Egyptian and Israeli leaders send condolences for Carter, who brokered their peace treaty

Suspected people smugglers in Britain will face travel bans, social media blackouts, and phone restrictions under new laws, with interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) to be introduced to curb their activities. The measures come as the number of migrants arriving by small boats in the English Channel rose by a quarter in 2024. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper aims to tackle criminal gang networks profiting from border insecurity, while critics like shadow home secretary Chris...

The euro and British pound dropped to multi-month lows against the U.S. dollar as trading resumed in the new year, with the euro falling 0.42% to $1.031 and sterling declining nearly 1% to $1.239. Optimism around the U.S. economy and equities was high, with Wall Street stocks opening higher and the U.S. dollar index rising by 0.36%, fueled by expectations of strong economic growth and favorable policies under a potential second Trump presidency in 2025....

British rapper Stormzy, real name Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr., was banned from driving for nine months after admitting to using his phone while driving his Rolls-Royce in London. Stormzy, known for popularizing grime rap, previously put road users at risk with illegally tinted windows on his Lamborghini Urus and has a record of speeding. Despite not appearing in court, Stormzy pleaded guilty in writing and was fined 2,010 pounds ($2,500) with penalty points added to...

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Louisiana is on high alert following a terror attack in New Orleans on New Year's. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick assures football fans attending the upcoming Super Bowl LIX that safety measures are in place, despite the incident. Law enforcement will enhance security for the event, with the NFL expressing confidence in a safe and enjoyable experience for attendees. Full Article

Summary: The Up First newsletter reports on a tragic incident in New Orleans where a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people. The driver, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a gunfire exchange with police, and the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. The newsletter also mentions a separate incident in Las Vegas where a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of a Trump...