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After two people are killed and five are injured in a vehicle crash and crowd outside a Rochester, New York, New Year’s event, the FBI is looking into the incident

2Jan

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After two people are killed and five are injured in a vehicle crash and crowd outside a Rochester, New York, New Year’s event, the FBI is looking into the incident

As a New Year's concert in Rochester, New York was coming to an end, two cars crashed and smashed into a crowd in a fiery catastrophe, killing two people and wounding five more. The FBI is looking into the incident. Authorities claimed that thousands of people were leaving the Kodak Centre as the celebrations for the new year were clouded by sadness after the terrible incident. At approximately 12:50 a.m. on Monday, revellers were using a crosswalk outside the venue when a Ford SUV collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander that was departing a neighbouring parking lot, according to Rochester Police Chief David Smith during a press conference on Monday. According to Smith, the power of the collision sent the cars "through" a gathering of people using the crosswalk. The driver of the ...

Xi Jinping makes an uncommon admission on the state of China’s economy

2Jan

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Xi Jinping makes an uncommon admission on the state of China’s economy

President Xi Jinping noted in his Sunday New Year's Eve speech that enterprises in China are having difficulties and that job seekers are having difficulties finding employment. Since he began delivering them in 2013, this is the first year that Xi has brought up economic difficulties in his yearly letters to the Chinese people. It arrives at a crucial time for the second-biggest economy in the world, which is struggling with a structural slowdown characterized by sluggish demand, growing joblessness, and damaged business confidence. In the broadcast speech, Xi acknowledged the "headwinds" the nation was facing and said, "Some enterprises had a tough time." Some folks struggled to make ends meet and obtain employment. Xi stated, "All these remain at the forefront of my mind," in c...

An opposition leader in South Korea is conscious after suffering a neck stab wound

2Jan

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An opposition leader in South Korea is conscious after suffering a neck stab wound

Leader of South Korea's biggest opposition party Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday while on a visit to the southern city of Busan; party officials reported that although he was bleeding, he was still awake. Democratic Party spokesman Kwon Chil-seung claimed that Lee was attacked while touring the Gadeokdo New Airport building site and speaking with reporters. The attack left the politician with a 1-centimeter laceration on the left side of his neck. Kwon quoted medical professionals as saying that Lee had "suspected damage to his jugular vein" and that they were worried he may bleed more. After being moved from Busan to Seoul National University Hospital, "he will quickly undergo surgery," the spokesperson stated, calling the attempt on Lee's life "a serious thr...

The iconic fish and chips from Britain are in danger of disappearing. Why?

1Jan

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The iconic fish and chips from Britain are in danger of disappearing. Why?

HASTINGS, United Kingdom — Terrilea Coglan has been jumping onto fishing boats to gather the main ingredient in Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips, since she was old enough to walk. The fishing boats depart daily from the rocky seashore of Hastings. From the boats, the day's catch is transported a short distance to the seashore "chippies," or fish and chips establishments, which take great pleasure in both the freshness of their fish and their proprietary recipes for their luscious batter. Coglan's kids are currently involved in the fish trade, as were her parents and grandparents. These days, though, Coglan worries they might be the last. "It's our way of life," Coghlan remarks as she takes a break from selling filets at her seashore stand and leans against a fishing boat...

Congress will face five major battles in 2024

1Jan

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Congress will face five major battles in 2024

A dispute over the government budget, negotiations over immigration restrictions and aid to Ukraine, deadlines for FISA surveillance, the FAA, an agricultural bill, and an impeachment battle. Washington, DC A divided Congress is starting the new year with several major conflicts, from disagreements over foreign aid and government budget to Republican threats to impeach President Joe Biden even though he hasn't committed an impeachable offence. Furthermore, it will be doing so amid an election year, with elections for Congress and the White House scheduled for November. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., who is attempting to manage a razor-thin majority and well-known strains from conservative hard-liners who toppled his predecessor, is one uncertainty surrounding these battles. These are t...

Trump’s crazy year: Criminal accusations prepared him for the White House

1Jan

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Trump’s crazy year: Criminal accusations prepared him for the White House

Former President Donald Trump was experiencing the lowest point of his turbulent political career a year ago. On November 15, 2022, Trump declared his intention to run for president again, and it appeared as though he would lose his grip on the party since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was threatening to unsheathe his newly sharpened saber. The GOP had just lost a majority in the Senate due to the hand-picked candidates of Trump, and he accepted responsibility for the Republicans' poor performance in the House, even though they had overthrown Democrats. By December, friends could see he was struggling to persuade donors to donate to the network of political organizations that were financing his campaign and legal defense, as he faced a future filled with high-stakes criminal and c...

Japan warns of impending tsunami following powerful earthquakes in the Sea of Japan

1Jan

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Japan warns of impending tsunami following powerful earthquakes in the Sea of Japan

Tokyo — After several powerful earthquakes rocked the Sea of Japan on New Year's Day, Japan issued a tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that after 4 p.m. local time (2 a.m. ET), there were earthquakes off the coast of Ishika and neighboring prefectures, with one registering a magnitude of 7.6. Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama are coastal prefectures that received tsunami warnings from the agency. Japan's capital city Tokyo experienced tremors. The entire west coast should seek refuge on the tallest point as quickly as possible, as per the warnings from Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV, which stated that the waves might rise as high as 5 meters (16.5 feet). According to Japan's Nippon TV, the highest wave so far measured 1.2 meters (about 4 feet) at Wajima Port...

Gaza death toll rises, former negotiator’s thoughts on peace prospects

1Jan

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Gaza death toll rises, former negotiator’s thoughts on peace prospects

The pursuit of peace becomes a light of hope in the face of hardship, pointing the way to a better future. As the toll of deaths in Gaza keeps rising, When it comes to the likelihood of Israeli-Palestinian peace, there are plenty of reasons to give up. Both sides' views have become more hardened as a result of the immense death toll and destruction caused by the Hamas massacre and Israel's heavy military attack on the Gaza Strip. This has fueled feelings of grief, rage, and unresolved retribution. Senior officials who were closely involved in previous attempts to break through this most unbreakable of impasses, however, have told NBC News that there might be hope and even opportunity in this tragic time. Veteran Israeli politician and peace negotiator Yossi Beilin, whose backch...

On New Year’s Eve, large crowds assemble in Times Square to welcome in 2024

1Jan

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On New Year’s Eve, large crowds assemble in Times Square to welcome in 2024

NEW YORK - A joyful crowd comes to welcome the new and bid farewell to the old in the center of the city that never sleeps, all under the brilliant glow of the famous Times Square lights. More than just a party, Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration is a global symphony of happiness, optimism, and aspirations. NEW YORK On New Year's Eve, hundreds of thousands of people descended into Times Square to witness the world's most famous ball drop in person, while billions more watched from across the globe. Continue reading about where to view the New Year's Eve 2024 fireworks in New York City tonight The approximately 12,000-pound ball received a bow tie makeover as the enormous 2024 numerals were lifted into position above One Times Square earlier this week. Confetti comes out ...

39 Year Old Man Dead After Shark Attack in Paia Bay

31Dec

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39 Year Old Man Dead After Shark Attack in Paia Bay

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, a 39-year-old man died after being attacked by a shark while surfing at Pāʻia Bay in Maui, Hawaii. The man, who was from Haiku, was brought to shore by lifeguards on a jet ski and received life-saving measures. Authorities withheld the man's identity for 24 hours to allow his family to notify friends and extended family. According to mauikayakadventures.com, Hawaii has 14 shark attack deaths per year, with 3.4 incidents per year across the Hawaiian Islands. However, with over 8 million people visiting Hawaii annually, the chances of being attacked by a shark are very slim. Police responded to a beach area near the Hana Highway in Paia at 11:19 a.m. local time. Officers used a jet ski to bring to shore a 39-year-old man who was injured in a "shark encou...