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Trump Murder-for-Hire Plot |
Three men have been charged in alleged Iran-linked assassination plots, including targeting President-elect Donald Trump while he was campaigning for a second term, according to charges unsealed by the Justice Department yesterday.
Court documents filed in federal court in Manhattan claim an unidentified Iranian Revolutionary Guard official (see overview) directed an associate—identified as 51-year-old Farjad Shakeri—in September to develop a plan to monitor and eventually kill Trump. In October, Shakeri was given seven days to devise a plan. The Iranian official told Shakeri if he was unable to create and execute the plan, Iran would wait until after the US presidential election to take action, believing Trump would lose. The plot is unrelated to a separate assassination attempt against Trump in July. See the DOJ's announcement and criminal complaint here.
The complaint also revealed US officials had disrupted another plot to assassinate a Brooklyn human-rights activist who has been critical of Iran's treatment of women. Officials have charged New Yorkers Carlisle Rivera, 49, and Jonathan Loadholt, 36. |
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Israeli soccer fans injured in Amsterdam violence.
At least five people were hospitalized and 62 detained following attacks on Israeli soccer fans, which officials describe as antisemitic. The incident occurred during a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to arrange flights home for Israeli citizens. Dutch authorities are investigating the incident and have ordered a three-day ban on protests.
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with 11 nods.
Beyoncé, who already has 32 Grammys, leads the 67th annual awards for her countrified album, "Cowboy Carter," including for album of the year, record of the year, and song of the year for "Texas Hold 'Em." Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone nabbed seven nominations apiece; Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift received six; and producer Jack Antonoff and Shaboozey nabbed five. The ceremony will take place Feb. 2.
AOL's "You've Got Mail" voice, Elwood Edwards, dies at 74.
Edwards recorded the famous greeting in 1989, a project initiated by his wife, who worked at AOL's predecessor. Edwards was paid $200 for the recordings that later became a staple of early internet culture. His voice not only became synonymous with AOL but also inspired the title of the 1998 film "You've Got Mail" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. See an interview with Edwards here.
Notre Dame Cathedral bells ring for first time since 2019 fire.
The iconic Paris cathedral is preparing for its Dec. 8 reopening, which comes more than five years since a fire in April 2019 caused extensive damage, including the collapse of its spire and most of its roof. The ringing of the bells featured all eight restored bells chiming together, with the introduction of three new bells, including one from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tesla reaches $1T market cap as shares close up 8% Friday.
The rally marks the first time Tesla stock has risen above $300 per share since September 2022. The increase in the electric vehicle maker's share price is attributed to optimism surrounding CEO Elon Musk's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump and potential benefits for Tesla under a Trump administration, including lighter EV regulations and potential advantages over competitors. |
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Children leave candy for a family on Halloween after noticing a sign about their son's hospitalization. (More)
A 21-year-old man, who became the caretaker of his siblings after their mother died, is surprised with $40K, a Disneyland vacation, and a new car. (More)
An Illinois man saves his neighbor's 7-year-old son from choking. (More, w/video)
Four-year-old boy hypes up his big sister and mom after a spa day. (More, w/video)
A daughter finds a sweet note from her dad tucked away inside the glovebox of her first car. (More) |
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Today, we're sharing a story from reader John D. in Fishkill, New York.
"I drive a school bus for Arlington school district. The day after Halloween my first student, John (a kindergartener), got on the bus with a huge smile on his face and presented me with a large bag of candy that he said he would like to share with me from what he collected. He also told me he made a bag up for his teacher. I'm driving 9 years and never had a student do this before for me. He also had drawn pictures to decorate the bus for the holiday."
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