the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Las Vegas NV, as the world welcomed 2025, tragic attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas cast a shadow over celebrations, raising significant concerns about public safety. Both incidents are under investigation as authorities assess potential connections to terrorist organizations and motives behind the coordinated assaults.
Tragedy in New Orleans
In New Orleans, a truck attack during New Year’s festivities claimed the lives of at least 15 people. The suspect, a former US Army member, is believed to have acted with accomplices, according to the FBI. Investigators discovered an ISIS flag and improvised explosive devices in his vehicle, signaling a possible link to terrorism.
The attack forced the postponement of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, originally scheduled for January 1. Fans and officials were left shaken as security efforts intensified in the area.
Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas
Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the hotel of President-elect Donald Trump injured seven people and claimed the life of the driver, who remains unidentified. The explosion, described by Tesla CEO Elon Musk as being caused by “very large fireworks and/or a bomb”, has raised questions about the vehicle’s use in the attack.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerabilities of high-profile events and locations, particularly during symbolic celebrations like New Year’s Eve.
Heightened Security Measures
Both events highlight the growing need for enhanced security at public gatherings. The presence of explosive devices and suspected terrorist affiliations has placed law enforcement agencies on high alert nationwide.
Investigators are working to determine whether the two attacks were coordinated. The use of a Cybertruck, a high-profile vehicle associated with innovation, in the Las Vegas explosion has sparked debates about the security implications of emerging technologies in criminal activities.
Moving Forward
While the motives and connections between these tragic events remain under investigation, they underscore the importance of vigilance and preparedness in safeguarding public spaces. As communities mourn the losses, questions about improving safety measures at large-scale events loom large in the national conversation.
Stay tuned for updates on these developing stories as we learn more about the implications and findings from ongoing investigations.
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This post is in no way a reflection upon the rank and federal agents who put their life on the line on a daily basis. It IS however an observation that the top ranks of the FBI decided that DEI and arresting the Jan 6 protesters (while ignoring the BLM rioters who destroyed the country during the summer of love) wasted their time. It could have been better spent vetting out these suspected terrorists and we would have all been safer. They have the ‘tools’ for this but wasted the resources on political crap for the J6 patriots who will be pardoned Jan 21. I’d like to see the resources directed at who paid and organized the BLM rioters and put those scum in jail…
Why isn’t it a reflection on the esteem with which you hold their rank? They didn’t waste resources — they channeled those resources into the projects THEY deemed appropriate. You obviously disagree with those choices. But you’re essentially calling the “top ranks of the FBI” stupid, while not wanting to impugn their reputations, which is … stupid, because they are not stupid. They did not ignore BLM (it’s hard to ignore mostly peaceful protesters burning down your neighborhood) — they allowed it. Same w/ J6. The official FBI statement is that it was an “attack” and to be considered within the context of “domestic terrorism.”
They did not make mistakes in either of these cases. But, you know, I can’t hate on ’em ’cause they sure do look cool in all them thar movies hyuck hyuck.
guess you have never seen Jim Comey
What movie was he in?
They wasted resources monitoring conservatives on facebook, yet missed FIVE posts this ‘middle eastern man’ made about his allegiance to ISIS. They wasted resources spying on pro-lifers, parents at school board meetings, and sniffing around the former first ladies underwear drawer when they raided trumps home. So they chose their priorities . Fakebook removes conservative posts but apparently the recent FIVE pro-Isis posts were within their terms of service..
agreed FBI and DOJ leadership are “stuck on stupid”
Agreed. The FBI and DOJ make the village council look like King Arthur’s Round Table.
I missed terrorism! Didn’t you miss terrorism? I feel like it’s been awhile since we officially bombed some desert countries. Gotta fight ’em over there so we don’t have to fight ’em over here, amirite?
Anyhoo, the obvious symbolism of a Tesla exploding outside of a Trump property cannot be lost on our highly literate public. Several interpretations are possible.
1. Evil terrerests (probably Iranians connected to ISIS, and emboldened by liberal democrats) feel threatened by Trump and Musk’s bromance, and are basically asking to be retaliated against.
2. The shady FBI is up to its old tricks of entrapment and grooming psychos to carry out its agenda, which in this case is to send a message that Trump’s collaboration with Musk is going to blow up in his face.
3. Musk, who famously shot the first Tesla into space as an insult to the actual founder of Tesla, orchestrated this event on purpose to send a message to Trump, whom he thought he could control but Trump is proving too American and independent for him. As an added benefit, it’s a great ad for the Tesla cybertruck showcasing it’s durability. Watch the sales skyrocket.
if we just launder more money through the Ukraine – this will all sort itself out.
The incident in. Louisiana probably could’ve been avoided if they used big sanitation trucks the block the intersections just like we do in New York City in Ridgewood and other towns all they had was barricades. What a joke.
Or they could just ban assault trucks.
Maybe just make terrorism illegal? How hard is that?
dumbest comment you ever posted
its was meant as humor