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White House Appoints Controversial UFO Expert
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist known for his controversial claims about aliens and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), has been appointed to lead the UAP Science Advisory Council. The council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board.
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community." The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board,
2026-07-11 14:18 UTC