Global Chaos: Snowstorm and Japan Factory Attack

A severe snowstorm hit New York, causing travel chaos and prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency in over half of the state's counties. The storm brought heavy snowfall, with 4.3 inches recorded in Central Park, the highest since January 2022. Over 900 flights were cancelled and 8,000 delayed nationwide. Neighboring states, including New Jersey and Connecticut, also experienced significant snowfall. The storm's impact was felt across the US, with California dealing with the aftermath of a severe winter storm that caused mudslides.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with bleach at a Yokohama Rubber Co. tire factory in Mishima, Japan. The attacker, believed to be a former employee, was carrying a survival knife and wearing a gas mask. Five of the stabbed victims were in serious condition, but all were conscious during transport to hospitals. The motive behind the attack is unknown. Japan has strict gun control laws, but knife attacks have occurred in recent years.

A 38-year-old former employee of a tire factory in Mishima, Japan, carried out a stabbing spree and chemical attack on December 26, 2025, injuring 15 people. The suspect, who was carrying a survival knife and wearing a gas mask, was arrested and accused of attempted murder. The motive behind the attack is unclear. Eight people were stabbed, with five in serious condition, and seven others were injured by bleach thrown by the attacker.

A 38-year-old man attacked a tyre factory in Japan, injuring 15 people with a knife and chemical substance. Eight people were stabbed, and seven were injured by bleach thrown during the attack. The attacker, believed to be a former employee, was arrested for alleged attempted murder. The motive is unknown, but the incident highlights Japan's rare violent crimes despite strict gun control laws.