Saints, Pelicans ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans New Year’s attack
The Saints and Pelicans have expressed “deep sadness” over Wednesday morning's New Year's attack in New Orleans, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. Professional sports franchises released a joint statement Wednesday afternoon after a pickup truck driver struck people on Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m., killing 10 people and injuring 35 […]
Sugar Bowl postponed after deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans
A day after the horrific incident on Bourbon Street, Sugar Bowl officials announced that the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game will be played against Bourbon Street. notre dame cathedral The Georgia tournament, scheduled for Wednesday night, was postponed to Thursday. Early on New Year's Day, a driver crashed down historic and busy Bourbon Street into […]
New Orleans terror attack on New Years revelers not only deadly car-ramming
Unfortunately, the deadly ramming attack on people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans wasn't the only time a suspected terrorist used a truck to kill. The bloodshed on Bourbon Street comes just weeks after a Saudi-born doctor allegedly crashed his car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five […]
NOLA New Year’s Eve Crowd-Ramming Suspect Is Dead
The suspect who plowed his car into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has died, the FBI announced hours after the Wednesday morning attack. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said 10 people were killed and about 30 injured in the attack early in the new year. “This morning, an individual drove his car […]
Comedian takes jab at CNN’s low ratings during New Year’s Eve special
Stand-up comedian Whitney Cummings mocked CNN's low ratings during a special live broadcast on New Year's Eve. During an appearance Tuesday night on CNN's long-running “New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen,” Cummings joked about the cable news channel's sparse audience. “I'm doing a show with 3,000 people right now, which is […]
Biden offers ‘full federal support’ to New Orleans mayor after truck attack kills 10 New Year’s revelers
President Biden on Wednesday called on New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to “provide full federal assistance” after a truck driver killed at least 10 people celebrating New Year's Eve on Bourbon Street. The retiring president, 82, made the call from his private residence in Wilmington, Delaware, ahead of a planned trip to Camp David in […]
Derek Carr ‘praying for New Orleans’ after New Year’s terror attack
Derek Carr keeps New Orleans in his prayers. The Saints quarterback spoke to the Posted a message. The FBI announced that it is investigating the incident as a terrorist attack. At around 3:15 a.m. on New Year's Day, a pickup truck driver struck a group of revelers, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others. Saints […]
Minimum Wage Rises in 21 States, 48 Counties, on New Year’s Day
On New Year's Day, nearly half of U.S. states and 48 counties will raise minimum hourly wages, but some economists say the mandated increases could have a negative impact on small businesses and overall employment levels. I'm warning you. fox business reported: “According to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute, 21 states plan to […]
Kristin Cavallari wants to ‘live in the energy’; Paul McCartney eyes new album: 2025 New Year’s resolutions
The new year is a time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. Hollywood's biggest stars spoke about their hopes for 2025 and how they will grow and improve in the coming year. Among them is musician Paul McCartney, who told fans in a Q&A on his website that he “hopes […]
Lightning Strikes Capitol Dome on New Year’s Eve
Lightning struck the Capitol dome in Washington, D.C., on New Year's Eve, leaving observers stunned and social media users wondering whether the lightning signaled a new era of change. Lightning also struck the Washington Monument on the other side of the Mall. It was not immediately clear whether any structures were damaged. The Capitol building […]