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Insurance CEO Assassinated in NYC; Fauci, Cheney Pardons?; 15-Day Weather Forecasts; Spotify Wrapped

Dec 5, 2024
A high-profile assassination rocks NYC as the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is targeted in a chilling attack. Political tensions rise with talks of preemptive pardons for figures like Fauci and Cheney. The Supreme Court weighs in on a controversial Tennessee transgender care ban. Meanwhile, an FBI probe into mysterious drone flights raises alarms over public safety. Technology takes the spotlight with Google's AI revolutionizing 15-day weather forecasts. Finally, Spotify Wrapped reveals 2024’s top artists, including Taylor Swift, sparking discussions about musical trends.
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ANECDOTE

Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

  • UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in NYC in what police call a targeted attack.
  • The suspect, a white male, shot Thompson outside the Hilton Midtown and fled on a Citi Bike.
INSIGHT

Preemptive Pardons Debated

  • Biden's administration considers preemptive pardons for Schiff, Cheney, and Fauci.
  • They fear a Trump administration might target them, but some potential recipients see pardons as unnecessary.
ANECDOTE

Hegseth's Defense Secretary Bid in Trouble

  • Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faces scrutiny over past misconduct.
  • Despite his mother's and his own defenses, Trump considers replacements like DeSantis and Ernst.
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