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Nightly News Full Episode - Aug. 27
NBC News· 2025-08-28 02:26
Tonight, the school children praying in the middle of mass when a gunman opened fire on their church. The deadly shooting during the first week of school in Minneapolis. At least two students being called angels tonight killed and 17 injured, including other children and parishioners in their 80s.The shooter fired through stained glass windows during a morning mass. Kids hiding under pews from gunfire. You'll hear from a fifth grader describing how the friend who protected him ended up being shot.Police ide ...
Top Story with Tom Llamas - Aug. 27 | NBC News NOW
NBC News· 2025-08-28 01:12
Tragedy Overview - A mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a morning mass, resulting in the deaths of two children (ages 8 and 10) and injuries to 17 others, mostly children [1][2] - The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman with no prior criminal history, used a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, all legally purchased, before taking their own life [1][2] - The FBI is investigating the mass shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics [1][2] Community and Official Response - Minneapolis is grieving, with parents rushing to the scene and officials expressing outrage and offering condolences [1][2] - President Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff and spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walls [1] - Pope Leo I 14th sent a telegram expressing profound sadness and offering condolences [2] - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry emphasized the need for action beyond thoughts and prayers [1][6] Shooter's Background and Motive - The shooter had a legal name change in 2020 and identified as a female [2] - The shooter posted disturbing videos and a manifesto online, including a floor plan of a church, threats against President Trump, and anti-semitic slogans [2] - The shooter's mother used to work at the Church of Annunciation [2] Impact on Children and Families - A 10-year-old survivor recounted how his friend saved his life by laying on top of him but was shot [1] - A 13-year-old eighth grader described the chaos and his efforts to comfort other students [2] - Parents expressed the emotional toll and the fear of sending their children to school [1][5] CDC Turmoil - The CDC director, Susan Manar, was ousted after less than a month on the job, with her attorneys claiming she refused to rubber-stamp unscientific directives [6] - Four other top officials at the agency are reportedly handing in their resignations [6] Hurricane Katrina Anniversary - 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans still bears scars, with only 40% of homes rebuilt and 65% of the population not returned [9] - Illegal dumping and lack of law enforcement are problems plaguing the neighborhood [9]
Shooter left videos online, manifesto filled with with 'extremely violent thoughts'
NBC News· 2025-08-27 21:33
Uh, we know that the shooter's name is Robin Westman. At one point in his life, he was Robert Westman, 23 years old, if I'm correct. It sounded like he left a manifesto.What more do we know about him, Tom. Or about about them, I should say. Yeah, sure, Tom.So, we've gone through a whole host of videos that were left behind online as well as what he said. So the videos show a series of diaries, a series of writings, and he flips through them much the way if I were to show you a book and flip through it uh ri ...
Charter Communications Says Damage To Its Cables In Van Nuys, CA Was “Domestic Terrorism”
Deadline· 2025-07-01 14:40
Core Viewpoint - Charter Communications has classified a recent attack on its network as "an act of domestic terrorism," emphasizing the need for stronger legislation to protect critical infrastructure and first responders [1][4]. Group 1: Incident Details - The attack on June 15 involved the severing of 13 cables, affecting over 2,600 individual fibers [2]. - Emergency services, including a U.S. military base, 911 communication services, and local fire and police departments, were impacted, along with financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions [2]. - More than 50,000 residential customers and over 500 business customers experienced service outages lasting up to 30 hours [3]. Group 2: Industry Impact - Between June and December 2024, there were nearly 6,000 intentional attacks on critical communications infrastructure, compromising access for over 1.5 million customers [3]. - The CEO of Charter Communications highlighted that these attacks pose a significant threat to American families and businesses, calling for them to be classified as felonies [4]. - Local officials have noted that such attacks threaten national security and impose financial burdens on taxpayers and local governments [4]. Group 3: Response and Measures - Charter's Spectrum services unit is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to arrests related to these attacks [4].
Tesla's first-quarter deliveries fall amid slow demand, Musk controversy
Fox Business· 2025-04-02 14:26
Tesla announced on Wednesday that its first-quarter deliveries dropped 13% amid slowing consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk's political involvement in the Trump administration. The automaker delivered 336,681 vehicles in the first quarter, a decline from 386,810 units a year ago. Expectations were for Tesla to deliver about 372,410 vehicles in the quarter, based on an average estimate of 15 analysts from Visible Alpha.Tesla's sluggish sales show the company' ...
‘Tesla Takedown' protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly
TechCrunch· 2025-03-29 13:12
“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action today, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending. As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals throwing Molotov cocktails. On social media, and in Washington, the distinction is fading fast. President Donald Trump has called attac ...