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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- LUIGI MANGIONE HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO: Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being recognized by a McDonald’s employee. At the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of a ghost gun, a silencer, fake identification documents, and a manifesto expressing anti-corporate sentiments, particularly targeting health insurers.
- DANIEL PENNY FOUND NOT GUILTY IN CHOKEHOLD DEATH OF JORDAN NEELY: The case has ignited significant debate over issues such as race, mental health, and public safety. Penny, who is white, testified that he acted in self-defense and to protect others from Neely, who was Black and had a history of mental illness. Prosecutors argued that Penny’s use of force was excessive and unjustified.
- TRUMP’S PARIS TRIP MARKS RETURN TO GLOBAL STAGE AS LEADERS TURN ‘THE PAGE’ ON BIDEN: Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Britain’s Prince William, discussing topics such as NATO contributions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- SMU IS IN, ALABAMA AND MIAMI ARE OUT OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: Alabama (9–3) was left out of the playoff bracket despite a strong season, including a victory over Georgia. The selection committee favored SMU, citing their 11–2 record and performance in the ACC Championship Game.
- MORE MYSTERIOUS DRONES SPOTTED OVER NEW JERSEY’S BERGEN COUNTY: Since mid-November 2024, residents of New Jersey’s Bergen County have reported multiple sightings of mysterious drones flying over residential areas and sensitive locations. These drones, often observed in groups, have been seen performing slow, repetitive flight patterns, causing public concern.
- TRUDEAU SAYS AMERICANS ARE REALIZING TRUMP’S TARIFFS ON CANADA WOULD MAKE LIFE A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE: Implementing tariffs on these imports would likely result in higher prices for American consumers due to increased costs of goods and potential supply shortages.
- DIDDY ACCUSER SPEAKS OUT IN ‘ANONYMOUS’ VIDEO DETAILING SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS: Among the recent allegations is a lawsuit filed by a male accuser, identified as “John Doe,” who claims that in 2007, while working as a security guard at one of Combs’s parties in the Hamptons, he was sexually assaulted by the music mogul.
- SIRIUSXM TO CUT $200 MILLION IN COSTS, PIVOT RESOURCES AWAY FROM STREAMING: In February 2024, SiriusXM reduced its workforce by 3%, approximately 160 employees, to enhance efficiency and flexibility. This followed an earlier layoff of 475 employees in March 2023.
- ‘HAWK TUAH GIRL’ HALIEY WELCH LAUNCHES MEME COIN, WHICH ALMOST IMMEDIATELY CRASHES: This rapid decline has led to allegations of a “pump-and-dump” scheme, with critics suggesting that insiders with early access amassed large quantities of the coin and sold them during its peak publicity.
- MATT GAETZ IS GETTING HIS OWN POST-CONGRESS TV SHOW ON OANN: Titled “The Matt Gaetz Show,” the program is scheduled to air weeknights at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, beginning in January 2025.
- JAMIE FOXX REVEALS “MYSTERY ILLNESS” IN NETFLIX SPECIAL: Jamie Foxx reveals that in April 2023, he suffered a brain bleed leading to a stroke, resulting in a 20-day memory loss.
- ARKANSAS GOVERNOR CALLS TO BAN BUYING ‘JUNK FOOD’ USING SNAP BENEFITS: The proposal has sparked debate about the government’s role in regulating food purchases, with some questioning how “junk food” would be defined and enforced.
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