January 3, 2026
US says foiled possible Daesh-inspired New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina
The logo of the United States Department of Justice and the US flag are seen in this picture taken on April 23, 2025.— Reuters The suspect, accused of providing material support to Daesh, has yet to enter a plea. Investigators say he spent nearly a year planning a knife attack. The DoJ says FBI agents seized hammers and knives from suspects. The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that it foiled an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out a Daesh-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year’s Eve. Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill,



