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Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, allege that Manhattan prosecutors violated HIPAA by improperly obtaining his medical records through a fraudulent subpoena. They seek a hearing to impose sanctions, potentially including dismissal of charges, while the Manhattan DA's office claims the information was inadvertently sent by Aetna and promptly deleted upon discovery. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Luigi Mangione's lawyers are saying that the people trying to...

At least 34 people have died after the Wonder Sea tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, due to strong winds from Storm Wipha; 11 survivors were rescued. The boat was carrying 53 individuals, including around 20 children, and authorities are still confirming the tourists' nationalities as rescue operations continue amid disruptions to air travel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A tourist boat in Vietnam tipped over in a storm, causing at...

An "evil" fraudster, Aidan Frier, 26, from South Shields, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for conning his grandfather out of £64,000 by faking employment with a water company and creating false documents. The grandfather, devastated after losing his life savings, expressed that his world crumbled, highlighting the severe emotional impact of Frier’s deceitful actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young man named Aidan Frier tricked his grandad...

Syrian Bedouin and allied fighters continued clashes with Druze fighters in Sweida for the seventh day, despite a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at preventing further Israeli intervention. Over 900 people have died amid the violence, prompting international concern and a call for unity among Syria's diverse communities, while the humanitarian situation worsens with hospitals overwhelmed and many displaced. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Fighting in Syria In Syria, there have been ongoing fights between...

A woman named Esperanza backed out of a surrogacy arrangement with Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan after feeling uneasy about their request for additional surrogates and conflicting information. The couple is under investigation by local and federal authorities following a traumatic head injury to their infant and allegations of misleading multiple surrogates, leading to the custody of 21 children, most born via surrogacy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman decided not to...

A Palestinian family faces dire hardships amid ongoing occupation and warfare, leading to severe malnutrition among children, including Samah's daughter Lana and Asma's newborn Wateen, who are both suffering from starvation and lack of medical care. With over 18,000 children killed and food scarcity worsening, the situation reflects a devastating war strategy targeting future generations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A big Palestinian family is facing a lot of sadness because there isn't...