El Salvador closes 2024 with a record low number of homicides

CNN anchor Erin Burnett is facing backlash after misidentifying the shooter in the Park Avenue mass shooting as “possibly white,” conflicting with the NYPD’s description of him as “possibly Middle Eastern.” The incident, which resulted in four deaths including an NYPD officer, has sparked debate over media responsibility and accuracy in real-time reporting. Want More Context? 🔎

A seasoned forestry worker lost four fingers in an accident that ended his 45-year career, which he had no intention of retiring from. Kohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 and to publish an educational article on the dangers of untangling cable snarls following the incident that occurred while the worker was clearing a miswound cable at a site near Waipu. Want More Context? 🔎

A Russian airstrike on the Bilenkivska Correctional Colony in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region has resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 80 injuries, with 42 inmates hospitalized for serious wounds. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a war crime, while Russian authorities have not yet commented. Want More Context? 🔎

Iran's recent post-conflict celebration belies ongoing concerns about its military vulnerabilities, particularly in air defense and procurement strategies, as the regime seeks closer ties with China amid shortcomings in its air force and reliance on Russia. Historical missteps, including the empowerment of the IRGC over the traditional military, have exacerbated these issues, highlighting the need for more reliable defense partnerships. Want More Context? 🔎

Two children died after a barge collided with their sailboat in Miami Beach, causing it to capsize in Biscayne Bay. Of the six individuals onboard, two were pronounced dead at the hospital, two are in critical condition, and the incident is under investigation by the Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 30 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated in Beijing due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains, with reports of up to 54cm of rainfall. The Beijing government has initiated a top-level emergency response, closing schools and suspending outdoor activities, while President Xi Jinping ordered extensive search and rescue operations as more rain is expected. Want More Context? 🔎