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    New Year’s Day Tragedy in New Orleans Highlights Rising Terrorism Threats

    A deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans has raised fresh concerns about the evolving nature of terrorism. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran, rammed a truck into a crowd, killing 14 before being fatally shot by police. The attack, inspired by the Islamic State group, reflects the enduring challenge of identifying and thwarting homegrown extremists who act without direct foreign coordination.

    The FBI had long warned of escalating threats in the U.S., citing international turmoil and resurgent terror groups like IS. Jabbar’s actions exemplify how personal grievances—financial stress and failed relationships—can merge with extremist ideologies to trigger violence.

    Investigators uncovered bomb-making materials at his properties, yet he had evaded law enforcement scrutiny prior to the attack.

    This tragedy comes amid a tense global environment, with the U.S. facing threats from both coordinated international plots and lone-wolf attackers. Experts warn that the volatile situations in Syria and Gaza could inspire more incidents. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the unprecedented complexity of today’s threat landscape, while counterterrorism officials stress the difficulties of preventing such unpredictable acts.

    As the U.S. braces for new leadership in counterterrorism policy, this attack underscores the urgent need for vigilance against evolving domestic and global threats.

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    Carrie Brown
    Carrie Brownhttps://theshoppersweekly.com
    Assoc. prof of journalism at Montclair State U. Former CUNY prof. WI native, Packers enthusiast. Author, Transforming Newsrooms w/ @grovesprof

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