Today on Headlines from the Beyond:

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth last week—so what did we actually learn from its visit, and what happens next? We break down the latest observations, including new imagery, the still-prominent anti-tail, and why the object’s behavior continues to raise questions while remaining more likely natural than artificial. We also discuss Avi Loeb’s recent comments, the public reaction to scientific uncertainty, and what 3I/ATLAS reveals about how both scientists and the public engage with anomalies. From its billion-year journey through the Milky Way to its upcoming close pass by Jupiter, we explore why this interstellar visitor matters—even if it ultimately ignores us completely.

Then: A major development at one of America’s most infamous haunted locations. Plans to restrict a proposed data center at the Pennhurst State School and Hospital site have been shelved, allowing the project to move forward to a conditional use hearing. We examine what this means for Pennhurst’s future as a historic site, a paranormal tourism destination, and a cultural landmark—alongside ongoing public opposition, petitions, and the site’s continued role in haunted attractions and paranormal events.

Finally: The Pentagon has reopened a FOIA search related to the mysterious “Yankee Blue” memo, a document tied to allegations of a U.S. Air Force UFO disinformation and hazing program. We unpack what Yankee Blue was alleged to be, why the Department of Defense reportedly moved to end the practice, and what the renewed FOIA effort could reveal about how UFO narratives have been managed within the military.

Three stories, one briefing on the strange, the storied, and the extraordinary.

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Show Notes

The Humans by Matt Haig

East Vincent Township shelves proposed data center ordinance after community concerns

Protect Pennhurst from Data Center Development Petition

Pentagon Reopens Search for Alleged “Yankee Blue” Memo After Initial Denial

The Pentagon Disinformation That Fueled America’s UFO Mythology

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