French Government's Miscommunication About Foiled Terror Attack

The French government initially claimed to have foiled a terrorist attack against a place of worship over Easter weekend, but later retracted the statement, admitting no such plot existed. The deputy minister made a mistake in her announcement and clarified that an arrest related to a previous incident was mistakenly linked to the recent weekend. Protecting churches and synagogues from terrorist attacks is a significant concern in France, which has faced multiple terrorism incidents in recent years.

Actor accuses Instacart driver of shooting family dog

Law & Order actor Angie Harmon accuses Instacart driver of shooting and killing her family's dog over Easter weekend, leading to trauma for the family.

Recent Shootings in Chicago over Easter Weekend

Over Easter weekend in Chicago, at least 32 people were shot, four fatally. The first fatal shooting occurred in a drive-by incident on 87th Street. Another fatal shooting took place inside a home on South Elizabeth Street. Five females were shot on Easter Sunday, with one 19-year-old dying at the scene. In total, 103 people were killed in Chicago from January through March 2024.

Deadly Bus Crash in South Africa

A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge and burst into flames, killing at least 45 people. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child.