Author: Steven Hall, DI

A US service member and two civilian contractors were killed in the attack. What We Know: The contractors worked for the Department of Defense. Two other DOD members that were injured are now in stable condition and are being evacuated. US and Kenyan aircrafts were also damaged. The Kenya Defense forces and US troops fought back any further attacks towards the facility, according to CNN. The attack was lead by Al-Shabaab, US Africa Command. He pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda. He’s responsible for military diplomacy within Africa. The attack happened at the Kenya Defense Force in Manda Bay. US Special…

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The majority of the 180 legislators in Parliament voted in favor of the resolution to kick US troops out of Iraq. What We Know: This vote happened two days after a U.S. drone strike killed Iranian General Qassim Soleimani at the Baghdad airport. This could possibly be the cause of the expulsion, according to Fox. Iraq and the US had an agreement that allowed American troops to enter the country to fight off ISIS. Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi stated: “The Iraqi government has an obligation to end the presence of all foreign forces on Iraqi soil and prevent it…

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20-year-old Gabe Bautista was on the D train when he set off this major debate on the internet. What We Know: All my New Yorkers, which is the best seat? pic.twitter.com/PeAQ7UEdC9 — gabe (@gplatinum_) January 1, 2020 4 million people have seen the tweet and many have commented about it. People of all walks of life in NYC have voiced their opinion over this debate. Even NYC Transit President Andy Byford said it’s like asking a parent to choose a favorite child. City Council President Corey Johnson and head of the Transportation Committee Ydanis Rodriguez both said they like them…

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Around 7 p.m., a crash was reported on Manetto Hill and Old Country roads. What We Know: Brian Gregg (25) was cleaning his gun when it accidentally discharged. This led a 17-year-old to be hit in the neck. The bullet came out the teen’s shoulder. The 25-year-old, the 17-year-old victim, and another 17-year-old were rushed to the hospital to receive help. This led to the car crash, according to ABC. It’s not clear who or what caused the accident. An off-duty Nassau County officer was in one of those four vehicles in the wreck after leaving work. Despite her injuries, she…

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YG is saying sorry for his past views of the LGBT community. What We Know: it’s been brought to my attention that my old views on life was ignorant. i apologize to the LGBTQ kommunity for ever komin across like i was anything but respectful and accepting. Live. Love. Ya Life. Gang! — STAY DANGEROUS (@YG) January 1, 2020 The post had 1,600 retweets and 13,500 likes since posting it on Wednesday night. He didn’t talk specifically about what his past views were or what views he has now. We also don’t know why he decided to make the statement…

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Eight suspected anti-Semitic incidents are being investigated in Brooklyn neighborhoods. What We Know: Hate doesn’t have a home in our city. In light of recent anti-Semitic attacks, the NYPD will increase their presence in Boro Park, Crown Heights and Williamsburg. Anyone who terrorizes our Jewish community WILL face justice. — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) December 27, 2019 Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement in regards to the attacks. “The cowards responsible for these despicable attacks are trying to inject fear into our Jewish communities, but New Yorkers will always band together and categorically reject anti-Semitism whenever it rears its…

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A 60-year-old man passed away after a robbery in the Bronx. What We Know: Juan Fresnada was beaten during a $1 robbery that took place early on Christmas Eve. It took place at 1:30 a.m. on Third Avenue in the Morrisania section. He died Friday afternoon at the Bronx hospital. Fresnada was walking with his 29-year-old partner Byron Caceres when a man approached them and harassed them for money. Fresnada and the man refused which led to the beating. Two other men  joined the initial attacker in beating Fresnada and Caceres. A dollar was taken and the assailants ran westbound…

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Even the Juice doesn’t know how to react to this move. What We Know: Is @drewbrees getting a late Christmas present or ….??? pic.twitter.com/r01oLHazLI — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) December 27, 2019 Antonio Brown spent 14 weeks enjoying life outside of the NFL after being released due to a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and rape. Brown has said that he won’t ever be in the NFL again, yet has posted Instagram photos that show he’s missing the NFL. He also recently announced that he’s creating a rap album called No more white woman 2020. Now, Brown has changed his mind and did…

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Officials are worried of a possible missile launch referred to as a “Christmas gift”. What We Know: One of Trump’s major foreign policy goals is to make a deal with the North Koreans that would remove their missile test program. This action would be a major blow to that possibility. Two years ago, the Trump administration labeled North Korea a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Earlier in the month, they tested an engine which officials believe to be a missile, according to Fox. North Korea warned of a “Christmas gift” in early December. They said the Trump administration was running out…

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Emmalyn Nguyen went for breast augmentation on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. She suffered cardiac arrest and now has severe brain damage. What We Know: Nguyen had saved up $6,000 for the surgery. During the procedure, she was left alone for 15 minutes after she was administered the anesthesia at the surgery facility in Greenwood Village. Her family claims at 2:15 the faculty “discovered that Ms. Nguyen’s lips and face were blue and that cyanosis was quickly spreading to her upper extremities and torso”. They also claimed that no one attempted to resuscitate her. She suffered two cardiac arrests. It wasn’t until…

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