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Today’s Rundown:
- SOLDIER BEHIND TESLA EXPLOSION AT TRUMP HOTEL LEFT NOTE CALLING IT A ‘WAKEUP CALL’ FOR THE US: The incident has highlighted ongoing challenges in addressing mental health issues among military personnel and veterans, particularly those related to PTSD and the risk of radicalization.
- NEW ORLEANS ATTACKER WORE ‘SMART GLASSES’ DURING INCIDENT BUT DID NOT LIVESTREAM: Jabbar visited New Orleans twice before the attack, in October and November 2024. During these trips, he conducted surveillance of the French Quarter, recording videos with Meta smart glasses while cycling through the area.
- MIKE JOHNSON ELECTED HOUSE SPEAKER AFTER REPUBLICANS UNITE ON FIRST-ROUND VOTE: Initially, Johnson appeared to lack the necessary votes due to opposition from some Republican members. However, after discussions, two dissenting Republicans changed their votes, enabling Johnson to secure the required majority.
- BIDEN BLOCKS JAPAN-BASED NIPPON’S BID TO ACQUIRE US STEEL: Both U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have criticized the move as unlawful and are considering legal action against the U.S. government. The United Steelworkers union had previously expressed opposition to the deal, aligning with the administration’s stance on maintaining domestic ownership of critical industries.
- SKIP BAYLESS, JOY TAYLOR, AND FOX EXEC NAMED IN WORKPLACE MISCONDUCT LAWSUIT: Noushin Faraji claims that Bayless, former co-host of “Undisputed,” made repeated, unwanted advances toward her, including lingering hugs, pressing against her, and kissing her cheeks.
- UNITED AIRLINES TO LAUNCH ELON MUSK’S STARLINK WI-FI ON FLIGHTS THIS SPRING: This initiative positions United Airlines among the first major U.S. carriers to adopt Starlink technology, following similar agreements by Hawaiian Airlines and regional carrier JSX.
- NEIL YOUNG CONFIRMS HE WILL HEADLINE GLASTONBURY AFTER ‘ERROR IN INFORMATION’ PROMPTED HIM TO PULL OUT: This announcement follows a brief period during which Young withdrew from the lineup, citing concerns over the festival’s corporate associations, particularly with the BBC.
- ROBOTICS COMPANY BOSTON DYNAMICS LAYS OFF HUMAN EMPLOYEES, ADMITTING IT’S ‘BURNING THROUGH CASH’: The company has laid off 45 employees, representing about 5% of its workforce, due to financial challenges.
- SOUTH KOREAN AUTHORITIES BLOCKED FROM ARRESTING IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON IN TENSE STANDOFF: The arrest warrant is set to expire on January 6, 2025. In response, the CIO has requested police assistance to detain President Yoon before the warrant’s expiration.
- SHREK FANS MOURN AS DONKEY THAT INSPIRED EDDIE MURPHY’S CHARACTER DIES AT 30: Perry, the miniature donkey who inspired the character Donkey in the “Shrek” films, passed away at the age of 30 due to laminitis, a painful hoof disease.
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