The New York Police Department on Saturday released two new photos of a person being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The photos are the latest in a series by the NYPD of the same individual wanted for questioning in Wednesday’s killing.The person can be seen in one of the photos through the partition of what appears to be a New York City taxi, wearing a blue medical mask and a black hoodie.A person of interest wanted for questioning in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is shown in new images released Saturday by New York…
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Brussels is drawing up tough red lines for its coming ‘reset’ negotiations with the UK — including demanding an early deal on fishing rights and repeating the “no cherry-picking” mantra — according to internal discussion documents.UK ministers, including chancellor Rachel Reeves who will travel to Brussels on Monday, have said they are seeking a “very ambitious” reset of the UK’s security and trading arrangements with the EU when talks begin next year.However a 19-page working paper setting out EU interests observed there were “limited” economic gains on offer as a result of the UK’s own red lines ruling out rejoining…
Credit: Dr. Jannette Nesheiwat President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, was linked in a tragic accident at the age of 13 that resulted in her father’s death. Last month, Trump announced that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat will be the “Nation’s Doctor” as the United States Surgeon General. “Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health. She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier lives,” Trump said in a statement. Dr.…
Julianne Hough, who has been thriving as the host of “Dancing with the Stars,” recently found herself in the spotlight for a different reason—her connection to Bachelor Nation star Tanner Courtad.Courtad gained fame competing for Charity Lawson’s heart on “The Bachelorette” in 2023 before appearing on “Bachelor in Paradise” later that year. His reality TV journey made him a recognizable face among fans of the franchise.Both single, Julianne Hough and Tanner Courtad was spotted spending time together, raising questions about whether romance might be in the air.Article continues below advertisementJulianne Hough Seen Alongside Tanner CourtadMEGAIn photos shared by Just Jared…
DEC 5 The rebels captured Hama, Syria’s fourth largest city, after days of fierce fighting with Assad’s forces. Syrian rebel chief Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says there would be “no revenge” after Hama’s seizure. China’s embassy sends an urgent notice advising its citizens to leave Syria. DEC 6 The rebels are within striking distance of Syria’s Homs, known as the “capital of the revolution”. HTS leader Jolani says the goal of the offensive was to overthrow Assad’s rule, reiterating “our right to use all available means to achieve that goal”. Syrian troops and Iran-backed paramilitaries pull out of eastern Deir Ezzor…
Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.Pat Cummins’s first five-wicket haul at the Adelaide Oval has led Australia to a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second Test against India, helping the hosts level the five-match series at 1-1. The Australian skipper took 5-57 as he bounced out the Indian lower order on Sunday, with the visitors crashing to 175 all out in their second innings for a slender 18-run lead. Resuming at 128-5 in the second innings, India needed a near-miracle from Rishabh Pant to…
Championship Saturday delivered.From an SEC overtime thriller to an ACC championship game walk-off, the final college football Saturday before the 12-team College Football Playoff field is set had plenty of drama.Here are college football’s Week 15 winners and losers.Winner: Arizona State running back Cameron SkatteboThe Sun Devils made the biggest statement on Championship Saturday. Not only did College Football Playoff No. 15 Arizona State (11-2) offer the selection committee a compelling case for a first-round CFP bye, but Skattebo should have punched his ticket to New York for the Heisman ceremony, set for next Saturday, Dec. 14.Skattebo had 16 carries,…
In April, the U.S. Senate passed a law that would force TikTok to separate from its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, within a year—or face a national ban. On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the law.This means TikTok could be banned starting January 19, 2025.Related: TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Ban, Sale Mandate, Says Divesting From ByteDance ‘Not Possible’ In May, TikTok sued to try to block the law, arguing that it infringed on the free speech of its users, but in the ruling, the judges wrote that it does not “contravene the First Amendment to the Constitution of the…
Chemicals in drip water form records of ancient fires in speleothem cave structuresJay Alder/Oregon State University In the event of a wildfire, flee into the cave. This is the official emergency policy of Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, a forested area protecting a labyrinth of passages dissolved in a rare marble formation high in the Siskiyou mountains. There hasn’t been a fire in the preserve for a century. But the potential for a conflagration in the dry forest is palpable. If a fast-moving wildfire were to burn through, the cave would be the safest place for park rangers to…
Rebel fighters claimed they captured the Syrian capital of Damascus early Sunday as government forces loyal to the country’s president, Bashar al-Assad, were routed in a matter of days. The rebels’ claim would open a new chapter in the 13-year-long civil war that has ravaged the ancient land.”We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad,” Hassan Abdul-Ghani, senior commander of the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known as HTS, said in a post on WhatsApp. “To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you.”NBC News has not independently confirmed the rebel’s claim.Assad’s location was not…