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Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Las Vegas Hotel, Killing One

Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Las Vegas Hotel, Killing One

Las Vegas, Nevada – The morning after the New Year’s holiday brought a disturbing incident on the Las Vegas Strip: A Tesla Cybertruck reportedly packed with fireworks and possibly other incendiary materials exploded near the entrance of the Trump International Hotel, killing one person and injuring at least seven more. Authorities are now investigating whether the explosion has any link to an earlier, deadlier attack in New Orleans that left 15 people dead and dozens injured. Here’s what we know ...

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Lindsey

Debrina Kawam: Subway Victim Identified as 57-Year-Old Woman from Toms River

Debrina Kawam: Subway Victim Identified as 57-Year-Old Woman from Toms River

On December 22, 2024, a seemingly ordinary morning commute in Brooklyn, New York, turned into a horrific crime scene. A woman sitting silently aboard an F train at Coney Island was doused with a lighter and set on fire. The public outcry was immediate and intense. For days, the authorities struggled to identify the victim, whose body was burned beyond recognition. Now, the New York City Police Department has announced her name: Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman originally from Toms ...

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Lindsey

Stock Market Hours for New Year's Day 2025

Stock Market Hours for New Year’s Day 2025

As the new year rolls around, many people are thinking about their finances and investments. If you’re wondering whether you can buy or sell stocks on New Year’s Day 2025, you’ve come to the right place. This article will clearly explain the stock market’s holiday schedule for January 1st, 2025. Is the stock market open or closed on New Year’s Day 2025? The stock market, unlike some other businesses, observes specific holidays throughout the year. On these holidays, the major ...

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Lindsey

The Kessler Syndrome: Why Space Junk Could Lock Us on Earth

The Kessler Syndrome: Why Space Junk Could Lock Us on Earth

Space is vast—so vast that it’s easy to think of it as a boundless frontier with plenty of room for satellites, rockets, and even a stray piece of debris or two. Yet, as humankind launches more and more into orbit, we confront a hidden danger that could one day make space nearly impassable: the Kessler Syndrome. Also called the Kessler Effect, this scenario describes how increasing amounts of orbiting trash can set off a self-sustaining cascade of collisions, potentially halting ...

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Shaun Bernard

House Ethics Committee Uncovers Matt Gaetz's Alleged Transactions for Sex, Drugs with Minor

House Ethics Committee Uncovers Matt Gaetz’s Alleged Transactions for Sex, Drugs with Minor

A long-awaited House Ethics Committee report alleges that former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to multiple women for sex and drugs—and, in one instance, paid a 17-year-old girl for sex. This eye-opening document, obtained by several media outlets, marks the culmination of a years-long probe into Gaetz, who once served in Congress and briefly attempted to become President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. The final draft of the panel’s report provides a detailed account of Gaetz’s ...

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Lindsey

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates—Here’s What It Means

Biden Commutes Sentences for Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates—Here’s What It Means

A little more than a month before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he’s commuting the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row—leaving only three awaiting execution under the federal system. In the same breath, Biden reaffirmed his broader commitment to ending the death penalty at the federal level. Here’s a deeper look at what exactly the president did, why he chose not to commute four specific sentences (three individuals, ...

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Lindsey

What is the Winter Solstice and When Does it Occur in 2024?

What is the Winter Solstice and When Does it Occur in 2024?

Ever heard of the winter solstice? It’s a pretty cool astronomical event that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Think of it as the official start of winter! But what exactly is it, and when does it happen in 2024? Let’s break it down in a friendly way. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the arrival of December often comes with colder weather and the anticipation of the holiday season. ...

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Lindsey

Worried About Air Travel During a Government Shutdown? Here's What to Expect

Worried About Air Travel During a Government Shutdown? Here’s What to Expect

As the peak holiday travel season ramps up, U.S. lawmakers are deadlocked over federal funding, raising the possibility of a government shutdown starting as early as Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET if no budget deal is reached. For air travelers, that’s an unwelcome curveball. Here’s what to expect if a shutdown occurs and how it could impact your upcoming flight plans. Government shutdowns happen when Congress and the president fail to pass funding legislation for federal agencies and departments. In ...

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Michael Streich

Biden’s Latest Student Loan Forgiveness: Who Qualifies?

Biden’s Latest Student Loan Forgiveness: Who Qualifies?

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it is erasing $4.28 billion in student loan debt owed by 54,900 borrowers working in public service. This marks another significant action by the Biden administration, which has already forgiven nearly $180 billion in student debt for about 4.9 million people—more than any other president. Who Qualifies Under Biden’s Plan? This new round of forgiveness applies to borrowers enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program offers ...

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Lindsey

California Grapples With Bird Flu Crisis: Governor Declares Emergency

California Grapples With Bird Flu Crisis: Governor Declares Emergency

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency following an Avian influenza A (H5N1) outbreak, commonly known as bird flu, which has infected 34 people. The announcement came Wednesday after several cases were detected among dairy cows on farms in Southern California. This development has prompted state authorities to intensify their containment and monitoring efforts. A press release from the governor’s office emphasized that the state’s response includes ramped-up testing and surveillance to limit the virus’s further spread. ...

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Shaun Bernard

House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz Poised for Release

House Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz Poised for Release

The US House of Representatives ethics committee has reportedly voted to release a long-awaited report on sexual misconduct allegations against former congressman Matt Gaetz. According to CNN, the vote took place earlier this month, and the report is expected to become public after the chamber’s final votes of the year, potentially within days. Matt Gaetz, a former Republican representative known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and hardline conservative positions, faced damaging allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. ...

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Lindsey

Luigi Mangione Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

A New York grand jury has indicted 30-year-old Luigi Mangione on terrorism-related murder charges following the December 4 slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. The indictment, announced on December 17 by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, marks a significant development in a case that has gripped both the business community and the general public. Mangione faces second-degree murder charges as a “crime of terrorism,” as well as first-degree murder, which in New York is generally reserved for ...

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Lindsey

Hannah Kobayashi Speaks Out After Returning to the United States

Hannah Kobayashi Speaks Out After Returning to the United States

After weeks of uncertainty, widespread media coverage, and a family’s desperate search, 30-year-old Hawaii native Hannah Kobayashi is finally back in the U.S. and breaking her silence. Kobayashi, who vanished in November after missing a connecting flight in Los Angeles, had been the subject of a nationwide search and intense speculation. Now, five days after her family announced she was found safe, she’s issuing a statement and focusing on healing. On Monday, December 16, Lt. Doug Oldfield of the Los ...

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Lindsey

Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Female Student Identified as Shooter

Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Female Student Identified as Shooter

A day after a fatal shooting inside a classroom at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, authorities have identified the teenage suspect as 15-year-old Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow. The tragic event unfolded on Monday, when a study hall of mixed-grade students turned into a scene of violence, leaving two people dead and six others injured. Just before 11 a.m. on December 16, local law enforcement received an active shooter call from inside Abundant Life Christian School. According to Madison Police ...

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Lindsey

Rare Tornado Hits Scotts Valley, California, Leaving Five Injured

Rare Tornado Hits Scotts Valley, California, Leaving Five Injured

A small city in Northern California experienced a rare weather phenomenon Saturday when a tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, just six miles north of Santa Cruz. The unexpected storm caused multiple vehicles to flip, injured five people, and led to significant property damage. Shortly before 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, a tornado swept through the city’s busy retail area on Mount Hermon Road. How strong was the tornado in Scotts Valley today? Although California is not typically associated ...

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Lindsey

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