An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, that left eight people dead and dozens injured, according to BBC World. The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The motive for the attack is still unknown.
The shooting occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured, BBC World reported. The suspect's mother, 39, and step-brother, 11, were also found dead at a nearby home. Hundreds of mourners gathered in the town's main square and outside the British Columbia legislature to offer comfort and moments of silence.
In other news, US Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the justice department's handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a heated congressional hearing on Wednesday, according to BBC World. The hearing, which lasted four hours, saw Bondi face a barrage of questions and at times descended into a shouting match. One lawmaker even stormed out. Bondi, at one point, called a Democrat a "washed-up loser." The hearing followed the release by the justice department of files related to the case.
Meanwhile, the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, testified in a California court this week, defending his platform against claims that it caused mental health damage to minors, BBC Technology reported. Mosseri, who has led Instagram for eight years, argued that even seemingly excessive use of social media does not equate to addiction. The landmark trial, which is expected to last six weeks, aims to hold tech firms accountable for the impacts on young people.
In political news, according to Fox News, with President Trump resuming office, leftists have run to the courts in a desperate attempt to stop his agenda. Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley noted the unique nature of Washington, D.C., in terms of federal jurisdiction. The article highlighted the need for Republican senators to streamline nominations to fill district court vacancies.
Finally, CBS News announced that the true crime show "48 Hours" will air on Saturday nights at 10/9c on CBS and stream on Paramount. The 38th season premiered on September 27, 2025. Full episodes are also available on Pluto TV, YouTube, and Netflix. The "48 Hours" FAST Channel is available on CBSNews.com, Pluto TV, Paramount, and partner channels. The next episode, "The Girl from Wahoo," is scheduled for February 14, 2026.
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