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January 1 - New Year, New You; Horrific Violence In New Orleans Rings In 2025

2025/1/2
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What significant event marked the start of 2025 in New Orleans?

A truck drove into a crowd in the French Quarter, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others in the early hours of New Year's Day 2025.

How did the mayor of New Orleans characterize the New Year's Day attack?

Mayor Latoya Cantrell called the killings a terrorist attack.

What was the police chief's stance on the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans?

The police chief stated that the act was clearly intentional and the suspect was hell-bent on creating carnage.

Why did the police commissioner in New Orleans say the Sugar Bowl game would go on as scheduled?

The police commissioner said the game would go on to lift the spirits of the community and generate revenue for the city, despite the recent tragedy.

What additional developments were reported about the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans?

The death toll rose from 10 to 15 people, and the FBI is investigating the attack as a terrorist event.

What are some ways to reinvent and reinvigorate yourself in the new year, according to Omar Moore?

Omar Moore suggests challenging yourself by doing something new, improving yourself, completing unfinished projects, and incorporating mindfulness practices like five minutes of silence into your daily routine.

Why does Omar Moore recommend reducing screen time and social media interaction?

Omar Moore believes that reducing screen time and social media interaction can improve mental health, increase productivity, and help people focus on tasks in front of them rather than distractions.

Shownotes Transcript

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on reinventing and reinvigorating yourself in this new year that is 2025. And: The horrific violence in New Orleans in the early hours of 2025 that claimed the lives of 15 people . Recorded on January 1, 2025. 

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