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​In his notebook, Mangione deliberated: "What do you do? You wack the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention. It's targeted, precise, and doesn't risk innocents," It's not yet known how he got the gun and how he got the specific timing of Brian Thompson's arrival at the hotel where he executed what he considered a mission.
In northern Peru, rescuers are searching for up to 17 miners trapped in a small gold mine after it was allegedly attacked by suspected illegal miners. The mine collapse occurred in the Pataz district, a region with significant gold production from artisanal miners. Past incidents highlight ongoing violence and insecurity in the area, exacerbated by illegal mining.
US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration will see notable absences, including Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi. However, former Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden will attend. World leaders like Argentina’s President Milei and Italy’s PM Meloni are also confirmed. Elon Musk will be present, while tech giants like Bezos and Zuckerberg will not attend. Performers include Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen paid tribute to her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, the controversial founder of the National Front who passed away at 96. Known for antisemitism and racial violence, he was both revered and criticized. Marine aims to mainstream the party despite their public disputes and her own legal troubles.
New York Post reporter Shane Galvin finds himself on a date with a fashion model due to his resemblance to murder suspect Luigi Mangione. The evening unfolds with lighthearted conversation about the mistaken identity, during which the model expresses doubt about Mangione's alleged involvement in the crime.
The United States has lifted its bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's interior minister, as well as bounties on Abdul Aziz Haqqani and Yahya Haqqani. This development coincided with the Taliban's release of American prisoner George Glezmann.
​Zara Dar, a former PhD student turned content creator, is reshaping the landscape of online education by uploading AI and STEM-focused lectures to unconventional platforms like Pornhub. Zara, who made waves by announcing her transition from academia to OnlyFans in December 2024, has captured attention once again with her bold approach to content distribution. Her story sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by creators in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Joshua Riibe, a Minnesota college student, is stranded in the Dominican Republic after University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing on March 6. Riibe, left without his passport, awaits the issuance of a new one to return home. Authorities believe Konanki drowned, with Riibe detailing their last moments. A judge will decide on March 28 if Riibe faces any charges.
Ukraine is evacuating 267 children and their families from Kharkiv due to intensified Russian shelling. While Russia dismissed Trump's call to end the war, the Kremlin expressed openness to "mutually respectful dialogue" with him. Amidst fierce fighting, Ukraine struggles to contain a better-equipped Russian army. Russia demands security guarantees from Nato and the US, including the deployment of Western peacekeeping troops, while disregarding Western sanctions imposed after the 2022 invasion.
A bridge collapse on the BR-226 highway in Brazil killed at least one person and caused a sulfuric acid spill into the Tocantins River. The central section of the Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Bridge gave way as vehicles crossed, including two trucks, a car, and a motorcycle.