The FBI has identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar as the man who drove a truck into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early Wednesday, killing at least 10. LA Times

VOA VIEW: He was a fool murderer.

At least three IEDs, which were pipe bombs wired with remote detonators, were found. New York Post

The Empire State's legal cannabis industry is going to grow like a weed this year. New York Post

VOA VIEW: America has given in to cannabis.

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Authorities are investigating the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside Trump Las Vegas hotel Wednesday as an act of terror. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Multiple acts of terror, just a start.

Sen. John Kennedy cryptically threatened to "chase" federal officials "like they stole Christmas" to reveal the truth about the attack. New York Post

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support. New York Times

Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users. New York Times

VOA VIEW: It's bad.

In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker. New York Times

Multiple officials have confirmed that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed 24 hours following the tragic terrorist attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter which left at least 10 dead, along with dozens others injured. OANN

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At Donald Trump's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, movie stars like Sylvester Stallone, athletes like Serena Williams, television celebrities like Martha Stewart, musicians like Rod Stewart, and Trump family members, friends, and incoming administration colleagues all attended the president-elect’s event. OANN

VOA VIEW: A glorias bash.

President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s claim that he would’ve beaten him if they squared off in the most recent presidential election. OANN

VOA VIEW: Biden was talking like a deranged idiot.

A fireworks-related incident on New Year's Day claimed the lives of at least two people, in addition to injuring 22 in Hawaii, according to the Honolulu Police Department. OANN

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the deadly truck attack in New Orleans validated his warning about criminals entering the U.S. across the border. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden stupidity and weakness.

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Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that took effect Wednesday. Washington Times

Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than 50 years ago. Washington Times

Dozens of cars lined up outside a New Orleans church parking lot this week as residents flocked to exchange firearms for video game consoles through a city-supported gun buyback initiative meant to improve public safety as Louisiana loosens gun ownership laws. Washington Times

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A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year. CBS

VOA VIEW: Terror animals.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event. CBS

VOA VIEW: Going tonight, Thursday.

Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in. CBS

The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs. CBS

VOA VIEW: Expensive mistake.

Many in Puerto Rico started 2025 without electricity as the local power company said it could take another day to turn the power back on after a blackout impacted most of the island. CBS

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Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Caused by Biden economics.

More than half of homes for sale in November had sat on the market for at least 60 days without going under a contract of sale. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.

Natural gas futures prices surged Monday, hitting a new 52-week high following reports of a colder-than-usual temperature outlook for January. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Trump will make the necessary changes.

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An organized theft ring is accused of stealing nearly $5 million worth of vehicles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport between 2023 and November 2024. FOX News

United States Coast Guard officials said six people are suspected in a fatal human smuggling event involving more than 60 people last week. FOX News

A Chicago teenager vacationing in Mexico is in a coma after he, his father and his uncle became targets of a shooting last week. The father and uncle were killed in the attack. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Going to Mexico was stupid.

Ukraine says it has stopped Russia from transporting natural gas through its territory as of early New Year's Day out of interest for its national security. UPI

New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world rang in 2025, as more than a million revelers crowded into New York City's Times Square for performances and the traditional midnight ball drop. UPI

Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year's address declared Taiwan and China to be one people and said no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation. UPI

VOA VIEW: XI bragging and threats.

Houthi militants have used the targeted facilities to conduct attacks on U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to Central Command. UPI

VOA VIEW: They should be wiped out.

The United States sanctioned a Russian judge for the "arbitrary" imprisonment of Moscow politician and human rights activist Alexei Gorinov as officials in Russia seek to extend his sentence, the U.S. announced Tuesday. UPI

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