This week on Headlines from the Beyond:

While much of the UFO conversation has focused on declassified files, whistleblowers, and Hollywood's growing fascination with disclosure, scientists have been quietly updating the protocols that would govern humanity's response to the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence. The International Academy of Astronautics' SETI Committee has released a revised Declaration of Principles that addresses social media, artificial intelligence, researcher safety, and the increasingly complex ways scientists search for evidence of non-human civilizations. The new guidelines also reaffirm that any response to a detected signal should only occur after international consultation and not at the discretion of individual researchers.

We also examine the surprising removal of Msgr. Stephen Rossetti as principal exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington after nearly two decades in the role. Rossetti, a priest, psychologist, author, and founder of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, recently sparked controversy with public statements asserting that UFOs are demonic rather than extraterrestrial in origin. While Rossetti emphasized these views were his personal opinions rather than official Catholic teaching, the Church's decision has generated discussion about the intersection of religion, exorcism, and modern UFO beliefs.

Finally, we check in on the current state of the disclosure movement following a new press conference held near the U.S. Capitol. Featuring lawmakers, journalists, filmmakers, and whistleblower David Grusch, the event renewed calls for greater government transparency regarding UAPs and alleged non-human intelligences. We discuss where the movement stands after years of investigations, congressional hearings, declassified documents, and competing narratives—and why the growing debate over figures like Luis Elizondo, AARO, and the future of disclosure may leave even longtime followers struggling to keep up.

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Show Notes

Beyond Disclosure Day: The Real-World Protocols

Position Paper on Declaration of Principles Concerning the Conduct of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) – (2026 Update)

St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

Rossetti’s video

‘OF COURSE SOMETHING IS GOING ON’: Congress Dodges Questions on Missing Scientists at UFO Transparency Push

This week on Headlines from the Beyond:

Did cryptozoologist Adam Thorn capture evidence of the elusive orang pendek? During a recent expedition to Sumatra, Thorn collected environmental DNA samples, possible hair specimens, and deployed camera traps throughout the jungle. In footage recently shared on his YouTube channel, something appears to smear mud across one camera's lens before a cinnamon-colored limb briefly comes into view. Thorn stops short of calling it proof, but says he's unsure what known animal could have produced the footage. With long-term camera traps still operating in the region, the investigation is far from over.

We also review the results of this year's annual Loch Ness Monster hunt in the Scottish Highlands. Armed with sonar systems, underwater drones, and even an autonomous submarine designed to map the loch's depths, researchers spent several days searching for evidence of Nessie. While no new discoveries were announced, the hunt comes during a year that has already produced six reported sightings, including a recent claim from an American tourist who says he captured footage of a large object breaking the surface of the water.

Finally, we break down the latest development in the ongoing Conjuring House ownership dispute. A Rhode Island judge has issued a restraining order against YouTuber Elton Castee, ruling that paranormal investigator Jason Hawes has presented sufficient evidence supporting his claim to ownership of the infamous property. The judge also found that Castee had trespassed on the property multiple times since the disputed transfer of ownership, describing the entire case as "a huge mess."

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

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Show Notes

Judge issues restraining order in battle over Conjuring House

New drone could solve mystery of the Loch Ness monster

Loch Ness Monster sightings for 2026 now stand at six after Nessie-spotting USA tourist on Highland tour bus spies ‘large, dark object’ breaking the surface of the loch in the Great Glen, near Inverness.

Orang Pendek Expedition 2: Sumatra's Sasquatch Caught on Camera

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This week on Headlines from the Beyond:

After months of hearings and intense local opposition, East Vincent Township officials have denied Pennhurst Holdings LLC’s controversial proposal to build a massive data center complex on the grounds of the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital property. The expanded plan included nearly 1.9 million square feet of development, gas-powered generators, battery storage fields, and multiple data center buildings along the Schuylkill River. Residents, firefighters, farmers, and preservation advocates raised concerns about environmental impacts, noise pollution, fire risks, and the future of one of Pennsylvania’s most infamous historic sites. Developers have already announced plans to challenge the decision in court.

We also explore Ohio’s proposed House Bill 821, a bipartisan effort to officially recognize the legendary Loveland Frogman as the state’s official cryptid. Sightings of the frog-like humanoid date back to the 1950s along the Little Miami River near Loveland, including reports from police officers and witnesses who claimed the creature walked upright—and in one case, carried a wand that emitted sparks. If passed, the bill could make Ohio the first state to formally recognize an official cryptid through legislation.

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Show Notes

East Vincent rejects Pennhurst data center proposal; developer plans to take fight to court

This mysterious creature could become Ohio's official cryptid