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Man Facing Cyberstalking Charges After Threatening Family of Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO

Shane Daley, 40, of New York, has been charged with cyberstalking after allegedly leaving threatening voicemails for Paulette Thompson, wife of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, just hours after the killing on Dec. 4, 2024. Daley reportedly called Thompson a “capitalist pig” and said his children “deserved to meet the same violent end.” Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan while heading to an investor conference, with 27-year-old Luigi Mangione charged in the murder. Daley faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine but is not accused of involvement in the shooting.

Putin Delegation Lands in Alaska for Summit With Trump

A Russian delegation, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, late Thursday ahead of a Friday summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The high-profile meeting, the first in-person since intensified Ukraine peace talks, will focus heavily on ending the war. Trump has suggested a second round of talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders may be needed, while the Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected territorial swaps. No joint document is expected, and both sides caution against predicting outcomes. A joint press conference is planned after the private meeting.

DC Traffic Stop Reporting On Illegal Immigrants

President Donald Trump praised a new order allowing Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department to share traffic stop information with federal immigration authorities, calling it a “great step” and suggesting similar policies could expand nationwide. The directive, approved by Police Chief Pamela Smith, comes as Trump has federalized D.C.’s police and deployed 800 National Guard troops to address crime. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the order will help remove “illegal criminals” from the country. Democrats criticized the move as authoritarian, while legal challenges are expected over whether D.C.’s situation qualifies as an emergency.

Warren Buffett's Favorite Market Indicator Screaming Danger: Grab His Safest Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold more than $174 billion in stocks since late 2022, amassing a record $344 billion in cash and Treasury bills — more than the Federal Reserve — as his market-cap-to-GDP ratio hits an all-time high, signaling extreme valuations. Buffett will step down as CEO at year’s end, with Greg Abel set to succeed him. Amid concerns over a potential market pullback, four conservative Berkshire holdings are highlighted: Chevron (CVX), Coca-Cola (KO), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), and Kroger (KR), all rated Buy by top Wall Street firms.

Fed Seen Sticking to Regular-Sized Rate Cuts

A stronger-than-expected 0.9% jump in U.S. wholesale prices for July has erased chances of a half-point Federal Reserve rate cut in September, with markets now expecting a quarter-point cut next month followed by another in October. Rising services inflation, beyond tariff-driven goods prices, has policymakers cautious about persistent inflation risks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had pushed for a larger cut but conceded a quarter-point move is likely. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said a 50-basis-point cut would imply urgency over the job market she doesn’t see. Traders have now fully priced out a September half-point reduction.

Parents Defend Using Push-Ups And Squats As Punishment In Viral Video

Katie and Dustin Maletich, Oregon parents of four, went viral after posting a video of their 9-year-old son doing push-ups and 60 squats for telling his mom to “chill.” The stepfather, a corrections officer, combined the workout with a calm conversation about respect, ending with an “I love you” and a hug. Critics, including pediatrician Dr. Dyan Hes, called the approach “corporal punishment,” while parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba praised its calm delivery but warned against public shaming. The Maletichs say they use fitness as a tool for emotional regulation, not punishment, and follow it with connection and discussion.

Don't Ignore Warning Signs Of A Heart Arrhythmia

Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when the heart’s electrical impulses misfire, causing it to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. While some cases are harmless, others can lead to stroke, heart failure, or sudden cardiac arrest. The most common type, atrial fibrillation, affects millions — often unknowingly — with risks increasing from age, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and heavy alcohol use. Common symptoms include palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, and fainting. Experts also highlight lesser-known signs like panic attacks, confusion, nausea, frequent nighttime urination, and persistent cough, which may signal underlying heart rhythm problems.