At the Munich security conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet US vice president JD Vance, warning against trusting Vladimir Putin. Concerns grow over a potential Ukraine peace deal orchestrated by Trump, which may force Kyiv into territorial concessions. European allies fear being left to handle Ukraine’s security alone. Meanwhile, security is heightened in Munich following a recent car-ramming attack that injured 30 people.
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A Houston-area mosque issued a message urging members not to share information about Shamsud Din Jabbar, who drove a truck into crowds on Bourbon Street. Jabbar, who converted to Islam early, had a bomb-making setup in his trailer. The mosque advised members to refer media and FBI inquiries to CAIR and ISGH.
Istanbul streets flooded after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest. Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, faces charges of corruption, fraud, and links to the PKK. Large crowds protested his arrest, calling it politically motivated. Authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations. The arrest occurred amid a crackdown on opposition figures before Turkey's next elections.
An Australian hospital is reviewing patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis, though no evidence of patient harm has been found. The incident is part of rising antisemitic crimes in Australia. Two nurses in Sydney were suspended after making hateful remarks in a video. Authorities are investigating potential hate speech violations, while officials reassured the Jewish community of continued quality medical care.
As RFK Jr goes for the senate confirmation hearing today, Nicole Shanahan, who was his running mate when he was in the presidential race as an independent candidate, issued a threat to the senators that if they don't vote for Kennedy Jr as the health secretary, Nicole would make sure that they lose their seats in the Senate.
A Utah man, dissatisfied with a recently purchased Subaru Outback and denied a refund by Tim Dahle Mazda due to their "as-is" policy, drove the vehicle through the dealership's showroom. He was arrested for felony criminal mischief and reckless endangerment after causing substantial damage, though no injuries were reported.
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​The post comes as UnitedHealthcare is the target of public outrage because of its high denial of claims. Its 50-year-old CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4 in New York by accused Luigi Mangione, who was hailed as a hero by the disgruntled customers of the insurance company. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was never a customer of UnitedHealthcare but he chose Thompson as his company deemed fit for his target.