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BioLogiQ lays ground for plastic-free eraWorld Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. “Wanted” posters bearing the names and photos of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and other high-profile heath insurance executives have begun popping up in the city where he was shot dead. Videos shared on social media showed “wanted” signs plastered on scaffolding and green boxes featuring a big red X over Mr Thompson’s face appeared on the corner of Canal Street and Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. The posters appear to have cropped up sometime through this week. A 'wanted' poster featuring murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spotted in Manhattan this week. Picture: TikTok/@bbq_lady Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down Mr Thompson. Picture: Pennsylvania State Police Department/AFP Other posters featuring the faces of Optum CEO Heather Cianfrocco and UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty were seen on green scaffolding on Wall Street, according to video. The posters warn that “HEALTH CARE CEOS SHOULD NOT FEEL SAFE” and include “DENY... DEFEND... DEPOSE” — the three words found on the bullets allegedly shot by Luigi Mangione, who is accused of gunning down Mr Thompson outside a Midtown hotel last week. The “hit lists” are considered a fearmongering social media stunt to incite hysteria, sources told the New York Post , adding that there’s no actual person with a hit list. Brian Thompson. Picture: UnitedHealth Group Remains of the posters on Canal Street were torn down by noon on Wednesday, local time. Mangione’s manifesto, recovered when he was arrested in Pennsylvania Monday, revealed that he targeted Mr Thompson over his disillusionment with US healthcare and health insurance companies. Social media reactions to the brazen assassination have been shockingly sympathetic — leading police to fear extremists may consider Mangione a “martyr’’ and pick up his cause, sources told The Post . Chilling video shows the gunman shooting at United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Picture: New York Post Authorities believe corporate executives nationwide may face an “elevated threat” as a result, the sources said. Mangione’s supporters have already raised tens of thousands of dollars toward his defence funds in the shocking Manhattan slaying that left Mr Thompson, a father of two, dead. The murder has also spawned a stream of merchandise sympathetic towards the 26-year-old being sold by online retailers, forcing Amazon to pull them from its website. Gifts like T-shirts, sweatshirts and other goods with “Deny Defend Depose” have been popping up on websites like Amazon, TikTok and eBay. Other Mangione-themed items with “Free Luigi” written on them have been put up for sale for the killer’s admirers. This article originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission More Coverage ‘Intimate’: New details on alleged CEO killer Ronny Reyes - The New York Post Bombshell claim about mystery drone wave Frank Chung Originally published as Chilling posters spring up in NYC after CEO shot dead More related stories News ‘Had to’: What alleged killer really wanted What’s purported to be Luigi Mangione’s full manifesto – detailing his decision to fatally shoot CEO Brian Thompson – has been published online. Read more National Major blow to Australia-Israel relationship after UN vote The Albanese government has sensationally voted in favour of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, in a move likely to affect the relationship with Israel. Read moreThe hardest movie ticket to get this weekend was for a film audiences have been able to watch at home for years: Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.” The science fiction epic starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway earned $4.5 million from only 166 screens in the U.S. and Canada. Its 70mm IMAX film presentations sold out in minutes, leaving theaters scrambling to add more and people paying up to $300 on the re-sale market. Those 10 film screens alone had a staggering $70,000 per theater average, one of the highest of the year and usually the bragging rights of acclaimed arthouse movies playing on only four screens. Ten years after “Interstellar” was given a film release as a special exception at time when its studio, Paramount, was committing to a digital future, film is not only back but driving audiences to theaters. “I was just so gratified by the response,” Nolan said in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press. “It’s really thrilling when people respond to your work at any point. But 10 years later, to have new audiences coming and experiencing it in the way that we’d originally intended it on the big IMAX screens and in particular on those IMAX film prints? It’s really rewarding to see that it continues to have a life.” How Nolan fought for film and the re-release “Interstellar” had been a labor of love, with Nolan fighting against the tides of a changing industry to use film, certain of its value. Like McConaughey’s Cooper, an astronaut clinging to skills that were all but obsolete in his dust bowl reality, “Interstellar” was made by a celluloid-loving filmmaker when the format was least valued. “Celluloid film was very threatened. Digital was taking over everything,” Nolan said. “We put an enormous amount of work and effort into the IMAX 70mm film format release at the time feeling like we didn’t know how much longer we’d be able to do that.” During its time, “Interstellar” was received warmly and an unambiguous success, but it also had its detractors. Its five Oscar nominations and win were all for crafts. And yet in the decade since, “Interstellar” has become beloved, a true classic. Nolan observed that it was the film that people kept wanting to talk about, telling him what it meant to them and asking if it was ever going to be re-released. Those grand emotions and sentimental themes of love, family and exploration that were a liability with some are now its most cherished qualities. “A lot of these people were younger people who, it was clear to me, had seen the film in the home and hadn’t had the chance to see it on the big screen,” Nolan said. While there have been “Interstellar” rereleases internationally, in China and at the Science Museum in London, Nolan saw an opportunity and spoke to IMAX and Paramount, now under a new regime, about a proper North American re-release for its 10th anniversary. The prints, Nolan said, hadn’t aged a day. IMAX hardly needed convincing: They’ve had the anniversary date circled on the calendar. For years, “Interstellar” was by far the biggest request on their social channels. “We saw this coming from the beginning,” IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond said. “It reminded us in a small way of the frenzy around ‘Oppenheimer.’ But the result is far beyond our expectations.” “Interstellar” is now the ninth highest-grossing IMAX release of all time and is closing in on eight (currently occupied by “The Last Jedi.”) The company is currently exploring options for re-releases in different territories. What should Hollywood learn from the weekend? The “Oppenheimer” effect was real in redeeming film’s value for the business. IMAX screens accounted for some 20% of the nearly $1 billion this year’s Oscar best picture winner made globally (it ranks at No. 5 for IMAX). While filmmakers have long cherished film stock, “Oppenheimer” had studios, distributors and theaters taking note of the demand. Earlier this year the film showings of “Dune: Part Two” were sold out for four weeks. And there’s more to come: Ryan Coogler’s new film “Sinners,” opening in March 2025, was shot with IMAX cameras. The “Interstellar” release was fairly “low key” when it came to promotion, but it also didn’t need much — fans made sure of that. Before IMAX had even announced that tickets were on sale, some noticed that AMC had made them available. News spread on socials and overnight every 70mm IMAX showing at the Lincoln Square location in New York had sold out. It wasn’t just the “primetime” slots either: The 1 AM showtimes were at capacity too. After the weekend’s turnout surpassed expectations, they added more 70mm IMAX screenings through the week which also filled up quickly. While Nolan is in some ways an anomaly, as the rare filmmaker whose name alone can draw crowds for original fare, there are lessons to be learned from the weekend. “It just shows our industry once again that audiences truly understand the difference between a communal, big screen theatrical experience that they crave even on films that they’ve had the opportunities to see in the home,” Nolan said. “That theatrical experience that we all know and love is so powerful and so exciting. It’s a very clear demonstration of it, especially coming amidst all the great successes right now, “Wicked,””Gladiator II,””Moana 2.” “Audiences are coming out in droves for that experience that we all love so much.” Dreaming big for the future and appreciating the past Before the weekend, Nolan was able to see the film again on the big screen for the first time since the original release, accompanied by his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema. “Interstellar” was their first collaboration and Hoytema’s introduction to IMAX cameras (where he proved that they could be handheld if you tried hard enough). “It was really, really fun,” Nolan said. He also approved the new 4K UHD “Interstellar” set that’s now available. Since “Oppenheimer’s” big night at the Oscars and Nolan’s best director win, there’s been much speculation about his next film with near daily rumors circulating about casting and genre, none of which have been officially confirmed. It’s not something he’s speaking publicly about yet. One thing he will say, however, is that he’s in the throes of intensive testing for a new film technology with IMAX to use in the next production. “They have an incredible engineering staff, really brilliant minds doing extraordinary work,” he said. “It’s wonderful to see innovation in the celluloid film arena still happening and happening at the highest level possible.” And he’s still making time to go to the movies. Over the weekend, Nolan went to see “Wicked” at a theater in Burbank where he also peeked into one of the IMAX presentations of his film. “It was pretty magical to see a full house on that film,” he said. “It was a very special thing to see, 10 years later.”Bill Belichick's GF Follows UNC Cheer Accounts On Instagram, Sign Of Impending Deal?
Atlanta (6-7) at Las Vegas (2-11) Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on Nov. 29, 2020. Last week: Falcons lost to Vikings 42-21; Raiders lost to Buccaneers 28-13 Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (12), pass (2), scoring (19) Falcons defense: overall (23), rush (17), pass (25), scoring (25) Raiders offense: overall (25), rush (32), pass (16), scoring (31) Raiders defense: overall (15), rush (14), pass (15), scoring (30) Turnover differential: Falcons minus-9; Raiders minus-17 OLB Arnold Ebiketie has been a key to Atlanta's suddenly improved pass rush. Ebiketie has three sacks in the past two games, giving him four for the season. Overall, the Falcons have had nine sacks in the past two games. They almost doubled their NFL-low total of 10 through their first 11 games. Whoever plays quarterback. Aidan O'Connell injured his left knee Sunday at Tampa Bay, so his availability is unknown. O'Connell is not a mobile quarterback, so if he plays, he likely wouldn't be as limited as a more athletic player at that position. If Desmond Ridder gets the call, he'll face the team where he started 13 games last season. Falcons QB Kirk Cousins vs. Raiders defense. Cousins has been intercepted the past four games, and he has been picked off six times combined the past two weeks. Las Vegas' best hope in forcing Cousins into even more mistakes is pressuring, and the Raiders have nine sacks over the past two weeks. They also had two interceptions against the Bucs. Falcons: Rookie RB Jase McClellan was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. The sixth-round pick earlier had missed time with a foot problem and had only 13 carries for 32 yards. RB Carlos Washington Jr. was signed to the active roster from the practice squad as depth behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. ... ILB Troy Andersen (knee) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. Raiders: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is expected to be activated after missing the past three games. CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) hasn't played since Nov. 3 at Cincinnati. The Falcons have won the past five meetings. ... Their 37-point victory in the most recent matchup in 2020 was the most lopsided game in the series' history. ... That game also was the second highest-scoring game by the winning team, behind the then-Oakland Raiders' 50-19 victory in 1979. Falcons WR Drake London needs only two catches to pass Calvin Ridley (217) for the most receptions in the first three seasons with Atlanta. ... London has 75 receptions for 866 yards and six touchdowns this season. ... Cousins has an unhealthy ratio of 17 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions. ... The Raiders' Brock Bowers has caught 87 passes to set an NFL rookie record tight ends record. Sam LaPorta had 86 last season for the Detroit Lions. Bowers also is 67 yards from becoming the third rookie tight end with 1,000 yards, joining Atlanta’s Kyle Pitts in 2021 and the Chicago Bears' Mike Ditka in 1961. ... DE Maxx Crosby is half a sack from becoming the third Raiders player since 1982 with 60 for his career. The other two are Greg Townsend (107 1/2) and Howie Long (84). ... LB Robert Spillane is one of seven players this season with at least 100 tackles, an interception and a sack. ... Las Vegas has committed 4.86 penalties per game since coach Antonio Pierce took over at midseason last season, best in the league. ... The Raiders have had at least one sack in 31 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak behind the Baltimore Ravens with 51 and Philadelphia Eagles with 41. Las Vegas has nine combined in the past two games, tied for best in the league with the Falcons. Raiders RB Sincere McCormick has secured the starting job, and he has averaged at least 5.2 yards per carry in each of his past three games. His rushing total keeps increasing, with McCormick gaining 78 yards against the Bucs. Especially given the uncertainty at quarterback, expect the Raiders to rely on McCormick. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflPyxus Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainability Report
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED MINING EXECUTIVE JOINS LUCA TEAMThe GOAT is a big fan of superstar Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion who now serves as the lead NFL color commentator for FOX, recently answered a fan question on social media that Vikings fans will want to see. Brady was asked which current NFL wide receiver that he never played with would he most want to throw to. He initially mentioned Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase as an honorable mention, before naming Jefferson as his pick. Here was the GOAT’s full explanation: “He can do everything from any spot on the field. He goes deep. He goes short. He can catch the ball, catch and run, touchdowns, third downs. He’s a ridiculous player. He reminds me so much of my former teammate and Viking: Randy Moss. So if it comes down to choosing only one, he would be the one right now.” If @TomBrady could throw to any current receiver in the league, who would he choose? 👀✈️ pic.twitter.com/BJ6oPuW1MC That’s high praise for Jefferson, who’s been absurdly productive over his first four-plus NFL seasons. He’s averaging 96.8 receiving yards per game overall, which puts him well on pace to have a Moss-like, Hall of Fame career. Moss averaged 70.1 yards per game over his illustrious 17-year career. Jefferson has already clinched his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season. He accomplished the feat in 2023 (1,074) despite a carousel of quarterbacks and a hamstring injury that limited him to just 10 games. As long as he stays healthy, the Vikings will be a problem for oppositing defenses no matter who is under center. Related Minnesota Vikings stories: Kirk Cousins sounds off on Sam Darnold, loss to Vikings in return to Minnesota Insider: Vikings should plan for future, land 6-foot-3 lockdown corner in 2025 NFL Draft Analyst drops bold take on Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s future as Vikings starter Vikings should pay Sam Darnold, follow Packers model at QB with J.J. McCarthy
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