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Friday December 6th, 2024 day edition

image for December 5, 2024: Police investigate after Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO, was fatally shot in New York

Video Ad Feedback CNN obtains video of fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO 02:30 - Source: CNN.

A gunman steps from the shadows behind a parked SUV just as UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson walks by, oblivious to the assassin lying in wait.

Surveillance video shows the gunman quickly raising his pistol and firing, striking Thompson from behind.

The insurance company CEO goes to the ground as a bystander flees — the shooter paying the bystander no attention.

At one point in the video, the gun seemingly jams, and the shooter quickly resolves the malfunction and continues to fire before fleeing.

The method of attack, posture of the shooter, and his ability to quickly resolve the gun’s malfunction depict a skilled marksman.

It raises questions about whether he was acting on his own grievances or as a trained assassin enlisted by someone else. »

House Republicans vote to block release of Gaetz ethics report

Authored by cnn.com

House Republicans voted on Thursday to block a Democrat-led effort to release a long-awaited Ethics Committee report on allegations against former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida.

After the vote, Johnson called the ethics report a “moot point” given that Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress.

After that first vote, the House voted on a second, similar Democrat-led resolution seeking to compel the release of the report. »

30 years ago today, Ukraine traded nuclear arms for security assurances, a decision that still haunts Kyiv today

Authored by kyivindependent.com
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Despite the agreements, Ukraine did not receive the main benefit of giving up the world's third-largest nuclear potential — security.

Ukraine also had between 1,514 and 2,156 strategic nuclear warheads and 2,800 to 4,200 tactical nuclear warheads in its arsenal.

"Russia would have every incentive to preempt a Ukrainian nuclear weapon… If Ukraine takes this further, there might be a nuclear preemption. »

Chinese Fishing Vessel Hijacked by Pirates in Somali Waters

Authored by us500.com

A Chinese fishing vessel has reportedly been hijacked by alleged pirates off the northeast coast of Puntland, Somalia, according to the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) ATALANTA.

The vessel, carrying up to 18 crew members, was taken over by pirates armed with AK-47s and machine guns, the EU anti-piracy force confirmed.

The force is coordinating with Somali and Chinese authorities, as well as the European Union Delegation to Somalia, to resolve the situation and ensure the safety of the crew. »

Billionaire Jeff Bezos Wants to 'Help' Trump Gut Regulations

Authored by commondreams.org

"If we're talking about Trump, I think it's very interesting, I'm actually very optimistic this time around...

This country is so set up to grow," he continued, suggesting that regulatory cuts would solve the nation's economic problems.

As Inc.reported Thursday: "Trump had railed against Bezos and his companies, including Amazon and The Washington Post, during his first term. »