Posts by Kevin Harson
New Orleans faces Super Bowl, Mardi Gras safety concerns after attack
New Orleans faces safety concerns for two major upcoming events, Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras, after an attack on New Year’s revelers early Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to the New Orleans Police Department via email for comment on Wednesday night. Why It Matters The attack that killed at least 15 people and injured 30…
Read MoreOrioles’ Free Agent Has $82 Million Offer From AL East Rival: Report
Anthony Santander hit a career-high 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles in his final season before free agency. Now, as the calendar turns to 2025, he’s still waiting to learn where he’ll play next season and beyond. Santander, who’s spent his entire career in the Orioles’ organization, including the last eight years in the…
Read MoreMelania Trump reacts after New Year’s Day incidents: “Brutality must stop”
Former first lady Melania Trump called the incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day “deeply concerning,” adding that “brutality must stop.” “The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop,” Trump posted on X, formerly Twitter. “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the…
Read MoreNew travel requirements for Americans in 2025: What you need to know
There are a few new travel requirements that Americans should be aware of going into the new year. Newsweek reached out to the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and the European Parliament via email and the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., via online form for comment. Why It Matters Taking a spontaneous trip, whether in the…
Read MoreBourbon Street attack: What we know about New Orleans victims
Three victims among the 15 people killed when a car drove into a crowd in New Orleans Wednesday morning have been identified by family members. Officials, however, have not yet released the names of the victims. Why It Matters Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, has been named the suspect in the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street…
Read MoreFBI investigating deadly Cybertruck explosion at Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
One person was killed and seven others injured after a Cybertruck burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the glass entrance doors of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, with police and FBI officials saying the type of vehicle and location of the fire raise many questions. The incident occurred just hours after a driver…
Read MoreWhat we know about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, accused in deadly New Orleans attack
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. Source link
Read MoreShamsud-Din Jabbar’s wife got restraining order against him
The ex-wife of Shamsud-Din Jabbar took out a restraining order against him in 2020 during divorce proceedings. Jabbar, 42, of Houston, was a former military member and father of at least three children. He appears to have been married, and divorced, at least twice. Why It Matters Jabbar was identified as the driver of the…
Read MoreRed Sox Rank 11th In MLB Free Agent Spending at Offseason Midpoint
On New Year’s Day 2025, it has been 62 days since the end of the World Series, with 84 days remaining until opening day, March 27. Nonetheless, Jan. 1 is traditionally considered the midway point of the MLB offseason — an offseason the Boston Red Sox began with a promise to their fans. For the…
Read MoreDolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Unlikely To Play in Week 18 Playoff Decider
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Miami Dolphins are unlikely to start star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa against the New York Jets on Sunday for Week 18. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, “The #Dolphins are preparing for QB Snoop Huntley to start on Sunday against the #Jets, according to coach Mike McDaniel. Tua Tagovailoa…
Read MoreEnchilada recall issued nationwide as FDA sets risk level
A nationwide recall of enchiladas has been announced after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a potential health risk linked to the popular frozen meal. Why It Matters The recall was initiated over fears of possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that listeria, which poses…
Read MoreIs Mexico sending hundreds of lawyers to US to help migrants? What we know
Claims that Mexico is sending hundreds of lawyers to the United States to defend migrants in court have spread across social media, but Mexico has not said it plans to do so. Why It Matters Immigration remains a divisive political issue in the U.S., with critics raising concerns about a high number of migrant border…
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