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- Associated Press
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star suffered fatal injuries when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers. Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories. New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna said in a statement late Wednesday that they will release the names of the dead once autopsies are complete and they've talked with the next of kin.
- Reuters
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 across Gaza, medics say
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 11 people in a tent encampment sheltering displaced families, medics said. They said the 11 included women and children in the Al-Mawasi district, which was designated as a humanitarian zone for civilians earlier in the war between Israel and Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group, now in its 15th month. The director general of Gaza's police department, Mahmoud Salah, and his aide, Hussam Shahwan, were killed in the strike, according to the Hamas-run Gaza interior ministry.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, KitchenAid, iRobot and more
End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's sales: Save up to 75% at Amazon, Target, Walmart and more
Ring in 2025 on a high note, courtesy of low prices on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Evening Standard
Man appears in court after New Year's Eve revellers injured in Primrose Hill hit-and-run
The suspect has been charged with dangerous driving and knife possession, among other charges
- The Canadian Press
Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup
NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.”
- Yahoo Life Shopping
This sherpa-lined sweatshirt is cuddle-worthy — and it's 50% off at Amazon
'My go-to for the cold Midwest winter.' Thousands of five-star reviewers say the cozy hoodie has become a wardrobe staple.
- USA TODAY
What is Turo? Car rental app was used in both New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion
A Turo spokesperson said the company is "heartbroken by the violence" and is working with law enforcement.
- Hello!
Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly announces her love for 'precious' professional dancer
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly announced her love for 'precious' professional dancer Dianne Buswell following her ballroom victory with comedian Chris McCausland – see details
- Associated Press
Golf goes indoors on prime time with high-tech TGL league
Xander Schauffele is making his season debut twice in the span of seven days at venues separated by a lot more than some 5,000 miles. One is at The Sentry, the season opener on the PGA Tour that starts Thursday on hilly terrain in Maui with endless views of the Pacific Ocean. Schauffele knows what to expect at Kapalua having won the tournament six years ago with a 62 in the final round.
- GuruFocus.com
BYD Sets Record with 1.76 Million EVs, Closing Gap on Tesla
BYD's 2024 Sales Spike Challenges Tesla's Dominance in EV Race
- Insider Monkey
Is Estée Lauder (EL) Trading at an Attractive Valuation?
Appleseed Fund, an investment management company, released its third-quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Institutional Class generated an absolute return of 20.46% over the 12 months that ended September 30, 2024, compared to the Morningstar Global Small/Midcap Index’s 25.97% return. Appleseed Fund was positioned for an […]
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Rally After Surprise Jobless Claims; Tesla Dives On Weak Q4 Deliveries
Dow Jones futures rallied 300 points Thursday on surprise weekly jobless claims. Tesla stock dived on weak Q4 deliveries.
- PA Media: UK News
Badenoch calls for inquiry into ‘rape gang scandal’ as Oldham probe denied
The Conservative Party leader made the call in a post on X and argued that a public inquiry into organised grooming gangs is ‘long overdue’.
- CBC
New Year's resolutions that can create meaningful change for fans, franchises, and sports
Thoughts and prayers to anyone hitting the gym this month, as New Year's resolutioners, hopped up on pre-workout, optimism and post-holiday diet guilt, overrun your local health club. If we're discussing substances that help whip civilians into shape, January motivation is a top-tier performance-enhancing drug.But if you, like me, have been around a while, you also know motivation has a short half-life. That's why three quarters of the people you see pumping iron on Jan.1 are back on the couch b
- Investing.com
Piper Sandler downgrades Biogen, slashes PT by $177 amid transition challenges
Investing.com -- Piper Sandler downgraded Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) from “overweight” to “neutral,” given a challenging transition period for the biotech firm. The brokerage hacked the price target from $315 of $138, expressing concerns over Biogen's near-term revenue mix and the uphill battle in building its Alzheimer’s disease franchise.
- Yahoo Finance Video
FBI investigates Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel
A Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel on New Year's Day. Coinciding with the New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies are investigating whether there are any connections to these two incidents. The Morning Brief's Brad Smith and Madison Mills report the latest news, noting that law enforcement officials currently believe the Cybertruck explosion was an isolated incident. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
- The Canadian Press
Tesla reports 1.1% sales drop for 2024, first annual decline in a decade
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's global sales rose 2.3% in the fourth quarter, but the increase wasn't enough to overcome a sluggish first half, and sales for the full year fell short of 2023 numbers.
- GuruFocus.com
Nvidia Eyes Bullish Breakout with $190 Price Target Ahead of CES 2025
Big Moves in AI, GPUs, and Robotics Could Propel Nvidia's Growth and Crush Expectations
- People
27-Year-Old Mom Among Victims of New Orleans Attack: 'I Don't Know How I Can Explain It' to Her Son, Grandma Says
Nicole Perez was out with her friends for New Year's Eve when she was struck by the truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar