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

Alexander Smirnov, a California man charged with lying to the FBI about false criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter, is pleading guilty. Smirnov, a longtime confidential informant, falsely claimed in 2020 that the Bidens received $5 million from Ukrainian company Burisma. His false allegations were included in an FBI document that became a key piece of evidence in Republican investigations. Smirnov will … Continue reading Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens

Attorneys for Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in September, have requested a trial delay until next December to review extensive evidence and explore an insanity defense. Routh, 58, allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump and a Secret Service agent at Trump’s Florida golf club but fled after being fired upon. Prosecutors oppose a year-long delay, citing speedy trial rights … Continue reading Attorneys for man accused in Trump assassination attempt seek lengthy trial delay

New York prosecutors are pursuing murder charges against Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while anonymous supporters have raised over $50,000 on GiveSendGo for his defense. The platform defends hosting legal defense funds, contrasting with GoFundMe and other sites that removed similar campaigns. Law enforcement warns against celebrating violence, as “Free Luigi” merchandise and social media posts glorifying the act surface. … Continue reading Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defense fund

A small plane crashed onto I-684 near Westchester County Airport on Thursday evening, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. near Greenwich, Connecticut, just over the New York border. The pilot had reported engine problems and was attempting to land at the airport when the plane went down on the highway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National … Continue reading 1 dead as small plane crashes on I-684 along New York-Connecticut border

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz revealed that 26 confidential human sources (CHSs) were in the crowd during the January 6 Capitol riot, but only three were assigned by the FBI to attend. None were authorized to break the law or encourage illegal acts. The FBI, which had a minor supporting role that day, took steps to prepare but lacked primary responsibility for intelligence or … Continue reading DOJ IG report reveals 26 FBI informants were present on Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A motorist, Tammie Pickelsimer, was killed in a car crash with a Rome police officer responding to a bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in Georgia. The threat, sent via email with Greene’s address, falsely claimed a pipe bomb was in her mailbox. The officer, en route to join the bomb squad, was not critically injured. The Rome Police Department later found no … Continue reading Police vehicle crash responding to a bomb threat toward Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene results in death of woman

Jay-Z has been named in a civil lawsuit accusing him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 afterparty. Combs is under investigation for alleged sex trafficking, and the case has drawn attention to potential fallout involving other celebrities. Jay-Z denies the allegations, calling them “idiotic” and accusing attorney Tony Buzbee of extortion. Buzbee, representing the accuser, amended the lawsuit to … Continue reading Jay-Z pulled into Diddy sex scandal after weeks of ugly backstage legal maneuvering

A New York jury acquitted Marine veteran Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a Black unhoused man, on a subway train. The incident, which involved Penny restraining Neely until police arrived, sparked protests and drew national attention. The judge had earlier dismissed a manslaughter charge due to jury deadlock. Neely’s father criticized the verdict, calling the system “rigged,” … Continue reading Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely in NYC

A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, burned over 2,700 acres in Malibu, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. Starting late Monday near Pepperdine University, it destroyed homes, caused power outages, and forced thousands to evacuate. Over 700 firefighters battled the blaze, which crossed the Pacific Coast Highway and threatened landmarks like Malibu Pier. Evacuation orders affected 2,000 structures, with 18,000 people under warnings. Residents … Continue reading Wildfire explodes in Malibu

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate and former valedictorian, was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania after a week-long manhunt. Mangione is suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a targeted attack in Manhattan. Once a promising student, Mangione harbored anti-corporate views, chronicled online, and suffered from chronic back pain that affected his life. Police found a ghost gun, silencer, and anti-corporate writings … Continue reading Suspect in CEO Killing Was Ivy Leaguer With Anticapitalist Leaning

Mysterious drone sightings continue in New Jersey, with recent reports near a Hunterdon County reservoir, Monmouth, Ocean counties, and Philadelphia-area townships. While officials state that the drones do not pose a public safety threat, state and federal agencies, including the FBI, are investigating. The FBI recently requested information about drones spotted along the Raritan River, alongside reports of a possible fixed-wing aircraft, USA Today has … Continue reading More drone sightings reported in New Jersey as officials investigate

New York City police are searching Central Park’s waters for evidence related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The police scuba team is focusing on recovering the gun used in the crime. Despite extensive searches, including at Fort Tryon Park and subway stops near the George Washington Bridge, no weapon has been found. Authorities are still investigating the gunman’s motive and believe … Continue reading NYPD scuba team searching Central Park waters for evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting

An Oklahoma City police officer, Sgt. Joseph Gibson, was charged with felony assault after he slammed 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic ticket dispute on October 27, resulting in a broken neck and brain bleed for Vu. Body camera footage showed the officer throwing Vu to the ground after Vu touched him during the argument. Prosecutors deemed Gibson’s actions an unreasonable use … Continue reading Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground, prosecutors say

The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen ambush outside a New York hotel is believed to have left the city shortly after the attack, possibly on a bus. The police have not identified the shooter or established a motive, though they are considering the possibility of a disgruntled employee or client. The suspect, who concealed his identity with a mask, was … Continue reading FBI offers $50,000 reward for information about gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

A big rig hauling 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of chocolate caught fire early Friday morning on westbound Interstate 580 near Grant Line Road in the East Bay, causing significant traffic disruptions during the morning commute. The fire, which began around 6:18 a.m. due to a mechanical issue that ignited the truck’s brakes, quickly spread to the tires and the rest of the vehicle. Most of … Continue reading Traffic chaos caused by 30K pounds of melted chocolate on Bay Area highway

New Orleans police arrested Curtis Gray, 19, for the Nov. 17 fatal shootings of Rasean Carter, 21, and Malachi Jackson, 19, during a parade. The violence occurred at the Almonaster Avenue Bridge during the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club’s annual second-line parade, a tradition rooted in the city’s Black culture. Carter, an aspiring photographer, planned to document the event alongside Jackson. The incident … Continue reading New Orleans police arrest man accused of killing paradegoers during multiple mass shootings

Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan man convicted of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to life without parole, has requested a new trial. Ibarra, 26, waived his right to a jury trial and was found guilty of all charges by Judge H. Patrick Haggard. His attorneys argue the verdict was “contrary to law” and “evidence” and plan to supplement their motion after reviewing the … Continue reading Man convicted in Laken Riley’s killing asks for a new trial

The body of Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old Pennsylvania grandmother who fell into a sinkhole while searching for her cat, was found 30 feet below the surface after a days-long search. Pollard, missing since Monday in Unity Township, fell into a decades-old mine shaft. Rescuers shifted from a rescue to recovery effort on Wednesday. Her body was recovered after over 80 hours of searching, bringing closure … Continue reading Pennsylvania grandmother who fell down sinkhole looking for cat found dead after 4-day search