A deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans left 15 dead after suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd. Authorities revealed his ties to ISIS and a history of personal and financial struggles, fueling investigations into his motives.
Elon Musk's new username "Kekius Maximus" on X sparked speculation, with some linking it to alt-right symbols and memecoins. His profile change also led to a 900% surge in the value of a memecoin associated with the name.
Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect behind the New Orleans New Year's attack, drove a truck displaying an ISIS flag into a crowd, killing 10 and injuring 35. He was killed in a firefight with police, who are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
A deadly Jeju Air crash that killed 179 has led to 68,000 flight cancellations amid growing aviation safety fears. Another Jeju Air flight faced a similar landing gear issue, intensifying scrutiny on the airline's safety protocols.
A Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport killed 179 passengers, with two surviving flight attendants unable to recall the incident. The crash, South Korea's deadliest since 1997, has prompted a thorough investigation into its cause.
Suchir Balaji's parents allege their son's death was not a suicide but a murder, citing signs of a struggle in his apartment. They have demanded an FBI investigation, supported by Elon Musk, who stated, "This doesn't seem like a suicide." Balaji, a former OpenAI whistleblower, had planned to visit his parents in January before his tragic death.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737, en route from Bangkok to Muan, crashed during an emergency landing attempt at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 179 people.
Dayle Haddon, renowned actress and supermodel, passed away at 76 from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in her son-in-law Marc Blucas' Pennsylvania home.
Martina Navratilova criticized the Associated Press for awarding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif third place in the Female Athlete of the Year 2024, citing gender controversy.
Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York for violating the dress code by wearing jeans. Despite being fined and asked to change, Carlsen refused, leading to his disqualification by FIDE.
Cryptocurrency billionaire Vitalik Buterin has donated $290,000 to Moo Deng, a five-month-old pygmy hippo at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. The baby hippo, an internet sensation and meme star, will benefit from the donation to improve her care and habitat.
Chisako Kakehi, known as Japan's "Black Widow," died at 78 in custody after being sentenced to death for murdering three elderly lovers with cyanide. Her calculated crimes shocked Japan and exposed gaps in investigating suspicious deaths.
Thirteen corrections officers were fired after bodycam footage revealed them assaulting handcuffed inmate Robert Brooks, who died the next day. The video has sparked outrage, prompting investigations into systemic issues in New York's prison system.
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao revealed a near collision with two mysterious metallic orbs while flying his private plane over Texas. The unidentified objects, described as spherical and fast-moving, came dangerously close, raising questions about their origin.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his role in Baby Driver, tragically passed away on December 21 after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's festive photos aboard the ISS sparked conspiracy theories about their extended mission. NASA debunked claims, confirming the holiday decorations arrived via a SpaceX resupply in November.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan court. His lawyer criticized Mayor Eric Adams and authorities for turning the case into a political spectacle, violating Mangione's right to a fair trial.