An Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State (IS) attacked crowds celebrating New Year's in New Orleans, highlighting the ongoing threat from homegrown extremists. The attack, which killed 14 people, is thought to be the deadliest IS-inspired assault on US soil since the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. The FBI recovered an IS flag from the attacker's vehicle, but there is no evidence of coordination with international operatives. The incident underscores the challenges of stopping violence from lone actors who radicalize on their own before committing mass violence in the name of foreign groups.
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