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A man arrested in connection with the shooting of an insurance executive in New York was carrying a handwritten document suggesting he had "ill will towards corporate America", US police say. Luigi Mangione, 26, is being questioned by police in Pennsylvania after he was spotted by a McDonald's worker who recognised his face from media coverage. New York police said Mr Mangione was found with a "ghost gun", possibly produced by a 3D printer, and a silencer similar to that used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday. His mask and clothing were similar to those worn by the suspect in CCTV images released by detectives. He also had multiple fake IDs, including one that matched that used by the suspect to check into a hostel in Manhattan before the shooting. And he was carrying a "handwritten document that speaks to his motivation and mindset", New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. "We don't think there's any specific threats to other people mentioned in that document," NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told a media conference. "But it does seem that he has some ill will toward corporate America." The New York Times, citing an unnamed official, earlier reported he had a handwritten "manifesto" criticising healthcare companies for prioritising profits over care. Mr Mangione is originally from Maryland but his last known address was in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chief Kenny said. The 50-year-old victim was shot in the street as he walked to the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan for an investor conference. It's been widely reported that the bullet casings found at the scene had the words "delay", "deny" and "depose" written on them. It's been interpreted as a possible reference to "delay, deny, defend", a phrase often used by critics of America's corporate health insurance industry. The sector has a reputation for underpaying and refusing to pay, claims, and medical debt is now the most common cause of personal bankruptcy in the US. The UnitedHealth Group and other corporate insurers have taken steps to protect their executives after social media users celebrated the killing and expressed anger at the industry in posts that were sent viral. Last week, the FBI announced it was offering a $US50,000 ($77,000) reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction on top of a $US10,000 reward offered by the NYPD. "In this case, the images that we shared with the public were spread far and wide, and the tips we received led to the recovery of crucial evidence," Commissioner Tisch said. "We should never underestimate the power of the public to be our eyes and our ears in these investigations." The man will be charged with gun crimes in Pennsylvania, Chief Kenny said. "At some point we'll work through extradition to bring him back to New York to face charges here," he said. After the arrest, a spokesperson for UnitedHealth thanked law enforcement and requested privacy for the victim's family. "Our hope is that today's apprehension brings some relief to Brian's family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy," the spokesperson told the ABC.South Korea's leader prompts dismay by briefly declaring martial law. Here's what to know
Turkey to reopen its embassy in Syria for first time since 2012 in wake of Assad's fallIt’s easy to use Amazon’s “thank my driver” feature to spread holiday cheer. Amazon is running a holiday promotion that lets customers show appreciation for their delivery drivers by clicking a button to send them $5 — on the retailer’s dime. If you’ve recently shopped on Amazon, you can either use the company’s Alexa virtual assistant and say, “Alexa, thank my driver” or type, “Thank my driver” in the search bar on Amazon.com or the Amazon app. You’ll get a brief message confirming that the driver who delivered your most recent order will receive a notice of your thanks. For the first 2 million driver thank-yous customers submit, drivers will receive $5 tips. Customers can actually thank a driver all year round, according to an FAQ about the program on Amazon’s website, so if you have a driver who regularly goes above and beyond, a thank-you is a nice way to show your appreciation that isn’t limited to the holiday season. The company first rolled out the Thank My Driver feature in 2022. Since then, customers have used it over 40 million times. Last year, when Amazon ran the $5 tip promotion for the holidays, the 2 million limit was reached in less than three days. After that threshold was reached, the retailer announced that 1,000 drivers receiving the most thank-yous each day would each get an additional $100 reward through the end of the year. In addition, Amazon also recognized 15 top-ranking drivers with $10,000 or $25,000 awards. Amazon declined to say how many shoppers have used the Thank My Driver feature since the program opened Wednesday. The holiday promotion is only available in the U.S. for drivers and for Amazon Flex independent delivery contractors. In addition to the promotion, there are several other ways to thank delivery drivers during the holiday season. Some customers leave drinks and snacks out on their porches for drivers. But keep in mind that shippers may have policies restricting what delivery drivers can accept. U.S. Postal Service workers, for example, can only take gifts under $20 — and you’re not allowed to give them cash. Includes VPN & password manager Up to $3 million identity theft coverage Comprehensive 3-bureau monitoring system Over 40 years of experience in the field More from Money: 6 Money Moves You Should Make Before the End of the Year Why the Odds of a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ in the Stock Market Are High This Year The FSA Deadline Is Coming. Here Are 12 Last-Minute Ways to Spend Your Dollars Pete Grieve is a New York-based reporter who covers personal finance news. At Money, Pete covers trending stories that affect Americans’ wallets on topics including car buying, insurance, housing, credit cards, retirement and taxes. He studied political science and photography at the University of Chicago, where he was editor-in-chief of The Chicago Maroon. Pete began his career as a professional journalist in 2019. Prior to joining Money, he was a health reporter for Spectrum News in Ohio, where he wrote digital stories and appeared on TV to provide coverage to a statewide audience. He has also written for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Sun-Times and CNN Politics. Pete received extensive journalism training through Report for America, a nonprofit organization that places reporters in newsrooms to cover underreported issues and communities, and he attended the annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in 2021.Pete has discussed his reporting in interviews with outlets including the Columbia Journalism Review and WBEZ (Chicago's NPR station). He’s been a panelist at the Chicago Headline Club’s FOIA Fest and he received the Institute on Political Journalism’s $2,500 Award for Excellence in Collegiate Reporting in 2017. An essay he wrote for Grey City magazine was published in a 2020 book, Remembering J. Z. Smith: A Career and its Consequence.
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