1. Jeju Air Plane Crash: A plane operated by South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air crashed shortly after takeoff from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China, leaving at least 123 people dead and 14 injured. The incident has raised questions about the concrete wall at the end of the runway. (Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/30/south-korea-jeju-air-crash-wall-runway.html)

2. New Orleans Terror Attack: A man drove an SUV into a crowd in New Orleans, killing two and injuring 19, in what is being described as a terrorist attack. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was later arrested. (Source: https://fortune.com/2025/01/05/new-orleans-attacker-meta-smart-glasses-new-year-truck-fbi/)

3. Social Security Payments Increase: Millions of Americans will see higher Social Security payments due to a provision in the Biden administration's Build Back Better Act. (Source: https://www.inc.com/associated-press/millions-to-see-higher-social-security-payments-from-biden-bill/91103042)

4. Biden-Trump Transition: President Biden has decided to keep U.S. flags at half-staff during former President Trump's inauguration, a decision that has sparked controversy and debate. (Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-keep-us-flags-half-staff-during-trumps-inauguration-white-house-says)

5. New York Congestion Pricing: New York City has implemented a new congestion pricing system for vehicles entering Manhattan's central business district, which is expected to reduce traffic and raise revenue for public transit improvements. (Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr2wn3zvqvo)