A rising wave of DMCA takedown requests has swept across the internet, targeting fan art, merchandise, and content related to Luigi Mangione, a controversial figure accused of assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The requests are being used to remove various forms of Mangione-related media, including tee shirts and other merchandise featuring his image, much to the dismay of supporters and creators.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into an incident involving drones crashing into a crowd during a Christmas drone light show over Eola Lake in Orlando, Florida.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday promised to ask former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for help in locating missing American veteran and journalist Austin Tice.
Former Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Thursday that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could face the death penalty if federal prosecutors pursue charges of murder as an act of terrorism.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 103 people and caused an estimated $53 billion in damages, North Carolina has received significant aid for recovery efforts, including over $1.1 billion in state relief and billions more in federal requests. The storm, considered the state’s worst natural disaster, has prompted both state and federal governments to take action, though criticism has followed regarding the adequacy of those efforts.
MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle revealed for the first time on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s team tried to end her interview with him in May 2023 after she asked a question about his son, Hunter Biden. Ruhle explained that after asking Biden how a potential indictment of Hunter Biden might impact his presidency, the White House immediately reacted by trying to halt the interview.
