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A man charged with attempted murder has had his bid for bail rejected when the grandmother he claimed caring for said she hadn't seen him for months. Black Friday Sale Subscribe Now! Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The gruesome machete attack he is accused of carrying out left his alleged victim requiring 14 hours of lifesaving surgery. Zachery Norton faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Friday, more than two months after police claim he fled the bloody scene and his friend. The 30-year-old alleged attacker denied a single charge of attempted murder. "Not guilty, your honour," the Garran man said, before sweating profusely throughout his bail proceedings. Norton patted his forehead with tissues, cried and frequently turned in his chair to look around at the court public gallery. But the man could not show special or exceptional circumstances warranted the court hearing his bid for conditional freedom. The more difficult legal threshold was set due to the seriousness of his crime and, as a result, he was denied bail. Norton appeared more agitated in his seat as it became clear he would be staying in custody rather than walking out through the court building's front doors. The weapon police believe was used in the September attack. Picture by ACT Policing The alleged attack Police and emergency services attended a home in Wanniassa on September 4, when they found the alleged victim "slumped in the entry of the unit" and suffering from life-threatening injuries. That man was treated for multiple deep incisions and fractures before being taken to hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma for four days. Police documents tendered in court allege the weapon used in the attack was a 25-inch Gerber Gator-branded machete. Norton is accused of using the weapon to sever three of the alleged victim's fingers and cause numerous other grisly injuries. Police stopped the alleged attacker on Thursday as he tried to get on a bus travelling to Yass. Grandmother claim falls through Norton's Friday bail application revolved around a number of factors, headlined by the claim he was a "carer for his elderly grandmother". But when the court reconvened after a lunch break, prosecutor David Swan relayed information from the case's police informant. The grandmother in question had just told that officer she "has not seen [Norton] for at least three months". MORE COURT AND CRIME NEWS : 'Screaming but no one could hear,' victim says 45 years after sexual abuse Allegedly negligent truck driver charged over death of motorcyclist Man accused of cultivating 164 cannabis plants in 'sophisticated' grow house "Obviously in those circumstances, given that the defendant hasn't sought to challenge that conclusion, that first plank of the application falls away," Special Magistrate Marcus Hassall said. Mr Hassall found other factors were not special or exceptional, including an upcoming "foot specialist appointment" which had reportedly taken nine months to book. At the time of the alleged attack, Norton was on bail for several other charges including robbery, dangerous driving and attempt to escape custody or arrest. He is set to return to court next year. Witnesses sought ACT Policing has urged any witnesses to the September incident to come forward. "Investigators are confident that there are further witnesses who can provide important information about the attack and the movements of the alleged offender afterwards," a spokesperson said. "Police are also seeking information about the weapon believed to have been used during the assault. Anyone who has seen it, or knows its location, is urged to come forward." Anyone with information that can assist police or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website . Please quote reference number 7842338. Information can be provided anonymously. Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; beyondblue 1300 224 636. Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Tim Piccione Court reporter Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccione@canberratimes.com.au. 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"But we're still pretty far down in the valley of adversity right now. We've made one step in the right direction, so we've still got a lot of climbing to do." The playoffs are an afterthought at the moment. Dallas is tied for 4th in the NFC and the Giants are dead last with the final third of the season ahead. Beating the Commanders 34-26 on Sunday helped the Cowboys exhale, if only briefly, and they will now try to win at home for the first time in six tries. The Cowboys are shooting for a season sweep of the Giants for the fourth consecutive season. "It was great to get some wind under our wings, but this Thursday's game comes on you so fast. That's really where my mind is and my heart is, too," McCarthy said. Last in the NFL in scoring (14.8 points per game) and 28th in passing offense at 187.9 yards per game, the Giants are devoid of highlighter-worthy names on the offensive scouting report. They traveled to Texas on Wednesday without last week's starting quarterback, Tommy DeVito, who was officially listed as questionable because of a forearm injury. The last win for the Giants, 29-20 at Seattle, came one week after losing 20-15 to the Cowboys in September. New York is 0-4 against the NFC East including two losses by a combined eight points to the Commanders. Rookie Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers flashes big-play ability. He's also not shy about sharing his opinion. Nabers received a good talking to from head coach Brian Daboll after he blasted the Giants' effort and felt New York was "soft" in a 30-7 whipping at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence shared the sentiment only days after openly pondering why and how the Giants decided to hand the starting quarterback job to the undrafted DeVito at the expense of 2019 first-rounder Daniel Jones. "When you lose a game like that, there's frustration," Daboll said. "Certainly, you'd like to keep it in house. But you understand them, and I've been doing this for a while. There's conversations that you have to have if comments like that are made. I respect the opinions of the players and of the coaches. We'll work as hard as we can to get this fixed." In Sunday's loss, Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey virtually folded DeVito in half on a first-quarter sack and staggered him again with a jarring hit in the fourth quarter as he released a pass. Banged up in the aftermath, DeVito wasn't asked to complete a full practice the past three but did throw a few times Monday and Tuesday. He didn't practice Wednesday and didn't accompany the team to Arlington, Texas, leaving Drew Lock to get the call for the Giants if DeVito doesn't get transportation to Texas and medical clearance by Thursday afternoon. In front of DeVito, offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) was ruled out. Evan Neal (hip) was on the long list of injury concerns for the Giants but had no injury designation Wednesday. Eluemunor left last week's game in the first half and couldn't return. Extra blockers likely are mandatory to keep Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons from feasting. Parsons had two sacks at Washington, his second game with multiple sacks in three outings since returning from a high-ankle sprain. He had two sacks of Jones the last time the Giants visited for Thanksgiving in 2022. Nabers caught 12 passes for 115 yards from Jones in defeat against the Cowboys Week 4. That was before the QB switch. Nabers wasn't targeted in the first half last week. Giants running back Tyrone Tracy enters the week in the proverbial doghouse because of another costly fumble, after his fumble in Week 10 at London gifted the Carolina Panthers a game-winning field goal in overtime. "Blood is in the water now," Tracy said. "You've got to understand this is the NFL and ball security is job security." Beyond their 0-5 home record, the Cowboys are 2-1 in the NFC East but have been outscored by 98 points on the season. The nine-loss Giants own a minus-89 scoring margin. Dallas was 8-0 at home in the 2023 regular season, then started a streak of six consecutive losses -- including the wildcard blowout by the Packers -- by an average of 22.3 points. Rush was not special at Washington, but he threw a pair of TDs, completed 75 percent of his passes and didn't throw an interception. He was limited Monday with a knee injury, but McCarthy appeared confident the QB would be available over current backup Trey Lance. Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle handled a career-high 19 carries, for a career-best 86 yards last week, erasing his previous best -- 12 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown -- against the Giants last season. He caught a 15-yard TD pass in the Cowboys' win over the Giants in September. New York gave up 156 rushing yards to the Buccaneers, the fifth consecutive game of allowing at least 140. A win would bring the Cowboys' record to 5-7, good enough to find the fringe of playoff chatter. The Cowboys are hopeful for the return of key players, including tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion), guard Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) and No. 1 cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) after they sat out Week 12. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is expected to be back for the first time since Week 4, but left guard Zack Martin (shoulder, ankle) won't play. Cooks was activated to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, when the Cowboys moved rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and second-year offensive lineman Asim Richards (ankle) to injured reserve. Defensive backs Andrew Booth and Kemon Hall were elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level Media
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The climate change phenomenon triggered by green-house gases by the industrialized nations is being billed as the biggest threat to the dwellers of the earth. It is believed that if this threat is not adequately addressed it might have devastating consequences not only for the poor countries which are suffering for no fault of theirs but also the major polluters. But the dilemma is that notwithstanding the recognition of the scale of threat that climate change poses to the entire humanity, the industrialized nations are neither showing the required commitment to reduce the emission of green-house gases nor are trying to help the most affected nations in conformity with the enormity of the climate-induced disasters including record-breaking increase in temperatures, severe flash floods and destructive storms. The outcomes of COP 29 in Baku though mark some improvement over the previously promised initiatives but they still are not up to the desired level. The rich countries agreed on a $ 3 billion annual global climate fiancé target to support poorer nations in mitigating the effects of climate change which builds on a previous $ 100 billion per year committed by the wealthier nations last year. This agreement will run up to 2035. Rules for a global carbon market were also agreed upon, potentially unlocking additional financing for projects such as reforestation and renewable energy development. Though the UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell praised the deal as a step forward in combating global warming at the same time cautioning that its success relied on consistent and timely funding but most of the poor nations are critical of the package maintaining that it was not commensurate with the scale of the crisis. The other aspect of it is that even the financial commitments are not being honoured timely by the rich nations as is evident from the remark of the UN Climate Chief. It is probably pertinent to have a look how the world came to realize the dangers of climate change. Despite progress, the summit left critical gaps. It failed to outline concrete steps for phasing out fossil fuels or tripling renewable energy capacity – key pledges from the previous year. So long as the industrialized nations do not show unflinching commitment to phasing out fossil fuels and opting for increasing renewable energy capacity, the problem will keep aggravating and no remedial measure would have any positive effective. As the world grapples with intensifying climate impacts, global efforts to limit warming to 1.50C above pre-industrial levels remain far off track. According to the latest UN Emissions Gap Report global temperature is likely to go up to 3.10C by end of the current century. That is really an alarming prediction. In the words of UN Secretary General, the sooner we reconcile with nature the better. However, the success and failure of the suggested solutions also depends on many other factors like financial constraints of the wealthier nations compounded by their own economic situations, geopolitical tensions and wavering political will. They have the potential to derail the momentum. The political will might prove to be the most stupendous factor in this regard. President Trump during his last stint in power had pulled out of the Paris Agreement and now in the wake of his victory there are apprehensions that he might adopt similar stance on this issue. Other Industrial nations might also have similar considerations of their own. It is probably pertinent to have a look how the world came to realize the dangers of climate change, what efforts were made at the global level and how some nations failed to live up to their commitments. The nations of the world joined a treaty known as United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1992 committing themselves to work collectively to limit average global temperature increases and the resulting climate change and to cope with whatever impacts were inevitable. Realizing the inadequacy of the emission reduction provisions in the convention, another agreement known as Koyoto Protocol which legally bound the developed countries to observe emission reduction targets, was concluded in 1997. The first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in 2012. The second commitment period began on 1st January 2013 and ended in 2020. Regrettably US did not ratify the protocol and Canada withdrew from it in 2012. The second commitment period was also not given legal cover as a growing number of countries including Australia, US, Japan, New Zealand, Belarus, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Norway, Switzerland and Russia remained reluctant to commit to these targets. The proposed action to be taken by the developed and developing countries under the treaty included support for renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and reducing deforestation. Kyoto Protocol was succeeded by Paris Agreement where industrial nations made commitments for reductions in the emission of green-house gases and also assist the poor nations in coping with the effects of the climate change. Thereafter the COP has assumed the responsibility as forum to deal with climate change and its impacts. An incisive look at the deliberations of COP and the outcomes of the efforts made from that forum it is quite evident that there is still much to be desired and there is an urgent need to up-scale these efforts. Pakistan ranks at number 7 out of the 10 most affected countries due to the climate change. The devastating floods during 2022 almost crippled Pakistan’s economy causing a loss of $ 30 billion. In addition to this 1739 people died and over 2.1 million were rendered homeless. Crops over 57 percent of agricultural land were destroyed. The UN Secretary General visited Pakistan to see for himself the devastation caused by the floods and after ascertaining the extent of damage he had said” We see here in Pakistan, the nature is striking back with devastating consequences. I have seen many disasters in the world but I have never seen climate carnage on this scale.” He appealed to the international community to generously help Pakistan to tide over the losses caused by unprecedented floods and also advocated for ‘debt swaps’ with IMF and World Bank through which developing countries, including Pakistan — instead of paying back loans to foreign creditors — would be able to use that money to invest in climate resilience, investments in sustainable infrastructure, and green transition of their economies. At the COP he also pleaded Pakistan’s case and complained that Pakistan had not been provided the financial assistance that it required to meet the impending challenge. The dilemma is that the wealthy nations even do not timely honour the financial commitments made by them triggering a constant struggle between the industrialized nations and the poor countries for the desired financial and technical support. The rich countries which are major contributors to the climate change phenomenon need to realize that by fulfilling their commitments to switch over to renewable energy and helping the poor nations to deal with its impact they will also be securing their own future. The writer is a former diplomat and freelance columnist.PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) today announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of an additional $100 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2030 that FSK issued on November 20, 2024 , increasing the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the series to $700 million . BofA Securities, Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, KKR Capital Markets LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., and Truist Securities, Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering. FSK intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including potentially repaying outstanding indebtedness under credit facilities and certain notes. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About FS KKR Capital Corp. FSK is a leading publicly traded business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSK seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies. FSK is advised by FS/KKR Advisor, LLC. About FS/KKR Advisor, LLC FS/KKR Advisor, LLC (FS/KKR) is a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit that serves as the investment adviser to FSK and other business development companies. FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $83 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia . KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. 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China has transformed itself from a minor player in the auto industry two decades ago to the world leader in car production and exports, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs), the late last month. But the trend of China's impact on the global auto market has been best characterized by this chart, published over the weekend, showing how Chinese car production has gone from 1% to 39% of global production in 20 years. The rapid ascent was fueled by significant government investment, advancements in automation, and the growth of its domestic market, which is now the largest globally. The said that as domestic sales have slowed due to economic headwinds, China has increasingly turned to international markets to sell its cars, especially EVs. Chinese brands like BYD have gained global recognition for offering advanced electric cars at highly competitive prices, exporting more EVs than any other country. Major markets include Europe, where compact models are popular, and Southeast Asia, where affordability drives demand. We that China was even dethroning many of its long-rivaled Japanese competitors. Between 2019 and 2024, Japanese automakers experienced the steepest market share declines in China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, according to Bloomberg's analysis of sales and registration data. Japanese automakers aren't just losing ground across Asian countries, with all six tracked by Bloomberg experiencing declines in China - but also globally as shown in the above chart. Even Toyota, the global leader in car volume, has seen its sales stagnate. In Southeast Asia, a traditional stronghold for Japanese brands, market share has dropped sharply. In Thailand and Singapore, Japanese carmakers now control just 35% of the market, down from over 50% in 2019, while streets once dominated by Nissan and Mazda are increasingly filled with Chinese brands. China’s leadership in EVs is the result of over a decade of focused government support, including subsidies, tax breaks, low-interest loans, and heavy investment in battery technology. Since 2009, over $230 billion has been funneled into the EV and battery sectors, the reported. Chinese automakers also maintain a significant cost advantage over their global competitors. Cars made by Chinese companies cost roughly 30% less to assemble, largely due to control over the battery supply chain, lower labor costs, and more efficient production processes. However, China’s dominance has raised concerns globally. Countries like the U.S. and the European Union have imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs, citing unfair subsidies and the potential threat to local industries. Despite these trade barriers, Chinese vehicles remain competitive because of their lower prices and comparable quality. China’s heavy investment and technological edge position it to continue dominating the global auto market. Even with intensifying international pushback, its production capacity, cost advantages, and leadership in EV technology suggest that its influence will persist for years to come. Recall just days ago GM was taking a more than $5 billion charge and closing plants to address its declining business in China. By Zerohedge.comPublished 4:47 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 By Data Skrive At Spinks-Casem Stadium on Saturday, Jacorian Sewell and the Alcorn State Braves (6-5) meet the Jackson State Tigers (9-2). We dive into all of the details you need before this matchup begins in this article, including how to watch on ESPN+. Watch college football live without cable. Stream ACC, SEC, ESPN and more with Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Start your risk free trial today and start watching college football games now. Stop missing games and start streaming college football right now on Fubo. Stop missing games and start streaming college football right now on ESPN+. Get tickets for any college football game this season at Ticketmaster. Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjournsThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday charged the Media to support military Operations through developmental journalism towards protecting the Nation’s territorial integrity against external forces Gen Musa made the plea in Abuja while speaking as a special quest honour at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest organised by the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), for Defence Correspondents The CDS pointed out that development journalism “seeks to promote public awareness and understanding of defence as well as security issues, while holding governments, the defence sector and other stakeholders accountable for their actions as well as informing decision-making by policymakers and defence officials. According to him, the adoption of a development journalism approach allows for a more active collaboration with journalists and media organisations, enabling them to play a more effective role in promoting national cohesion and stability thereby advancing Nigeria’s national interest. “Therefore, our national security cannot and should not solely be reliant on the strength of the Armed Forces of Nigeria rather it should be strengthened by Nigeria’s educated, healthy and socially cohesive population underpinned by development journalism. “More so, the development journalism approach will not only require collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders, it will also focus on people centrism in the accomplishment of Nigeria’s national interest. “This approach thus resonates with my leadership concept which is, “to Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is People-Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environment” he said. He pointed out that defence beat should be tailored through a development journalism lens through various options available. The options according to him, include the continuous prioritisation of human security, adoption of investigative reporting on policy impact and the real-world implications as well as promoting dialogue, inclusivity and stakeholders’ engagement through available fora. The CDS stressed the need to advocate for sustainable practices through reporting on innovative practices in defence as well as using available data to tell the stories as evidence-based outcomes allows for a more informed public discourse. According to him, “these options will engender trust and cooperation between the military, civil society and other stakeholders and enhance contextual understanding of local dynamics for enhanced social cohesion and effective collaboration. “Today’s occasion presents me the rare opportunity to make a statement on the critical role of the media in fostering Nigeria’s national security and defence matters thus necessitating collaboration to further Nigeria’s national security interest. “The theme for the discussion; ‘National Security and National Interest: A Development Journalism Approach for the Defence Beat’ is apt. FG launches N20bn consumer credit fund for locally-assembled automobiles “This is in considering the propensity of development and sits at the intersection of national pride, global responsibility as well as the pursuit of peaceful coexistence and sustainable development,“ he added. The CDS commended the Centre for its efforts towards enhancing development journalism and urged participants to humble ideas gained at the Roundtable Discussion in their operations. Speaking easier, the National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, noted that journalists were pivotal in shaping public perception and policy on critical issues of national security and interests. The National Coordinator who said that journalists had the responsibility to report with accuracy, fairness and sensitivity in an environment that was often fraught with misinformation and heightened emotions assured that the centre would continue to collaborate with the media and other critical stakeholders to achieve and sustain the destruction of terrorist propaganda. He stated the objective of this roundtable discussion was to foster an open and insightful exchange of ideas. According to him, ” by sharing your experiences, observations and challenges, together we aim to enhance collective understanding of the dynamics of terrorism and its evolving tactics and discover the ethical considerations of reporting on such sensitive issues,” he said. The Minister of Information, Muhammed Idris, represented by the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Alhaji Jibrin Baba-Ndace, commended the centre for organising the roundtable saying that it would further enlightened , Defence Correspondents in informing the members of the public in positive perspective in their reportage He urged the centre and the military to sustain such media engagement to be able to counter the terrorists’ narratives and urged the media to maintain responsible reporting bearing in mind national security and national interest. Former Defence Spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, (rtd), in a paper he delivered at the occasion said that journalists must recognise the potential impact of their stories on public perception and national stability. He stated that defence reporting should align with the broader goal of safeguarding national unity and security against any other things! He also called for fact-checking practice in counter-terrorism reporting to avoid disseminating false or exaggerated claims that could inflame tensions or jeopardise security operations. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
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The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday. The gunman is still at large and a manhunt is underway. Here's the latest: Just minutes before the shooting, the suspect was seen on surveillance footage purchasing the two items from a nearby Starbucks. Both the water bottle and protein bar wrapper were later recovered from a trash can in the vicinity of the killing, according to a police spokesperson. They’ve been sent to the city’s medical examiner for expedited fingerprint testing. As the suspect remained at large Thursday afternoon, New York police were sorting through a growing number of leads coming in through a public hotline. Many have been unfounded, including a tip from a commuter who claimed to have spotted the shooter on a Long Island Rail Road train Wednesday evening. Police searched the train, but found no sign of the gunman. Members of the public have also provided police with several different names of people who bear a resemblance to the gunman — though they have yet to confirm the shooter’s identity. NYPD spokesperson Carlos Nieves urged anyone with information to contact the department “even if it seems trivial.” “We ask you to call the tip line because that little piece of information could be the missing piece of the puzzle that ties everything together,” he said. Users’ reactions — and in many cases jokes — populated comment sections teeming with frustration toward health insurers broadly and UnitedHealthcare in particular. “I would be happy to help look for the shooter but vision isn’t covered under my healthcare plan,” one comment read on Instagram. “Thoughts and prior authorizations!” wrote another user. Images released by police of a person they say is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting match the lobby of the HI New York City hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Both feature a black-and-white checkered floor and a distinctive bench in the shape of a semicircle. Matheus Taranto, a guest at the hostel who’s visiting from Brazil, says he saw police at the lodging Wednesday evening. He said an officer wouldn’t let him access a bathroom where he wanted to brush his teeth. “I asked why, he was like, no, nothing happened,” said Taranto, 24. He didn’t connect the dots with the shooting until later. In Minnesota, police in the Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove, where Thompson lived, said Thursday they believe a bomb threat on Wednesday night was a hoax. Maple Grove police put out a statement Thursday saying a “suspected swatting investigation” was underway. The department said it received a report of a bomb threat directed at two addresses around 7 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Minneapolis Bomb Squad and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office assisted, but investigators found no suspicions devices or other items. “The case is considered an active investigation, while the incident appears to be a hoax. No further comments will be made at this time,” the police statement said. Police reports provided to The Associated Press by the department show that officers made contact with family members at one of the homes and were told they had seen nothing suspicious and had received no direct threats. Back in Thompson’s home state of Minnesota, authorities were investigating a bomb threat that reportedly was made against his home Wednesday night, after his death. It was first reported by TMZ. City Prosecutor Andrew Draper confirmed to The Associated Press via email Thursday that he received an email Wednesday night “regarding a bomb threat. I reported it to the Maple Grove Police Department and do not have any additional information.” Maple Grove police officials did not immediately respond to requests for details Thursday. Local ATF spokesperson Ashlee Sherrill said: “ATF was made aware of the incident in Maple Grove last night, but no ATF resources were deployed. We are unable to confirm any further details.” A local FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for information on the FBI’s involvement in the investigation. The words emblazoned on the ammunition used in the shooting – “deny,” “defend” and “depose” – were written in permanent marker, according to a law enforcement official. The official wasn’t authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. — Jake Offenhartz As of Thursday morning, police were still searching for the shooter. They released new photos of a person they said is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting. The images match the lobby of the HI New York City hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, including its black-and-white checkered floor and a distinctive bench in the shape of a semi-circle. An employee at the hostel said police had visited but declined to provide further information. Danielle Brumfitt, a spokesperson for the lodging, said in an emailed statement that they are cooperating with the NYPD but can’t comment due to the active investigation. According to the official who spoke to AP about the ammunition messaging, investigators are running DNA and fingerprint analysis on items found near the shooting, including a water bottle, that they believe the suspect may have discarded. Additionally, they’re looking into whether the suspect had pre-positioned a bike as part of an escape plan. Doctors and patients have become particularly frustrated with prior authorizations, which are requirements that an insurer approve surgery or care before it happens. UnitedHealthcare was named in an October report detailing how the insurer’s prior authorization denial rate for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years. The report from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations also named rivals Humana and CVS. Insurers say tactics like prior authorization are needed to limit unnecessary care and help control spiraling medical costs. Frustrations extend beyond the coverage of care. Expensive breakthrough medications to slow Alzheimer’s disease or help with obesity are frequently not covered or have coverage limits. In the U.S. health care system, patients get coverage through a mix of private insurers such as UnitedHealthcare and government-funded programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. That can prove particularly frustrating for doctors and patients because coverage often varies by insurer. Polls reflect those frustrations with the U.S. health care system in general and insurance companies in particular. About two-thirds of Americans said health insurance companies deserve “a lot of blame” for high health care costs, according to a KFF poll conducted in February . Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Eric Werner, the police chief in the Minneapolis suburb where Thompson lived, said his department had not received any reports of threats against the executive. A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The three words were emblazoned on the ammunition a masked gunman used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. They’re similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend” — the way some attorneys describe how insurers deny services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book that was highly critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the wording or any connection between them and the common phrase. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting a deepening frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. ▶ Read more about the messaging left behind by the shooter The New York Police Department released photos Thursday morning, asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured. Police say the person is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. A Senate panel has been investigating how frequently three major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare, deny care to patients who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. It has also investigated the use of artificial intelligence in deny those claims. Medicare Advantage is the private version of Medicare, which provides health insurance to millions of older Americans. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee’s report released earlier this year found that as UnitedHealthcare relied more on its automated system to review claims denials increased for post-acute treatment, which includes nursing home or rehabilitation care. The insurer denied nearly a quarter of claims, a rate that doubled over just a two-year period from 2020 to 2022. Joseph Kenny, the NYPD chief of detectives, says the shooter wore a black face mask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack. He arrived outside the hotel about five minutes before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson did, then waited and ignored other pedestrians before he approached Thompson from behind. After the assailant began to fire, his 9 mm pistol jammed but he quickly fixed it and kept firing, Kenny said, another sign of the shooter’s professionalism. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” Kenny said. The hostels were on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and police were following a tip that the suspect may have stayed at one of the residences, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. The official requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the ongoing search. According to an employee of Kama Central Park, two detectives arrived at the hostel at 7 a.m. Thursday with a photo of the shooter and asked staff if they recognized the man. They did not, the employee said, and the detectives left soon after. An employee at the nearby HI New York City hostel also confirmed that police had visited the location Thursday, but declined to provide further information. — Jake Offenhartz New York Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday the shooter used a silencer — something he’d never encountered in his 22 years as a police officer. “In all of my years in law enforcement I have never seen a silencer before,” Adams, a retired NYPD captain, said in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “And so that was really something that was shocking to us all.” The masked gunman used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The words on the ammunition may have been a reference to strategies insurance companies use to try to avoid paying claims. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the hotel, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny had said earlier. — Mike Balsamo, Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest insurers, was killed Wednesday in midtown Manhattan in what police described as a targeted attack by a shooter outside a hotel where the company was holding a conference. ▶ Read more about the key things to know about the fatal attackAussies stuck in quake-ravaged Vanuatu
