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Attendees at a dance party in Boston cheered when pictures of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, appeared on screen. Bop to the Top Tours' Jingle Bop event at Big Night Live featured images of Mangione, with the crowd reacting enthusiastically. Mangione, who has become an online sensation, is facing charges in Pennsylvania and extradition to New York for second-degree murder in connection with the CEO's death. Full Article

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick accuses the federal government of withholding information about mysterious drones in fear of public reaction, urging the Department of Defense to reveal the truth. Despite the FBI claiming no evidence of a threat, Bramnick questions why the government allows frustration to escalate without providing answers, prompting Gov. Hochul and President-elect Donald Trump to call for action, including shooting down drones. Full Article

Fartcoin, a useless cryptocurrency, has seen its value triple to over $700 million, attracting investors in a carnival-casino era of cryptocurrencies driven by the broader wave of bitcoin investment post-Trump's election. Memecoin traders engage in risky speculation for quick gains, aware that the value is solely based on hype and the meme's relevance. Despite operational risks, such as the rapid rise and fall of coins like Hawk, algorithmic trading plays a significant role in the...

Learn how to delete multiple emails at once on your Android device to cut through digital clutter. Remember to back up important emails before proceeding and be aware that some email apps may require deleting emails in each folder separately. Follow the steps provided to select and delete multiple emails efficiently, including bulk deletion and targeting emails from specific senders. Full Article

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, faced backlash after blocking the Times editorial board from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and suggesting the paper had a left-leaning bias. He aims to introduce more conservative voices and promote balance in coverage, while increasing digital subscriptions and investing in the paper's future. Despite financial losses and layoffs, Soon-Shiong remains committed to upholding journalistic integrity and transforming the paper for long-term success. Full Article

A New Jersey teacher, Todd Lewis, was arrested for taping a nine-year-old student to his desk for nearly an hour, while teacher's aide Sallyann Scala failed to intervene, resulting in Lewis being charged with endangering the welfare of a child and Scala with abuse and neglect of children. Lewis faced judicial processing and release conditions, while Scala received a summons complaint. Both were placed on leave and prohibited from campus, with the school district ensuring...