U.S. airstrikes target Houthi positions in Yemen; Puerto Rico faces massive power outage on New Year's Eve; American family shot during vacation in Mexico
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- U.S. military conducts airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen: The U.S. carried out airstrikes on December 31, 2024, targeting Houthi positions in Yemen in response to missile attacks on Israel, aiming to counter Iranian influence and protect allies in the region.
- Massive power outage leaves Puerto Rico in darkness on New Year's Eve: On December 31, 2024, over 80% of Puerto Rico's customers lost power, plunging the island into darkness as they welcomed the New Year, raising concerns about infrastructure and emergency response.
- New Year's Eve geomagnetic storm could trigger Northern Lights displays across the U.S.: A geomagnetic storm on December 31, 2024, created conditions for potential visibility of the Northern Lights, attracting attention from skywatchers across the country.
- Tragic shooting of American family on vacation in Mexico: Reports emerged of an American family being shot during their vacation in Mexico, resulting in three deaths and raising ongoing safety concerns for travelers in the region.
- Bird flu uptick in the U.S. raises pandemic concerns: The CDC is on alert due to a rise in bird flu cases, indicating potential pandemic risks and emphasizing the need for public health preparedness.
- Murder charge in New York City subway fire incident: Debrina Kawam was identified as the victim of a fatal subway fire on December 22, 2024, with Sebastian Zapeta charged with first-degree murder, and an arraignment set for January 7, 2025.
- Wisconsin police search for felon linked to children's deaths: Authorities in Wisconsin are searching for a convicted felon connected to the deaths of multiple children, raising serious community safety concerns.
- Chief Justice Roberts condemns threats to judiciary: Chief Justice Roberts spoke out against threats to the Supreme Court and judiciary, emphasizing the importance of respecting court decisions amid rising tensions as Trump returns to the political scene.
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