The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings. Luigi Mangione, 26, was thrust into the spotlight Monday after police revealed he is their person of interest in the brutal murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a father of two, last week in broad daylight in Manhattan in a case that laid bare deep frustration and anger with America's privatized medical system. News of his capture in Pennsylvania -- following a tip from a McDonald's worker --triggered an explosion of online activity, with Mangione quickly amassing new followers on social media as citizen sleuths and US media tried to understand who he is. While some lauded him as a hero and lamented his arrest, others analyzed his intellectual takes in search of ideological clues. A photo on one of his social media accounts includes an X-ray of an apparently injured spine. No explicit political affiliation has emerged. Meanwhile, memes and jokes proliferated, many riffing on his first name and comparing him to the "Mario Bros." character Luigi, sometimes depicted in AI-altered images wielding a gun or holding a Big Mac. "Godspeed. Please know that we all hear you," wrote one user on Facebook. "I want to donate to your defense fund," added another. According to Mangione's LinkedIn profile, he is employed as a data engineer at TrueCar, a California-based online auto marketplace. A company spokesperson told AFP Mangione "has not been an employee of our company since 2023." Although he had been living in Hawaii ahead of the killing, he originally hails from Towson, Maryland, near Baltimore. He comes from a prominent and wealthy Italian-American family, according to the Baltimore Banner. The family owns local businesses, including the Hayfields Country Club, its website says. A standout student, Mangione graduated at the top of his high school class in 2016. In an interview with his local paper at the time, he praised his teachers for fostering a passion for learning beyond grades and encouraging intellectual curiosity. A former student who knew Mangione at the Gilman School told AFP the suspect struck him as "a normal guy, nice kid." "There was nothing about him that was off, at least from my perception," this person said, asking that their name not be used. "Seemed to just be smiling, and kind of seemed like he was a smart kid. Ended up being valedictorian, which confirmed that," the former student said. Mangione went on to attend the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where he completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science by 2020, according to a university spokesperson. While at Penn, Mangione co-led a group of 60 undergraduates who collaborated on video game projects, as noted in a now-deleted university webpage, archived on the Wayback Machine. On Instagram, where his following has skyrocketed from hundreds to tens of thousands, Mangione shared snapshots of his travels in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. He also posted shirtless photos flaunting a six-pack and appeared in celebratory posts with fellow members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. However, it is on X (formerly Twitter) that users have scoured Mangione's posts for potential motives. His header photo -- an X-ray of a spine with bolts -- remains cryptic, with no public explanation. Finding a coherent political ideology has also proved elusive, though he had written a review of Ted Kaczynski's manifesto on the online site goodreads, calling it "prescient." Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, carried out a string of bombings in the United States from 1978 to 1995, a campaign he said was aimed at halting the advance of modern society and technology. Mangione called Kaczynski "rightfully imprisoned," while also saying "'violence never solved anything' is a statement uttered by cowards and predators." According to CNN, handwritten documents recovered when Mangione was arrested included the phrase "these parasites had it coming." Mangione has also linked approvingly to posts criticizing secularism as a harmful consequence of Christianity's decline. In April, he wrote, "Horror vacui (nature abhors a vacuum)." The following month, he posted an essay he wrote in high school titled "How Christianity Prospered by Appealing to the Lower Classes of Ancient Rome." In another post from April, he speculated that Japan's low birthrate stems from societal disconnection, adding that "fleshlights" and other vaginal-replica sex toys should be banned. ia/nro/dw
Hackertron: Revolutionizing Digital Optimization With Patented AI TechnologyThe Congress will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Belagavi session of the party that was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi with an extended session of the CWC, which will decide on an action plan for the next year with two resolutions. A two-day "Nav Satyagrah Baithak" programme is being organised by the party from December 26. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in the national capital, along with party leader Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary organisation K.C. Venugopal said, “To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic session, we are hosting an extended CWC meeting Nav Satyagrah in Belagavi. The CWC meeting will take place at the same venue where Mahatma Gandhi Ji assumed the presidency of the Indian National Congress.” Mr Venugopal said a total of almost 200 leaders, including CWC members, permanent invitees, special invitees, central election committee members, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) members, CLP leaders of the state, parliamentary party office bearers and former chief ministers of the party, will attend the historic session. “At 2.30 pm on December 26, the Nav Satyagrah Baithak meeting will start at Mahatma Gandhi Nagar. On 27th December, the Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Samvidhan rally will be held in Belagavi at 11.30 am. Members of Parliament from the Congress party, AICC functionaries and lakhs of Congress workers will participate in the rally at Mahatma Gandhi Nagar,” the senior Congress leader said. Mr Venugopal also said the Congress has strongly taken up the issue of the “insult" of Ambedkar by Union home minister Amit Shah and has been demanding his sacking as well as an apology from him. He said the issue will be strongly taken up at the Belagavi session and ways to take it forward in the future will also be deliberated upon, he said. The Congress general secretary organisation said that the CWC meeting will discuss an action plan and programme for the party for the upcoming year, with two resolutions. Sources said one resolution will be a political one and the second will be on the importance of the session. Mr Venugopal said the meeting will deliberate the critical challenges facing the nation under the BJP rule, including economic "inequality", "erosion" of democracy and "attacks" on constitutional institutions. This will be one of the landmark programs of the Indian National Congress, he added. Mr Ramesh said: "A few years ago, a Chintan Shivir was held in Udaipur, from which the decision of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' came out. It is hoped that some historic decisions will also come out from Belgaum." The 39th session of the Indian National Congress was held at Belgaum (now called Belagavi, Karnataka) in 1924 and it was the only Congress session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.
With so much chaos in the world, from the United States’ slide toward authoritarianism to the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine, you could be forgiven for not being focused on what’s going on this week in Baku, Azerbaijan. World leaders are gathered there for the annual United Nations climate talks. Their task at the summit, known as COP29, is arguably the most important one in the world: to determine how to execute and build on virtually every nation’s commitment to reduce fossil fuel combustion to protect humanity from a dire and growing threat. This is no time to look away or diminish the urgency and importance of those pledges and imperatives. Negotiations this year are particularly concerned with how to raise up to $1 trillion a year in climate finance to help the world’s developing and vulnerable nations, which have caused little of the pollution that is heating up the planet but are already facing the brunt of the consequences. The rich countries that are overwhelmingly responsible for the crisis, having spewed far more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, are predictably resistant to paying more. As the conference approached its scheduled end this week, the U.N.’s climate chief chided negotiators for digging in their heels and wasting time with bluffing and brinkmanship. Even if a strong agreement is hammered out, there is no real assurance against backtracking. The agreement that emerged from last year’s conference called for “ transitioning away ” from fossil fuels for the first time, but a year later, countries have made no substantial progress on doing so. The backdrop of these talks isn’t exactly encouraging, either. They’re being held in a petrostate for the third year in a row and are again awash with fossil fuel lobbyists . The host country, whose president told conference attendees that oil and gas are a “ gift of God ,” plans to ramp up fossil fuel production over the next decade. Some nations and corporations , meanwhile, have been retreating from their climate commitments . It doesn’t help that Donald Trump, president-elect of the world’s largest historical carbon emitter, has a long history of making false statements about climate science and renewable energy. He has announced a series of Cabinet choices who have misrepresented the reality of climate change . His pick for Energy secretary, oil and gas services executive Chris Wright, has falsely asserted that “there is no climate crisis” and “there is no such thing as clean energy or dirty energy.” But just as we can’t outrun the laws of physics that underlie global warming, we can’t afford more delay in ending the dangerous burning of fossil fuels. None of our procedural, political or financial excuses for inaction mean anything if we continue to pump the atmosphere full of greenhouse gases that endanger life on this planet as we know it. This year is already expected to be the hottest in recorded history , while global carbon emissions are on track to increase an additional 0.8% , reaching another record high . U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called 2024 a “master class in climate destruction.” Earth has already warmed 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since the preindustrial era and is on track to heat up a total of 4.7 to 5.6 degrees. That ensures more deadly and destructive heat waves, storms, floods and droughts unless we do more, fast, to drive down emissions. Is there hope? Of course. Electric vehicles are spreading rapidly across the world, and renewable sources such as wind and solar accounted for 30% of global energy generation last year — a figure expected to grow even faster this year. We are still in the early stages of a generational shift toward a new and better energy system, and it seems clear that we’re never going back to the dirty, fossil-fueled economy of the past. As Guterres said last week , “The clean energy revolution is here. No group, no business and no government can stop it.” But world leaders need to act quickly and decisively to accelerate the transition. Renewable energy must continue to grow dramatically to outpace rising demand for electricity as economies shift to carbon-free vehicles and appliances. Political setbacks, missed targets and failed ambitions are certainly alarming and demoralizing in the context of such a threat. But we must keep up the fight. Every ton of pollution and fraction of a degree of warming we can prevent will reduce human suffering and ecological damage. If we take action, we don’t need to resign ourselves to the worst possible future. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.New York Rep. Ritchie Torres on Friday called Gov. Kathy Hochul the “new Joe Biden” — suggesting she shouldn’t run for re-election — in yet another not-so-subtle sign the Bronx Democrat is considering jumping into the race. Torres, in a post on X, pointed to Hochul’s dismal favorability rating, which at one point this year even dipped below that of President-elect Donald Trump in deep-blue New York. “Kathy Hochul is the new Joe Biden,” the congressman wrote . “She may be in denial about the depth of her vulnerabilities as a Democratic nominee. “A Democratic incumbent who is less popular in New York than Donald Trump is in grave danger of losing to a Republican in 2026–an outcome not seen in 30 years,” Torres continued. “Waiting until it’s too late gave us a Republican President in 2024 and could give us a Republican Governor in 2026,” he added. “Let’s avoid repeating history and avoid sleepwalking toward impending disaster and defeat.” Torres — a strong supporter of Israel since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack — has been making inroads in recent months, especially with business interests. During a Citizens Budget Commission event in Manhattan this week, he ripped New York’s “misgovernance” — leading political insiders to believe he could be eyeing the Executive Mansion. Sources have suggested in recent months that Hochul’s team is terrified of a primary challenge by Torres, who could court her supposed base of moderate Democrats. A spokesperson for Hochul — who is up for reelection in 2026 — touted New York Democrats’ gains in the US House of Representatives during the November election. “Governor Hochul is proud to have led New York Democrats in a successful election cycle, giving Congressman Torres four new Democratic colleagues in Congress,” the rep said in a statement Friday. “The governor remains focused on delivering results for New Yorkers, from driving down crime to lowering costs for working families.” State Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs, a close ally of Hochul, recently defended the governor during an interview on WCNY’s the Capitol Pressroom. “No, I don’t see that at all,” Jacobs said asked by host David Lombardo whether Democrats should look for a new standard-barer in 2026. While Jacobs said he would be “surprised” to see a serious primary challenge, but in the same breath said Democrats are vulnerable to Republicans who are gaining ground in the Empire State. “In this time, when I think we have to be more concerned with the potential of a Republican becoming governor, because you look at the state and some of the shifts, I think it’s time for Democrats to come together and rally around this governor and rally around a more moderate centrist approach to government,” Jacobs said.
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Rangers may be sitting eleven points behind Celtic in the race for the title but former Ibrox captain Lee McCulloch watched the 3-0 win over Ross County on Sunday convinced better times lie ahead. Philippe Clement's men have suffered from a lack of cutting edge this term, but the return of Danilo from injury, Ianis Hagi from contractual banishment and Hamza Igamane's sudden and spectacular acclimatisation to Scottish football have seen attacking vigour restored. With 13 goals in the last three games, Rangers' resurgence couldn't have come at a better time with two huge tests just around the corner. Ange Postecoglou's Spurs may be struggling but Clement wasn't wrong to call them one of the best teams in the world. It's less than a month since they dismantled Manchester City 4-0 on their own turf - while Celtic await in the Premier Sports Cup Final on Sunday. And McCulloch points to the sudden plethora of forward options as why he's filled with confidence for the tests to come. Read more: John Souttar pinpoints the back to basics approach behind Rangers rise "Rangers have definitely turned a corner," he asserted. "I think with the performance at the weekend and the way they started the game, the speed they passed the ball, the chances created, goals scored - it was very, very convincing. You can't disagree with that. It sets us up for a massive week ahead. Probably, Rangers are in the best position they've been in all season with Hagi, Danilo, and Igamane getting game time and the manager being able to rotate the squad. "Coming up are two massive games, the most important one being Spurs because it's the next one and it's a chance to go and progress. I think there are options there for a manager, I think there's confidence back in the dressing room and I think there's that connection with the stands as well. So it's positive this week. "When you look at that performance yesterday, I think there is hope. Spurs have got good individual players, they're playing in one of the best leagues in the world. But when it comes down to a one-off game, you're at home, it's a full house, you use the atmosphere and you're in good form yourself, then I would say bring it on. "It's a chance to go and probably cement qualification, isn't it. When you've got a full stadium, it doesn't matter who you're playing, when you've got a full stadium you use them as your twelfth man. There's teams all around the world that struggle to play in a full stadium out there and you've got to use that. I think the key to that is starting the game well. "I watched a bit of their game yesterday and they're 2-0 up, they were brilliant. They're playing against Chelsea, right enough! But there's a bit of a fragile side to them and that's where, as a Rangers player, you've got to take confidence for that and believe that you can use the fans out there and go and put a right show on and get a result." One of the intriguing elements of Spurs arriving to play Europa League football at Ibrox is the return of former Celtic manager Postecoglou. The Greek-Aussie is sure to get a hot reception, especially if there's a sense that he's a manager under pressure. Ange Postecoglou during his side's loss to Chelsea (Image: SNS) McCulloch said: "As a player, you kind of get involved in that, but I completely see it. A guy who managed in Scotland for the club's biggest rivals coming back here... He'll know the reception that he'll probably get. That's for other people, it's just about starting the game well and getting the fans and the terraces with you. There's no reason why they can't. "After the result and performance on Sunday, you're set up perfectly. You're going into Thursday with no fear. Regardless of who plays on Thursday, I think there's a chance there. Celtic is a bigger game. No doubt about it, but you need to go into Thursday first and park Sunday mentally. You need to go and get one step closer to getting into the next stages and the manager will just be hoping to be injury-free after that game." *Former Rangers captain Lee McCulloch was speaking at Ibrox to promote The Rangers Youth Development Company, their latest Lotto campaign and Christmas products. RYDC have a range of prints, mugs, coasters and Christmas decorations to buy now at www.rydc.co.uk and fans can also sign up to Rangers Lotto. All profit goes to the Rangers Academy and more than £11.5 million has been provided so far with RYDC’s latest donation to be revealed early in 2025.
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