Month: January 2025

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Prince William 'shocked and saddened' by death of former nanny's stepson in New Orleans …

Prince William and the royal family paid tribute to a British man killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack. 
Edward Pettifer, 31, was identified as one of the victims involved in the attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.
Pettifer was from London, and his stepmother is a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. 
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT VICTIMS OF NEW ORLEANS TERRORIST ATTACK
“Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed […]
Prince William 'shocked and saddened' by death of former nanny's stepson in New Orleans …

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Cybertruck explosion suspect suffered from PTSD, police say – BBC

The man identified inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning had no animosity toward President-elect Donald Trump and likely suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the FBI.
Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty US army member from Colorado who was found deceased inside the vehicle, also grappled with other family issues or personal grievances, FBI officials said.
Officials also emphasised the deadly truck attack in […]
Cybertruck explosion suspect suffered from PTSD, police say – BBC

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Prince William 'saddened' by man's death in New Orleans attack with reported royal family ties

A young man who reportedly had ties to the British royal family was one of at least 14 people killed on Wednesday morning during the attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter, officials said.
The Metropolitan Police Service reported on Saturday that Edward Pettifer, 31, of Chelsea, London was killed during the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
According to Reuters and the BBC, Pettifer was the stepson of Alexandra Pettifer, also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who served as Prince William and […]
Prince William 'saddened' by man's death in New Orleans attack with reported royal family ties

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Washington roundup: Johnson keeps his gavel; Biden, Trump talk New Orleans – OSV News

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected as speaker of the House Jan. 3 after swaying two members of his conference who initially voted against him.
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump responded to the terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, and a new study examined how Catholics voted in 2024. 
Johnson, who was first elected speaker in 2023 after the historic ouster of then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was […]
Washington roundup: Johnson keeps his gavel; Biden, Trump talk New Orleans – OSV News

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British man killed in Bourbon Street attack had ties to Royal Family: report | FOX 32 Chicago

A memorial in honor of the victims continues to grow while others are still trying to process Wednesday’s truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall checks in with Fox News multimedia reporter Sarah Alegre on how people are reacting to the tragic incident. Retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer also joins to discuss the latest details regarding the investigation.
The stepson of Prince William’s former nanny was among the 14 people killed in the New […]
British man killed in Bourbon Street attack had ties to Royal Family: report | FOX 32 Chicago

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Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on 10 January – BBC

A judge has ordered that Donald Trump will be sentenced on 10 January in his hush-money case in New York – less than two weeks before he is set to be sworn in as president.
New York Justice Juan Merchan signalled he would not sentence Trump to jail time, probation or a fine, but instead give him an "unconditional discharge", and wrote in his order that the president-elect could appear in person or virtually for the hearing.
Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory […]
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on 10 January – BBC

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Prince William & Kate ‘shocked and saddened’ after death of royal nanny’s stepson in New Orleans terror attack

THE Prince and Princess of Wales have been left "shocked and saddened" after a Brit close to the Royal Family was killed in the New Orleans terror attack.
Brit Edward Pettifer, 31 – who was the stepson of former royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke – was tragically killed by a crazed gunman on New Year's Day.
Prince William said: "Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer.
"Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and […]
Prince William & Kate ‘shocked and saddened’ after death of royal nanny’s stepson in New Orleans terror attack

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Melania Trump's favorite color is red and it's nothing to do with her husband – Irish Star

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Melania Trump, the former first lady, is renowned for her fondness of the color red. She frequently sported red statement pieces during her tenure in the White House and even adorned the residence with many red trees for Christmas in 2018.
However, her affinity for the color isn't linked to her husband's Republican party. She professed her love for red years before Donald Trump pursued the presidency, sharing a photo […]
Melania Trump's favorite color is red and it's nothing to do with her husband – Irish Star

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Prince of Wales ‘shocked and saddened’ after royal nanny’s stepson named as New Orleans attack victim

The Prince of Wales has said he was “shocked and saddened” to learn of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Orleans terror attack.
Edward Pettifer, 31, was among the 14 killed when a pick-up truck rammed into crowds gathered on Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
His stepmother was Tiggy Legge-Bourke, 59, a nanny to the young Princes William and Harry throughout their most formative years. Prince William is […]
Prince of Wales ‘shocked and saddened’ after royal nanny’s stepson named as New Orleans attack victim

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Donald Trump Upset Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Jimmy Carter During Inauguration

The president-elect claimed it will mark the first-ever such occurrence, but U.S. flags previously flew at half-staff during Richard Nixon's 1973 inauguration
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Donald Trump is not happy that United States flags will still be at half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter when he is inaugurated later this month.

Expressing his opinion about the gesture honoring the former president, who died on Dec. 29 at 100, Trump, 78, shared a post on Truth […]
Donald Trump Upset Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Jimmy Carter During Inauguration