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Topline Luigi Mangione—the 26-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month—was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday and made his first appearance in federal court after officials unsealed new charges against him, in addition to the Pennsylvania and New York charges. Key Facts Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here . What We Know About Brian Thompson’s Murder Thompson, 50, was the CEO of the health insurance division of the $550 billion UnitedHealth Group and was in New York City for UnitedHealth Group’s investor meeting. He was shot from behind just before 7 a.m. on Dec. 4 outside of the New York Hilton Midtown—where the meeting was being held—and was hit in the back and right calf, after which the suspect fled the area on foot and on an electric bike. A Minnesota resident, Thompson had served as chief executive since April 2021 and had been with UnitedHealth Group since 2004. A video of the shooting showed the suspect walk out behind Thompson—who did not have a security detail—before firing multiple times. Prior to Mangione’s arrest, police said they believed the shooting was “a brazen targeted attack” and searched New York City before saying they believed the suspect had left the city on a bus. Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News “there had been some threats,” but didn’t provide details on what the threats were. Thompson had two sons, one who just graduated from high school and one still in high school. Police had been searching for the gunman by utilizing diving teams in Central Park, flying helicopters, searching through security cameras in the area, maintaining drones and using dogs. They released several photos of the suspected shooter since Wednesday. What Do We Know About Luigi Mangione? Mangione, a Maryland native, was last known to be living in Honolulu, has no prior arrest history in New York or elsewhere in the country, and he may have attended college in Pennsylvania, police said. Social media pages that appeared to be Mangione’s said he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with bachelor's and master's degrees in computer and information science in 2020, after attending the Gilman School for high school. A LinkedIn page appearing to belong to Mangione describes internships at the Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics and Firaxis Games before going on to work as an engineer for TrueCar, a car shopping website based in California, where he’d been employed for several years (the company told the Times he left TrueCar in 2023). The Times also reported Mangione worked as a counselor in the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Program in 2019. How Was Luigi Mangione Caught? Tisch said Mangione was recognized in a McDonald’s in Altoona and was reported to local police, who then found he had “multiple fraudulent IDs,” a U.S. passport, a firearm and suppressor similar to what was used in the murder and a “handwritten document that speaks to both his motivation and mindset.” Officers reportedly asked Mangione if he was in New York recently, which resulted in him becoming quiet and shaking, according to a description of his arrest. A man named Larry who said he was a regular at the McDonald’s told Fox News his friend recognized Mangione and said he “looks like the shooter from New York,” but Larry thought he was kidding—“but then as it turned out, it was him.” Though his face was largely covered in most pictures law enforcement released, officials credited the images that were circulating of Mangione for him eventually being spotted and taken into custody. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said authorities believed Mangione had been all over the state and officials had “already identified businesses, for example, that he frequented in this area and activities that he engaged in.” A hotel clerk in Altoona told ABC News that Mangione tried to get a room at the hotel—which is about a 17-minute walk from McDonald’s—the morning he was arrested, but the hotel didn’t have any clean rooms, so Mangione, who the clerk described as “cagey, just looking around, making sure he wasn't being watched,” was turned away. What Is The Federal Case Against Mangione? Prosecutors unsealed federal charges—including stalking, murder and using a silencer in a crime of violence—against Mangione on Dec. 19. Mangione faces four federal counts: murder through use of a firearm, two stalking charges and a firearms offense, CNN reported. The charges were brought by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York and it could be a way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty, which is not an option in the state charges against him. Was Luigi Mangione Reported Missing? Mangione’s mother, Kathleen Mangione, reported him missing to the San Francisco police in November. According to the San Francisco Standard, the missing person report was filed on Nov. 18 although it is unclear if Mangione was supposed to be present in the city when his mother filed the report. Although he was born and raised in Maryland, officials said Mangione had “ties to San Francisco” and most recently resided in Honolulu. Did San Francisco Police Tip Off New York Police About Mangione? Yes. Police said prior to his arrest that Mangione was not on any list, but the San Francisco Chronicle reported that city’s police recognized Mangione—who they were investigating as a missing person—and gave the FBI his name on Dec. 5, one day after the shooting. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny confirmed in a press conference announcing Mangione’s indictment on Dec. 17 that the SFPD had told New York officials Mangione resembled the suspect, and Kenny said the NYPD reached out to Mangione’s mother to vet the tip on Dec. 7. When contacted by them, Kathleen Mangione “didn’t indicate that it was her son in the photograph,” but said, “it might be something she could see him doing,” according to Kenny. What Has Luigi Mangione Been Charged With? In New York, he faces one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, two counts of second-degree murder (due to alleged terrorism and intentionality), seven weapons possession-related charges and one charge of possessing a forged instrument due to an alleged fake ID. Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement. He was ordered in his arraignment on Dec. 9 night to be held without bail, and has been placed in a single cell at the “maximum custody level,” Maria Bivens, press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, told CNN . Where Is Mangione Being Held? After his federal hearing in New York on Dec. 19, Mangione was reportedly taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which is the only federal prison in New York City. It is also where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held while he awaits trial in his federal sex trafficking case. What Has Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Said About The Case? Thomas Dickey told reporters he had been hired to represent Mangione in this case but refused to disclose if Mangione’s family was paying to retain his services. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, he said he had not seen any evidence that the police have arrested the right guy in this case, adding that the New York officials requesting Mangione’s extradition will have to convince him. Dickey also disclosed that several people had emailed his staff offering to foot Mangione’s legal bills, but said while his “client appreciates the support that he has,” he “probably wouldn’t” accept the offers. In a CNN interview on Dec. 11, Dickey questioned the evidence police had against Mangione—specifically the ballistics and fingerprint evidence—saying those two forms of evidence have “come under some criticism in the past, relative to their credibility, their truthfulness, their accuracy.” What’s Known About Luigi Mangione's Alleged Ghost Gun? A description of Mangione’s arrest notes officers found a 3D-printed pistol and 3D-printed silencer in his backpack. The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds. A loose nine-millimeter hollow point round was also found in the backpack. Authorities have said the gun and silencer are consistent with the firearm used in the shooting of Thompson. Have Police Named A Motive? Police have not named a formal motive in the killing of Thompson—but have suggested Mangione had issues with the insurance industry. Officers found three 9mm rounds at the scene and bullet casings had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” on them, which echo a phrase commonly used to criticize tactics insurance companies use to reject claims. At a Dec. 9 press conference, Kenny said a three-page handwritten manifesto found on Mangione when he was arrested is in the possession of Altoona police, but “it does seem that he has some ill will toward corporate America.” Kenny also said there were no other “specific threats” to people in the document. Citing an unnamed law enforcement official, the Associated Press reported that in the document mentioned Mangione admitted to working alone, stating: “To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone.” The note added, “I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.” What Has The Response To Luigi Mangione Been Online? There has been a flood of people supporting Mangione on social media platforms, with some offering to pay his bills and a number of GoFundMe campaigns popping up to offer financial support (though GoFundMe told Fox Business the fundraisers violated policy, were removed and donors were reimbursed). Some social media users have commented on his physical appearance and called him a hero , and accounts providing updates on Mangione have popped up on sites like X, formerly known as Twitter. On Dec. 10, The Cut reported “Mangione merch is everywhere” and The Washington Post reported merchandise with the words reportedly found on the bullet casings found at the scene was being sold on sites like Amazon and Etsy, though much of it was later removed. An assistant professor at Mangione’s alma mater received backlash after calling Mangione the “icon we all need and deserve” on Instagram and saying in a TikTok she had “never been prouder to be a professor” at the University of Pennsylvania, USA Today reported . The professor, Julia Alekseyeva, later apologized , but at least one lawmaker has called on the university to fire her, Fox News reported on Dec. 12. One expert in social media told The New York Times the response supporting Mangione was “organic” as “people are legitimately actually pissed off at the health care industry, and there is some kind of support for vigilante justice.” On Dec. 11, the NYPD’s deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner said the impact of the situation is “similar to that of a domestic terror attack,” adding: “That is already being reflected in this torrent of online vitriol that we’ve been in the midst of since last Wednesday and the lionization of the alleged perpetrator of the murder as a hero.” What We Know About An Online Fundraiser For Mangione's Legal Defense An online fundraiser on GiveSendGo to cover Mangione’s legal defense costs has raised more than $140,000 as of early Dec. 17. The fundraiser and accompanying messages further highlight the support the alleged shooter has gained online. Several donations on GiveSendGo have been accompanied by messages from people expressing anger about the U.S. healthcare system and health insurers. One message from an anonymous donor who gave $100 read: “Luigi has shone a light on an important social issue. Healthcare insurers have been killing people for years with their policies. Why aren’t they charged with murder?” The group raising the funds identifies itself as the “December 4th Legal Committee” and it doesn’t appear to have any affiliation with Mangione. In a Dec. 11 update, the fundraising group said it had written to Mangione informing him about the money raised for his legal defense and added if he doesn’t want the funds, they will be put “toward the defense of other political prisoners.” What Do We Know About Luigi Mangione’s Life At Penn? Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with bachelor's and master's degrees in computer and information science, according to social media accounts appearing to belong to him and the university’s alumni database. The Daily Pennsylvanian—Penn’s student newspaper— reported that Mangione founded the school’s Game Research and Development Environment club and that he was inducted into the Eta Kappa Nu honor society for excellence in electrical and computer engineering before graduating in 2020. A post on an Instagram account seeming to belong to him as well shows him affiliated with the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. What Do We Know About Luigi Mangione’s Time At The Gilman School? Mangione attended the prestigious, all-boys K-12 Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated in 2016 as the valedictorian. The New York Times reported his valedictorian speech described his class as “coming up with new ideas and challenging the world around it.” Mangione reportedly wrestled and played soccer while he was a student there and was captain of the school’s robotics team. A number of Mangione’s former classmates from the Gilman School told CBS News he was a “nice” kid, and one former classmate told The New York Times Mangione was “a big believer in the power of technology to change the world.” The Gilman School lists its tuition for 2024-25 high school students as $37,690 and describes its mission as working to “unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy — mind, body, and spirit.” What Do We Know About Luigi Mangione’s Time In Hawaii? In Honolulu, where police said Mangione’s last known address was, he was a member of a co-working space called Hub Coworking Hawaii, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported . Mangione would reportedly come and work at the location with his roommates from a nearby co-living space called Surfbreak. On its website, Surfbreak describes itself as a “co-living and co-working community for digital nomads and remote workers.” Surfbreak founder and CEO R.J. Martin expressed shock about Mangione’s arrest and told the Honolulu Civil Beat , “I loved this guy...In some ways I feel like my members are my kids.” According to the report, other residents of the co-living space described Mangione as a “natural leader” and said he helped found a book club in the community. Martin and another resident told the outlet that they had suggested the book club should read “Industrial Society and Its Future”—a book written by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski —as “a joke.” What Did Mangione Say About The Unabomber’s Book? A Goodreads account seeming to belong to Mangione gave the book a four-star review in January. The review written by the account—which was made private on Monday—said “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.” The review also quoted another person’s take about how “violence is necessary to survive.” The New York Times reported Tuesday that Mangione told a writer in England, Gurwinder Bhogal, he disapproved of the Unabomber’s actions, but Bhogal said Mangione “was fascinated by [the Unabomber’s] ideology, and shared his concerns about rampant consumerism gradually eroding our agency and alienating us from ourselves.” Are Mangione’s Social Media Accounts Still Up? Shortly after his arrest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X and Goodreads accounts that may have belonged to him were discovered. He also appeared to be active on Reddit, writing about back pain issues, Forbes reported . Nearly all social media accounts with reported ties to Mangione had been switched to private or taken down by platforms—with one notable exception. Mangione’s account on X was briefly taken down the evening of Dec. 9, but X owner Elon Musk said it was done “without his knowledge” and he was looking into it. Shortly after, the account was reinstated. Mangione’s X account—which has a cover photo featuring an apparent spinal injury—had more than 459,000 followers as of Dec. 17 and was given a blue checkmark on Dec. 10. Did Luigi Mangione Have A Youtube Account? A YouTube account with Mangione’s name posted a video on Dec. 9 that said “If you see this, I’m already under arrest” and had a countdown that ended by hinting at more information or videos to be released Dec. 11. But, YouTube confirmed to Forbes the page was not associated with Mangione, saying “the channel’s metadata was updated following widespread reporting of Luigi Mangione’s arrest, including updates made to the channel name and handle.” YouTube added it terminated three other accounts that were linked to Mangione, but said they hadn’t been active in more than seven months. What Do We Know About Mangione’s Health Issues? Mangione’s friends in Hawaii told various news outlets that he was suffering from a serious back problem that caused him significant pain. Mangione left Hawaii to get back surgery last year and then returned to Honolulu to rent an apartment. Surfbreak’s Martin told The New York Times that Mangione said his spine was misaligned and “said his lower vertebrae were almost like a half-inch off, and I think it pinched a nerve.” Martin added that Mangione had confided to him about not being able to date people because of his back problem as “being physically intimate with his back condition wasn’t possible.” Martin told the Times he texted Mangione after his surgery asking how it had gone and got the response “long story” without further details. Although the two had promised to catch up over the phone later, Mangione eventually went “ radio silent. ” An account on Reddit that is believed to have belonged to Mangione was active in the subreddit “r/spondylolisthesis,” where people discussed the condition in which vertebrae in the spine slip out of place. “When my spondy went bad on me last year (23M) it was completely devastating as a young athletic person,” the alleged Mangione account wrote, Forbes reported. On Dec. 12, Kenny also told NBC New York it seems Mangione’s “life-changing, life-altering injury ... may have put him on this path,” the station reported. Was Luigi Mangione Insured By Unitedhealthcare? The company says no. UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, told multiple outlets there is no record of Mangione ever being insured by the company. Kenny told NBC News in New York on Dec. 12 that authorities “have no indication that he was ever a client of UnitedHealthcare,” but he did mention it is one of the largest corporations in America and that could be a possible reason for him to target Thompson and UnitedHealthcare. What Is Known About The Mangione Family? The Baltimore Banner reported Mangione comes “from a prominent Baltimore family.” According to the Banner, his grandfather was a self-made real estate developer who owned country clubs, nursing homes and a radio station, and that his grandmother was “a supporter of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center” and the Baltimore Opera Company. The Mangione family has owned Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley, Maryland—northwest of the city of Baltimore—since 1986, according to the Banner. Who Is Nino Mangione? Luigi Mangione is related to Nino Mangione , a Republican representative in the Maryland House of Delegates, The Baltimore Sun reported on Dec. 9. The Sun reported the two are cousins who are friends on social media. A statement issued on his social media accounts on behalf of the Mangione family said they could not comment on the news reports. “We only know what we have read in the media,” the statement read, continuing: “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. 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Best of Central Valley Business Awards: Real estate and construction winnersNew Locations in Collegeville and Malvern Mark Entry into Pennsylvania Market PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Options Medical Weight Loss, the nation's premier medical weight loss clinic, is excited to announce its expansion into the Philadelphia Metro area with the opening of two new clinics in Collegeville and Malvern . These state-of-the-art facilities mark the company's entry into Pennsylvania , advancing its mission to end obesity, one patient at a time through medically supervised, customized weight loss solutions. The grand opening celebrations will kick off at the Collegeville Options Medical Weight Loss clinic at 50 National Ave, Suite 200, Collegeville, PA 19355, on Tuesday, December 17 , from 4:00–6:00 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce at 4:30 p.m. The festivities continue at the Malvern Options Medical Weight Loss clinic, located at 50 National Ave, Suite 200, Malvern, PA 19355, on Wednesday, December 18 , from 4:00–6:00 p.m., with a ribbon cutting officiated by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce at 4:30 p.m. "We are thrilled to bring Options Medical Weight Loss to the Philadelphia Metro area, offering two state-of-the-art clinics to meet the needs of this dynamic community," said Kristy Kaloyanides , chief operating officer. "This expansion reinforces our commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized care to people seeking safe, effective, medically supervised weight loss solutions." Grand Opening Highlights Include: Ribbon-cutting ceremonies with local chambers of commerce. Light refreshments and giveaways for the first 25 attendees at each event. A grand prize raffle for a FREE 3-Month Options Premium GLP-1 Program. Opportunities to meet the dedicated Options Medical Weight Loss team and learn about innovative, personalized weight loss services. Serving communities such as Collegeville , Malvern , Phoenixville , Radnor , and King of Prussia , both clinics offer tailored programs featuring board-certified obesity medicine specialists, one-on-one coaching, and advanced tools like the InBody scale for detailed progress tracking. 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Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia finished with 19 points apiece, Pippen adding seven rebounds while hitting 9 of 12 shots as Memphis won its fourth straight. LaRavia missed only one of his nine shots. Marcus Sasser led the Pistons with 22 points, while Simone Fontecchio had 18. Jaden Ivey finished with 17 points. Both teams were missing key offensive threats. Pistons guard Cade Cunningham missed his third game with a sacroiliac joint sprain. Meanwhile, Ja Morant, who just returned to the Grizzlies lineup after missing eight games, wasn't available because of a left knee contusion. Takeaways Pistons: Cunningham's absence, along with Tobias Harris, meant the loss of more than 37 points on offense. Second-year player Ausar Thompson, playing in his second game of the season after dealing with a blood clot issue, started in Harris' spot. Grizzlies: Memphis, which leads the league in points in the paint, was right near its average with 60 points. Memphis had 72 bench points. Key moment Memphis outscored the Pistons 37-18 in the second quarter, including a 31-7 burst. The Grizzlies shot 59% overall in the quarter compared to 36% for Detroit. Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) handles the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Credit: AP/Brandon Dill Key stat Memphis missed its first nine shots from outside the arc but made 14 of its next 29 as the Grizzlies lead ballooned to 104-77 entering the fourth. Meanwhile, Detroit's Malik Beasley was 2 of 4 from 3, ending his streak of 10 games with at least three 3-pointers. Up next The Pistons play at the Pacers on Friday, the same day Memphis hosts New Orleans.
Saudi’s $1.2bn investment to create more jobs for Nigerians – FGThe has selected three companies to for efficient air conditioning and water heating applications in Department of Defense facilities. The selected companies will demonstrate heating and cooling technologies that would enable DOD installations to cut down their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, DIU said Wednesday. The effort is expected to reduce the estimated $4 billion that the agency spends annually on facility energy costs. Table of Contents Efficient Energy Use for DOD Bases From the 40 companies that participated in DOD’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program—a.k.a. ESTCP—DIU picked GTI Energy to install and monitor air-water Lync heat pumps for domestic hot water use in barracks at Fort Gregg-Adams and Fort Moore. The Illinois-based company will also install four dual-fuel rooftop hybrid units Applied Instruction Hanger building at Fort Gregg-Adams. Meanwhile, Blue Frontier was tapped to install a liquid desiccant-enhanced dedicated outdoor air system in the commissary club at Fort Moore, Georgia and a bowling alley at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts. The system is designed to provide moisture removal efficiency and energy storage capability. Intellihot, the last contract awardee, will be tasked to install a tankless heat pump water heater technology in the base recreation building at the Westover Air Reserve Base. The selected companies are required to install, test and monitor the required systems from 2024 through 2025. Increasing Installation Resilience Through the ESTCP initiative, DIU is identifying and deploying new technologies to increase installation resilience and optimize future energy use on DOD bases.
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$('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Assistant Commissioner Glenford Miller, Commanding Officer for the Area One Police By Kimone Witter Three men were fatally shot during a police operation in Orange district, St. James on Tuesday morning in search of suspects in the flare-up of violence in Rose Heights. The names of the men have not been released. The police say one of the men is linked to Friday night's murder of social media personality, 23-year-old Marvin Samuels, also known as "41 Busshead", of Rose Heights. Assistant Commissioner Glenford Miller, Commanding Officer for the Area One Police, says the suspect is a key player in the violence in Rose Heights. Following Friday's killing of the TikToker, a house was shot up and two other people shot in Rose Heights on Saturday morning. The shootings have been linked to two gangs fighting for turf. ACP Miller said during Tuesday morning's incident in the troubled community of Hell's Gate, Orange district, the police went to a premises to conduct searches when officers were met with gunfire. They returned fire, during which three men were fatally wounded. Three firearms were seized during the operation. ACP Miller has expressed frustration with the gang violence in the society which has led to many "senseless" killings. He lamented that many of the violent incidents in the Rose Heights area are "friends killing friends" as people vie for "donship". googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1531230668029-0'); });
If you’re gym mad, then the festive period is no reason to slack off (and it might even provide a good excuse to escape the family). The good news is that most London gyms are open over the Christmas holidays – some even on Christmas Day. For those who can’t get to class, several studios also have online classes to tide you over. Iuliana Capilnar, personal trainer at the east London The Gym Factory, believes that keeping up your schedule is a good thing. “staying active during the holidays can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that fitness isn’t seasonal. Even if you can just manage a small bit of movement, go for it, because every little step takes you closer to your goals, meaning you don’t have to “start again” in January. So, here’s where you can get your fitness fix over the festive break. If you want to work out on Christmas Day, head down to the large, well-stocked gym in east London, which has two floors with extensive selection of cardio and weights machines along with a huge range of free weights. Open 7am-10pm weekdays; Saturday 9am-9pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. gym-factory.co.uk Want climb on Christmas Day? London has several climbing walls open, including EustonWall, VauxWest, RavensWall, and BethWall, which will be open from 9am-5pm. Mile End climbing wall is open daily from Boxing Day onwards, including NYE and New Year’s Day. londonclimbingcentres.co.uk FRAME, across London FRAME’s five London clubs are open every day except 25th and 26th December and the 1st January. Angel and Victoria are also closed on the 24th December. “We’re open every other day for strong moves and good moods,” co-founder Pip Black says. There’s also FRAME online, where they have hundreds of classes filmed. moveyourframe.com While all the Fitness First London clubs are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, many of the clubs are open up until Christmas Eve and from the 27th, except a few including the Oxford circus, Fenchurch Street and Berkeley Square branches. fitnessfirst.co.uk Those looking for their Barry’s hit, there are classes right up until lunchtime on Christmas Eve across all seven London studios. All studios are closed for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with a slightly reduced schedule operating from 27th – 31st December (classes available from 7.30am - 5.30pm and from 8.45am - 5.30pm on January 1st). Normal service resumes from January 2nd. Classes at the south London yoga studio are closed on Christmas Eve and re-open from the 27th. For those looking for their yoga fix on Christmas Day, the studio has online classes available. basicspacelondo.com GYMBOX’s five London clubs are open until Christmas eve and reopen on the 27th from 6am; Ealing and Elephant and Castle are also open on New Year’s Day. gymbox.com East of Eden is open for spinning, strength, reformer, calisthenics, reformer Pilates, yoga and Pilates classes every morning except Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. eastofeden.uk Reformer Pilates and Functional Fitness classes (and sessions in the infrared sauna) are running until the 24th (albeit with a reduced timetable), back open from the 28th December, and closed on the 1st and 2nd. studioanatomy.co.uk The luxury gym Third Space’s 13 London locations are all open up until 4pm on Christmas Eve, and back open on the 27th; they close again at 4pm on New Year’s Even until the 2nd . thirdspace.london The ten Hotpod Yoga studios are open throughout the festive period, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Putney, Tottenham Hale and South Wimbledon all offering a limited number of Boxing Day classes). All studios, excluding Putney, also open on New Year’s Day. The chain is offering a special ‘Festive Pass’ with unlimited yoga for 14 days from 18-31 December for prices ranging from £20-30, dependent on studio. hotpodyoga.com PURE GYM has 80 clubs across London, all of which will close at 4pm on 24th December and will remain closed on Christmas Day. Most of the 24/7 gyms will reopen at 8am on 26th December, (except Aldgate, Moorgate, Tower Hill, Farringdon, Marylebone, Bayswater, Fulham which will remain closed on Boxing Day too) and selected other sites, including Acton and Kentish Town, Edgware, Borehamwood, Holloway Road, and Ealing Broadway will also re-open on the 26th December.
Nordstrom family to take chain private in $6.25 billion dealRAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health learned on Monday that as many as 26,000 of its patients may have been affected when a financial services vendor was hacked earlier this year. The comany, Change Healthcare (CHC), was the target of a ransomware attack in February 2024, which compromised the protected health information of at least 100 million people. This is the largest known breach of protected health information at a HIPAA-regulated entity. CHC is a healthcare technology company that connects patients, providers and payers in the U.S. healthcare system. The company informed Monument Health on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, that some of its patients were impacted. CHC is sending notices via mail to patients whose information was affected. If you are among the patients affected, you will be contacted by CHC. The company advises affected patients to monitor their credit reports and account information and to check for unfamiliar activity. If suspicious activity is observed, affected individuals should promptly contact the institution at which the account is maintained. CHC is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to anyone - regardless if they were directly impacted by the breach. If you have questions, you may call the CHC dedicated assistance line at: 1-866-262-5342. For more information please read the notice by CHC here: https://www.changehealthcare.com/hipaa-substitute-notice.html .AUM of USD 635 Billion at ADFW Caps Stellar Q4 as Trillion-Dollar Club Flock to ADGM
ABU DHABI , UAE , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADGM, the leading international financial centre of Abu Dhabi and a globally recognised hub for asset and wealth management unveiled nineteen major announcements from global financial institutions during the third edition of ADFW. These represent almost USD 635 billion in assets under management (AUM) and follow other Q4 announcements from the world's largest asset managers, BlackRock, PGIM, and Nuveen, which have also been set up in ADGM. This remarkable increase, from USD 450 billion to USD 635 billion , within a year has reinforced the centre's reputation as the region's fastest-growing and one of the world's most dynamic jurisdictions for asset management. This growth has been further bolstered by the establishment of billionaire-led family offices, including those of British businessman Asif Aziz , prominent philanthropist and financial strategist Wafic Said , and Singaporean entrepreneur and real estate leader Kishin RK, underscoring the centre's growing appeal as a global wealth management hub. Commenting on Abu Dhabi and ADGM's continued momentum, H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi , Member of Abu Dhabi's Executive Council & Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADGM said, "These milestones reflect the heart of what makes Abu Dhabi so special—a shared vision of progress, partnership, and possibility. The growing number of global financial leaders and innovators choosing ADGM is a testament to the trust they place in our infrastructure, robust regulations, commitment to excellence and Abu Dhabi's reputation as the world's safest and most dynamic jurisdiction for asset and wealth management. As we welcome these new partnerships, we remain dedicated to driving the growth and diversification of the 'Falcon Economy' and creating opportunities that resonate across industries and borders. It's an exciting moment for ADGM, Abu Dhabi , and all those who are part of this remarkable journey." Larry Fink , Chairman and CEO of Blackrock praised Abu Dhabi commenting, "It's been a long journey watching how Abu Dhabi has matured as an economy. The constant innovation that I'm seeing from the economy and from the leadership. And Abu Dhabi has really positioned itself to become a leader over the next 20 years. Its psychology was different, and now it's blossoming into this magnet of opportunity. With that strength, it is now becoming a foundation for innovation." "We see a real burgeoning of entrepreneurship happening in the region and believe that the Middle East is the next big entrepreneurial hot spot. We've watched this happen before and always had our eye out on areas emerging in terms of entrepreneurship," said Bill Ford , Chairman & CEO of General Atlantic , during the second day of ADFW. Sir Paul Marshall , Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Marshall Wace said, " Abu Dhabi is such a great place. Abu Dhabi is absolutely nailing it. It's a very attractive place." Confirming their establishment in ADGM during ADFW were leading private equity firms General Atlantic, Lone Star Funds, and Investindustrial along with private credit giants Golub Capital and Polen Capital, insurance manager – Eldridge as well as leading global equity management company, Carta and hedge fund Marshall Wace . This recent wave of commitments from global financial institutions signifies ADGM's leadership in attracting the world's foremost investment firms. Reflecting this confidence and growth, billionaire-led family offices have also been drawn to ADGM, recognising it as a trusted hub for managing and growing wealth. Asif Aziz , Founder and CEO of Criterion Capital commented, " Abu Dhabi's transformation into a global financial powerhouse makes it an ideal base for our operations. ADGM's world-class infrastructure and strategic location provide unparalleled opportunities to forge partnerships that align with our growth ambitions across the UAE and beyond." Building on its role as a leading destination for global investors and asset managers, ADGM is also redefining financial innovation by advancing its digital ecosystem. A cornerstone of this effort was the launch of Finstreet, a first-of-its-kind international securities market and an ecosystem for private securities, which exemplifies ADGM's commitment to integrating cutting-edge digital solutions with its robust financial infrastructure. The week also saw a new funding round for Themis and the entry of international digital pioneers Zodia Markets, Polygon Labs, FJ Labs, Aptos Digital, Chainlinks, Astra Tech and Themis, further solidifying the Emirate's reputation as a global innovation hub. Meanwhile, FinTech Astra Tech's Quantix announcement of a landmark USD 500 million financing from Citigroup, among the largest provided to a UAE FinTech company to date, to expand its CashNow consumer lending platform. Additionally, Themis—renowned for its advanced financial crime prevention technologies—is further reinforcing ADGM's position as a hub for the next generation of financial technologies, secured over USD 9.75 million in scale-up funding, building on its success in partnerships with global leaders, including ADGM underscoring its role in advancing financial crime prevention in innovative regulatory environments. The market announcements were released during the third edition of ADFW held under the theme "Welcome to the Capital of Capital," which gathered more than 20,000 leaders and executives from across the financial services industry, which collectively represented more than USD 42 trillion in assets under management. This wave of newcomers ADFW underscores Abu Dhabi's position as a global financial powerhouse and ADGM's role as a catalyst for economic diversification, attracting top-tier talent, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative investments that are shaping the emirate's future. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2550581/5010772/ADGM_Logo.jpgDavid Cronenberg is more than a master of body horror, author arguesChristmas: ACF urges Christians to pray against nepotism, insecurity, corruption
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Three Americans Released From China in Fresh Prisoner SwapIn the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges. The social media warnings from the world's wealthiest man preceded Trump's condemnation of a measure negotiated by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson, which effectively killed the stopgap measure that was designed to prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government. Washington was scrambled a day after Musk's public pressure campaign. Trump on Thursday declined to say if he had confidence in Johnson, telling NBC News, “We'll see.” And there was no clear path to keeping the government open beyond Friday, raising the specter of a government shutdown heading into the holidays. Congressional Democrats mocked their GOP counterparts, with several suggesting Trump had been relegated to vice president. “Welcome to the Elon Musk presidency,” Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California wrote on X. What was clear, though, is Musk’s ascendance as a political force, a level of influence enabled by his great wealth. In addition to owning X, Musk is the CEO of Tesla and Space X. “There is no doubt he does wield a lot of influence over Republicans right now due to his proximity to Trump,” said Chris Pack, former communications director for the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Senate Leadership Fund. But Pack also said that Musk's threats pose potential risks for House Republicans, who begin next year with a five-seat majority that will shrink temporarily because of Trump’s nomination of some GOP lawmakers to administration posts. “This isn’t going to help pass the agenda if you are going to cost a bunch of Republicans in very razor-thin moderate seats if you’re going to make them lose in primaries,” Pack said. “All that does is give the keys to these districts over to the Democrats.” Musk spent an estimated $250 million during the presidential campaign to support Trump, contributing heavily to America PAC, a super political action committee that deployed canvassers, aired TV ads and reached voters digitally in battleground states. He had signaled after the election he was willing to back GOP primary challenges to Republican members of Congress seeking re-election in 2026 who waver on Trump's appointments and agenda. He renewed the threat pointedly Wednesday. “Any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!” he wrote on X. He also called it “one of the worst bills ever written.” Musk wasn't alone in fanning GOP anger against the bill, which included several compromise measures to get Democratic support in the Senate in the final weeks before Republicans take control of that chamber. Biotech entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is Musk’s partner leading the new Department of Government Efficiency, also posted against the bill, as did Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Musk played down his role at times, suggesting after some praise online, “All I can do is bring things to the attention of the people, so they may voice their support if they so choose.” And the president-elect told NBC News that he had spoken to Musk prior to the Tesla CEO's first posts. “I told him that if he agrees with me, that he could put out a statement,” Trump said. Karoline Leavitt, the incoming White House press secretary, pushed back against Democratic critics who suggested Musk was calling the shots. “As soon as President Trump released his official stance on the CR, Republicans on Capitol Hill echoed his point of view," Leavitt said in a statement, referring to the continuing resolution. "President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Full stop.” Throughout the day Wednesday, Musk replied to posts on X from Republican House members announcing opposition to the bill with words of thanks, and punctuating their public commitments. And he took a victory lap after Trump came out against the bill: “The voice of the people was heard. This was a good day for America." He was responding to Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr's post: “The phone was ringing off the hook today. And you know why? Because they were reading tweets...from Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.” Conservative activists at the annual AmericaFest gathering in Phoenix cheered Musk Thursday and hailed the suggestion he could replace Johnson as speaker. There’s no requirement that the speaker be an elected member of the House of Representatives. “Should Mike Johnson remain speaker of the House?” conservative media host Jack Posobiec asked his audience during a live taping of his talk show, prompting a chorus of “Noooooo!!!” from his audience. Johnson had been scheduled to attend AmericaFest, but canceled after the budget deal fell apart. “Should Elon Musk be speaker of the House?” Posobiec asked his audience, prompting cheers. Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa. Associated Press Bill Barrow contributed to this report from Phoenix.
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