NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas: A Green Beret named Matthew Livelsberger left a ...
1. Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas: A Green Beret named Matthew Livelsberger left a note indicating he was seeking help before he detonated a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas, resulting in an explosion. This incident has sparked discussions about mental health and suicide prevention. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/cybertruck-explosion-in-vegas-green-beret-matthew-livelsberger-left-note-calling-it-wake-up-call-for-us/articleshow/116955823.cms)
2. New Orleans terror attack: Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a strip club in New Orleans. The suspect, Bailey Billiot, was later shot and killed by police. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/new-orleans-terror-attack-three-killed-dozens-injured-in-strip-club-shooting/articleshow/116955512.cms)
3. Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom: Georgetown University professor and immigration activist Roberto Gonzales, and civil rights activist and former Georgia state House of Representatives member Aisha Glover, were among the 17 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Controversy arose when it was announced that George Soros, a controversial philanthropist, was also included in the list. (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/04/joe-biden-announces-presidential-medal-of-freedom-recipients-george-soros-included.html)
4. US new vehicle sales: The number of new cars sold in the United States in 2024 reached a five-year high, with an increase of 2.7% compared to 2023. Hybrid and electric vehicles contributed to this upward trend. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-vehicle-sales-rose-2-220751821.html)
5. Bitcoin ETFs outflows: Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced record outflows at the beginning of 2025, with BlackRock's Bitcoin iShares ETF losing $133 million in assets in a single day. This indicates a decreased demand for Bitcoin-related investments. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-start-2025-record-213112017.html)
2. New Orleans terror attack: Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a strip club in New Orleans. The suspect, Bailey Billiot, was later shot and killed by police. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/new-orleans-terror-attack-three-killed-dozens-injured-in-strip-club-shooting/articleshow/116955512.cms)
3. Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom: Georgetown University professor and immigration activist Roberto Gonzales, and civil rights activist and former Georgia state House of Representatives member Aisha Glover, were among the 17 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Controversy arose when it was announced that George Soros, a controversial philanthropist, was also included in the list. (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/04/joe-biden-announces-presidential-medal-of-freedom-recipients-george-soros-included.html)
4. US new vehicle sales: The number of new cars sold in the United States in 2024 reached a five-year high, with an increase of 2.7% compared to 2023. Hybrid and electric vehicles contributed to this upward trend. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-vehicle-sales-rose-2-220751821.html)
5. Bitcoin ETFs outflows: Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced record outflows at the beginning of 2025, with BlackRock's Bitcoin iShares ETF losing $133 million in assets in a single day. This indicates a decreased demand for Bitcoin-related investments. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-start-2025-record-213112017.html)