Illinois bail reform blocked - China's space ambitions - NYC machete attack

Source: Our World in Data

1. Summary
   A 19-year-old man wielding a machete attacked and injured three New York City police officers in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Authorities say Trevor Bickford traveled to the city by train days before the attack. He is from Maine. All three officers were initially hospitalized, and all three were released on Sunday. Bickford was shot in the shoulder by police and hospitalized.
   
   Bickford may potentially face terrorism charges. Authorities recovered his backpack after the attack, which contained a journal in which he said he expected to die in his attack and wanted an Islamic burial. He also left a message for his mother before the attack, in which he said he hoped she would repent for Allah.
   
   Bickford, who appears to be white, converted to Islam about 18 months ago. His mother and aunt had previously told the police they were worried about his connection to Islamic extremism. He was once an honor roll student, but reportedly changed after his father died.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Suspect, 19, charged with attempted murder in NYE machete attack against police near Times Square.
   People (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 74% • 3 min read
   

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   Independent Journal Review (Right) • Factual Grade 67% • 2 min read

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