📹 #LIVE from NYC as police respond to armed man outside UN headquarters

❗ NYPD spokesman says police trying to establish dialogue with a white male "in his 60s" with a possible shotgun outside UN HQ, situation still active

NYPD say there is no threat to people in UN headquarters because of an armed man

The Omicron variant could slow US economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. “I think we're very uncertain at this point just how significant it is," she underlined when asked about the threat to the US economy posed by the Omicron. “There's a lot of uncertainty, but it could, it could cause significant problems.”

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No evidence of any criminal, political motive of armed man, UN says

The New York Police said there is no threat to the public but the incident is ongoing

An Idaho State Police Trooper and a motorist he helped with a flat tire were almost run over by a pickup truck on the side of a highway. Fortunately, both came away with only minor injuries.

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⚡ Man armed with shotgun detained outside UN HQ

🐇 Music star and rapper Cardi B has joined Playboy as its first Creative Director in Residence and founding creative director of an upcoming platform that will include adult entertainment, Centerfold.

"It's a dream come true to officially join the Playboy family. I can't believe this is real. For as long as I can remember, I've felt connected to Playboy," Cardi wrote on instagram.

Photo from Cardi’s Instagram.

🦠 The US is launching hundreds of family vaccination clinics across the country to provide locations where families can get COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses all in one place, President Joe Biden said on Thursday.

"Today I’m announcing that we’re going to launch hundreds of new family vaccination clinics across the country. These sites will offer vaccinations for the whole family in one stop. Children can get vaccinated, parents can get vaccinated and get their first or second shots, or their booster shots," Biden said during remarks at the National Institute of Health.

The clinics will be located in community health centers and other trusted locations, Biden said. Some will be mobile in order to serve hard-to-reach communities, Biden added.

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❗️ A man carrying a shotgun at the United Nations headquarters in New York City did not have a terrorist motive and had arrived from the state of Florida to deliver documents to the organization, according to police.

WATCH | Two thieves were caught on security cameras ambushing a woman with a toddler in a stroller.

The crime happened in Hancock Park, LA: the two suspects demanded the victim surrender her diaper bag and cooler and then disappeared in a silver sedan.

⚡️ US House clears funding bill to avert government shutdown

🎄 The 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The annual ceremony is set for Thursday in Washington DC and will be hosted by well known US entertainer LL Cool J. Holiday music will be performed by Billy Porter, Chris Stapleton, H.E.R., Juanes, Keb’ Mo’, Kristin Chenoweth, Maren Morris and Patti LaBelle, along with the US Army Band Downrange and the Howard Gospel Choir.

The tree will be surrounded by dozens of smaller trees, decorated with ornaments made by students representing every US state. The tree is open to the public for viewing, from Dec. 4 through Jan. 1, 2022.

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