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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024. The attack, described as targeted, occurred shortly before he was scheduled to speak at an investor conference. The gunman remains at large, prompting an ongoing manhunt by police.
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A Nevada commissioner ruled that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch acted in bad faith in attempting to amend a family trust. The ruling ensures equal control of the media empire among Rupert's four oldest children, potentially impacting the future direction of Fox Corp and News Corp.
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Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4. Mangione's health struggles, including chronic back pain and surgery, may have contributed to his recent isolation and subsequent actions. He was reported missing by family weeks before the incident.
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NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey resigned on December 21, 2024, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch appointed John Chell as interim chief. The allegations involve coercive sexual demands made by Maddrey towards a subordinate, Lt. Quathisha Epps, who has filed a complaint with the EEOC.