The firearm discovered on Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the recent fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been confirmed to match the shell casings found at the crime scene, according to police officials on Wednesday. This confirmation follows reports of a positive match between Mangione’s fingerprints and those found at the scene.Mangione...
A recent CNN/SSRS poll reveals that a majority of Americans approve of President-elect Donald Trump’s management of the transition process and are optimistic about his upcoming presidency. However, Trump’s transition approval ratings are lower compared to the last four presidents.The poll indicates that 54% of respondents believe Trump will perform well as president when he...
The Franklin Fire in Los Angeles, California, which ignited late Monday night, continues to blaze and has now expanded to 3,983 acres, affecting much of Malibu and Pepperdine University. This has led to both evacuations and shelter-in-place directives.Initially reported at 10:50 PM on Monday, the fire’s size increased by 39% overnight, according to Los Angeles...
On Wednesday, the Nasdaq Composite reached a historic milestone, surpassing 20,000 for the first time in its 53-year existence, driven by a surge in tech-based stocks. The index, known for its heavy concentration of technology companies, climbed 1.7% to 20,029.53 by approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. Concurrently, the S&P 500 saw an increase of about 0.8%,...
The NFL is set to expand its presence in Europe next year by hosting its first regular season game in Berlin. This addition places Germany’s capital alongside Munich and Frankfurt as part of the league’s strategy to grow its international fan base.Berlin’s Olympic Stadium will be the venue for the city’s inaugural regular season NFL...
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia was officially announced as the host for the 2034 World Cup, a decision that, while anticipated, has sparked significant controversy. This move will subject the nation to a decade of intense scrutiny, particularly regarding its human rights record and the treatment of migrant workers, issues that also marred Qatar’s 2022 World...
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece and Jacob Helberg, a prominent China hawk from Silicon Valley, for a significant economic advisory position within the State Department. These appointments are part of a series of selections made on Tuesday as Trump continues to assemble his cabinet.Trump...
Grocery store chain Albertsons officially ended its nearly $25 billion merger agreement with competitor Kroger on Wednesday, following a federal judge’s decision to block the deal. Albertsons has since filed a lawsuit against Kroger, accusing the company of failing to secure regulatory approval for the merger.…In the lawsuit filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery,...
Inflation saw another increase in November, aligning with analysts’ predictions in the final report of the year concerning rising consumer prices, ahead of a projected rate cut next week.…Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday indicated a 2.7% rise in consumer prices from November 2023 to last month, which matched the average...
Local health authorities are probing a potential bird flu case in Marin County, California, to ascertain if the illness stemmed from the consumption of raw milk. They have reiterated warnings about the risks associated with unpasteurized dairy products, a practice endorsed by various online influencers and right-wing personalities, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Marin County public...