Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
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Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said that Luigi Mangionewas was indicted on counts of first-degree murder in connection with the ambush death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month. The indictment strengthens the case against 26-year-old Mangione for Thompson's December 4 murder outside a hotel in Manhattan. According to a statement from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Mangione is also charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one of which is a killing in the act of terrorism; four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon; one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon; and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument in the indictment from the New York State Supreme Court. After being identified...
What we know about the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Wisconsin
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What we know about the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Wisconsin

Authorities said that a teenager who attended Abundant Life Christian School opened fire on Monday, killing a teacher and a pupil at a private school in Wisconsin. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes told reporters that the accused gunman, a female student, was dead and six people were injured. What we know about the shooting is as follows: When did the shooting happen? At 10:57 a.m., authorities were called to Abundant Life Christian School, which is located east of Madison's downtown, in response to a report of an active shooter, according to Barnes. At a press conference on Tuesday, he stated that a second-grade teacher from Abundant Life placed the 911 call. Barnes had misidentified the call as coming from a second-grader the day before. It was an error. it's my obligation, and I'...
The best workout headphones of 2024
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The best workout headphones of 2024

After a long day of work, exercising can seem like a chore because it can become monotonous to pound the pavement or use an iron. Exercise headphones can be beneficial, particularly when combined with your preferred music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Not all noise-canceling headphones and wireless earbuds are appropriate for a vigorous workout. We tested dozens of earbuds and headphones while running, biking, planking, stretching, lifting weights, and more—at home, at the gym, and outdoors—in order to determine which ones were ideal for fitness. GO Ahead and SkipThe top 2024 fitness headphones | How to buy workout headphones | Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Editor's pick Beats Fit Pro $149.99 $199.99...
Democrats elect Rep. Gerry Connolly over progressive star AOC for top Oversight Committee post
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Democrats elect Rep. Gerry Connolly over progressive star AOC for top Oversight Committee post

Washington As rank-and-file lawmakers preferred a more senior member of the party's caucus to challenge the second Trump administration rather than a young progressive star, Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly defeated New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez on Tuesday in the race to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. According to a lawmaker present, the secret-ballot vote in a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting was 131 to 84. Connolly informed reporters that the most qualified candidate had won after the voting. Once more, I believe that my colleagues were gauging their votes based on experience, seasonedness, reliability, ability, and track record of production. "I believe that won out," he remarked. Despite his recent health problems, Connolly stated ...
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of this year’s last scheduled bargaining session
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Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of this year’s last scheduled bargaining session

As they look for a contract with the coffee giant, StarbucksWorkers United said on Tuesday that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike. In the final session of the year, bargaining representatives will resume talks with Starbucks on Tuesday in an attempt to reach an agreement on a basic framework. According to a news statement from the union, Starbucks and Workers United have negotiated for hundreds of hours this year and have proposed dozens of tentative agreements. However, the union claimed that Starbucks has not yet put out a comprehensive package that would address barista compensation and other perks, and that hundreds of complaints involving unfair labor practices remain unresolved. Starbucks denied the union's description in a statement to CNBC, stating that the co...
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
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Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

DETROIT According to a Tuesday Nikkei newspaper story, Japanese manufacturers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly planning to begin merger talks in order to better compete in the quickly evolving global car market. According to the source, Honda and Nissan will shortly sign a memorandum of understanding and are thinking about functioning under a holding company. Additionally, they hope to eventually include Mitsubishi Motors under the holding company, of which Nissan is the largest shareholder with a 24% stake. "Our company did not release the reported content," Honda stated in an email statement. As stated in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are utilizing each other's strengths to investigate a number of potential future collaboration opportunities. Any adjustments will be ...
FTC announces final rule banning junk fees on tickets and hotels
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FTC announces final rule banning junk fees on tickets and hotels

Customers are getting closer to permanently bidding farewell to additional unstated garbage fees. The Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it had finalized a regulation requiring companies to provide customers with the full cost, including fees, of any tickets to live events or short-term housing. The purpose of the order is to stop bait-and-switch pricing, which the agency referred to as "deceptive" as it leaves out required fees and other expenses from quoted prices. According to officials, the law might help consumers avoid wasting up to 53 million hours annually looking out the whole cost of their tickets and accommodations. FTC Chair Lina Khan stated in a press statement that people should be informed upfront of the amount they are being asked to pay, without fear of being hi...
Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings, Rex Heuermann, is accused of another murder
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Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings, Rex Heuermann, is accused of another murder

The accused Gilgo Beach serial murderer was charged with murder again on Tuesday, increasing the total number of alleged victims to seven, all of whom were women who were killed close to New York City. According to court documents, a hair belonging to suspect Rex Heuermann's wife or daughter was discovered close to victim Valerie Mack's left wrist. Mack is 24 years old. Heuermann's estranged wife is not regarded as a suspect in any of these killings, and their daughter would have been four years old when Mack was killed. Before her skeleton remains were discovered in 2000 and 2011, Mack was employed as an escort; it took years for her identity to be determined. According to authorities, Mack's killer sliced off her right leg, which bore a tattoo of her son's name. Prosecutors claim that no...
Nima Momeni found guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
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Nima Momeni found guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee

On Tuesday, a San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, which sparked worries about the city's high rate of street crime but was actually the result of a personal argument. Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder by the jury, but he was exonerated of first-degree murder. Deliberations began on December 4 and a verdict was reached on Monday, but it was read out on Tuesday.According to NBC Bay Area, the jury was urged to consider first-degree murder with an addition of employing a deadly weapon. According to the station, Momeni and his primary lawyer, who attended the hearing via Zoom, seemed emotionless when the verdict was read. According to San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, he could spend 16 years ...
Chautauqua County Judicial Candidate Faces Arraignment Over Election Law Violations
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Chautauqua County Judicial Candidate Faces Arraignment Over Election Law Violations

(WNY News Now) After allegedly forging petition signatures, Sally A. Jaroszynski, a candidate for Chautauqua County Family Court, was charged with violating election laws. Falconer resident Sally A. Jaroszynski, 57, has been charged with election law breaches after allegedly fabricating a petition in support of her candidacy for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge. The accusations were made public today by Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, who said that Jaroszynski is charged with two unclassified misdemeanors, Misconduct in Relation to Petitions. But because of problems with the evidence, one of the counts was rejected. The claims are based on an incident that happened in Chautauqua County's Town of Ellicott on March 26, 2024. Jaroszynski signed and notarized a Conse...