A tragic attack in New Orleans' Bourbon Street left 15 dead and 30 injured. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the attacker, confessed in videos before the incident, planned to kill his family, and claimed ISIS affiliation. Authorities found an ISIS flag, weapons, and possible IEDs at the scene, investigating further ties to terrorism.
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In an effort to boost Russia's declining birth rate, Oryol's regional governor announced a 100,000 rubles incentive for school-age girls who become mothers. This policy, effective from 2025 to 2027, has sparked controversy, but the governor defended it as support for young mothers. Russia faces a demographic crisis worsened by military losses in Ukraine.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, plan to visit Greenland, drawing criticism from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The visit is linked to President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns, and aims to assess the region's strategic importance.
Tragedy struck a San Diego park as three dogs fatally mauled their 26-year-old owner, Pedro Ortega, near a playground. Witnesses bravely attempted to intervene with golf clubs, and responding officers used a Taser on the escaping canines. One blood-covered dog sought refuge in a nearby garage, a chilling scene for the homeowner.
As Vance took the stage at the factory, he spoke about the protesters and wondered how they had free time on a Friday afternoon. 'I can't be the only person wondering it's a little after noon on a Friday ... Don't you all have jobs?' he asked making Usha Vance smile and the crowd applaud.
President Trump's strict immigration policies, including ending birthright citizenship for certain children, have left parents of documented dreamers from India distressed. With green card backlogs and children aging out of dependent visas, families are reconsidering their stay in the US and exploring return options to India.