The manhunt for the gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City continues, with police releasing images of the suspect. A study links exposure to lead in gasoline to millions of psychiatric disorders, suggesting harmful effects on mental health. Rockefeller Center kicks off the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting, featuring star-studded performances and a festive atmosphere.
The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was described as a premeditated, targeted attack outside the Hilton hotel in Manhattan. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, although Thompson had reportedly been receiving threats. The suspect was last seen in Central Park on an e-bike after fleeing the scene.
Kash Patel’s past comments about going after people in the media have raised concerns as he is considered for the position of FBI director. Critics fear that his loyalty to Trump and embrace of conspiracy theories may impact his actions at the FBI. The link between lead exposure in gasoline and mental health disorders is highlighted in a new study, showing harmful effects on impulse control, anxiety, and depression.
The Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony kicked off the holiday season with performances, snowfall, and festive celebrations. In other news, the price of bitcoin hit $100,000, two sailors died on the USS George Washington, and an unidentified illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed dozens. Additionally, France’s prime minister is expected to resign after a no-confidence measure was passed against him. Finally, efforts to rescue migrants in the Arizona desert and a study on discrepancies in reporting migrant deaths are highlighted.
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