Happy the day after Halloween, Panthers! Hope you had fun during the night of spookies and scares! While you are recovering from the inevitable sugar crash this year has brought, check out this week’s KICs. This week we have an assassination on the Austrian mayor, an E.coli breakout in McDonald’s, a 12-year old injured in a shoot-out, and Trump targeting transgender people in his campaign.
World – Suspect on the run after shooting Austrian mayor
A hunter supposedly caused two fatalities on Monday, one of which was Austrian Mayor Franz Hofer. There is currently a major manhunt underway after the suspect fled the scene.
Helicopters and special forces are in use as officials believe that the hunter is armed. Local residents were instructed to stay inside. The offender was described as a difficult person by his fellow hunters.
Police stated that the situation was likely sparked by disputes over hunting rights. Both locals and officials describe the incident as shocking and horrific.
National – E.coli outbreak cause Americans to avoid McDonalds
After the announcement last week of an E. coli break out, McDonalds has seen a drastic decrease in customers. As the days have followed the announcement, visits to the fast food chain have continued to decrease.
The outbreak was most prevalent in Colorado where visits dropped 33 percent and 10 percent nationwide. McDonalds have had their burger patties tested to ensure the outbreak has been contained and all came back negative for E. coli. They will resume selling the Quarter Pounder this week and have ensured everyone that they are safe to eat.
U.S health officials stated that the cases of illness have risen to 75 from the original report of 49 with all of these cases there has only been one death. It is said the number of cases could continue to rise as more people seek medical attention.
Local – 12 Year old injured in drive-by shooting
Law enforcement is searching for a gunman involved in a drive-by shooting. The shooting took place shortly after midnight at a home on the 2000 block of Lakewood Trail in southeast Atlanta.
The lone victim of the shooting was 12 years old. Investigators believe the child was hit once and grazed by another bullet. The child was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and is expected to survive the injuries. Police are still investigating what led up to the violence.
Detectives searched the surrounding area and found several shell casings. They are now looking for possible security camera and door camera videos that could help solve the case.
Politics – Trumps campaign targets transgender rights
Donald Trump’s campaign has centered on opposition to transgender rights, framing LGBTQ issues as a threat to American identity. His rallies, ads, and statements portray transgender people negatively, while his opponent Kamala Harris defends policies that support transgender rights.
Trump’s campaign strategy includes ads, rally speeches, and personal attacks that highlight his stance against transgender rights, claiming they undermine national values. Meanwhile, his running mate JD Vance suggests some young people identify as transgender to access social benefits. Kamala Harris has largely dismissed these claims, noting Trump previously supported federal policies that allow medical care for transgender individuals.
The campaign’s messaging has stirred controversy, with civil rights advocates voicing concerns over potential impacts on LGBTQ rights if Trump is re-elected. Harris counters that Trump’s rhetoric lacks empathy and misrepresents her position on transgender rights.