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On Jan. 6, 2025, Congress certified Donald Trump's election victory under tight security, with Vice President Kamala Harris highlighting democracy's fragility. Trump promised pardons for those charged from the 2021 Capitol riot, which occurred exactly four years ago today.
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On Jan. 3, 2025, Louisiana Republican and House Speaker Mike Johnson won with a slim margin of 218 votes against Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who received 215 votes, and Rep. Tom Emmer, who got 1 vote. Johnson could only lose one Republican vote to become speaker and ended up with nearly all Republicans’ support, except for Rep. Thomas Massie, who voted against him.
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A significant power outage in Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve impacted approximately 1.3 million customers, revealing critical deficiencies in the power grid stemming from inadequate investment. While priority was given to restoring essential services, 98% of customers had their power restored within a matter of days. Governor Pierluisi has called for urgent solutions, emphasizing the imperative for enhanced representation and rights for the island's residents.
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The U.S. is facing severe winter weather alerts, including blizzard warnings in the Midwest and Northern Plains, and winter storm warnings for the Great Lakes and Northeast. Dangerous conditions from heavy snow, strong winds, and extreme cold necessitate staying indoors, avoiding travel, and preparing emergency supplies to mitigate risks such as frostbite and power outages.
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On January 1, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and seven bystanders were injured. Investigators are examining possible political motives due to the explosion's location and the truck's connection to Elon Musk.
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On New Year's Day, a premeditated attack in New Orleans resulted in 15 deaths and over 30 injuries when Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove into a crowd and shot at police. He had a history of erratic behavior, connections to ISIS, and explosives were found in his truck. The FBI continues the investigation but now says the attacker acted alone.
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Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans, driving a rented truck into New Year's crowds and shooting at officers. His actions resulted in 15 fatalities and multiple injuries. Investigators are probing his online ties to terrorism and his use of explosives.
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NEW ORLEANS— Early on New Year’s Day, a driver in a white truck crashed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 30 injuries before being shot by police. Authorities are investigating the incident as both a terrorist attack and a crime scene.
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Homicides in the United States saw a projected decrease of nearly 16% in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decline, following a 13% drop in 2023 and a 6% decrease in 2022.
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On Tuesday morning, a significant power outage in Puerto Rico affected nearly 90% of customers, leaving around 1.3 million users without electricity, as reported by LUMA Energy.
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