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Arson attacks cause travel chaos before start of Olympics in Paris, thwarting athletes’ travel

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-07-26 09:30:52

SUMMARY: Arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network disrupted travel for around 800,000 people, Olympic athletes, just hours before the Paris 2024 opening ceremony. French condemned the attacks as criminal, and a national investigation was launched, with penalties ranging from 10 to 20 years. The sabotage affected multiple train lines leading to Paris, causing significant delays. French authorities emphasized that the acts aimed to disrupt the Olympics, mobilizing intelligence services for investigations. Despite the chaos, officials asserted that the opening ceremony would proceed as planned, although security remains heightened amidst global tensions.

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A rare copy of the US Constitution up for auction is expected to sell for millions

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-17 15:30:00

SUMMARY: A rare 237-year-old copy of the U.S. Constitution is being auctioned in North Carolina, with a minimum bid of $1 million already placed. This unique document, one of about 100 printed by Charles Thomson after the Constitutional Convention, is believed to be the only one in private hands; the rest are publicly owned. It was discovered in a neglected room of an old property once owned by Governor Samuel Johnston, who oversaw North Carolina’s ratification of the Constitution. Previous sales of similar documents have set high , with one selling for $43.2 million in 2021.

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A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-17 15:23:00

SUMMARY: A grand jury in Georgia indicted 14-year-old Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray, on murder charges related to a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. Colt faces 55 charges, four counts of malice murder, while Colin is charged with 29 counts, like second-degree murder. The shooting on September 4 killed two teachers and two , injuring several others. Investigators revealed Colt had planned the attack and struggled with mental issues. Colin is accused of neglecting Colt’s deteriorating and failing to secure his firearms. Both are set for arraignment on November 21.

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Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne’s fatal fall from his hotel balcony

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-17 14:57:00

SUMMARY: Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, died at 31 in Buenos Aires under suspicious circumstances, with potential drug involvement, according to Argentine prosecutors. After being found dead in the hotel courtyard, initial reports suggest he fell from his balcony. Forensics discovered broken items and medications, clonazepam, in his hotel room, indicating possible substance abuse. An autopsy revealed multiple injuries consistent with a fall, yet Payne showed no defensive wounds, implying he might have been unconscious. His mourned his loss, while fans and fellow musicians expressed their grief through tributes outside the hotel.

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