Additional Coverage:
- News Wrap: Power in Puerto Rico largely restored after widespread New Year’s Eve outage (newsbreak.com)
Power Restored in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s power has been restored after an island-wide outage on New Year’s Eve. 98% of customers have power, but temporary outages may occur during restoration efforts. The outage’s cause is still under investigation.
Fatal Tesla Fire in Las Vegas
A Tesla Cybertruck fire outside a Las Vegas hotel killed one person and injured seven. The driver was the only fatality. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, including the possibility that the truck was carrying fireworks.
Subway Shoving Suspect Arrested in NYC
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for shoving a Manhattan subway passenger onto the tracks. The victim, a 45-year-old man, is in critical but stable condition. The suspect, Kamel Hawkins, faces attempted murder and assault charges.
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 12 Palestinians, including a woman and child. The strikes were in response to militant rocket fire, but they have raised concerns over civilian casualties.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Flow to Europe
Ukraine has stopped the flow of Russian gas through its pipeline network to European customers. The move follows the expiration of a five-year agreement between the two countries. The stoppage is expected to impact EU gas supplies but not Russia.
Boeing Crash Data Retrieved in South Korea
Investigators have retrieved black box data from the Boeing jet that crashed in South Korea, killing 179 people. The data will be analyzed to determine the crash’s cause.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away
Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who survived the Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 103. He was one of the last remaining survivors of the historic event.