highlighted for its natural beauty and challenging terrain. Australian archaeologist Daniel Davenport described the area as a stunning landscape, noting the difficulties of navigating the region during the wet season.
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