Is Musk Really Creating a Robot Army?

Machines that move. Think. Act on their own. This is the rise of Embodied Intelligence - and it's bigger than AI. Tesla, NVIDIA, and Amazon are already spending billions. But we think this stock could soar even greater.

Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO shouts on way into courthouse and fights extradition

MICHAEL R. SISAK and MARK SCOLFORO
December 11, 2024

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- The man charged with murder in the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare made it clear he wasn't going to make things easy on authorities, shouting unintelligibly and writhing in the grip of sheriff's deputies as he was led into court and then objecting to being brought to New York to face trial.

The displays of resistance Tuesday weren't expected to significantly delay legal proceedings for Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who was charged in last week's Manhattan killing of Brian Thompson, the leader of the United States' largest medical insurance company. Little new information has come out about possible motivation, though writings found in Mangione's possession hinted at a vague hatred of corporate greed.

In his first public words since he was arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania after a five-day search, the 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family emerged from a patrol car shouting about an "insult to the intelligence of the American people" while deputies pushed him inside a courthouse.

A law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said that at the time of his arrest, Mangione was carrying a handwritten document expressing anger with what he called "parasitic" health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed and power.

He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive health care system in the world and that profits of major corporations continue to rise while "our life expectancy" does not, according to the bulletin.

Mangione remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.

Manhattan prosecutors were beginning to take steps to bring Mangione to New York, but at a brief hearing Tuesday, defense lawyer Thomas Dickey said his client will not waive extradition and instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail after prosecutors said he was too dangerous to be released.

He mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally looking at papers, rocking in his chair or looking back at the gallery.

"You can't rush to judgment in this case or any case," Dickey said afterward. "He's presumed innocent. Let's not forget that."

Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City, after a McDonald's customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said.

New York police officials have said Mangione was carrying a gun like the one used to kill Thompson and the same fake ID the suspected shooter had used to check into a New York hostel, along with a passport and other fraudulent IDs.

A law enforcement official who wasn't authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said a three-page, handwritten document found with Mangione included a line in which he claimed to have acted alone.

"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 document said, according to the official.

Thompson, 50, was killed Dec. 4 as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.

Mangione was born into a life of country clubs and privilege. His grandfather was a self-made real estate developer and philanthropist.

"Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi's arrest," Mangione's family said in a statement posted on social media late Monday by his cousin, Maryland Del. Nino Mangione. "We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved."

From January to June 2022, Luigi Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a "co-living" space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin, said he was widely considered a "great guy," though he had long dealt with severe back pain that interfered with many aspects of his life.

___

Scolforo reported from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Contributing were Associated Press writers Cedar Attanasio and Jennifer Peltz in New York; Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale in Pennsylvania; Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu and John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio.

Continue Reading...

Popular

Buy Now Pay Later Can Torpedo Mortgage Chances

BNPL services like Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, and PayPal Pay Later are popular but can hurt mortgage approval. Lenders scrutinize bank statements and debt-to-income ratio, and new credit models include BNPL data. Loan officers warn of multiple plans inflating DTI.

[How To] Claim Your Pre-IPO Stake In SpaceX! - Ad

This is your first-ever chance to skip the line, and get exposure BEFORE Elon Musk's next IPO takes place. It couldn't be any easier... just $100 and a few minutes of time. All you need is the name and ticker symbol that James reveals for FREE, right inside this short video.

McDonald's Q3 Preview: Report Shows Visitor Slump — Can Value Meals, Monopoly Help Guidance?

McDonald's may have seen a drop in visitors during the third quarter, according to a new report. Here's why investors may be more excited about Q4.

Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, MrBeast — Robinhood Just Made Their Mojo Tradable

Robinhood has new prediction markets for its customers, with a focus on the entertainment sector. Here are some of the new markets.

"Tech Prophet" Who Predicted the iPhone Now Predicts... - Ad

George Gilder - who predicted the iPhone 17 years early and gave Reagan the first microchip - is making his boldest call yet. He says an American nanotech "super-convergence" could mint more millionaires than any event in recent memory. He's found 3 stocks set to benefit before November 18's bombshell.

Trump White House Clamps Down on Press Access

White House restricts reporter access to West Wing Room 140; NSC cites sensitive material, echoing Pentagon curbs, raising press concerns.

Is This Nvidia's Next Big Invention? (Picture Inside) - Ad

Write these three letters down: Q.P.U. According to Bank of America... This new tech could be the biggest revolution for humanity since discovering fire. It could change everything.

Boeing may face its first civil trial seeking damages for deadly Ethiopia crash

More than six years after a jetliner crashed in Ethiopia, the first civil trial stemming from the disaster that killed all 157 people on board appears poised to move forward.

UPS distribution hub in Louisville has 300 flights per day. What to know

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A at a Louisville, Kentucky airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub.

The Tesla Shock Nobody Sees Coming - Ad

While headlines scream "Tesla is doomed"...Jeff Brown has uncovered a revolutionary AI breakthrough buried inside Tesla's labs. One that is helping AI escape from our computer screens and manifest itself here in the real world all while creating a 25,000% growth market explosion starting as early as January 29.

AdvanSix Slashes Spending, Counts On Carbon Credit Windfall

AdvanSix Inc. reported a steep decline in Q3 earnings but beat revenue estimates. The company also announced a quarterly dividend.

[Revealed] The $100 Starlink Pre-IPO Blueprint! - Ad

Fortune reports Starlink's rumored IPO is set to be the single largest IPO in history. James Altucher has uncovered a way to get a pre-IPO stake BEFORE Starlink goes public. All it takes is just a few minutes of time and as little as $100 to get started.

Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan: 'Trump Actually Is Not Perfect, but He's Not Evil'

In a Friday appearance on The Joe Rogan Podcast, Elon Musk defended President Donald Trump, stating that while Trump is "not perfect," he is also "not evil."

Forget Amazon's 1997 IPO... This Could Be 287 Times Bigger - Ad

Since Amazon's IPO in 1997, it climbed enough to turn $100 into $250,000. Now, one man says Elon Musk could be gearing up to take his internet satellite giant public... in what Fortune magazine says will be the biggest IPO in history! James Altucher is sharing how ANYONE can get a pre-IPO stake... with as little as $100!

Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with for millions of Americans and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.

Cathie Wood Goes All-In On Peter Thiel's Crypto Play Bullish With Back-To-Back Million-Dollar Buys

Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest purchased shares in Bullish, a crypto exchange backed by Peter Thiel, through three of its funds. Other key trades were also made, including buying shares in CRISPR and Beam Therapeutics.

Nvidia CEO: E.I. Will Be as Common as Cars Today - Ad

E.I. isn't science fiction anymore. It's already here. And one little-known company is quietly supplying the systems behind it. This stock is still under Wall Street's radar... but not for long. You'll get the name, the ticker, and the full thesis inside.

Zohran Mamdani Was Crypto Bettors' Overwhelming Favorite For New York City Mayor At 100% Odds — And He Just Won

Zohran Mamdani won the high-stakes New York City mayoral race Tuesday,  a victory widely anticipated by cryptocurrency bettors, who had overwhelmingly backed the Democratic Socialist.

Donald Trump Jr.-Linked Drone Maker Unusual Machines Wins Major Pentagon Deal

Unusual Machines secures its largest Pentagon drone contract to date, with Trump Jr. serving as an adviser but not involved in the deal.

New NVIDIA opportunity. - Ad

NVIDIA's revolutionary new invention just solved the #1 chokepoint that's been strangling big AI companies. And Tech legend Jeff Brown - the Silicon Valley insider who called NVIDIA before it skyrocketed more than 30,000%... says a shocking announcement by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang could make a lot of early investors rich.

Court Blocks Trump's SNAP Reductions, But Stricter Eligibility Rules Begin

New work requirements for SNAP begin Saturday, but benefits may not be issued through November due to the government shutdown.

Trump Says He Knows 'Very Little' About 'Huge' Crypto Industry, But Glad His Sons Are Involved

President Donald Trump expressed strong support for the cryptocurrency industry in an interview aired Sunday, stating that under his administration, the U.S. has emerged as the global leader in the sector.

"The Next Industrial Revolution Has Begun" - Ad

Autonomous vehicles... Military drones... AI-powered factories... This is bigger than ChatGPT. And they all rely on this one product. Get in before the next wave of contracts and government funding hits.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Shakes Up Bitcoin Market With $133 Million Transfer

SpaceX, the space exploration company led by Elon Musk, has reportedly transferred over $133 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), causing a stir in the cryptocurrency market.

Is Musk Really Creating a Robot Army? - Ad

Machines that move. Think. Act on their own. This is the rise of Embodied Intelligence - and it's bigger than AI. Tesla, NVIDIA, and Amazon are already spending billions. But we think this stock could soar even greater.

Tempus AI Stock (TEM) Slides 6% Overnight: Here's Why The Stock Is Trending

Tempus AI shares fell 6.02% in after-hours trading Tuesday following its third-quarter earnings report.

Move Over, Musk—The World's Richest Woman Joined the $100B Club

Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is the richest woman in the world worth more than $100 billion.

[How To] Claim Your Pre-IPO Stake In SpaceX! - Ad

This is your first-ever chance to skip the line, and get exposure BEFORE Elon Musk's next IPO takes place. It couldn't be any easier... just $100 and a few minutes of time. All you need is the name and ticker symbol that James reveals for FREE, right inside this short video.

Can Solana Do What Bitcoin Can't? Amplify's New ETF Aims For 36% Income

Amplify ETFs, the issuer known for thematic and income-driven fund products, has just launched the Amplify Solana 3% Monthly Option Income ETF (BATS:SOLM), a first-of-its-kind product combining the growth momentum in Solana (CRYPTO:

UPS cargo plane with 3 aboard explodes on takeoff at Louisville airport, igniting huge fire

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, igniting an explosion and massive fire that left a thick plume of black smoke over the area.

"Tech Prophet" Who Predicted the iPhone Now Predicts... - Ad

George Gilder - who predicted the iPhone 17 years early and gave Reagan the first microchip - is making his boldest call yet. He says an American nanotech "super-convergence" could mint more millionaires than any event in recent memory. He's found 3 stocks set to benefit before November 18's bombshell.

Warren Buffett Opens Up About The Biggest Investing Blunders Of His Career — Here They Are

Over the decades, the "Oracle of Omaha" has shared candid reflections on his biggest blunders, from emotional decisions to missed opportunities, all of which provide timeless investing insights.

Trump's $8.5 Billion Deal With Australia Challenges Chinese Dominance

Trump and Albanese signed a partnership to secure critical mineral supply chains and strengthen defense cooperation.

Is This Nvidia's Next Big Invention? (Picture Inside) - Ad

Write these three letters down: Q.P.U. According to Bank of America... This new tech could be the biggest revolution for humanity since discovering fire. It could change everything.

Bloom Energy Stock Surges Nearly 17% In Wednesday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Shares of Bloom Energy Corp soared 18.68% in pre-market trading on Wednesday as third-quarter results surpassed analyst estimates.

Trending Now

Information, charts or examples are for illustration and educational purposes only and not for individualized investment management This message contains commercial elements, such as advertising. We only send these offers to those who have opted in to our newsletter. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For these reasons we strongly suggest trading in a DEMO/Simulated account. The information provided by us is for educational and informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties concerning the products, practices or procedures of any company or entity mentioned or recommended and have not determined if the statements and opinions of the advertiser are accurate, correct or truthful. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own peril and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents without fault.

Copyright technicaltrading.org
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service