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01 Jan 2025, 11:29 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans: FBI explores ’terrorism’ link: 10 must-know details
- On New Year’s Eve, a deadly truck attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter killed 10 and injured over 35. The FBI is investigating it as a potential act of terrorism. Here are 10 must-know details about the tragic incident.
01 Jan 2025, 09:58 PM IST
US News Today Live: 150+ homemade bombs seized in one of FBI’s largest explosive busts ever—Was the Virginia man planning something bigger
- Federal agents arrested Brad Spafford, 36, after finding over 150 pipe bombs at his Virginia home, marking the largest such FBI seizure. Prosecutors cite political violence concerns, while his defense denies intent to harm. Investigation ongoing.
01 Jan 2025, 09:28 PM IST
US News Today Live: Christina Aguilera fires back at body-shamers in powerful New Year’s Eve message; ‘No one deserves an explanation’
- Christina Aguilera shared a New Year's Eve video on Instagram addressing criticism of her appearance, promoting self-acceptance and confidence. She encouraged followers to embrace their own journey, writing, 'No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation.'
01 Jan 2025, 08:46 PM IST
US News Today Live: Jimmy Carter’s state funeral: Everything you need to know about schedule and events
- The funeral procession will start on January 4 in Georgia, passing through Carter's boyhood home, and continue with public viewings in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The funeral service at the Cathedral will be private.
01 Jan 2025, 08:12 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Orleans truck crash: Suspect killed in shootout; police says suspect ‘hell-bent on creating carnage’
- A suspect involved in a deadly truck crash in New Orleans on New Year's Day, which killed 10 and injured 30, was killed in a shootout with police. Authorities confirmed the suspect intentionally rammed into pedestrians, and police described the actions as 'hell-bent on creating carnage'.
01 Jan 2025, 07:09 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Year’s Day 2025: Is the US Stock Market open or closed?
- The US stock markets, including the Nasdaq and NYSE, will be closed on January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day. Trading will resume on January 2. Bond markets closed early on December 31 and will remain shut on New Year's Day.
01 Jan 2025, 07:05 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Orleans ’terrorist’ attack: Chilling video shows people running as attacker fires multiple shots; 10 dead
- New Orleans 'terrorist' attack: At least 10 people were killed and 30 or more have sustained injuries after the truck crashing and shooting incident on Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
01 Jan 2025, 06:35 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Year Day 2025: Is Walmart open today in US? Check which retail, groceries, and pharmacies are open and closed today
- As 2025 arrives, many stores, pharmacies, and restaurants will remain open with adjusted hours. However, banks, post offices, and stock exchanges will be closed. It’s essential to check individual locations for their specific schedules.
01 Jan 2025, 05:58 PM IST
US News Today Live: Watch video | Elon Musk, son and Donald Trump shake a leg at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s celebrations
- Elon Musk and his 4-year-old son, X, joined President-elect Donald Trump for a dance at Mar-a-Lago’s New Year’s Eve celebration, with videos of their moment delighting social media.
01 Jan 2025, 05:21 PM IST
US News Today Live: Mass casualty in New Orleans after high speed truck rams into crowd
- Multiple casualties were reported in New Orleans after a truck at high speed rammed into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on the Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, Reuters reported.
01 Jan 2025, 02:35 PM IST
US News Today Live: ‘Good feeling about 2025’: Elon Musk shares upbeat prediction at Donald Trump’s New Year bash
- At the New Year's Eve gala hosted by US President-elect Donald Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared an optimistic outlook for the coming year.
01 Jan 2025, 02:11 PM IST
US News Today Live: Lightning strikes US Capitol on New Year’s eve, netizens link it to Trump inauguration: ‘Omen’ or ‘Good indication’
- Social media reactions came ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20.
01 Jan 2025, 01:16 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump says will attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral
- “I do. I'll be there. We were invited,” Donald Trump said, declining to say whether he had spoken with any of Carter's family members since his death.
01 Jan 2025, 12:20 PM IST
US News Today Live: US news: Who is Kamel Hawkins? Man charged with attempted murder for shoving stranger onto subway tracks
- A 45-year-old New York subway commuter is in critical condition after being pushed onto the tracks by 23-year-old Kamel Hawkins, who has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The attack appears random, as there was no interaction between the suspect and the victim prior to the incident.
01 Jan 2025, 09:46 AM IST
US News Today Live: Justin Baldoni files $250 million libel lawsuit against New York Times over Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims
- Justin Baldoni, director of 'It Ends With Us,' has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against NYT over claims he sexually harassed Blake Lively. The lawsuit alleges a coordinated smear campaign against Baldoni, who denies the accusations and claims the Times relied on Lively's unverified narrative.
01 Jan 2025, 07:52 AM IST
US News Today Live: After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’
- The US Treasury Department said it was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor.
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