At least 10 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans

A 29-year-old woman named Autumn Bardisa was arrested in Florida for posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license from July 2023 until her termination in January 2024. She faces multiple charges, including practicing healthcare without a license and fraudulent use of identification, and is currently held on a $70,000 bond. Want More Context? 🔎

It has been 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which marked the beginning of the nuclear age, yet the horrors of that time are still echoed by survivors like Yoshito Matsushige. As discussions about potential nuclear threats continue, survivors urge younger generations to remember the devastating impact of war and the necessity for lasting peace. Want More Context? 🔎

Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir – Authorities have banned 25 books, including Hafsa Kanjwal's award-winning *Colonizing Kashmir*, claiming they "misguide youth" and instigate violence, amid heightened censorship since 2019. Ironically, this occurs alongside a state-sponsored book festival, highlighting New Delhi's intensified control over academic discourse in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, was arrested on federal extortion charges for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 investment deal under threat of harming their business. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison, as prosecutors highlight the case as a commitment to combat public corruption. Want More Context? 🔎

Turkey aims to become a regional energy hub, initiating natural gas exports to Syria from Azerbaijan, supported by Qatar, to alleviate Syria's electricity shortages. This strategic move not only enhances Turkey's influence in energy dynamics but also reflects shifting alliances, as Arab monarchies invest significantly in Syria amidst global energy market disruptions. Want More Context? 🔎

Ancient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎