More than 1 million still without power in Puerto Rico
Many in Puerto Rico started 2025 without electricity as the local power company said it could take another day to turn the power back on after a blackout impacted most of the island.
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say
At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day. CBS News’ Michael George and Kati Weis have more.
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Former NYPD detective on deadly truck incident in New Orleans
At least 10 people are dead after a truck hit a crowd of people early New Year’s Day on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he could,” New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. Former NYPD Detective Sergeant Felipe Rodriguez joined CBS News to talk…
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How Google, Xiaomi and others wished Happy New Year 2025 on social media
Top brands, including Google, Xiaomi, Zomato, and Flipkart, ushered in the New Year with creative and engaging social media posts. These greetings blended humour, emotion, and product highlights, reinforcing their connection with customers.
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Private schools in the UK now include VAT on school fees: Here’s why
UK Private Schools Now Add VAT to Fees: The UK government introduces a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 2025. This move aims to generate funding for state school teacher recruitment while private schools may face higher fees and reduced student numbers. The ISC plans to challenge the policy legally.
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Vinod Kambli discharged from hospital
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for health issues. He was admitted on December 21 but has now recovered and is back home. At his discharge, he expressed his determination to continue playing cricket and advised fans to avoid alcohol.
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‘Intentionally struck crowd, started firing’: What we know about New Orleans attacker
A deliberate truck crash and subsequent shooting on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, during New Year’s celebrations resulted in 10 deaths and 30 injuries. The attacker exited the vehicle and began firing before police intervened. The incident, condemned by Governor Jeff Landry, took place early Wednesday morning near Canal Street, and an investigation is underway.
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Ten dead and dozens injured after driver plows car into crowd on Bourbon Street
At least 10 people are dead and dozens injured after a driver plowed a car into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, according to authorities. The driver reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a weapon after hitting the crowd. A large police presence and EMS were reported at the…
