A Texas grandfather, Jorge Arbaiza, 61, was tragically killed in a McDonald's in Houston while buying lunch for his grandchildren. The fatal gunfire erupted between two groups, leaving his family devastated. Authorities have arrested suspect Antonio Ridge, who is linked to the shooting.
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A police chase in Killeen, Texas, ended with a suspect crashing a truck into the Killeen Mall and injuring several shoppers. The suspect, pursued for a possible DWI, drove through a JC Penney entrance, striking multiple people. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect inside the mall, resulting in his death. Four victims were hospitalized, and an investigation is underway.
After Donald Trump expressed interest in buying Greenland, a major power outage struck Nuuk, Greenland's capital, affecting homes and critical infrastructure for about 10 hours in -10°C weather. Americans started commenting on the power outage and said Donald Trump would never allow such an event if Greenland was under American control.
Joshua Riibe, a college senior, has returned home after being questioned in the Dominican Republic about the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who is believed to have drowned. Authorities cleared Riibe of any wrongdoing, and Konanki's parents have accepted her tragic fate.
US President-elect Trump praised an 'epic' ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, set days before his second term begins, aimed at halting the deadliest clashes in Gaza. The agreement includes phased release of hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza, while ensuring a six-week initial ceasefire.
India’s S Jaishankar highlighted "mutual respect, sensitivity, and interests" as key to India-China relations, while China’s Guo Jiakun urged cooperation, citing shared development and peaceful coexistence. Guo emphasized commitments by Modi and Xi for strategic, stable ties, urging adherence to the "five principles of peaceful coexistence." Both nations stressed regional stability and global peace as mutual goals.
A man in Shanghai was deceived into sending nearly $28,000 to scammers who used AI-generated images to create a fake girlfriend. The scammers created realistic visuals and fake documents to manipulate the victim into believing his online lover needed financial help. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of AI-generated scams globally.
Republican senators face difficulty defending President Trump's pardons of January 6 protesters, including those who attacked police officers. The decisions raise safety concerns on Capitol Hill and conflict with the party's law and order stance. Many GOP members express dissent while some defer to presidential authority.
US President Donald Trump clarified his claim of solving the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, admitting he was being sarcastic and expressing his intention to settle the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a US ceasefire proposal but emphasized the need for lasting peace.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old accused of murdering a UnitedHealthcare executive, grappled with debilitating chronic back pain. His former landlord revealed Mangione's condition prevented dating and intimacy. Described as a bright engineer, Mangione hid his struggles behind an optimistic facade.