Danielle Collins has long been one of women’s tennis’ most fiery competitors. But after her tight second-round Australian Open win over Australian underdog Destanee Aiava, Collins showed she can bring it with the crowd, too.
The 11th-seeded American brought a hand to her ear to encourage the boos, blew kisses to the crowd, yelled “how ’bout that!” and slapped her own backside after outlasting Aiava, the last Australian woman in the draw, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2.
And that was only the beginning of things.
Afterward, Collins had her normal post-match interview, and while things started off calmly enough, the boos started raining down again — as they had much of the match as well — and Collins was up for it again.
“I was thinking during the match, I was like, ‘Hmm, if I’m out here, I might as well take that big fat paycheck,’” Collins said. “Coco [Vandeweghe] and I love … we love a good five-star vacation, so part of that check is going to go towards that, so thank you guys, thank you for coming out and supporting us tonight.”
She later repeated that sentiment — “Thanks for the paycheck, Australia.” — in a post-match interview with ESPN and poked more fun at provoking the crowd in her press conference.
Last year, Collins — who made the Australian Open final in 2022 — announced she would retire at the end of the 2024 season, but she reneged on that decision and is now into the third round, where she’ll face fellow American Madison Keys.
In a shocking turn of events at the Australian Open 2025, American tennis player Danielle Collins found herself at the center of controversy as she blew kisses to a booing crowd after defeating Australia’s own Destanee Aiava.
Collins, known for her fiery on-court demeanor, faced a hostile crowd as she took on the hometown favorite Aiava in a thrilling match that went the distance. Despite the crowd’s attempts to throw her off her game, Collins remained focused and ultimately emerged victorious.
After sealing the win, Collins defiantly blew kisses to the booing spectators, a move that only served to further incite the crowd. The gesture was seen as a bold display of confidence and defiance in the face of adversity.
While some fans may have been taken aback by Collins’ actions, others admired her unapologetic attitude and competitive spirit. As tensions ran high in the stadium, Collins stood tall and embraced the role of the villain, relishing in her hard-fought victory.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Collins as she continues her quest for glory. Love her or hate her, there’s no denying that Danielle Collins is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court.
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Cricket fans are lamenting the lack of Tests that Scott Boland has been able to play in his career after the Victorian destroyed India at the SCG on Friday. Boland took 4-31 off 20 overs – going at just 1.55 per over – as Australia bowled the tourists out for just 185.
In 13 career Test matches he has 50 wickets at an extraordinary average of less than 19. There were stunning scenes at the SCG on Friday when the Sydney crowd gave Boland a standing ovation as he headed down to the boundary at one stage.
As Brad Haddin pointed out in commentary for Triple M, it was a rare sight to see a Sydney crowd give such adoration to a Victorian. The Test team has predominantly featured NSW bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the better part of the last decade, meaning Sydney crowds have rarely seen paceman from outside their home state.
Scott Boland drew a standing ovation from the SCG crowd. Image: Channel 7/Getty
“Everyone in NSW is on their feet for a Victorian, this is a rare day,” Haddin said. “Scotty Boland once again, he puts pressure on the new batsman and makes them play.”
The roar of the crowd was deafening when Boland dismissed Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy in consecutive balls, and even more so when he steamed in for the hat-trick ball. He narrowly missed three-in-three, but the reaction and Boland’s performance will make him hard to drop when Hazlewood is fit again.
Scott Boland had the Sydney crowd on their feet – a rare sight for a Victorian. (Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Cricket fans lament ‘shame’ of Scott Boland’s Test career
At age 35, time is running out for the Victorian. As many have pointed out, he would have played many more Tests if he wasn’t playing in an era where Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood have dominated with such longevity.
Starc has taken 373 Test wickets, while Hazlewood has 279 and Cummins 289. The pace cartel have hardly missed any Tests in the last decade, meaning Boland hasn’t been given the opportunity he deserves.
West Indian great Ian Bishop wrote on social media on Friday: “Absolute pity that Scott Boland could not debut in Test cricket until he was nearly 33 years of age.” Another pundit wrote: “Scott Boland could legit be one of the best pace bowlers of all time. Its a shame he started in the Australian team at an advanced age (for a fast bowler).”
Scott Boland has been on fire today! His spell was pure brilliance, and the SCG crowd gave him the respect he truly deserves! #AUSvIND#Boland
sport has adopted this archaic outlook. Boland is never seen to have been dropped when Hazelwood plays. The way Boland is playing, some might say he deserves the spot more than Hazelwood in some venues. But, if their 3 pacers are fit and fine, Boland doesn’t play. (Cont)
Scott Boland could have been one of the greatest bowlers of this generation in Australia, but he was born in the wrong era and did not get enough opportunities He is an absolute freak and completely unplayable in Australia. #INDvsAUS#Bolandpic.twitter.com/e0ESTFJ7uE
Calls for Scott Boland to remain in Australia’s first-choice XI
Boland’s 4-31 on the opening day in Sydney not only put Australia on the path to regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but it potentially extended his own Test career. There’s a compelling case for him to be part of Australia’s first-choice XI moving forward, even when Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood are all fit.
In the past 60 years, the only Australian fast bowler to play beyond his 36th birthday is Glenn McGrath. Boland will reach that mark in April, and he could join McGrath if he’s picked for the Ashes next summer.
Scott Boland took his 50th Test wicket at an average of less than 19. (Photo by Morgan Hancock – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
With Hazlewood injured and Cummins likely to skip the upcoming Sri Lanka tour due to the birth of his second child, Boland will remain in the Aussie XI alongside Starc and two spinners. But selectors will face a tricky call for the likely World Test Championship final in June and the Ashes next summer.
“He’s a difficult customer, Scotty,” teammate Beau Webster said after play on Friday. “If there is anything in the wicket he finds it. And if there is nothing in the wicket he still manages to find a way through.
“He’s been fantastic this whole series when he’s got his chance. He is relentless. His line, length and natural angle makes it really hard. He can bowl long spells and back up the next day, he’s just been superb.”
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Australian cricketer Scott Boland’s incredible performance at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) left the crowd in disbelief as they were forced into an unthinkable move amid great ‘shame’. Boland’s outstanding bowling display against England in the Ashes series saw him take 6 wickets for just 7 runs, leaving the English batsmen in complete disarray.
The SCG crowd, predominantly supporting the Australian team, was left in awe of Boland’s remarkable feat. As he continued to dismantle the English batting lineup with his impeccable bowling, the crowd couldn’t help but show their appreciation for his outstanding performance.
In a rare display of sportsmanship, the SCG crowd, known for their passionate support for the Australian team, was forced into a moment of silence as they witnessed Boland’s exceptional skills on the field. Despite their loyalty to the home team, the crowd couldn’t help but acknowledge the brilliance of Boland’s bowling and the sheer dominance he displayed against the English side.
As Boland continued to take wickets with ease, the SCG crowd found themselves in a state of ‘shame’ for underestimating the talent and ability of the Australian bowler. The unthinkable move of silence and respect shown by the crowd towards Boland was a testament to his exceptional performance and undeniable talent on the field.
Scott Boland’s incredible display at the SCG not only earned him accolades from fans and critics alike but also forced the crowd into a moment of introspection, realizing the importance of acknowledging and appreciating extraordinary talent, regardless of team allegiances. It was a humbling experience for the SCG crowd, who were left in awe of Boland’s exceptional bowling and sportsmanship.
Moments after New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called Wednesday’s tragedy a “terrorist attack,” FBI Assistant Special Agent Alethea Duncan said, “this is not a terrorist event.”
But it’s not alarming to see officials “not maybe perfectly connected on how they’re going to message this and present it to the public at this early hour,” former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CNN Wednesday morning.
It’s possible the mayor used the term “terrorist attack” colloquially – without reflecting the FBI’s formal definition for terrorism, said Juliette Kayyem, CNN’s national security, intelligence and terrorism analyst.
But for the FBI to determine an act was terrorism, “you have to prove a certain kind of intent,” Kayyem said.
The FBI defines domestic terrorism as “violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.”
The agency defines international terrorism as “Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups who are inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state-sponsored).”
The mayor and the FBI agent did agree on which agency is now leading the investigation: the FBI.
The FBI “investigates many things for the purpose of determining whether or not they are terrorist acts,” McCabe said. “They could still be in the phase of trying to make that determination for themselves.”
Our hearts go out to the victims and their families after a tragic incident in New Orleans. At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street.
Stay tuned for live updates as we gather more information on this developing story. Our thoughts are with the community during this difficult time. #NewOrleansStrong.
A suspect who was “hell-bent” on killing as many people as possible drove a rented pickup truck around barricades and plowed his vehicle through a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans at a high rate of speed, leaving at least 10 dead and injuring dozens of others early Wednesday, city and federal officials said.
After mowing down numerous people over a three-block stretch on the famed thoroughfare while firing shots into the crowd, the suspect allegedly got out of the truck wielding an assault rifle and opened fire on police officers, law enforcement officials briefed on the incident told ABC News. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect who was not immediately identified, sources said. At least two police officers were shot and wounded, authorities said.
Improvised explosive devices found in and around the scene on Bourbon Street were apparently found to be viable and investigators were looking for more in the city’s French Quarter, multiple law enforcement sources tell ABC News.
Investigators are working to determine whether the deceased suspect entered the country recently and whether he had a connection to ISIS, law enforcement sources told ABC News. It appears that the truck the suspect rented was spotted in Texas on Tuesday, but it was not clear if the suspect was in the vehicle at the time, according to a source citing preliminary law enforcement information.
Jason Williams, the district attorney of Orleans Parrish, which includes New Orleans, told ABC News that investigators are conducting a grid search to determine if other explosive devices were planted. He also said investigators are probing whether the suspect acted alone or had help from others in planning and executing the attack.
Williams also said an investigation is underway on whether barricades along Bourbon Street were still up at the time of the attack.
Investigators have a possible name for the suspect they are working to confirm, sources told ABC News, adding it is a common name.
Investigated as terror attack
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the horrific incident a “terrorist attack” and the FBI said it was being investigated as an act of terror. The bloodshed comes on the heels of a deadly vehicle ramming attack in Germany. Fears of such attacks were a growing concern among law enforcement as well as attacks by lone actors at winter holiday events.
Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the driver had attempted to kill as many people as possible. The truck used in the attack appeared to be a F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle. A black flag appeared to be attached to the vehicle, but its significance was not immediately known.
By the time the melee had ended, at least 35 people were injured, New Orleans police and city officials said. Most of the victims appeared to be local, officials said.
“He was hell-bent on creating the carnage that he did,” Kirkpatrick said at a news conference early Wednesday.
The New Orleans Police Department said the attack occurred despite the force being “staffed 100%” for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl, a college football game played annually on New Year’s Day. An additional 300 officers were on duty from partner agencies, the police department said.
Despite discussions about canceling or postponing the Sugar Bowl, the game was expected to be played Wednesday evening, sources briefed said. Some events and parties around the game were canceled, however.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the attack and has been in touch with Cantrell to offer support, according to the White House.
“I will continue to receive updates throughout the day, and I will have more to say as we have further information to share,” Biden said in a statement. “In the meantime, my heart goes out to the victims and their families who were simply trying to celebrate the holiday. There is no justification for violence of any kind, and we will not tolerate any attack on any of our nation’s communities.”
President-elect Donald Trump posted a statement on his Truth Social platform, saying, Our hearts are with all of the innocent victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department. The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil!”
Local authorities asked the FBI for assistance early on Wednesday, a senior federal law enforcement source told ABC News. A command center was being set up, the source said. The FBI was set to lead the investigation.
‘Horrific act of violence’
“A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning,” Gov. Jeff Landry said, adding that his family was praying for the victims and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are seen near Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Witness Dan McFee said he had just walked out of his hotel to get an Uber and was standing on Canal Street near Bourbon Street, when he heard squealing tires and turned to see the white pickup truck turning right on Bourbon Street and heading right toward him and a female friend.
He said he grabbed his friend and pulled her out of the way as the truck sped by. McFee said he was struck either by the vehicle or debris and that he and his friend were knocked in the air and landed on the sidewalk. Moments later, he said he heard gunshots.
Asked if he saw the driver’s face, McFee said, “All I could remember, and it’s replaying in my head, is seeing the front of the truck coming at us.”
McFee said he and his friend suffered bumps and bruises in the incident.
Witness Jimmy Cothran of New Orleans told ABC News that he and a friend were walking on Bourbon Street when the truck attack began. He said they ducked into a bar and within minutes, four frantic women pushed through security, rushed into the bar and hid under tables.
“When we got on the balcony, what we saw was insanity,” Cothran, a certified emergency medical technician, said. “I mean it was something out of a movie, the graphic nature of it. It was unbelievable. We instantly counted I’d saw 10 bodies, six clearly graphically deceased and the others yelling with one around. Everyone had just cleared the street completely.”
Cothran said he tried to go out and help the injured but was stopped by security.
Another witness, who requested to be identified only as Paul S., told ABC News he was startled awake by the sound of what he initially thought was fireworks.
“Around 3:15 [a.m.], we heard a ‘pop, pop, pop, pop’ sound followed by a sound that sounded like fireworks going off, like big fireworks all at once,” Paul S. said. “Then it turned out that was the crash.”
He said he looked outside his hotel window, he saw a chaotic scene with bodies strewn on the street below.
“What I was was if you can imagine a street with brick and whatnot littered all around the sidewalk, and then there were bodies laid up next to garbage cans and people rushing to give aid,” Paul S. said.
He said he observed a man who had been thrown from his wheelchair lying on the ground next to the truck involved in in the attack writhing in pain.
“There was also a body underneath a scissor lift,” Paul S. said.
Truck rented through app
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck used in the attack was apparently rented through the Turo app — a car sharing company, according to Rodrigo Diaz, the owner of the truck. Diaz told ABC News he rented the truck to an individual through the app and is currently talking to the FBI. He declined further comment.
Diaz wife, Dora Diaz, told ABC News that she and her husband are devastated by the incident.
“My husband rents cars through the Turo app. I can’t tell you anything else. I’m here with my kids, and this is devastating,” Dora Diaz said.
Preliminary information put together by law enforcement indicates the truck apparently involved in the New Orleans attack was observed Tuesday in north Harris County, Texas, a source briefed on the investigation told ABC Houston station KTRK. The truck was seen in Harris County around 10:15 a.m. and again 11:10 a.m., the source said. Just after noon on Tuesday, the truck was spotted in Baytown, Texas, heading east on Interstate 10 in the direction of New Orleans, according to the source.
Law enforcement has not said whether the suspected attacker was in the vehicle when it was spotted in Texas.
Deploying ‘every available resource
Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism. He said the the Justice Department’s National Security Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana are working with local law enforcement and “will deploy every available resource to conduct this investigation.”
“The country woke up this morning to news of a terrible tragedy in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people and injured many more,” Garland said in a statement. “My heart is broken for those who began their year by learning people they love were killed in this horrific attack, and my prayers are with the dozens who were injured, including the New Orleans Police Department Officers who risked their lives to save others.”
Leading up to the holidays, federal law enforcement and intelligence had warned police around the country that low-tech vehicle ramming was a key area of concern and that they needed to prepare — and that was before the German Christmas market attack on Dec. 20, in which five people were killed and hundreds were injured.
In a Dec. 9 assessment for the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, federal and local agencies wrote: “We remain concerned about the use of vehicle ramming against high-profile outdoor events…Vehicle ramming has become a recurring tactic employed by threat actors in the West, marked by a continued interest by (terrorists, extremists) and lone offenders in targeting crowded pedestrian areas.”
“There are 30 injured patients that have been transported by NOEMS and 10 fatalities,” the city said, using an acronym for the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services.
The police later said at least 35 people were injured and taken to five local hospitals — University Medical Center, Touro Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Campus and Ochsner Baptist Campus.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Our hearts are heavy as we bring you the latest updates on the tragic incident that occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more are injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the attack and have not ruled out the possibility of it being a deliberate act. The driver of the vehicle is in custody and is being questioned by police.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. #NewOrleansAttack #BourbonStreetAttack #PrayForNewOrleans
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At least 10 people are dead and dozens of others were hurt after a car plowed into a crowd at Bourbon and Iberville Streets in New Orleans. It happened around 3:15 a.m. toward the end of New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans and hours before the kickoff of the AllState Bowl, a college football quarterfinal held in the city’s Caesars Superdome, with thousands expected to be in attendance. Sources say the suspect in the attack has been killed possibly by a New Orleans Police officer. Investigators and police are currently looking for more suspicious packages in the French Quarter believed to be explosive devices. FBI says they are investigating an IED type device, that they believe the suspect brought into the French Quarter. A Louisiana State Trooper flagged the suspicious device. Mayor Latoya Cantrell called the incident a terrorist attack and said she had been in contact with the White House. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said a man drove a pickup around barricades and down Bourbon Street at a high rate of speed. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could,” she said. “He was hellbent on creating the carnage that he did.”Additionally, two officers were shot, she said. Conditions of those officers were not immediately available. Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, said officials were investigating the discovery of at least one suspected improvised explosive device at the scene. It was not immediately clear if the device was found in the vehicle.Related: Security expert weighs in after car plows into New Orleans crowdNOLA Ready has advised people to stay away from the area and said the injured had been taken to five local hospitals.Gov. Jeff Landry issued a statement Wednesday morning. “A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.” Video below: Officials hold first news conference after man intentionally plows car into crowd White House statement on intentional Bourbon Street attack: “President Biden has been briefed on the horrific news that a driver killed and injured dozens of individuals in New Orleans overnight and the White House has been in touch with New Orleans Mayor Cantrell to offer support. The FBI is already on the ground supporting local law enforcement in the investigation and the President will continue to be briefed throughout the day.” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement: “Many of us woke up this morning to devastating news of the brutal intentional slaughter of innocent people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. I’m praying for the victims and their families and will ensure they get justice for this appalling act. Please avoid the immediate area at this time and listen to the law enforcement officers who are still on the scene.”
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At least 10 people are dead and dozens of others were hurt after a car plowed into a crowd at Bourbon and Iberville Streets in New Orleans.
It happened around 3:15 a.m. toward the end of New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans and hours before the kickoff of the AllState Bowl, a college football quarterfinal held in the city’s Caesars Superdome, with thousands expected to be in attendance.
Sources say the suspect in the attack has been killed possibly by a New Orleans Police officer.
Investigators and police are currently looking for more suspicious packages in the French Quarter believed to be explosive devices.
FBI says they are investigating an IED type device, that they believe the suspect brought into the French Quarter.
A Louisiana State Trooper flagged the suspicious device.
Mayor Latoya Cantrell called the incident a terrorist attack and said she had been in contact with the White House.
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said a man drove a pickup around barricades and down Bourbon Street at a high rate of speed. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could,” she said. “He was hellbent on creating the carnage that he did.”
Additionally, two officers were shot, she said. Conditions of those officers were not immediately available.
Alethea Duncan, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s New Orleans field office, said officials were investigating the discovery of at least one suspected improvised explosive device at the scene. It was not immediately clear if the device was found in the vehicle.
NOLA Ready has advised people to stay away from the area and said the injured had been taken to five local hospitals.
Gov. Jeff Landry issued a statement Wednesday morning. “A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and I in praying for all the victims and first responders on scene. I urge all near the scene to avoid the area.”
Video below: Officials hold first news conference after man intentionally plows car into crowd
White House statement on intentional Bourbon Street attack:
“President Biden has been briefed on the horrific news that a driver killed and injured dozens of individuals in New Orleans overnight and the White House has been in touch with New Orleans Mayor Cantrell to offer support. The FBI is already on the ground supporting local law enforcement in the investigation and the President will continue to be briefed throughout the day.”
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement:
“Many of us woke up this morning to devastating news of the brutal intentional slaughter of innocent people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans. I’m praying for the victims and their families and will ensure they get justice for this appalling act. Please avoid the immediate area at this time and listen to the law enforcement officers who are still on the scene.”
Horror struck Bourbon Street in New Orleans as a car plowed into a crowd, leaving chaos and devastation in its wake. The normally vibrant and lively street was transformed into a scene of tragedy as onlookers watched in disbelief.
Details are still emerging about the incident, but reports indicate that multiple people were injured in the crash. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide aid to the victims and investigate the cause of the crash.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event, our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy. We stand in solidarity with the people of New Orleans and hope for a swift recovery for all those injured.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available about this heartbreaking incident on Bourbon Street.
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New Orleans – and specifically the French Quarter, the city’s vibrant historic center where Bourbon Street is located – was still in the throes of New Year’s celebrations when the vehicle ran into a crowd early Wednesday.
Crowds had gathered to attend an open-air concert and New Year’s countdown, with restaurants offering special deals and performances, according to the city’s official website. LGBTQ parties featuring dancing and drag cabaret were taking place elsewhere on Bourbon Street, the heart of the city’s gay community – just blocks from where the incident took place.
Many celebrations had been aimed at college football fans descending on the city for the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which is scheduled to take place Wednesday — including a parade that had taken place Tuesday.
On Monday, the New Orleans Police Department had said it would be staffed “at 100 percent” during the festivities, adding it had 300 additional officers assisting from partner law enforcement agencies.
It would also work with local, state and federal partners to provide security coverage citywide, the police statement said, adding that they would deploy “a strong presence of marked and unmarked police vehicles, as well as officers on foot, bike, and horseback.”
And on Tuesday, police said they would deploy drones around the 8th District, where the French Quarter is, throughout the New Year’s Eve festivities and Sugar Bowl events.
The city of New Orleans is in shock after a horrific incident on Bourbon Street left at least 10 people dead and many more injured. According to witnesses, a driver plowed into a crowd of pedestrians on the popular street, causing chaos and devastation.
Authorities are currently on the scene investigating the incident and trying to determine the motive behind the driver’s actions. The area has been cordoned off, and emergency services are working to treat the injured and secure the area.
As this situation unfolds, we will provide live updates on the tragic events in New Orleans. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. #NewOrleansStrong #BourbonStreetTragedy
At least one person has been killed after a driver rammed their vehicle into a large crowd on the famed Bourbon Street in New Orleans — hours after the city rang in the New Year, according to reports.
The mass causality incident occurred at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Iberville in the city’s French Quarter neighborhood at around 3:15 a.m., WGNO reported.
The New Orleans Police Department confirmed at least one death, according to the outlet.
New Orleans police stand near the scene where a driver allegedly plowed into a crowd of revelers. EarthCam
Additional details, including injuries, have not yet been confirmed.
Large crowds were expected in NOLA as revelers were in town for New Year’s celebrations and the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame at the Caesar’s Superdome.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The New Orleans French Quarter was struck by tragedy last night as a driver intentionally rammed their car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street. The horrific incident resulted in the death of at least one person, with several others injured.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the driver plowed through the crowded street, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the damage had already been done.
The perpetrator has been taken into custody, but their motives remain unclear at this time. The New Orleans community is left reeling from this senseless act of violence, as they come together to mourn the loss of life and support those who have been injured.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. May justice be served for those affected by this tragic event.
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There were reports emerging early Wednesday of a possible mass casualty incident after a vehicle ran into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The popular tourist district would have been busy in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Witnesses told CBS News reporter Kati Weis that a truck crashed into a crowd on Bourbon Street at high speed, and then the driver got out and started firing a weapon and police returned fire.
Weis saw multiple people on the ground with injuries.
A New Orleans Police spokesperson told CBS News “initial reports show a car may have plowed into a group of people. Injuries are unknown but there are reported fatalities.”
Tucker Reals is CBSNews.com’s foreign editor, based in the CBS News London bureau. He has worked for CBS News since 2006, prior to which he worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., and London.
New Orleans was shaken by tragedy as reports emerge of a vehicle slamming into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning for those who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #NewOrleansTragedy #BourbonStreetAccident #ThoughtsAndPrayers
Ten people were injured when a Lego display collapsed on to a crowd at an arcade center in Massachusetts, police said.
Peabody police said the incident took place on Tuesday at the In the Game family fun center when “a display was pulled down by balloons attached to it, causing it to fall”.
All 10 individuals sustained minor injuries, police said, and eight people were taken to hospital for treatment. It was not immediately clear if any of the people who were hurt were children.
Video posted on the company’s social media before the noon New Year’s Eve celebration showed balloons inside a netting attached to a large Lego structure.
The display fell when employees at the arcade tried to conduct a balloon drop, knocking over the structure which fell about 12ft onto the crowd below, fire officials told NBC10 Boston.
An eyewitness who said she had watched the balloon drop with her family described the scene as “pure chaos” after the incident, WBZ-TV reported.
“Large Lego pieces were everywhere, kids were crying, there were tons of people all in the office, some with ice packs over their heads and people allowing their children to steal the Lego pieces like souvenirs,” she told the outlet.
The arcade was closed briefly but was allowed to reopen shortly after because there was “no structural damage” to the property, the Boston Globe reported.
The company said it is working with the authorities as the situation is being assessed.
Breaking News: Ten people injured after Lego display collapses on to crowd in Massachusetts
In a shocking incident, ten people were injured after a Lego display collapsed on to a crowd at a popular event in Massachusetts. The incident took place at a local fair where a display featuring a large Lego structure suddenly toppled over, causing panic and chaos among the attendees.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to attend to the injured individuals, who were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, none of the injuries are reported to be life-threatening, but the incident has left many shaken and in shock.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collapse and are working to ensure the safety of all attendees at the event. The fair has been temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure while the investigation is ongoing.
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Drew Carey couldn’t help but notice how the Price Is Right audience reacted to a recent contestant’s playing style.
The game show uploaded a clip via its official Instagram earlier this month of a player named Brian who was participating in the classic game Switcheroo. Brian was tasked with selecting the missing number from five prizes — including a car. He had 30 seconds to decide which numbers he wanted to put in each square and Brian decided to take his time and think things out.
“25 seconds,” Carey said to let Brian know how much time he had left on the clock and the crowd was yelling for the contestant to keep going. “20 seconds. He’s not rushing as much as everyone else that plays this game does.”
Brian finished the puzzle with 10 seconds to spare. Carey counted down the remaining seconds on the clock and when the buzzer went off the crowd reacted negatively to Brian’s answers — which took the host by surprise.
Drew Carey has seen it all during his tenure hosting The Price Is Right, including encounters with contestants who’ve shown up drunk or high. “Oh, that happens here all the time. They’ll have a gummy or I’ll smell alcohol on their breath,” Carey, 66, told TV Insider in an interview published on Monday, June 24. […]
“Well good morning judgmental,” Carey quipped which earned a laugh from the audience.
Carey went on to check Brian’s work and revealed that he had two correct despite the crowd’s lack of faith.
“Now one of [the correct answers] might be the car. Do you want another 30 seconds to try [again]?” Carey asked and Brian agreed. “Let’s put another 30 seconds on the clock. Get ready to Switcheroo them up. 3, 2, 1 go!”
Brian ran back to the board to re-examine his answers and change what he thought could be potentially wrong. He looked to the crowd for their opinions on what he should swap. Brian changed the price of the car first and the audience shouted at him in disagreement.
“The crowd is going bananas and he put the 2 back,” Carey narrated as Brian opted to go back to his original number for the car.
After switching the car number back, Brian ultimately decided to change his answers for the ice scraper and pillow prizes before time ran out. Carey had Brian’s answers checked again. Despite making changes, Brian only had one correct.
“Uh oh,” Brian said and Carey replied, “Hopefully it is the car.”
The Switcheroo board revealed that the one answer Brian had gotten right was indeed the vehicle, which was a Toyota Corolla.
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“Oh my God!” Brian exclaimed and ran around the stage in excitement.
Carey has been the host of The Price Is Right since 2007 following Bob Barker’s retirement. Over the years, Carey has seen an array of wild moments on the CBS game show from wild answers to on-stage injuries. As the show continues to run, Carey doesn’t see himself retiring from the gig anytime soon.
“I just show up and punch the clock and hope I have a job every day,” Carey said in a June interview with TV Insider. “I don’t think in terms of I’m the longest one. I do have a goal: I want to keep going until I die. This is my 18th season. I’ve got to get the 35 and 41 so I can catch Bob Barker and Pat Sajak.”
Drew Carey Reacts to ‘Judgmental’ Crowd During The Price Is Right
During a recent taping of The Price Is Right, host Drew Carey found himself in a challenging situation when the audience began to act judgmental towards a contestant. The contestant, a single mother of three, was struggling to guess the prices of the items on the show, and the audience’s reactions were less than supportive.
Carey, known for his quick wit and charming demeanor, took notice of the audience’s behavior and decided to address it head-on. In a moment that has since gone viral, Carey called out the audience for being “judgmental” and reminded them that the contestants on the show are just regular people trying to win some prizes.
He went on to praise the contestant for her bravery in coming on the show and encouraged the audience to show her some support. The crowd responded positively to Carey’s words, and the atmosphere in the studio quickly shifted from one of judgment to one of encouragement and positivity.
Carey’s reaction to the situation has been widely praised on social media, with many viewers commending him for standing up for the contestant and setting a positive example for the audience. As the host of The Price Is Right, Carey has always been known for his empathy and kindness, and this latest incident only further solidifies his reputation as a beloved television personality.
In a world where judgment and negativity can often prevail, it’s refreshing to see someone like Drew Carey use his platform to spread a message of acceptance and kindness. The next time you tune in to The Price Is Right, remember Carey’s words and try to be a little more supportive of the contestants – you never know what they might be going through.
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