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Edited by Saibal Bose

Here are some of the latest breaking news stories:

Economy

• Stock Market Update: The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures experienced slight gains overnight. However, the stock market rally saw modest losses on Thursday, extending its recent downward trend into 2025. Major stocks like Apple and Tesla tumbled, with Apple affected by weak iPhone sales and Tesla reporting record but below-estimate deliveries. Investors are advised to be cautious, maintain watchlists, and reduce exposure if the Nasdaq decisively breaks below key levels.

Technology

• Tesla’s Market Position Challenged: Tesla’s shares dropped over 6% after BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, announced record sales in 2024, closely trailing Tesla’s numbers. BYD’s annual sales surged by 41.3% to 4.27 million units, while Tesla reported 495,570 fourth-quarter deliveries, missing Wall Street estimates and their own forecast for 2024. Tesla’s annual profit fell by 31% compared to the previous year, affected by price cuts due to slowing demand and the sluggish production ramp-up of the Cybertruck.

Crime

• Gracie Mansion Intrusion: An intruder, Michael Aromando, 20, broke into Gracie Mansion, the residence of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, early on New Year’s Day 2025. He filmed the break-in and stole a Christmas ornament, later showing the video to the police. Aromando was apprehended in a bedroom by an officer from the mayor’s security team and found with several stolen items. At the time, Mayor Adams was not at the mansion but in Times Square for the ball drop.

Politics

• Trump’s Response to Cybertruck Incident: Donald Trump announced his response to a suspected terror attack involving a bomb that exploded in a Tesla Cybertruck outside his hotel in Nevada. The blast killed the driver and injured seven others. Trump criticized the Democratic party and the current US security measures, calling the country a disaster and blaming “incompetent” leadership in his attack via the social media platform, Truth Social.

Entertainment

• Shakira’s Upcoming UK Tour: Shakira plans to make a grand return to the UK in 2026, touring for the first time in eight years. Following record-breaking sales in South America, she aims to deliver her most ambitious tour worldwide. The concert will feature performances of her greatest hits and new releases such as “Soltera.” Despite personal challenges, Shakira’s drive remains strong.

Sports

• Aaron Rodgers Sets New Record: Aaron Rodgers has broken Tom Brady’s record to become the most-sacked quarterback in NFL history, reaching 568 sacks compared to Brady’s 565. Despite this dubious achievement, Rodgers, 41, has taken it in stride with a sense of humor. He joked about surpassing Brady following a loss by his team, the New York Jets, to the Buffalo Bills.

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