

Manhattan Manhunt & Congressional COVID Report | Afternoon Update | 12.4.24
12 snips Dec 4, 2024
A tense manhunt unfolds in New York City after the shooting of a healthcare CEO, pointing to premeditated motives. The Supreme Court debates a controversial Tennessee law regulating transgender medical procedures for minors, highlighting deep divisions among justices. A House committee's report critiques the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19's origins, calling for improved pandemic strategies. Political drama escalates in South Korea over a presidential impeachment motion, while FEMA faces scrutiny for alleged bias in disaster relief efforts.
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NYC Manhunt
- A manhunt is underway in NYC after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed.
- The suspect fired several rounds from a handgun with a silencer before escaping on an e-bike.
Supreme Court Hears Transgender Procedure Case
- The Supreme Court heard arguments on a Tennessee law banning transgender procedures for children.
- Left-leaning justices compared the law to bans on interracial marriage, while conservatives argued the issue should be left to elected officials.
House Committee Pandemic Report
- A House committee released a report on the pandemic, concluding that the virus likely emerged from a Wuhan lab.
- The report criticizes the WHO's handling of the pandemic and China's lack of transparency.