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04/18/2025

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A federal grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione on four charges in the December ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City.

A federal indictment was issued charging Mangione with two counts of stalking, one count of murder involving the use of a firearm, and a fi****ms charge related to the alleged use of a silencer.

A Lilburn, Georgia man is facing a federal charge after allegedly issuing death threats against Director of National Int...
04/15/2025

A Lilburn, Georgia man is facing a federal charge after allegedly issuing death threats against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her husband.

According to authorities, Aliakbar Mohammad Amin is accused of sending a series of threatening text messages between March 29 and April 1 of this year, targeting Gabbard and her spouse.

One of the messages reportedly stated, “Prepare to die, you, Tulsi, and everyone you hold dear.” Another warned that Gabbard was “living on borrowed time” and declared that her residence “is a legitimate target and will be hit at a time and place of our choosing.”

Amin has been formally charged with transmitting threats in interstate commerce.

Effective May 12, Starbucks will implement a revised dress code policy for all baristas, standardizing attire worn benea...
04/15/2025

Effective May 12, Starbucks will implement a revised dress code policy for all baristas, standardizing attire worn beneath the iconic green apron. Under the new guidelines, partners will be required to wear a solid black shirt paired with khaki, black, or blue denim pants. Both short- and long-sleeved shirts are permitted, with or without collars.

According to the company, this update is designed to enhance the visibility of the green apron while reinforcing a sense of familiarity and consistency across stores.

“In refining our dress code, we aim to create a more cohesive coffeehouse experience,” Starbucks stated in a recent website announcement. “These changes will provide clearer, simplified guidance for our partners—allowing them to focus on what matters most: crafting high-quality beverages and building meaningful connections with our customers.”

Pfizer has announced the discontinuation of its experimental daily weight loss pill, danuglipron, after a study particip...
04/14/2025

Pfizer has announced the discontinuation of its experimental daily weight loss pill, danuglipron, after a study participant experienced a case of liver injury potentially linked to the drug. According to a company spokesperson, the patient "recovered rapidly" after discontinuing use of the medication.

Danuglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, was being developed as a potential competitor to blockbuster weight loss drugs such as Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. The compound had attracted significant investor interest due to its potential in the highly competitive weight management market.

“While we are disappointed to discontinue the development of danuglipron, we remain committed to evaluating and advancing promising programs in an effort to bring innovative new medicines to patients,” said Dr. Chris Boshoff, Pfizer’s Chief Scientific Officer, in a statement.

Brice Oligui Nguema has secured a decisive victory in the presidential election, obtaining 90.35% of the votes cast, acc...
04/14/2025

Brice Oligui Nguema has secured a decisive victory in the presidential election, obtaining 90.35% of the votes cast, according to provisional results. This outcome grants him a seven-year mandate and positions him to address longstanding issues of corruption that characterized the previous administration.

Nguema, 50, rose to prominence after leading the August 2023 coup that ousted former President Ali Bongo. The Bongo family had ruled Gabon since 1967, with their decades-long tenure marked by increasing public discontent.

In the recent election, Nguema faced seven challengers, including his main opponent, former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-by-Nze, who garnered just over 3% of the vote. Bilie-by-Nze previously served under the Bongo regime. Other notable candidates included Stéphane Germain Iloko and Alain Simplice Boungouères, both prominent figures within the former ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG).

Prada, the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, has acquired Versace from Capri Holdings, a U.S.-based luxury group, i...
04/10/2025

Prada, the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, has acquired Versace from Capri Holdings, a U.S.-based luxury group, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion. Capri Holdings had owned Versace since 2018.

Capri Holdings also owns other prominent fashion brands, including Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American national who had been serving a 12-year sentence for treason in Russia, has been rel...
04/10/2025

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American national who had been serving a 12-year sentence for treason in Russia, has been released as part of a diplomatic prisoner exchange. In return, the United States transferred Arthur Petrov, a dual Russian-German citizen facing federal charges in the U.S., including export control violations, smuggling, wire fraud, and money laundering.

"American citizen Ksenia Karelina is now en route back to the United States after being unjustly detained in Russia for over a year. President Trump successfully negotiated her release," said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement shared on X.

The exchange was facilitated on Thursday in Abu Dhabi and coordinated by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

The Trump administration has placed a hold on $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwes...
04/09/2025

The Trump administration has placed a hold on $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University while both institutions are under investigation for potential civil rights violations.

The administration has also issued a warning that it may withhold federal funding from schools in response to pro-Palestinian protests on campus, as well as concerns regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and policies related to transgender rights.

Cornell University stated that it has not yet received formal notification regarding the specifics or total amount of the funding freeze. Similarly, Northwestern University acknowledged media reports about the freeze but confirmed that it has not received any official communication from the government.

Pope Francis is currently "resting" after spending his 10th consecutive night in a Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-...
02/24/2025

Pope Francis is currently "resting" after spending his 10th consecutive night in a Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff has been receiving medical care since February 14th, when he was hospitalized for bronchitis.

On Tuesday, Pope Francis was also diagnosed with pneumonia. According to officials, as of Sunday, his condition remains critical. However, they reported that the pope is in good spirits and not experiencing any pain.

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