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Officials Release Enhanced Video Footage of Brown University Mass Shooting Suspect
Two people were shot and killed and nine wounded at the Ivy League school over the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island. No suspect has been apprehended yet.
Jewish Community Farewells Beloved Rabbi Eli Schlanger at Bondi Funeral
Rabbi Eli Schlanger was honoured by the Correctional Services Honour Guard for his dedicated work as a prison chaplain.
Bondi Shooting Reignites Political Battle Over Anti-Semitism in Australia
The focus turns to delayed reforms on universities, visas, and extremist threats after the attack.
Known at 17, a Terrorist at 24: Did Australian Authorities Look Away Too Soon?
The younger shooter, Naveed Akram, was interviewed by authorities in 2019 but wasn’t deemed a threat at the time.
Authorities Confirm Bondi Terrorist Hailed From India
Authorities say Sajid Akram left India nearly 30 years ago and his radicalisation has no links to the country.
New Dashcam Footage Captures the Moment One Civilian Briefly Disarms Bondi Terrorist
New footage shows bystanders tackling the alleged gunman moments before the Bondi Beach shooting began.
Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
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US Manufacturing Growth Extends in December But Momentum Slows as Orders Fall
Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month even as new orders dipped for the first time in a year and cost pressures intensified.
Trump Administration Faces Balancing Act on Agriculture
Family farms and ranches are going out of business. Many hope the new administration will deliver reforms, but remain skeptical over trade, antitrust issues.
FAA Urges Airlines to Remain Cautious in Venezuela Airspace Amid ‘Worsening Security Situation’
The aviation regulator warned that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes.
Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.
Driver Who Rammed Crowd at Liverpool Soccer Parade Sentenced to Over 21 Years
Paul Doyle, 54, a former Royal Marine, injured 134 people when he drove his car into fans celebrating the team’s Premier League victory in May.
Foreign Visitor Numbers to Japan Up 10 Percent in November, Despite China Travel Boycott
Officials acknowledged Beijing’s travel advisory, but noted that 562,600 visitors had still come from China last month, a 3 percent increase from last year.
▶Purdue University Allegedly Rejects Chinese Graduate Student Applicants
Purdue University is allegedly rejecting Chinese applicants for its graduate programs this year.
Nationwide Nasal Spray Product Recall Expanded
People with weakened immune systems who use the recalled products may suffer life-threatening infections.
More Than 65,000 Pounds of Food Products Recalled Nationwide
Milk and soy are two of the nine major food allergens recognized in the United States.
FDA Not Adding ‘Black Box’ Warning to COVID-19 Vaccines: Commissioner
The box is the highest level of warning.
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