A Brazilian woman is charged with triple homicide after allegedly poisoning a Christmas cake. Three family members died and three others were hospitalized. The incident occurred during a family gathering in Torres. High levels of arsenic were found in the victims' blood and cake. The suspect researched arsenic online before the incident. Authorities are investigating further.
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​A student shot two other pupils in a Tennesse high school cafeteria shootout before turning the gun to himself inside the cafeteria. Antioch High School where the incident took place was immediately placed on lockdown because of the sudden shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have said they also are responding.
A video showing a federal worker discussing his experience with Elon Musk has sparked a debate about the treatment of federal employees. The worker revealed that Musk's visit to his agency led to job cuts and intense scrutiny of employees by young, inexperienced staff. The issue was further complicated by accusations of nepotism and internal blockades.
A Houston-area mosque issued a message urging members not to share information about Shamsud Din Jabbar, who drove a truck into crowds on Bourbon Street. Jabbar, who converted to Islam early, had a bomb-making setup in his trailer. The mosque advised members to refer media and FBI inquiries to CAIR and ISGH.
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