President Donald Trump has revealed the mysterious drones over New Jersey were'not the enemy' and had been authorized to conduct'research'. In the first press briefing of Trump's second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had been authorized to fly the drones for'research and various other reasons'. Leavitt said many of the drones were also'hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones' and claims that'in time, it got worse due to curiosity.' She added information had come'directly from the president of the United States that was just shared with me in the Oval Office'. But the White House's vague explanation has raised even more questions, especially after the FAA - which investigated the sightings after receiving reports from'concerned citizens' - failed to previously mention the alleged research.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a temporary drone ban in New Jersey, citing'special security reasons.' At least 22 towns in central and northern New Jersey fall under the alert, which is in place until at least January 17. The temporary flight restriction (TFR) areas include parts of Camden, Gloucester City, Winslow Township, Evesham, Hancock's Bridge in Lower Alloways Township in Salem County, Westampton, Burlington, and Hamilton in Mercer County. Flying drones is also banned in Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Clifton, and Kearny. The FAA warned that'deadly force' could be used against drones that present an'imminent security threat.'

This 4-foot-tall robot with a tablet for a chest may soon find its way to a big-box store near you. Croce Randazzo, 17, of Woolwich and Melody Probert, 16, of Swedesboro look at the Team Lunatec robot before the Robot Run on Saturday. BRIDGETON - South Jersey Robotics hosted its second Robot Run in Bridgeton City Park on Saturday to support robotics programs in the southern counties of New Jersey. More than 200 runners and walkers signed up this year, doubling last year's participation and proceeds, said Barb Kuleba, race organizer. "We started doing this last year as a way to raise money for these kids to be able to compete at a higher level and to be able to fund scholarships for kids who wouldn't normally be able to afford to be part of a robotics teams," said Kuleba.