Terror Attack in Kenya Hotel, Brazil’s President Eases Gun Law + 4 More Hot News of Wednesday, Jan.16
Nexter.org made a list of the most important news you need to know this Wednesday morning (January 16).
Source: AP Photo/Ben Curtis
1. Terror attack on Nairobi hotel complex
Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed at least 14 people. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says all terrorists have since been “eliminated.”
2. Apple releases cases to extend battery life
The tech giant has launched three new Smart Battery cases compatible for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
3. Ivanka Trump to help select new World Bank president
According to the White House, the US president’s eldest daughter will help select the new head of the World Bank.
4. Brazil’s Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws
President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Tuesday to make it easier for citizens to buy guns for their homes.
5. Rihanna files suit against her father
Rihanna says her father Ronald Fenty and his business partner are profiting off of the use of the Fenty name.
6. YouTube to ban on dangerous challenges and pranks
The video platform to ban Bird Box challenge, the fire challenge, and the Tide Pod challenge and other dangerous pranks and challenges.
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