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  • Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s de@th

     

    Luigi Mangione has been indicted on federal charges over the de@th of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.

     

    Brian Thompson d!ed in Manhattan, New York City, after an alleged shooting on 4 December last year.

     

    The 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of stalking, one count of murder through the use of a firearm, and a firearm offence for allegedly using a silencer.

     

    Mangione is accused of shooting Mr Thompson in the back as he walked to a conference.

     

    Officials allege that Mangione targeted Mr Thompson, who was the chief executive of the United States’ largest private health insurance company.

     

    An extensive manhunt followed, with Mangione arrested in Pennsylvania on 9 December.

     

    Attorney General Pam Bondi has indicated prosecutors will seek the de@th penalty in the federal case.

     

    Federal offences carry harsher penalties than state offences and are prosecuted by a different level of government.

     

    In an announcement, she said: “I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again.”

     

    But lawyers representing Mangione argue the death penalty is being sought as “a political stunt”.

     

    Mangione has also been charged in New York on state counts of first-degree murd£r in furtherance of terrorism, as well as two counts of second-degree murd£r.

     

    He is also charged with weapons counts and a count of using a forged instrument.

     

    He has pleaded not guilty in the state case.

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • Discord Adds Age Verification Checks to Limit Access to Sensitive Content

    Discord is a hub for gamers, nerds, and geeks alike, some of whom are likely to be underage. But much like any social media platform, it hosts a variety of content. Some of which aren’t age-appropriate and shouldn’t be subjected to a younger audience. So as a measure to curb that, Discord is introducing a new face or ID scanning option for age verification.

    As a part of a new experiment, Discord is rolling out new face and ID requirements for users who haven’t verified their age on the app previously. This will be a one-time process. Discord will either require you to scan your face or a valid ID to allow or restrict access to sensitive media on the platform.

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    These new options will only show up when a user tries to watch explicit content, that’s flagged by Discord’s sensitive media server. The other trigger occurs when the user tries to change the filter settings. This will blur or block such content from showing up.

    Discord face recognition software should be able to tell your age by looking at your face. However, if the app incorrectly guesses your age, then you can retry the process or ask for a manual review. They also clarified that any of your biometric or ID data isn’t stored on their servers. It is deleted once the verification completes.

    The reason for this measure appears to be a response to the U.K.’s Online Safety Act, which requires platforms to introduce strict age verification measures. What do you think of this new age verification measure by Discord? Do you think they should bring it to other regions as well? Let us know in the comments below.

    Anshuman Jain

    As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.


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  • MACBAN urge Tinubu to issue presidential order to protect herdsmen

    The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue a presidential order mandating security agencies to ensure effective security for pastoralist communities across the country.

    National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Alhaji Bello Gotomo, who made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja, also urged the Federal Government to end all forms of alleged discriminatory practices against pastoralists in the country.

    Gotomo said the Fulani people have faced persistent discrimination, ethnic profiling, and mistreatment in Nigeria and only an executive order by the president would put a stop to them.

    The MACBAN Secretary further reiterated the need for the National Security Adviser to implement concrete measures to address the alleged ethnic profiling, stigmatisation and scapegoating of pastoralists.

    Gotomo cited recent incidents of alleged unlawful arrests and inhumane treatment of Fulani herders at Opere Market in Kabba Local Government Area of Kogi State, which he described as part of a growing trend of injustice.

    He also appealed to the National Human Rights Commission and international bodies to intervene, highlighting ongoing grievances about ethnic scapegoating of Fulani herders in connection with national security issues.

    “Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria calls on the federal government, the National Human Rights Commission and the international community to urgently intervene,’ the statement reads.

    “The Nigerian government must ensure accountability, justice, and protection for all citizens regardless of ethnicity,” Gotomo said.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Pothole Payback Contest: Program Will Reimburse Drivers For Damage From Potholes

      METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — There isn’t anything much worse than hitting a pothole and having to shell out hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, to fix your car.

    By Ali Hoxie

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        METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — There isn’t anything much worse than hitting a pothole and having to shell out hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, to fix your car.

    Unfortunately, it’s something all too common for us in Michigan, but now, you could get some of those repairs paid off.

    It’s through the Pothole Payback Contest, happening now, through the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) — paying back drivers for their car repairs. The chosen winners could get some much-needed help.

    When I went out, it didn’t take me long to find drivers who have been impacted by potholes.

    “Just hit a pothole, bent the rim, control arm, front end work,” Nathan Young said.

    “How much did you have to pay to fix it?” I asked.

    “I think like $400,” he said.

    Now through June, MITA is giving five drivers a month up to $758. Why that amount? It’s the average cost Michigan drivers pay in repairs because of bad roads.

    “What’s been the feedback so far on this survey from people?” I asked Rob Coppersmith, the executive vice president of MITA.

    “Overwhelming, I think the first night that we put it out, it’s one of those things that gets shared quite a bit, within an hour we had 30 or 40 entries,” he said.

    All you have to do is fill out your information, describe what happened, attach a picture of the damage and a receipt or estimate for the car repairs, and you’re entered to win.

    “There’s a cost to all of us for inaction,” he said.

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    Source: Seattle Medium

  • Ruben Amorim addresses Matheus Cunha amid Manchester United transfer rumours


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    Manchester United, high off their dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon, are now turning to their weekend match-up with Wolverhampton Wanderers and a front row seat to watch target Matheus Cunha.

    The Wolves striker has had a fantastic season with 16 goals and four assists in 30 matches.

    Not only has Cunha been a regular contributor to goals at The Molineux Stadium, but his versatility has also been shown off, being used as a striker, on both wings, and as an attacking midfielder and second striker.

    As such, United have been interested in signing the 25-year-old in a bid to upgrade from Rasmus Hojlund, who has failed to provide consistency in front of goal.

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    Manchester United’s interest in Matheus Cunha

    Over recent weeks Cunha has joined Liam Delap at the top of United’s attacking shortlist, with the pair having proven themselves as Premier League strikers, despite their teams being close to the bottom of the table.

    Now, with Cunha set to take to the pitch at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has specifically named him in the pre-match conference.

    Speaking to the press, as reported by The Mirror, Amorim commented: “I think he [Vitor Pereira] is doing an amazing job. He has real quality players – [Matheus] Cunha and all these guys, they have real quality.

    “They are fresh, so we know it’s going to be a tough match and we are going to need a lot from our supporters. I know it is a bad thing to ask anything this season from our fans but we need them on Sunday.”

    With only six games left, a top-half finish is mathematically possible for The Red Devils, however with games against the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa still to play, United will need to use their momentum and find consistency to fight up the table.

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  • Mars’ missing carbonate mystery solved

    Mars was once thought to have a thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and liquid water, which reacted with rocks to form carbonate minerals. However, missions and spectroscopy have found less carbonate than expected.

    As the Curiosity rover climbs Mount Sharp in Gale Crater, it examines rocks from different time periods. A new study analyzing drill samples from a sulfate-rich layer found siderite, an iron carbonate mineral, within these rocky layers.

    The discovery of abundant siderite in Gale Crater could provide new insights into Mars’ geologic and atmospheric history. Researchers analyzed an 89-meter section of Gale Crater using data from the Curiosity rover, finding siderite in amounts ranging from 4.8 to 10.5 weight percent, alongside highly water-soluble salts.

    Scientists believe the siderite formed under water-limited conditions, driven by water-rock interactions and evaporation processes, shedding light on Mars’ past environment.

    The carbonates discovered in Gale Crater have partially decomposed, releasing some carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere, hinting at an ancient carbon cycle on Mars. This finding suggests that carbonate minerals beneath the surface may be hidden by other minerals, making them difficult to detect through near-infrared satellite analysis.

    If similar sulfate-rich layers across Mars also contain carbonates, the total stored carbon dioxide would only account for a fraction of what was needed to create a warm, water-friendly atmosphere in the planet’s past. The remaining carbon dioxide might be concealed in other deposits or have escaped into space over time.

    Source: Tech Explorist

  • Brian Kohberger’s defense suggests 2nd suspect in Idaho slayings; Karen Read’s retrial set to begin – TCN Sidebar

    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss evidence in Bryan Kohberger’s case that could suggest a second suspect in the University of Idaho slayings, key differences in Karen Read’s retrial after jury selection, and Judge Jeffrey Ferguson facing a second trial for his wife’s fatal shooting.

    Source: True Crime Daily

  • Judicial Watch obtains emails of Biden WH’s proposed revisions to transcript of Robert Hur interview

    From Just the News:

    The conservative legal group Judicial Watch on Thursday said it has received 52 pages of documents that show proposed revisions to former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, regarding his handling of classified documents.

    The documents, which were turned over by the Justice Department, come after the legal group sued the Biden administration through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The group requested records of the communication between the DOJ and the White House regarding altered transcripts.

    “These new documents provide an extraordinary insight into a cover-up of the White House of Biden’s cognitive challenges,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said. “The Bondi Justice Department should follow up with the full release of the actual audio of President Biden’s disastrous interview with the special counsel on his document theft and mishandling.”

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    Source: Judicial Watch

  • JUST-IN: Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship To 170 Students

    The Unubiko Foundation has awarded a fresh scholarship to 170 Nigerian students worth over N170m.

    The scholarship programme will run concurrently with other existing scholarships that have been awarded by the Foundation across Nigeria.

    The beneficiaries were presented with the grant at an event that took place in Umuahia, Abia State.

    Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship To 170 Students
    Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship to 170 Students

    THE WHISTLER can report that the beneficiaries will be given over N200,000 each annually throughout their studies, which amounts to over N170m.

    Already, the Foundation has an existing N400m scholarship and over N1bn earmarked for the scheme.

    However, the scholarship recognises hard work, academic excellence, and less privileged Nigerians

    Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Unubiko Scholarship Committee, Dr Agbai Eke Agbai, said the selection process was transparent and rewards hard-working and less privileged students across Nigeria.

    A healthy, educated populace is the bedrock of any prosperous society, he said.

    He said investment in education and investment in health equals a wealthy and progressive population, which is the goal for the foundation.

    “In this spirit of progress, Chief James Umeh, fondly known as Ike Abam, has joined hands with your administration to ensure that no child is left behind.

    “Through the Unubiko Scholarship Foundation, Chief Umeh has become a shining beacon of hope for countless young Abians.

    “Chief Umeh’s life story is a classic example of triumph over adversity. Rising from modest beginnings to the heights of success, he embodies resilience, perseverance, and compassion.

    “His deep passion for education stems not just from a sense of duty but from personal experience — he knows what it means to walk a mile in the shoes of underprivileged students.”

    He expressed appreciation to Abia Governor Dr Alex Otti for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to building a better Abia State.

    “You have set a new standard by prioritising education and health, allocating 15 per cent of the state’s annual budget to education and 20 per cent to health — an unprecedented achievement,” he added.

    Also speaking at the event, the Rector of Abia State Polytechnic and the Secretary of the Scholarship Board, Engr. Dr Christopher Kalu Okoro described the scholarship as a vision of the Foundation’s founder, Chief James Ume.

    He said Ume is focused on bridging the education gap in society.

    He enjoined beneficiaries to work hard and sustain their grades.

    He also described the selection process as transparent and devoid of bias.

    A recipient, Ndukwe James Udo, said the scholarship is a great opportunity to train himself in school.

    He said it was difficult to fund himself through school, adding that the “scholarship by the Unubiko Foundation” has saved him from tears.”

    “I have struggled all my days in school to foot my bills, pay my bills and buy textbooks,” he added.

    JUST-IN: Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship To 170 Students is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler