Good morning. It's Tuesday, Nov. 23, and we're covering more details from the vehicle attack in Wisconsin, an update on the Haiti kidnapping, and more. Have feedback? Let us know at [email protected].
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Victims Identified in Wisconsin
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Details continued to emerge yesterday surrounding a deadly hit-and-run in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha that left five people dead and more than 40 injured after a vehicle slammed through a Christmas parade.
Sources identified the suspect as 39-year-old Darrell Brooks. Reports suggest Brooks had been released from prison Friday on bail after being charged with trying to run over the mother of his child at a gas station. Officials are investigating whether he may have been fleeing the scene of a domestic disturbance at the time of the parade. Brooks will face at least five counts of intentional homicide, along with other charges.
Among the groups struck by the vehicle were a marching band and a dance troupe known as the "Dancing Grannies." Victims ranged in age from 52 to 81 years old. See footage from the scene here (warning: extremely sensitive content).
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President Joe Biden nominated current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to a second term yesterday. The move comes despite pressure from progressive Democrats who view Powell as not strong enough on banking regulations.
Colloquially known as the Fed, the institution serves as the country's central bank (see 101). Controlling both the nation's money supply and the rate at which major banks may borrow money from its reserves, the Fed is generally considered the most powerful financial institution in the world. Powell would resume his post at a key juncture for the economy, with inflation having hit a three-decade high.
Biden is also expected to nominate Lael Brainard, a progressive favorite, as vice chair.
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Haitian officials confirmed the release of two captives over the weekend kidnapped by gang members in October. Leaders of Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries said they could not confirm the identities of those released or the circumstances surrounding their release. Fifteen people are still being held hostage.
The missionary group—17 people including five children—was kidnapped outside of Port-au-Prince Oct. 16 by the 400 Mawozo gang, who demanded a $17M ransom for their release. It is not known how much money, if any, was paid.
The release comes as security in Haiti has dramatically declined in recent years, exacerbated by the July assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in August. A lack of fuel has also been blamed on the gangs, who are reportedly blocking access to fuel terminals.
More than 800 kidnappings have been reported in the country this year, compared to 796 for all of 2020.
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