NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses. Meta is the parent company of Facebook. A spokesperson declined to comment. The devices are made in partnership with Ray-Ban. They’re frames with a built-in…… MORE
Congress certifies Donald Trump as election winner.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the 2024 election winner without challenge. It’s in stark contrast to 2021 violence. Lawmakers convened under security and a snowstorm to certify the vote, with the reading of the electoral results from the states coming swiftly.… MORE
Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government. Trudeau said Monday that “internal battles” mean that he “cannot be the best option” in the next election. He planned…… MORE
The FBI says the man responsible for New Year’s truck attack visited New Orleans twice before
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with hands-free glasses, an FBI official said Sunday. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Houston, also traveled to Cairo, Egypt, as…… MORE
Cold Weather and possible Significant Snow later in the week.
There is high confidence in at least measurable snow Wednesday night into Friday. A rain-snow mix is expected, so exact amounts are still uncertain. If temperatures are a few degrees warmer or cooler than currently forecast, final snow accumulations may be lower or higher. Hazardous travel is likely Thursday and Friday, especially on untreated roads.…… MORE