CNN 5 Things UPDATED: Plane crash investigation, the debate over visas, mortgage rates on the rise & more
Dec 27, 2024
A tragic plane crash by Azerbaijan Airlines raises questions about external factors. Tensions surface over U.S. visas for skilled workers, revealing divisions within political support. NATO plans to enhance its Baltic Sea presence amid concerns. Mortgage rates rise, affecting home buyers as the year closes. In a curious twist, research on bird droppings in New Jersey might help predict the next pandemic, highlighting an unexpected connection between nature and public health.
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Jet Crash Investigation
- An Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing at least 38 people.
- Early investigations suggest potential involvement of a Russian anti-aircraft system, though Russia blames Ukrainian drones and fog.
Visa Program Debate
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support expanding the visa program for highly skilled workers.
- This stance clashes with many of President-elect Donald Trump's supporters, highlighting divisions within his coalition.
NATO Presence in Baltic Sea
- NATO will increase its presence in the Baltic Sea following a suspected sabotage incident.
- Finland seized a Russian ship carrying oil, suspecting it of damaging undersea infrastructure, prompting a NATO naval operation.