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Tragedy Strikes: Death Toll Rises to Five in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

  The death toll from the horrific car attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg has risen to five, with over 200 people injured. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, has left the city in mourning and prompted an extensive police operation. Authorities have arrested a 50-year-old Saudi doctor, identified as Taleb A., who has lived in Germany for nearly two decades. The suspect, who is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, was taken into custody shortly after the incident. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser have both expressed their condolences and assured the public that every effort is being made to support the victims and their families. The attack has shaken the community, especially coming just days before Christmas. Mourners have gathered near the market, leaving candles and flowers in memory of the victims. The suspect has been described as having Islamophobic views, and authorities are investigating his motives. As the investi...

Wall Street Holds Steady Ahead of a Monster Week

 

The stock market in Wall Street has been holding steady ahead of a massive week. The S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq composite were little changed in early trading on Monday. Big Tech stocks are the main reason the S&P 500 has soared to a record high since two autumns ago. Seven of them have been responsible for the majority of the index’s returns over that time, and five of those will report their latest results this week: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. 

The U.S. Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its monetary policy on Wednesday, with traders not anticipating a rate cut. This week will also bring another trove of corporate earnings, including the biggest technology companies in the world.


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