U.S. on edge after New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Cybertruck bomb

Driving the news: In what could be either a coincidence or a systemic vulnerability, both vehicles were rented through Turo, a "peer-to-peer" vehicle-sharing app where renters connect directly with owners.

• "The concept is similar to Airbnb, in that customers can rent a specific car make and model and coordinate pickup and drop-off with the car owner," the N.Y. Times explains.
• Turo said it's working with law enforcement: "We do not believe that either renter had a criminal background that would have identified them as a security threat, and we are not currently aware of any information that indicates the two incidents are related."

The Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, originally scheduled for last night in New Orleans, was postponed to 4 pm ET Thursday.

Biden said during his remarks that Shamsud-Din Jabbar — the deceased 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran suspected of the New Orleans attack, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism — "posted videos to social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill."

• The suspect was killed in a firefight with police. The death toll rose to 15 people, with at least 35 injured.

• "I know while this person committed a terrible assault on this city, the spirit of New Orleans will never, never be defeated," Biden said.

Catch up quick: Photos show the truck crashed into construction equipment just short of the Royal Sonesta hotel at 300 Bourbon St., reports Axios New Orleans' Chelsea Brasted.

• An ISIS flag was found inside the truck, as well as multiple weapons and a "potential" IED, the FBI said.
• When Jabbar exited the truck, he began shooting and three NOPD officers returned fire, police said.
• Officials don't believe Jabbar was working alone.

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