Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, once part of an online gaming group, was found with a 3D-printed firearm and a manifesto. His online activity had become increasingly radicalized in recent years, contrasting sharply with his former persona.
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The White House accused Hamas on Friday of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage in exchange for an extension of the Gaza ceasefire. Hamas said earlier on Friday it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian militants and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
Sheryl Sandberg, former Meta COO, is facing legal issues connected to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, including allegations of using personal email accounts and deleting critical emails. Sanctioned by a Delaware court, Sandberg must now provide clear and convincing evidence to defend herself. This case highlights ongoing privacy concerns and internal conflicts within Meta.
A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan before releasing him unharmed. The incident was caught on camera. Adrian Simancas, who was kayaking with his father, described the terror of being engulfed by the whale and fearing for his life. Both returned to shore uninjured.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his nation against rising nationalism and protectionism during his State of the Nation address. Amid strained relations with the US, Ramaphosa rejected accusations regarding South Africa's new land reform law, emphasizing its alignment with eminent domain laws. US officials criticized the expropriation policy, prompting diplomatic tension.
A viral post highlighted that searching 'trans' on the US State Department's website suggested 'trains,' sparking humor and reactions online. Elon Musk engaged with the post, which drew mixed comments about government priorities. This comes amid directives from the Trump administration to remove gender-related references from government sites, affecting passport applications, email signatures, and other content.
On International Holocaust remembrance day, Fares Saeb, Israel's deputy ambassador to India, reflected on the Holocaust, recounting personal losses and warning against rising anti-semitism globally. He highlighted the alarming surge in anti-semitic content online, fueled by social media, AI, and deep fakes, especially after the October 7 attacks. Saeb connected this to real-world violence, with European anti-Semitic incidents rising 400 per cent since the war. He urged global unity against... Expand
US President Donald Trump is set to announce new tariffs aimed at reducing America's dependence on foreign goods. The measures include a 25% levy on auto imports starting April 3 and reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose duties on US goods, potentially generating $600 billion annually.
A fourth contingent of 200 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti to help fight violent gangs, joining over 600 others. Despite the US freezing $13.3 million in funding for the mission, commander Godfrey Otunge assured the mission is on track, with less than 3 per cent of support affected. The mission continues to receive aid from the US and other countries. Gangs control 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince, causing widespread violence and displacement.