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- FLORIDA STATE SHOOTER USED HIS DEPUTY MOTHER’S GUN IN DEADLY CAMPUS ATTACK, POLICE SAY: On April 17, 2025, a shooting at Florida State University left two men dead and six others injured. The suspect, 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, used his mother’s former service weapon from the sheriff’s department. Ikner, previously part of the sheriff’s youth advisory program, began firing near the student union around lunchtime. He was shot by officers after refusing to comply and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The motive remains unclear, and classes have been canceled for the rest of the week.
- SENATOR VAN HOLLEN MEETS WITH MAN WRONGLY DEPORTED TO EL SALVADOR IN POWERFUL EXCHANGE: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a court order preventing his removal. Abrego Garcia is currently held in a high-security prison. The U.S. Supreme Court has called on the Trump administration to facilitate his return, but officials claim they cannot compel El Salvador to release him. Van Hollen’s visit highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policy and judicial authority.
- LUIGI MANGIONE INDICTED FOR 2024 MURDER OF UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO IN FEDERAL CASE: Luigi Mangione has been indicted on federal charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Prosecutors describe the act as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination” and are seeking the death penalty. Evidence includes surveillance footage and writings expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry. Mangione’s attorneys argue the death penalty pursuit is politically motivated.
- JUDGE RULES GOOGLE ILLEGALLY DOMINATED ONLINE AD TECH MARKET IN LANDMARK DECISION: A U.S. District Judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the digital advertising market. The decision follows a previous ruling that Google’s search engine also constitutes an illegal monopoly. The Justice Department is pushing for the dismantling of parts of Google’s ad tech business, potentially forcing the divestiture of its Ad Manager product. Google plans to appeal the ruling.
- RFK JR. SPARKS OUTRAGE WITH CONTROVERSIAL AUTISM COMMENTS DURING PUBLIC SPEECH: During a public speech, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made controversial comments linking vaccines to autism, reigniting a long-debunked theory. His remarks have drawn widespread criticism from medical professionals and advocacy groups, who emphasize that extensive research has found no connection between vaccines and autism. Kennedy’s statements have intensified debates over public health misinformation.
- ELI LILLY’S NEW PILL FOR DIABETES AND WEIGHT LOSS SHOWS PROMISE IN CLINICAL TRIALS: Eli Lilly’s new drug, Zepbound, has shown promising results in clinical trials for diabetes and weight loss. Patients taking Zepbound lost about 20% of their weight on average, outperforming competitors like Wegovy. The drug’s success positions it as a potential game-changer in obesity and diabetes treatment.
- FYRE FESTIVAL 2 LOSES VENUE IN MEXICO AS QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER EVENT’S FUTURE: Fyre Festival 2 has lost its planned venue in Mexico, casting doubt on the event’s future. Organizers have not provided clear information about the new location or how they plan to address logistical challenges. The development raises concerns about the festival’s viability and echoes issues from the original Fyre Festival.
- LEE CORSO TO RETIRE FROM COLLEGE GAMEDAY AFTER LEGENDARY RUN AS ANALYST: Lee Corso will retire from ESPN’s “College GameDay” after nearly four decades, with his final broadcast scheduled for August 30, 2025. Corso, known for his colorful personality and signature headgear picks, has been a staple of college football broadcasting since 1987. ESPN plans special programming to honor his legacy.
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