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🚨🇺🇸SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY SHUTDOWN OVER BOMB THREAT BY JORDANIAN NATIONAL Ahmad Alhendi, 28, from Oak Lawn, IL, caused a 4-hour highway closure on I-85 in South Carolina after claiming he had a “small bomb” in his truck during a traffic stop. No explosives were found, but the scare halted traffic for thousands. Globe Transportation, his employer, has stayed silent. Alhendi faces charges including making a false bomb threat, remains in custody on a $20,238 bond and awaits a 2026 immigration hearing for overstaying his visa. Why the long wait? No one knows. Sources: USA Today

🚨UBER CEO DARA KHOSROWSHAHI STEPS DOWN FROM SELF-DRIVING TECH COMPANY BOARD Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has resigned from the board of Aurora Innovation, a company developing autonomous vehicle technology. Aurora, known for advancing self-driving tech in trucks and vehicles, partnered with Uber in 2020 when Uber sold its self-driving unit to Aurora. Khosrowshahi’s resignation aims to let him focus on his Uber responsibilities. Shailen Bhatt, a former Federal Highway official, will replace him. Source: Tech Crunch

🚨🇺🇸TIKTOK PROFITED OFF EXPLOITED KIDS & MONEY LAUNDERING: LAWSUIT Utah’s AG claims TikTok Live let “hundreds of thousands” of kids bypass age checks, exposing them to shady adult interactions—all while TikTok pocketed cash from virtual gifts. Oh, and criminals allegedly used it to sell drugs and launder money. TikTok denies the allegations, calling them “misleading” and highlighting its safety measures—but the lawsuit paints a troubling picture. Source: Yahoo News

🚨🇺🇸WHO IS SAM SHOEMATE, AND WHY DID THE CYBERTRUCK BOMBER REACH OUT TO HIM? Sam Shoemate, a retired soldier and the man behind the popular Instagram account "terminalcwo," is a well-known advocate for military veterans. With thousands of followers across platforms, Shoemate shares raw insights about life in the military and sheds light on issues impacting service members. That reputation is likely why Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger emailed him the day before the Tesla explosion in Las Vegas. Livelsberger asked Shoemate to help him connect with media outlets to share his concerns about drone warfare and alleged war crimes he’d witnessed in Afghanistan. In the email, Livelsberger said he believed federal agents were tracking him and mentioned having a VBIED (vehicle-borne explosive), a chilling preview of the tragedy that followed. Officials believe the email is legit and shows Livelsberger’s mental state unraveling before the tragic incident. Sources: Washington Post, @samosaur

🇺🇸 BREAKING BAD HOUSE FOR SALE: $4 MILLION FOR YOUR VERY OWN DRUG KINGPIN LAIR The Albuquerque home that hosted Walter White’s pizza toss is up for sale at just 12 times its actual value. Market price? $340K. Asking price? A cool $4 million. Because meth-cooking memories apparently come with a hefty markup. For years, fans turned the place into a circus—chucking pizzas on the roof and trying to cannonball into the backyard pool. The owners finally said, “We’re done.” Now it’s your chance to own TV history—or start your own Airbnb empire. Source: NBC News

🚨🇺🇸BIDEN ADMINISTRATION NOTIFIES CONGRESS OF $8B WEAPONS SALE TO ISRAEL The U.S. State Department has informed Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to bolster Israel’s air defenses and munitions. The package includes Hellfire missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, with most deliveries taking up to several years. This adds to the $17.9 billion in U.S. military aid provided since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Critics raise concerns over Palestinian civilian casualties amid ongoing demonstrations and opposition in Congress. Source: CBS/AP

🚨RUSSIA STOPS TEEN BOMBERS IN YEKATERINBURG 4 teens, barely old enough for a learner’s permit, were caught by Russia’s FSB plotting to bomb a busy area in Yekaterinburg, a major city in the Ural Mountains. Think of it as Russia’s Chicago—big, important, and not where you want chaos. Authorities seized DIY bomb parts and linked 2 to an earlier police car arson. These kids, born in 2007-08, weren’t just playing with fire this time—they were tied to a banned extremist group. The FSB says the group fed them dangerous ideas, inspiring plans for mass violence and even an earlier police car arson. The teens had built bomb components, ready to target a crowded area. Instead of pulling off their misguided mission, they’re now facing serious criminal charges—and a lifetime ban from building anything. Source: Reuters

🚨🇨🇳HMP VIRUS OUTBREAK IN CHINA: "WINTER SURGE" OR SOMETHING MORE? Hospitals in northern China are packed as cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) surge, leaving parents scrambling for care in overcrowded pediatric wards. HMPV, the “cold’s sneaky cousin,” causes flu-like symptoms but can lead to pneumonia in kids, seniors, and the immunocompromised. No vaccine, no magic cure—just rest, fluids, and patience. China calls it “just a winter thing,” but emergency measures and new tracking programs suggest otherwise. The WHO hasn’t labeled this a global health emergency, but the surge has health authorities ramping up surveillance. Neighboring countries like Taiwan and Cambodia are watching closely. Sources: Independent

🇺🇸DENZEL WASHINGTON AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM Actor Denzel Washington received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his four-decade career on screen and stage. Known for his roles in film and theater, Washington has earned 2 Academy Awards, 2 Golden Globes, and a Tony Award. Source: WH

🚨🇺🇸BIDEN AWARDS MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO CHEF WHO APPEARED IN PHOTOS WITH TRUMP’S WOULD-BE ASSASSIN Chef José Andrés, honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, was previously photographed with Ryan Wesley Routh, Trump’s would-be assassin. Source: Times Now News t.co/8oEMOrlsfI

🚨🇺🇸Biden walked out of the room, avoiding questions, after presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton and George Soros. t.co/YPZPEPMt4h

🇺🇸🇺🇦 BLINKEN ADMITS U.S. ARMED UKRAINE BEFORE RUSSIA’S INVASION Secretary of State Antony Blinken told The New York Times that Washington supplied weapons to Kyiv long before Russia’s invasion began. Source: NYT

🚨🇦🇹BREAKING: AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR KARL NEHAMMER TO RESIGN Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced the end of coalition negotiations with the Social Democrats, citing irreconcilable differences on key issues. Nehammer: “We have negotiated long and hard. Agreement is not possible.” Source: AFP News

🚨MAGIC JOHNSON AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM American businessman and former basketball player Magic Johnson, a legend on and off the court, received the nation’s highest civilian honor from Biden. Source: WH t.co/FGCl8lgQcI

🇺🇸 THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM: HONORING AMERICA’S BEST The Presidential Medal of Freedom, established in 1963 by JFK, is the highest civilian honor in the U.S. It is supposed to recognize extraordinary contributions to national security, culture, peace, and public service. Past recipients include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Muhammad Ali and Sandra Day O’Connor. Today, President Biden awarded the Medal to 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton and George Soros... Reminder though, Bush awarded it to Fauci back in 2008... So it's kinda gone down since the 80s. Source: Washington Archives

🇺🇸🇬🇹GUATEMALA RECEIVES FIRST DEPORTEES OF 2025 On January 2, four flights from the U.S. landed in Guatemala, deporting around 500 individuals from detention centers in Virginia, Texas, and Arizona. In 2024, deportations to Guatemala hit a record high with 61,680 people returned, up from 55,302 in 2023. Including voluntary returns, the Guatemalan Migration Institute assisted 76,768 migrants last year. A new year, but the numbers keep climbing. Sources: Auden Cabello

🇺🇸GEORGE SOROS OFFICIALLY GETS MEDAL OF FREEDOM... "Through his Open Society Foundations, Soros has supported initiatives that promote democracy, human rights, education, and social justice worldwide." And to "KILL TWITTER..." Well done, Biden... Alex, George's son, accepted the medal on his behalf.

🇺🇸HILLARY CLINTON OFFICIALLY AWARDED MEDAL OF FREEDOM Biden honored former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. This accolade is to recognize Clinton’s extensive public service, including her roles as First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State. Source: Politico

🇺🇸BIDEN: THESE PEOPLE ARE EXTRAORDINARY "For the final time as President, I have the honor of restoring the Medal of Freedom on our Nation’s highest honor of a group of extraordinary people." Recipients include Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Bono.

🇺🇸HILLARY CLINTON OFFICIALLY AWARDED MEDAL OF FREEDOM With a standing ovation.

🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA BANS VOTER ID—BECAUSE RULES ARE APPARENTLY “RACIST” While California just banned local voter ID laws, the rest of the world didn’t get the memo. Countries like France, Germany, Sweden, South Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, and Nigeria all require voter ID. Yes, even Bangladesh has figured this out. But in California? Showing ID to vote is a bridge too far. Maybe they should consult Botswana on how democracy works. Source: The IAC Project Pages

PR EXPERTS: ELON HANDLED CYBERTRUCK BOMB LIKE A BOSS A bomb inside a Cybertruck exploded near the Trump Hotel in Vegas, and Elon wasted no time taking charge. He hit X to clear the air immediately: “The truck contained the blast—wrong car for this.” He dropped facts faster than news outlets, revealing fireworks and fuel canisters caused the explosion, not the vehicle. @elonmusk also handed police critical data and charging station footage, earning kudos from law enforcement. Source: Fortune

🚨🇺🇸NYPD CAN’T HIRE ENOUGH COPS WHILE NYC CRIME SPIRALS The NYPD is scrambling to fill 1,600 vacancies as applications nosedive—down over 50% in 8 years. Meanwhile, crime in NYC is hitting subways and streets hard. Daily violence, brazen robberies, and public safety fears? Mayor Adams’ “vision” in action. Source: NYPD Data

🇬🇧UK POLITICIANS: “WE’RE LETTING OUR CHILDREN DOWN” Reform Mayor Alan Graves blasted Labour for refusing to investigate the Oldham grooming gangs scandal, where vulnerable girls were exploited for years. Jess Phillips, the Safeguarding Minister, said it’s up to local councils—not the government—to investigate. Passing the buck much? Nigel Farage called out decades of Tory and Labour failures, saying child abuse on an “industrial scale” was ignored out of “moral cowardice.” Imagine Congress refusing to investigate nationwide systemic child abuse... That’s the UK right now. Source: GB News

🔴 LIVE: JOE BIDEN GIVES ONE OF HIS FINAL SPEECHES? t.co/p3T6FAtv30

CYBERTRUCK RANGE EXTENDER UNLOCKS 445+ MILES! Tesla’s $16,000 Cybertruck Range Extender, slated for mid-2025, takes innovation to the next level! Boost your range to an impressive 445+ miles (716 km). Designed for endurance: perfect for road trips, work sites, and off-grid adventures. Foundation Series owners get first dibs on installations! Who’s ready to supercharge their Cybertruck? Source: Tesla Updates

NEW YEAR, NEW ASTEROIDS! Astronomers just found four new space rocks: 2025 AA, AB, AC, and AD. 2025 AC zipped by Earth at 1/3 the Moon’s distance. Close, but not close enough to panic—this time. Space is wild, and we’re just lucky passengers. Source: Latest in Space, NY Post

🚨🇺🇸TRUMP DECLARES JUDICIAL SYSTEM “A MOCKERY” Trump lashed out on social media, calling his treatment by the judiciary the worst any President has faced. Trump accused Special Counsel Jack Smith of being “illegally appointed” and claimed that all charges brought against him have been dropped. He also referred to the Mar-a-Lago raid as a “dirty trick” orchestrated by Biden. Despite his fiery words, Trump expressed confidence in the Appellate Courts to deliver “Justice to America.” Sources: X, Truth Social

🇺🇸PRESIDENT BIDEN AWARDS MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE The 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients include: 🎖️ José Andrés, Bono, and Michael J. Fox for their humanitarian efforts. 🎖️ Jane Goodall and Bill Nye for science and environmental advocacy. 🎖️ Lionel Messi and Magic Johnson for inspiring sportsmanship. 🎖️ Hillary Clinton and George Soros for their contributions to politics and philanthropy. Posthumous honors went to Fannie Lou Hamer, Robert F. Kennedy, and George W. Romney. Source: AzIntel

ZELENSKYY ON LEX FRIDMAN’S PODCAST Lex Fridman just wrapped a 3+ hour conversation with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa. The episode drops Monday—mark your calendars. Source: @lexfridman