Reuters World News New Orleans, Tesla truck explosion, Gazprom and the debt ceiling
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Jan 2, 2025 The year kicked off with chaos as a U.S. Army veteran drove into a New Orleans crowd while flying an ISIS flag, resulting in tragedy. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Trump International Hotel raised eyebrows. The podcast unpacks Gazprom's significant losses amidst halted Russian gas exports to Europe. It also breaks down the complexities and implications of the U.S. debt ceiling amidst rising tensions in financial markets.
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New Orleans Attack
- A U.S. Army veteran drove a truck with an ISIS flag into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's Day, killing 15.
- The suspect, Shamsud Dinjabar, was killed in a shootout with police after driving around security barricades.
Las Vegas Explosion
- A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas shortly after the New Orleans attack, killing the driver and injuring seven.
- Investigators found gasoline canisters, camp fuel, and firework mortars in the truck.
End of Russian Gas to Europe
- Russia's gas exports to Europe via Ukraine have ended after a transit agreement expired.
- This resulted in Gazprom, Russia's energy giant, posting a $7 billion loss, its first since 1999.