Police say the shooting of Brian Thompson, 50, UnitedHealthcare CEO, appears to be a “brazen, targeted attack.” Three spent shell casings with words “deny,” “defend,” and “deserve” were found at the scene. The motive behind these words is unclear. New York City officials have launched an investigation and are urging residents to remain vigilant. Thompson … Read more
The United States has announced its roster for the inaugural 2025 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament. The team, led by captain Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, features a talented group of players including Matthew Tkachuk, Adam Fox, and Charlie McAvoy. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be the starter, backed up by Jeremy Swayman and … Read more
A global money-laundering ring operating out of Moscow and Dubai has been dismantled by a joint operation involving UK, Irish, US, and French authorities. The ring allegedly laundered billions in cryptocurrency and cash for various criminal operations, including Russian ransomware attacks and street-level drug deals in the UK. Key figures sanctioned by the US include … Read more
Streaming services are largely taking a break in December, which is good news for consumers looking to cut back on their streaming spending during the holiday shopping season. However, this slowdown also presents an opportunity to catch up on shows that slipped through the cracks throughout the year or take a break from reality and … Read more
Patients taking weight loss medication like Ozempic are facing a daunting reality: their insurance coverage is ending, leaving them without the medication that drastically improved their health. Many patients dread going back to their old lives, where cravings return and physical ailments resurface. “I’m scared,” says Danielle Koehn, one of many Americans whose insurance stopped … Read more
Journalist Ani Chkhikvadze from Georgia highlights concerns that the ruling Georgian Dream party may have underestimated the depth of public frustration, but it appears this is not a relevant news article. The text you provided contains unrelated data collection and personalization information for advertising purposes. Please provide the actual content of the journalist’s piece to … Read more
Bethesda has announced the PC system requirements for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, set to launch on December 6. According to the blog post, a minimum spec configuration is required to run the game at 1080p with a low graphics preset, targeting 60 frames per second. This includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens are looking to bolster their receiving corps amid Diontae Johnson’s one-game suspension due to “conduct detrimental to the team.” With Johnson seeing significant decrease in playing time, the Ravens may consider adding a free-agent receiver before the end of the season. Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10145870-nfl-rumors-ravens-looking-at-potential-wr-help-amid-diontae-johnson-suspension
US President Joe Biden has met with African leaders to advance the Lobito railway project, a plan to extend a railway that could channel critical minerals from Congo and Zambia to the West via Angola. The $550 million loan provided by the US Development Finance Corporation is aimed at refurbishing an existing railway through Angola … Read more
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has died at the age of 69. The cause of death was not disclosed. Ms. Nelson had a tumultuous relationship with her son, which inspired many of his early hits, including “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” and “My Name Is.” In various interviews, she shared her account of their … Read more