A former U.S. Army veteran has been identified as the perpetrator of a deadly ramming attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. Shamsud-Din Jabbar is accused of driving a pickup truck through a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuring many more. The FBI is calling this incident “an act of terrorism,” raising major security concerns for upcoming events in New Orleans.
In the midst of this tragedy, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to face mounting pressure from Liberal MPs to resign. As the political uncertainty looms, there are concerns about how U.S. president-elect Donald Trump may react to the situation.
Puerto Rico experienced a major power grid failure on New Year’s Eve, leaving most residents in the dark. The Caribbean island has been plagued by blackouts, with no clear solution in sight to fix its persistent power issues.
Meanwhile, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen was slated to make history by becoming the first Canadian to fly around the moon in 2025. However, NASA’s Artemis II mission has been delayed to 2026. Hansen shares his insights on the delay and his experience as a former fighter pilot waiting for this groundbreaking opportunity.
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