Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces federal charges following pressure from health insurance industry leaders seeking a strong deterrent against copycat attacks. This move superseded Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's case, shocking Mangione's defense team. The federal case potentially carries the death penalty and avoids the controversial terrorism enhancement in Bragg's indictment.
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A Texas man faced felony stalking charges for harassing WNBA star Caitlin Clark with sexually explicit messages and traveling to Indiana to be near her. The harassment led to Clark feeling threatened, altering her appearances, and prompted legal action for Lewis's continued communication and proximity attempts.
A federal court has denied a request to block the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President-elect Trump's alleged 2020 election interference and retention of classified records. The court also rejected appeals from Trump aides accused of obstructing the FBI's separate investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.
Economic contributions from non-dom residents like Mittal have historically been substantial. Their investments in UK businesses, real estate, and philanthropy have significantly supported the economy. With Mittal and similar high-net-worth individuals considering leaving, there is worry about potential economic losses.
Taiwan received the first batch of 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US, bolstering its defense against potential Chinese aggression. The delivery is part of a larger order of 108 tanks, with the remainder arriving in 2025 and 2026. This purchase, amidst escalating tensions with China, highlights Taiwan's commitment to strengthening its military capabilities.
A video featuring Stew Peters and Leonarda Jonie making derogatory remarks about Indian immigrants has sparked widespread condemnation. Peters used racist language and xenophobic stereotypes to vilify Indian immigrants and the H-1B visa program, prompting significant backlash from the online community.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, staffed by young individuals like 19-year-old Edward Coristine, has raised concerns over access to sensitive government data. Coristine, a freshman dropout and entrepreneur, had established numerous companies and briefly worked at Neuralink before joining DOGE. He was present at the crucial meeting where government staff were asked to justify their jobs.
Myanmar experienced six significant earthquakes along the Sagaing Fault, with the strongest being 7.2 and 7.0 magnitudes. These tremors, occurring at shallow depths, caused damage in Bangkok due to its high liquefaction risk. The National Centre for Seismology highlights the region's history of strong seismic activity and continues to monitor aftershocks.
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure early Friday, one of the largest strikes of the war, according to President Zelensky. The attack involved missiles and drones, including at least one from North Korea. Ukraine managed to intercept many of the missiles, but several regions experienced power outages.
Pelicot stood trial alongside 50 other men, many of whom denied the allegations. However, the court in Avignon found 47 guilty of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of sexual assault. The men, who hailed from nearby villages and towns, represented a cross-section of society, including firefighters, lorry drivers, soldiers, journalists, and DJs. This shocking diversity underscored how the network extended deep into the local community.