The man charged in the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare reported in online writings over a period of years that he had been navigating a series of life-altering health problems. In posts on a Reddit account, the man, Luigi Mangione , said back pain that had once been a minor issue in his life grew more extreme in 2022 after he went surfing, then grew worse again a few weeks later when he slipped on a piece of paper. He reported persistent problems, including pain when he sat down, twitching leg muscles, and numbness in his groin and bladder. Suspect Luigi Mangione yells as he is taken into the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennyslvania. Credit: AP He shared details that friends have corroborated, writing that he had a spinal fusion surgery in July 2023. He wrote that within days he did not need pain meds and could sit, stand and walk just fine. “The surgery wasn’t nearly as scary as I made it out to be in my head, and I knew it was the right decision within a week,” he wrote in one Reddit post. He went on to encourage others to consider such surgery, pointing to athletes who had done so. An X-ray that he posted on another social media account showed a spinal fusion. The back pain was not his only struggle. He wrote at times about “brain fog” that had worsened during his college years, making studying more difficult. Doctors could not seem to figure out what was happening, he reported. “It’s absolutely brutal to have such a life-halting issue,” he wrote. He also posted on a page for people dealing with irritable bowel syndrome, saying that he had undergone some testing for the condition. He said the testing had been covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield — his only reference in the Reddit writings to insurance coverage. After the back surgery, he returned to Hawaii, where he had previously been living, but by the spring of this year, he had ceased communications with most friends and family members. His family reached out to his friends in recent months in hopes of finding him. Arraignment photo of Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Credit: AP The suspect’s comment history on Reddit gives other clues to his personal life and pursuits. He was an active commenter in the OneBag subreddit, a community that “promotes urban travel with the philosophy of carrying less” and focuses on different types of backpacks and travel gear. Photos released by the New York Police Department of the assailant in the UnitedHealthcare shooting showed what its maker identified as a backpack by Peak Design, a brand that was widely discussed in the OneBag subreddit. The suspect also posted to the Magfest subreddit, a community dedicated to a gaming subculture and festival held annually in Maryland, where he grew up. Sarah Nehemiah, a friend during his time in Hawaii, described him as an avid gamer and Pokémon enthusiast. He posted enthusiastically to the Pokémon Go subreddit, a forum dedicated to the popular mobile augmented reality game in which users catch virtual Pokémon using their mobile phones. Police have charged Luigi Mangione with the murder of Brian Thompson. Credit: Facebook Gaming has long been a part of the suspect’s life. He spent much of his childhood creating games and later went into the tech and gaming industry, working as an intern at the company that created the enormously popular Civilization game franchise. The Reddit account has since been deleted by the company, but archived versions of the posts were reviewed by The New York Times . A Reddit spokesperson said its policy was to suspend accounts that may potentially be related to suspects in high-profile criminal investigations. A 2016 photo of Luigi Mangione taken from his social media accounts. Credit: Facebook Tech companies typically suspend accounts in such cases to avoid impersonation. On Monday, Meta suspended the suspect’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram. And GoodReads, a site dedicated to chronicling a person’s reading activities, suspended his account the same day. This article originally appeared in The New York Times . Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. Sign up for the weekly What in the World newsletter here .Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. His status for Sunday is uncertain
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Equity investment can be a fun game, but identifying which stocks to purchase can be daunting. Given the vast array of different types out there, it becomes increasingly important to examine the various forms and what they may offer. Here is some insight on the most popular stocks to watch based on experience level, from new to investing to intermediate to advanced. High-growth stocks are popular among investors looking to capitalize on explosive returns. These companies are poised to outpace their industry peers and the broader market, driven by innovative products, strategic expansions, and disruptive business models. According to a report by Morningstar, growth stocks have historically offered higher long-term returns, but also come with higher volatility. For instance, in 2020, growth stocks on the S&P 500 surged over 20%, outperforming the broader index. Notable examples of high-growth stocks include tech giants like Amazon (up 76% in 2020) and Microsoft (up 41% in 2020), as well as newer players like Shopify (up 185% in 2020) and Zoom Video Communications (up 355% in 2020). However, it's essential to note that high-growth stocks often reinvest their capital to fuel further growth, which means they may not distribute dividends. As such, investors should be prepared for potential fluctuations and have a long-term perspective to ride out market volatility. Investors seeking regular income and relatively lower risk often turn to Dividend stocks . These shares, issued by established companies, distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders at regular intervals, typically in the form of cash dividends. According to a study by J.P. Morgan , dividend-paying stocks have contributed approximately 40% of the total stock market returns over the past 90 years, underscoring their appeal. 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Similarly, investors who bought into Microsoft during the 2008 financial crisis, when its stock price had declined by over 40%, were rewarded with returns of over 500% in the subsequent decade. By identifying and investing in undervalued companies with strong fundamentals, investors can potentially reap significant rewards, making value stocks an attractive addition to a diversified investment portfolio. Another way to categorize stocks is by their market capitalization (market cap), which is the total value of a company's outstanding shares. Small-cap stocks have a market cap of under $2 billion and often have higher growth potential. They can offer substantial rewards but also come with more risk. Mid-cap stocks have a market cap between $2 billion and $10 billion and often represent companies in a growth phase. Large-cap stocks are companies worth over $10 billion. They tend to be more stable and have a long growth history, making them a popular choice for risk-averse investors. 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