A 17-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a fellow student before taking her own life. The shooting occurred just days before Christmas break, leaving the community devastated. President Biden condemned the incident and renewed calls for stricter gun control.
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The dismantling of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC, has commenced. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, under pressure from Congressional Republicans, announced the reconstruction effort. The plaza, a significant symbol of racial justice activism, is set to evolve into something new after serving as a focal point for protests and memorials for over four years.
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