CNN 5 Things New Year's Day attacks, speakership battle, Syria’s curriculum changes & more
Jan 2, 2025
Fatal violence raises alarms as a car ramming incident in New Orleans and a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas dominate headlines. A gunman's rampage in Montenegro adds to the chaos. Meanwhile, the House Speaker's race brings political maneuvering to the forefront, with allies working to prevent disarray. In international news, Syria's revamped school curriculum induces public outrage, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
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New Orleans Attack
- A man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people.
- The FBI believes he acted alone and considers it an act of terrorism.
Las Vegas Explosion
- A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, injuring seven.
- The driver, identified as Matthew Allen Livelsberger, died from a gunshot wound before the detonation.
Montenegro Shooting
- A gunman in Montenegro killed 12 people before dying from self-inflicted injuries.
- The victims were reportedly close to the gunman, and the motive remains unknown.