New Orleans attacker transformed from a model soldier into an ISIS supporter

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

“BEAUMONT, Texas — Shamsud-Din Jabbar's high school friends knew him as "Sham" — a good student with a quiet disposition and a bright future.”

Texas man kills 15 on New Orleans' Bourbon Street after driving truck with ISIS flag through crowd

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 months ago

“A Texas man plowed a pickup truck flying an ISIS flag through New Year's Day revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing 15 and...”

New Year 2025: World waves goodbye to tumultuous 12 months

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The 2024 send-off soirees are getting going across the United States after a huge swath of the globe has already said hello to the new year.”

FBI to sports leagues: Star athletes' social media bling may attract cross-border burglary crews

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The FBI is warning sports leagues that star athletes who display valuables on social media are vulnerable to burglars familiar with their...”

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  13 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and human rights advocate who worked after leaving office to broker international peace, has died at 99.”

How 2024 became such an exceptional year for tornadoes

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  35 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Experts say 2024's tornado outbreaks set it apart, even in a year full of extreme weather. The U.S. recorded the highest number of tornadoes in a...”

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Santa came a little late, but he brought one person a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot as a stocking stuffer.”

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people...”

Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap to provide major relief for cancer patients starting January 1

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 months ago

“Starting Jan. 1, older adults on Medicare will spend no more than $2,000 a year on prescription drugs when a new price cap on out-of-pocket...”

Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues him and his PR team following Blake Lively's complaint

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 months ago

“A former publicist for Justin Baldoni alleges his current PR team conspired to harm her and steal her clients, in conjunction with their efforts to...”