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06 Dec

Trump and RFK Jr. meet with Pfizer and Eli Lilly executives at Mar-a-Lago: Report

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President-elect Donald Trump held a high-profile meeting at his Mar-a-Lago residence with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, along with key figures from the pharmaceutical industry. The gathering, reported by Axios, included executives from Pfizer and Eli Lilly, representatives from the Pharmaceutical Research…

05 Dec

Mexican illegal immigrant with violent criminal record faces felony charges after illegal re-entry

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A Mexican national with a history of violent offenses, Ivan Lopez-Ramos, 29, has been arraigned on felony charges in Seattle for unlawfully re-entering the United States after deportation. Lopez-Ramos, previously removed from the U.S. in 2022 due to multiple violent felony convictions, was apprehended in August 2024 and pleaded not…

05 Dec

WaPo reporter Taylor Lorenz says ‘we want these executives dead’ after murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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In the aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder, former Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz has come under fire for controversial remarks criticizing the healthcare industry and its executives. The incident has sparked intense debate about accountability in the healthcare system and the consequences of online rhetoric. On Bluesky,…

05 Dec

Earthquake, 7.0, hits coast of northern California, tsunami warning issued

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A powerful earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday, with the epicenter located just off the coast near Fortuna, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Initially measured at a magnitude of 6.6, the quake was later upgraded to 7.0. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami warning…

05 Dec

Laken Riley’s murderer seeks retrial over alleged procedural violations

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Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant convicted of the brutal murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, is seeking a new trial. His attorneys allege that legal errors during his trial warrant a retrial, according to a motion filed Monday in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court. The filing claims the verdict delivered…

05 Dec

Jordan Neely’s father sues Daniel Penny after NYC jury deliberates verdict for subway chokehold case

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Jordan Neely’s father, Andre Zachary, has filed a lawsuit against Daniel Penny, the former Marine facing manslaughter charges for Neely’s death on a New York City subway. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday, accuses Penny of negligent conduct, assault, and battery, asserting that these actions caused…

05 Dec

Detectives uncover chilling message inscribed on shell casings used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder

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Detectives investigating the December 4 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have revealed a chilling detail: shell casings found at the crime scene were inscribed with the words “Deny,” “Defend,” and “Depose.” This discovery suggests the attack was a calculated act, potentially linked to UnitedHealthcare’s controversial practices. Thompson, 50, was…

04 Dec

Senate confirms promotion for general who oversaw Afghanistan pull out, after delay ends

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President Joe Biden quietly promoted Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue to full general on Monday, following a prolonged delay attributed to his involvement in the Biden administration’s contentious withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Donahue, who commanded the 82nd Airborne Division during the chaotic evacuation, oversaw the operation that left billions of…

04 Dec

Mike Johnson won’t allow new Ukraine funding, until Trump assumes office

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced Wednesday that he does not plan to approve President Joe Biden’s recent proposals for additional Ukraine spending, signaling a shift in congressional priorities with the incoming administration. “I’m not planning to do that,” Johnson stated in response to a reporter’s question about Biden’s latest…

04 Dec

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel by an trained assassin

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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was tragically killed in what authorities describe as a targeted shooting outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning. The 50-year-old executive was arriving at the hotel at approximately 6:46 a.m. to attend an industry conference when a masked assailant lying…