A 15-year-old girl, Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher, a student, and wounding six others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are investigating the origin of the handgun used and potential warning signs but have not identified a motive. Two victims remain in critical condition, and all students have been reunited with their … Continue reading Police ID 15-year-old girl as Abundant Life Christian School shooter in Wisconsin

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of first- and second-degree murder in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is also charged with multiple counts of weapon possession. Prosecutors allege he carried out a premeditated, targeted attack, killing Thompson, 50, on December 4 in Manhattan as he walked to an investors’ meeting. Mangione fled the … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder

A Virginia man, Lester C. Harvey Jr., 58, died after being struck by a bear that fell from a tree during a hunting trip. The bear had been chased up the tree by hunters and shot, causing it to fall and hit Harvey. Despite being hospitalized in serious condition, he later passed away. Harvey, a contractor and avid outdoorsman, is survived by his wife, five … Continue reading Hunter killed when bear falls out of tree

A 16-year-old, Diego Leyva, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing his family in Belen, New Mexico. Leyva called 911 early Saturday, admitting to the crime. Deputies found him intoxicated outside the home and arrested him without incident. Inside, they discovered four victims—Leonardo Leyva, 42; Adriana Bencomo, 35; Adrian Leyva, 16; and Alexander Leyva, 14—dead from gunshot wounds. After detoxing … Continue reading 16-year-old in custody after suspected quadruple homicide of his family in New Mexico

Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, were arrested on Long Island for allegedly operating drones dangerously close to Logan International Airport in Boston. The two men were charged with trespassing, and may face additional charges related to the drones. Police tracked the operators to a decommissioned health campus after detecting the drone near the airport. The third suspect fled the scene. The arrests follow … Continue reading Two arrested after ‘hazardous drone operation’ near Boston airport

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The 26-year-old’s death was ruled a suicide by the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Balaji, who had worked at OpenAI for nearly four years, resigned after raising concerns about the company’s alleged use of copyrighted data, which he believed violated copyright law and … Continue reading OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has hired prominent attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo to replace his initial lawyer. Friedman Agnifilo, a former assistant district attorney with extensive experience in New York’s court system, previously worked on the Harvey Weinstein case. Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt. He is accused of shooting Thompson outside a … Continue reading Luigi Mangione hires powerhouse ex-DA for defense attorney

An investigation into a surge of alleged drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, and nearby states has found that most reports were linked to routine air traffic. Officials confirmed many sightings were misidentified manned aircraft near busy airports like Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia. Of the 5,000 tips received, fewer than 100 warranted further investigation. No evidence of criminal activity, security threats, or foreign involvement … Continue reading US Officials Claim Many Drones ‘Mystery’ Crafts Just Airplanes