Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 - ISIS attack; Cybertruck explosion; US treasury hack; Norovirus surge; Trump’s sexual abuse verdict stands

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: The year started with tragedy as a man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 10 and injuring 31, in an apparent ISIS-inspired attack. Hours later, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International in Las Vegas, injuring 7. Though connections between the two incidents are unclear, both vehicles came from the same rental company. Meanwhile, the US Treasury revealed a major cyberattack by a Chinese state-sponsored group, norovirus cases are surging nationwide, and Donald Trump lost his federal appeal, leaving him liable for $5 million to E. Jean Carroll.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• CBS News: At least 15 killed on Bourbon Street in New Orleans after driver intentionally slams truck into crowd; dozens injured
• NBC News: Tesla Cybertruck bursts into flames outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
• NBC News: U.S. Treasury says its computers were hacked by a Chinese 'threat actor' in 'major incident'
• NY Times: Norovirus Outbreaks Surge Nationwide
• AP News: An appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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