The NewsWorthy Bourbon Street Terror Attack, Temperatures Plunge & Generation Beta - Thursday, January 2, 2025
Jan 2, 2025
A devastating terror attack shook Bourbon Street during New Year's festivities, raising alarms about possible ISIS ties. Meanwhile, temperatures plunge dangerously across the eastern U.S., compounded by a significant blackout in Puerto Rico. Tensions mount in Hollywood with lawsuits involving prominent actors. The podcast also highlights thrilling moments from the Rose Parade and college football, while diving into the characteristics of Generation Beta, shaped by tech and climate challenges.
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New Orleans Terror Attack
- A Texas Army veteran drove a truck into a New Year's Eve crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
- The attack, possibly ISIS-inspired, killed 15 and injured dozens, prompting a state of emergency.
Las Vegas Explosion
- A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, possibly another act of terrorism.
- The driver died, and seven were injured; gas canisters and fireworks were found inside.
Largest Homemade Explosives Seizure
- The FBI seized a large stockpile of homemade explosives in Virginia.
- The suspect used President Biden's pictures for target practice and had a vest loaded with pipe bombs.