04:57 PM EST

Shortly after police announced that they had detained 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet exploded into a frenzy.

"The manhunt has now ended with investigators declaring 'too hot to convict,'" wrote one user on X. The post featured photos of Mangione taken from his social media profiles.

"The healthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione is soooo HOT," wrote another user.

"Luigi Mangione got the full package, free him," said another.

New York prosecutors filed a murder charge against Mangione late Monday, accusing him of killing Thompson, 50, while the executive was on his way to an annual investor conference in midtown Manhattan last week. Mangione also faces forgery and weapons charges in Pennsylvania in connection with the high-profile case that captured national attention.

Mangione's surging online fan base, meanwhile, is the latest iteration of a well-worn phenomenon.

While he was never charged with murder, Jeremy Meeks, a former member of the Crips gang, was among the more recent felons to garner viral fame over his appearance, earning nicknames like "hot convict" and "mug shot hottie" after he was arrested in 2014 and police released his mugshot to the public.

Get the full story from Sonam Sheth on Newsweek.

04:52 PM EST

Rachel Maddow has linked Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with Donald Trump's incoming administration.

The MSNBC host drew a connection between Mangione's support for the Unabomber and similar statements made by Blake Masters, who is reportedly in consideration to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Mangione, who has been charged with first-degree murder, previously wrote a positive review of the book Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber terrorist. Kaczynski killed three people and injured more than 20 others in bombings across the U.S. in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Mangione wrote on the book review site Goodreads: "It's easy to quickly and thoughtless write this off as the manifesto of a lunatic, in order to avoid facing some of the uncomfortable problems it identifies. But it's simply impossible to ignore how prescient many of his predictions about modern society turned out."

Read the full story by Theo Burman on Newsweek.

04:42 PM EST

Outside the courthouse, Thomas Dickey, Mangione's lawyer, said that he would be filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the legality of his client's detention, The New York Times is reporting.

A writ of habeas corpus is a legal tool that demands authorities justify the reason for someone's imprisonment.

The judge has granted Dickey 14 days to submit the petition.

04:31 PM EST

Nurse and Army Veteran Renee Langone administers a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to US Air Force (active duty reservist) Doctor Pei-Chun McGregor at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 2020.... More Joseph Prezioso / AFP/Getty Images

Americans pride themselves on leading the world in innovation, freedom, and opportunity. Yet, when it comes to health, the numbers tell a damning story.

Life expectancy in the United States is 79.25 years, ranking a dismal 40th globally—well below its wealthy peers. A report published in the prestigious journal The Lancet, authored by 622 international researchers and forecasting health trends for the U.S. from 2022 to 2050, offers an even grimmer outlook. By 2050, the U.S. is predicted to plummet to 66th place in life expectancy rankings. Despite spending an astronomical $4.5 trillion on health care, the U.S. trails other high-income nations like Japan, Switzerland, and Australia, underscoring the profound failure of the country's health care system to deliver on its most basic promise: improving health outcomes. How did it come to this?

The U.S. healthcare system is in disarray. Despite spending nearly 18 percent of its GDP on health—the highest among high-income countries—the United States ranks last in outcomes such as life expectancy and preventable deaths, according to both The Lancet and the Commonwealth Fund's Mirror, Mirror 2024 report. Administrative inefficiencies, fragmented care, and inequities exacerbate the problem. Preventable risk factors such as obesity, poor diet, and substance use drive a significant portion of these poor outcomes. If ignored, these issues will cost the U.S. a staggering four years of potential life expectancy gains by 2050, while more than 12 million preventable deaths accumulate. These trends underscore systemic failures, an indictment of a system that prioritizes profit over people.

This broken system needs radical change. The challenges extend far beyond inefficiencies. Chronic diseases dominate the landscape, disproportionately crushing low-income and marginalized communities. Health disparities are not just statistics; they are daily tragedies exposing a moral and economic crisis. Other nations achieve better results with fewer resources, yet Americans endure higher rates of suffering and preventable deaths. Addressing these issues requires a radical transformation, prioritizing evidence-based public health strategies and policies that tackle root causes rather than symptoms. Universal access to affordable, high-quality care must become a reality, not just an aspiration.

Read the full op-ed by New York University College of Dentistry Professor Habib Benzian on Newsweek.

04:23 PM EST

Sen. Bernie Sanders commented on Luigi Mangione and the fatal shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, calling it"outrageous and unacceptable."

Sanders also pointed out, according to NBC News reporter Sahi l Kapur, that the public outcry against the healthcare industry highlights a growing recognition that healthcare is a fundamental human right.

"It goes without saying that the murder of this gentleman who has two kids is outrageous and unacceptable," Sanders said. Then, he added, "But I think what the outpouring of anger at the healthcare industry tells us is that millions of people understand that healthcare is a human right, and you cannot have people in the insurance industry rejecting needed healthcare for people while they make billions of dollars in profits."

04:14 PM EST

The X account reportedly belonging to Luigi Mangione is now verified.

His account also has over 341,600 followers.

04:09 PM EST

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a Daily Press Briefing at the White House on December 10, 2024, in Washington, DC. Jean-Pierre said the White House condemns the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian... More Tom Brenner/Getty Images

The White House condemned the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, calling the violence "unacceptable" and stressing that it cannot be justified as a response to corporate greed.

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed condolences to Thompson's family and assured that the federal government is ready to assist local and state authorities as they investigate the crime. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Monday in Pennsylvania and charged with murder in connection with Thompson's death.

Jean-Pierre said at Tuesday's press briefing, "This is horrific. Violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable."

While Jean-Pierre refrained from commenting on the ongoing investigation or any manifestos related to the incident, she reiterated the importance of letting law enforcement handle the case. When asked if Americans are treated fairly by insurance companies, Jean-Pierre declined to offer an opinion, citing the active investigation.

03:55 PM EST

A memecoin of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione is skyrocketing in value just days after Brian Thompson was killed on a New York City street.

The memecoin hit a $29 million market cap Monday afternoon after Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Memecoins are a type of cryptocurrency created as a result of a meme or online trend, but their value is often misunderstood by the public, according to Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin.

"When someone outside the crypto-bubble of thinking encounters headlines like this, they view it as absolutely insanity," Beene told Newsweek. "After all, who would invest in a digital currency inspired by the alleged killer of a major company's CEO? However, this currency is the latest in a string of coin offerings meant to capture some monetary value on online stories and moments that go viral and manufacture a financial component to the enthusiasm around them."

Read the full story by Suzanne Blake on Newsweek.

03:46 PM EST

Thomas Dickey, who is representing Luigi Mangione, is a lawyer based in Blair County, Pennsylvania, with decades of experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. A lifelong resident of Blair County, Dickey is a graduate of Altoona High School and earned his undergraduate degree in history and political science from St. Francis University in Loretto,Pennsylvania. He later graduated from Ohio Northern University's law school, embarking on a distinguished legal career, as highlighted on his firm's website.

Dickey started his career at the Blair County Public Defender's Office, where he honed his skills in helping individuals navigate the legal system. Since opening his private practice in 1984, Dickey has earned a reputation for successfully defending clients in a wide range of cases, including DUI charges, first-degree murder trials, and high-profile appeals that resulted in new trials and the restoration of custodial rights. Notably, he is one of the few death-penalty-qualified attorneys in the region, further solidifying his reputation as a tenacious advocate for his clients.

In addition to his courtroom work, Dickey frequently appears as a legal commentator on national media outlets, including CNN.

03:30 PM EST

The prosecution of Mangione should take priority over additional charges he faces in Pennsylvania, according to a local district attorney.

Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks stated that the defendant's extradition to New York will not be delayed and that the prosecution there should come first.

"We've indicated to New York, their prosecution should take precedence, and then ours will follow," Weeks said.

03:16 PM EST

Luigi Mangione enters the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania on December 10, 2024. Mangione appeared to be missing in the months prior to his arrest on Monday. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged in last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared to have cut off contact with family and friends in the months before the killing.

On Monday, police arrested Mangione at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was being sought as a "person of interest" in the December 4 shooting of Thompson in Manhattan last Wednesday, as the CEO approached a Hilton hotel to attend a meeting with investors.

Mangione was later charged with murder in New York and is facing four other charges, including forgery and possession of a firearm. He was ordered held without bail and did not enter a plea.

The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system. Some Americans even responded with indifference to the shooting, citing their negative experiences with UnitedHealthcare or other health insurance companies.

Details about Mangione's background, family and education have continued to emerge following his arrest. Many details about his alleged motive remain unconfirmed by police, though armchair analysts have speculated about what may have led to the shooting, including reports that he had suffered from back pain, for which he underwent surgery in 2023.

Read the full story by Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.

03:06 PM EST

Mangione was denied bail during a court appearance and contested his extradition to New York, CBS News reported.

Pennsylvania authorities now have 30 days to obtain a warrant from Governor Kathy Hochul for his extradition.

Mangione has been remanded to the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon in Huntingdon County while legal proceedings continue.

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03:00 PM EST

Pictured is the ID that Luigi Mangione reportedly used when staying at a New York hostel before shooting Brian Thompson.

Altoona Police discovered Mangione's New Jersey identification after he was apprehended at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania. His actual ID was discovered with it.

02:52 PM EST

Mangione shared details that friends later confirmed, including undergoing spinal fusion surgery in July 2023. He reported significant relief after the surgery, claiming he no longer needed pain medication and could move comfortably.

He encouraged others to consider the procedure, referencing athletes who had done the same. The surgery and its results were corroborated by an X-ray he posted online.

In addition to back pain, Mangione discussed struggles with "brain fog" during his college years, which made studying difficult, and he shared experiences with irritable bowel syndrome.

His online posts also contained a mention of his health insurance coverage ge with Blue Cross Blue Shield, The New York Times reported. However, after the surgery, Mangione withdrew from friends and family, and his family later reached out to them in search of him.

02:43 PM EST

Mangfione had long documented his struggles with severe health issues in online posts to social media, offering a glimpse into his personal life. Over the course of several years, Mangione posted on Reddit about persistent back pain that started as a minor issue but worsened in 2022 after a surfing accident and a slip on a piece of paper.

He also described debilitating symptoms, including muscle twitching, groin and bladder numbness, and pain when sitting.

02:37 PM EST

Luigi Mangione once interned at Johns Hopkins University's Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics.

"I can confirm that an unpaid summer intern named Luigi Mangione interned at the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics from June 20, 2016, to August 7, 2016," a Johns Hopkins University spokesperson told Newsweek.

The 26-year-old was an app developer who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with bachelor's and master's of science in engineering degrees in 2020.

A LinkedIn account that appears to be Mangione listed his employer as TrueCar, an online vehicle seller.

TrueCar confirmed to the The New York Times that he had worked there but left in 2023.

02:30 PM EST

The weapon allegedly used by Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is believed to be a so-called "ghost gun".

Ghost guns are often untraceable. They are assembled from parts bought separately or even 3D-printed. As such, they are often unregistered, unlike a weapon bought from a manufacturer or a licensed intermediary, such as a gun store.

The Biden Administration has attempted to regulate ghost guns and bring them under the same rules as regular firearms, meaning they need serial numbers so they can be traced and their purchasers subject to background checks.

But the ghost gun rules are under challenge by gun rights groups in the Supreme Court, who believe they infringe on the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment protections on Americans' right to bear arms.

In light of the potential use of a ghost gun in the UnitedHealthcare case—seen as a targeted assassination—is it time for the U.S. to ban all ghost guns? Newsweek asked academics, campaigners, and lawmakers. Here's what they said.

Read the full story by Shane Croucher on Newsweek.

02:18 PM EST

Thomas M. Dickey, a lawyer based in Altoona, confirmed he is representing the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York last week, The New York Times reported. Dickey made the announcement as he arrived at the courtroom for his client's extradition hearing but declined to provide further details.

It remains unclear whether Dickey will represent the suspect throughout the murder case or only for the extradition process. The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.

02:08 PM EST

An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.

A GiveSendGo page created by The December 4th Legal Committee in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, originally set a fundraising goal of $50,000 to aid the 26-year-old alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, at the time of publication on Tuesday, that goal is now $200,000.

More than 380 donors have contributed $10,567 towards the fundraiser at the time of publication.

Newsweek has contacted GiveSendGo for comment.

One anonymous $20 giver wrote Tuesday, "Thank you for your service sir I hope this is only the beginning."

Another $20 patron echoed, "Thank you."

"Luigi poses no danger to society, except to those greedy executives," a $10 donor wrote. "Governors Hochul and Shapiro should pardon him right now!!"

On Monday afternoon, only 52 donors had raised a bit over $800.

Read the full story by Erin Keller on Newsweek.

02:04 PM EST

Luigi Mangione was seen and heard shouting at the press moments before his extradition.

"It is completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!" he yelled.

It is unclear what exactly he was shouting about.

12:59 PM EST

An unverified blog post described as Luigi Mangione's online "manifesto" has spread widely on social media, even though it appeared to have been created after his arrest in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A Substack post called "The Allopathic Complex and Its Consequences" went online on Monday evening after Mangione, 26, was detained at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

The post tells the story of the author's mother suffering from "severe neuropathy", the cost of her treatment, and the limits, it alleges, of UnitedHealthcare's coverage. It also mentions the author's back pain, which Mangione also reportedly suffered.

Mangione was initially arrested on weapons charges after police found him carrying a gun, a fake ID from New Jersey with the same identification as the suspect used to check into a New York hostel, and identification with his real name.

In addition to the gun and fake identification, police also found a three-page handwritten note on Mangione in which he appeared to express "ill will toward corporate America," Joseph Kenny, the chief of detectives at the New York City Police Department, said at a news conference Monday.

By Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a murder charge, and he is expected to be extradited to New York.

Read the full story by Tom Horton on Newsweek.

12:53 PM EST

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reported missing by his mother, Kathleen Mangione, to the San Francisco Police Department on November 18.

The details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and it is not known whether Luigi had been in San Francisco at the time. According to sources, Kathleen made the report, though there is no indication of her reasons for believing he was in the city, The San Francisco Standard reported.

12:43 PM EST

A court has ordered that the suspect be transferred from a prison in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, where he has been identified as Inmate #QQ-7787, to Blair County Prison.

The New York Times reports he will await the execution of his arrest warrant for the murder charges issued by New York.

12:34 PM EST

Detectives in Blair County, Pennsylvania, confirmed in a court filing that they had received an arrest warrant for Luigi Mangione, issued by a judge in New York, charging him with second-degree murder.

According to The New York Times, the warrant is related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in Manhattan. Prosecutors in Manhattan are seeking Mangione's extradition to New York to face the charges. The investigation into the motive behind the shooting continues.

12:20 PM EST

As investigators delve into the motive behind the killing, many online observers speculate that Mangione's chronic back pain may have played a role. His social media activity and personal history suggest that pain management issues could have deeply impacted his life. Mangione had shared details about his back problems, including undergoing surgery in 2023 to address a misaligned spine. His social media posts include references to books on chronic back pain, and his X (formerly Twitter) profile features an image of a spine with surgical hardware, possibly indicating his own condition.

Friends of Mangione have also spoken about the toll his chronic pain took on him. R.J. Martin, a close friend, recounted how debilitating the pain was, preventing Mangione from participating in activities like surfing and making it difficult for him to maintain personal relationships. Martin noted that Mangione had planned a major back surgery and had hoped it would alleviate his condition.

This tragic incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of chronic pain, which affects millions of Americans and is often linked to significant mental and emotional distress. With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.

12:13 PM EST

But when police couldn't find any records for the ID he'd provided, they asked if he had been in New York City recently.

At that point, he "went quiet and started to shake," according to court documents.

12:04 PM EST

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione weighed in earlier this year on Japan's falling birth rate, calling for bans on maid cafés and adult toys to help reverse the country's population decline.

Mangione is an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy family with no known history of violence, an unexpected profile for a person facing murder charges over the killing of Brian Thompson last week in Manhattan.

Police also found a handwritten document on the suspect, which they described as demonstrating "ill will toward corporate America."

His social media presence has sparked significant interest. After his arrest, Mangione's X (formerly Twitter) account swelled to nearly 300,000 followers. The hashtag "#FreeLuigi" began trending as some characterized him as a vigilante who took action against perceived injustice in the U.S. healthcare system.

Read the full story by Micha McCartney on Newsweek.

11:53 AM EST

An extradition proceeding in the case of Mangione is scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m in Courtroom 4 of the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania.

The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.

Further details about the case will be clarified during the proceeding, according to the Pennsylvania Courts.

11:49 AM EST

The mugshot of Luigi Mangione, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who is currently facing charges related to a murder, has been revealed by Fox News. Mangione was arrested on Monday in Pennsylvania following a warrant from New York, which revealed significant evidence against him.

The warrant states that Mangione was in possession of a forged New Jersey driver's license under the name "Mark Rosario," which he used to check into a hostel. Additionally, law enforcement found a semi-automatic pistol with a 3D-printed receiver, metal slide, and silencer in his belongings, along with written admissions of his involvement in the crime.

Mangione faces serious charges in New York, including Second-Degree Murder, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.

11:40 AM EST

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with forgery and gun charges during his court appearance in Pennsylvania on Monday.

The full list of charges include:

• forgery
• carrying a firearm without a license
• tampering with records or identification
• possession of instruments of crime
• providing false identification to law enforcement

11:36 AM EST

An Altoona man, identified as Larry, who frequents the McDonald's where Luigi Mangione was arrested on Monday, shared his experience with CNN. Larry arrived at the restaurant around 6 a.m. ET, but it wasn't until 8 a.m. that he and his friends noticed Mangione walk in. Initially, one of Larry's friends jokingly remarked that Mangione resembled the shooter.

Larry, who wasn't paying much attention, noted that Mangione sat about 10 feet away from him, wearing a mask, a hood, and carrying a backpack. He added that his friend had a better view of Mangione. Larry left before the arrest but returned later after hearing the news and spoke to McDonald's employees who recognized Mangione. According to Larry, the employee who took Mangione's order mentioned that his eyes and eyebrows led her to believe it was him.

Larry expressed disbelief at the situation, stating, "It's unbelievable. I still can't hardly believe it's for real."

11:13 AM EST

The Pennsylvania State Police X account has shared images of Luigi Mangione, two of which include him eating at McDonald's with a medical mask hanging off his face and another with him adjusting the mask.

"Law enforcement continues to seek the public's help in gathering information on Luigi Mangione's travel and recent whereabouts in Pennsylvania," the post read. "We ask anyone with information to call 1-800-4PA-TIPS or submit a tip online."

11:03 AM EST

Luigi Mangione, (L) the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may have left a subtle clue with a picture of a Pokémon card on his social media. Inset shows Pokemon. A... More

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may have left a subtle clue with a picture of a Pokémon card on his social media.

On Monday, police revealed that 26-year-old Mangione was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.

New York prosecutors have charged Mangione with murder after he was apprehended on weapons charges in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was recognized by a McDonald's employee early Monday morning, leading to his capture.

Police found that he was carrying a firearm, a fake New Jersey ID that matched the one the suspect used to check into a New York hostel, and identification with his real name.

Read the full story by Billal Rahman on Newsweek.

10:53 AM EST

Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, worked as an intern on the popular computer game Civilization VI while studying for his Ivy League computer science degree, according to his resume.

Civilization VI, or Civ VI, is a world-building and strategy game in which players can build empires and cultures. Mangione's resume states that he worked as a UI programming intern on the game between May 2016 and August 2017.

While at Civ VI Mangione "fixed over 300 UI bugs (25% of UI bug count) using Lua language, Jira software, and Perforce version-control system," his LinkedIn profile says.

Newsweek contacted 2K Games, the company that distributes Civ VI, for comment via email.

Mangione's resume, which was published online by journalist Ken Klipperstein, shows the Ivy League graduate gained his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from Donald Trump's alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.

He also worked as a teaching assistant on artificial intelligence at Stanford University's precollegiate studies program in 2019, the resume states.

The 26-year-old listed skills in several programming languages, including Java, Python, and C, as well as other software development tools like NumPy, GitHub, and SolidWorks.

10:37 AM EST

On Monday, Luigi Mangione was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparking widespread social media posts that suggest more information is known about the 26-year-old Ivy League graduate than about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump.

One post on X (formerly Twitter) noted that Mangione's life story was quickly uncovered in just a few hours, while much less is known about Crooks, despite some public information being available.

Thompson was killed on December 4 in midtown Manhattan by a masked gunman in what police have described as a "targeted attack." Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he was recognized. Authorities also discovered a firearm matching the one used in the murder, along with a manifesto detailing Mangione's "motives and mindset."

Following Mangione's arrest, his profiles on Goodreads and X were found. The X profile has since garnered over 286,000 followers, while on Goodreads, Mangione listed Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore Kaczynski (the Unabomber), which he gave four stars.

On X, gun enthusiast Kerry Slone shared an image of a gun and fake ID, allegedly seized from Mangione during his arrest, writing, "They know more about Luigi Mangione, the guy arrested for allegedly killing the UHC CEO, than they do about Trump's failed assassin." The post was shared 137 times and reached nearly 54,000 views.

10:11 AM EST

Taylor Lorenz attends the "This Is Not Financial Advice" premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theatre on June 10, 2023 in New York City. Lorenz has denied claims Vox Media will not be... More Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

There have been conflicting reports about whether Vox Media is ending its partnership with tech journalist Taylor Lorenz to distribute her podcast and YouTube show.

Semafor reported Monday that progressive media company Vox decided not to renew its short-term deal with Lorenz and her show, Power User, which was set to expire at the start of next year.

Steve Guest, a former spokesperson for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, said that Vox had fired Lorenz following her recent online comments that appeared to celebrate the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

"Vox fires Taylor Lorenz. Apparently it was too much for Vox to have someone on their payroll that thinks, 'Yes, 'we' want insurance executives dead,'" Guest posted on X, formerly Twitter.

The decision is said to have been made prior to Lorenz's posts on Thompson, according to Semafor.

Lorenz denied the reports, writing on X that Power User is her independent show and "not a Vox show; there's no 'deal' that has been ended."

Newsweek has contacted Vox, Semafor, and Lorenz via email and social media outside of regular working hours for comment.

Read the full story by Ewan Palmer on Newsweek.

10:03 AM EST

The man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson hails from a family with ties to the healthcare industry.

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday—five days after Thompson, 50, was shot dead by a masked gunman as he walked alone to his company's annual investor conference at the New York Hilton in midtown Manhattan.

In Pennsylvania, where he remained jailed, Luigi Mangione was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to the police. By Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a murder charge, and he is expected to be extradited to New York.

Soon after the shooting, police described the event as a targeted attack. They said the words "delay," "deny" and "depose" were written on ammunition found near Thompson's body—words that point to a phrase used to criticize the insurance industry.

Read the full story by Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.

09:46 AM EST

A 262-word handwritten manifesto found by police reveals chilling insights into the mind of Luigi Mangione. According to a senior law enforcement official, the document begins with Mangione seemingly taking responsibility for the crime.

In the document, Mangione criticizes the growing market capitalization of companies like UnitedHealthcare, pointing out that while their profits have surged, American life expectancy has stagnated. He further condemns such corporations for abusing "our country for immense profit" and accuses the American public of allowing them to operate with impunity.

The manifesto includes the blunt declaration: "To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn't working with anyone."

09:31 AM EST

Photograph of the campus of the Gilman School, where tuition averages about $35,000 a year. Luigi Mangione was class valedictorian when he graduated in 2016. Gilman School

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old who has been named a person of interest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, attended a private prep school in Baltimore before studying at the University of Pennsylvania, according to his LinkedIn account and spokespeople for both schools.

Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday, five days after Thompson was fatally shot in New York City. New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed during a press conference that Mangione was arrested with a gun and a fake New Jersey ID card that appeared to match the ID the suspect used to check into a New York City hostel before the shooting.

Mangione has not been charged with Thompson's death. He is being held and questioned on local charges, and NYPD officers are traveling to Altoona, about 250 miles from the scene of the crime.

Details about Mangione, including his education, began emerging online following his arrest.

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old who has been named a person of interest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, attended a private prep school in Baltimore before studying at the University of Pennsylvania, according to his LinkedIn account and spokespeople for both schools.

Read the full story by Andrew Stanton and Joshua Rhett Miller on Newsweek.

09:14 AM EST

R.J. Martin, a close friend of Mangione who had lived with him in Honolulu, shared that Mangione underwent spinal surgery in 2023. However, when Martin asked how the surgery had gone, Mangione simply responded with "long story" and offered no further details, The New York Times reported.

Martin noted that their last text exchange was in April, where they had promised to catch up over the phone but never did. Martin reached out again in late May with a text saying, "Yo! You awake?" and followed up on June 23 with, "Where in the world are you?"

09:03 AM EST

This booking photo released Monday, December 9, 2024, by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections shows Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione's family has ties to the healthcare... More Pennsylvania Department of Corrections via AP

A handwritten note expressing "ill will toward corporate America" was found on the suspect, Mangione, when he was detained by authorities. Joseph Kenny, the NYPD's chief of detectives, confirmed Monday that the note is now in the possession of the Altoona Police Department.

However, Kenny added that there were no specific threats to individuals mentioned in the document. The motive for Mangione's fatal shooting of Thompson appears to be linked to the terms "deny," "defend," and "depose" found inscribed on the ammunition used in the attack.

These terms are often associated with tactics employed by insurance companies to avoid paying claims, mirroring the title of the 2010 book Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It.

08:53 AM EST

A former colleague of Luigi Mangione said that they were "flabbergasted" by the arrest of Brian Thompson's shooting suspect in Pennsylvania on Monday.

The coworker, who chose to remain anonymous, worked with Mangione as a counselor at a Stanford University summer program in 2019 before the 26-year-old graduated from Penn.

They told CNN: "I am flabbergasted. I never got the impression he would self-destruct."

08:45 AM EST

Flags are pictured on the left at half staff outside the UnitedHealthCare headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota following the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, while shooting suspect Luigi Mangione is pictured... More Stephen Maturen; Altoona Police Department via Getty Images/Getty Images; Altoona Police Department

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, has reportedly suggested during his first court appearance that evidence may have been "planted" on him.

Mangione was arrested on Monday morning after being recognized at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania—a few hundred miles away from the site of Thompson's slaying in New York City. He was quickly detained and booked on weapons and forgery charges. Prosecutors in Manhattan filed murder and other charges against the suspect hours later, according to the Associated Press.

Police in Altoona said that they discovered Mangione in possession of a "ghost gun," fake identification and a manifesto at the time of his arrest. Pennsylvania prosecutors reportedly said that the suspect was also carrying a large amount of cash and a "Faraday" backpack capable of blocking electronic signals.

During an arraignment in Pennsylvania on Monday night, Mangione spoke up to "correct" prosecutors by insisting that the money was not his and to dispute a description of his backpack as evidence of "criminal sophistication," according to CNN correspondent Danny Freeman.

Read the full story by Aila Slisco on Newsweek.

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Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate charged in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has two sisters: MariaSanta Mangione, a physician, and Luciana Mangione, an artist.

MariaSanta Mangione:

According to her biography on Vanderbilt University's website, Maria Santa Mangione is a physician at the University of Texas Southwestern. She attended Vanderbilt from 2012 to 2020, according to her LinkedIn page, and earned a Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology.

According to her LinkedIn page, she earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in cell biology and molecular genetics before beginning her PhD studies.

Maria Santa Mangione is listed as a co-author on Google Scholar for many articles, including the 2019 document "Molecular Form and Function of the Cytokinetic Ring"—a structure formed during cell division—and the 2023 paper "Efficacy of Bortezomib Desensitization Among Heart Transplant Candidates." According to the website, she co-authored works that were mentioned 147 times by other experts.

Luciana Mangione:

Luciana Mangione is an artist who previously worked in the retail grocery sector, according to a September article in the online media magazine VoyageBaltimore.

She told the journal, "I attended the College of Charleston, where I majored in International Business and minored in Studio Art and Italian Language."

She went on: "I also worked in art galleries in Charleston, SC and in Florence, Italy during my time in college."

After graduation, Luciana Mangione worked in "retail operations, merchandising, and supply chain," according to the source. She had a daughter in 2023 and "decided to pursue a career in painting professionally."