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The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was gunned down Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan in what police say was a targeted attack. 

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Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning, PIX 11 reported. The shooter is still at-large. Sources told the New York City television station that Thompson was shot near the Hilton hotel on 54th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police believe it was a targeted attack, according to the New York Times. The police report said the gunman was wearing a black face mask and fled on foot, heading east along 6th Avenue, the Times reported. Police sources told the New York Post that the masked man was waiting for Thompson before opening fire on him from 20 feet away — striking him multiple times — and then fleeing on a bike. The Post reported that the suspect is a white male. Thompson became the UnitedHealthcare CEO in 2021 after joining UnitedHealth Group in 2004, according to his company bio. UnitedHealthcare is a subsidy of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest companies in the world. Thompson was in New York City for the UnitedHealth Group’s annual Investor Conference. According to PIX 11, a UnitedHealthcare official ended Wednesday’s conference two hours early, telling attendees, “We’re dealing with a very serious … situation. We’re going to have to bring to a close the event today. … I apologize for bringing things to a close but I hope you’ll understand.” BREAKING: United Health CEO Brian Thompson shot dead outside Manhattan Hilton hotel in New York City. pic.twitter.com/JopVdPV5dM — The General (@GeneralMCNews) December 4, 2024 CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “Prior to leading government programs, Brian served as chief executive officer of the Medicare & Retirement organization,” Thompson’s bio states. “Brian joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004 in corporate development working on mergers and acquisitions and since then has held numerous leadership positions including chief financial officer for UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, Community & State and Medicare & Retirement.”

Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday morning that he has no plans to withdraw his name from consideration, revealing a recent call he had with President-elect Donald Trump. “I spoke to the President-elect this morning. He said keep going, keep fighting, find your own way,” Hegseth told reporters. Asked about withdrawing his name, the combat veteran responded, “Why would I back down? I’ve always been a fighter. I’m here for the warfighters. This is personal and passionate for me.” WATCH: The next Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth: “I spoke to the President-elect this morning. He said keep going, keep fighting… Why would I back down? I’ve always been a fighter. I’m here for the warfighters. This is personal & passionate for me.” ? pic.twitter.com/LJFXkTBq1q — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 4, 2024 Hegseth’s former colleagues at Fox News came to his defense on Tuesday evening after an NBC News report fueled by anonymous sources claimed Hegseth was routinely drunk on air. Fox News’ Will Cain, co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend,” responded to the NBC article, “Your story is horses*** @NBCNews. Put my name on it. On the record. It’ll be your only on the record source. Signed, The guy who sat next to him for 8 hours every week for five years starting at 6 am.” Hegseth’s other former “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host, Rachel Campos-Duffy, issued a similar response. “The losers at @NBCNews never reached out to me either. @willcain is right – your story IS  horses***,” she wrote. “You now have 2 people who sat next to him 8+ hours a week on the record. Will you retract or correct your story?” It was uncovered last month that Hegseth was accused of sexual assault back in 2017. An unnamed woman claims Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a hotel room following a conservative conference. Hegseth said that the encounter was consensual, and police decided against any further action. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “It’s very simple,” Hegseth told the press. “The matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared, and that’s where I’m gonna leave it.” Notably, journalist and attorney Megyn Kelly went through the police report on her show and said that the accusation looks to be “bulls***” and stated that it appears the accuser “was not raped,” but panicked after her husband became suspicious that she cheated with Hegseth. Reports circulated Monday evening that Trump is weighing the option of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a replacement Secretary of Defense nominee. Related: ‘Your Story Is Horsesh**’: Hegseth’s Colleagues Fiercely Defend Him After NBC News Attack

When you grow up in the spotlight like Robert Irwin, folks are bound to know a lot about you. Given how much both Robert and Bindi are like their late father, Steve Irwin, it’s no surprise how much they adore animals of all kinds. But interviews and social media have allowed us to learn even more about the Irwin family over the years. And thanks to a recent red carpet interview, we’ve learned a new fun fact. This fact is about Robert Irwin in particular, and it has him revealing his biggest payday. You might think Robert wouldn’t answer a question like that. But on the contrary, he manages to give the most clever answer possible. See for yourself in the video below! @pedestriantv Robert Irwin is Australia’s treasure but now we know his treasure @TikTok Australia @Robert Irwin #robertirwin #tiktokawards2024 ♬ original sound – PEDESTRIAN.TV Sure, money is great, but have you ever gotten a massive box of your favorite sweets? Because that sounds like an absolute dream! For those who are not aware, Tim Tams are super popular in Australia. They’re crunchy biscuits (or cookies, as we call them in the U.S.), and they’re covered in yummy chocolate. It’s common for folks to dunk these biscuits in a drink, like milk, coffee, or tea. Robert Irwin’s Biggest Payday Reveals a Lot About the Beloved Star “That is the best answer to that question ever,” a fan writes in the comments, with another joking, “He’s going to get another set of Tim Tams just for this shoutout.” It’s funny that someone would suggest Robert might get more free Tim Tams because of this shout-out, because you’ll never believe who took the time to respond to that interview clip… “We are honoured to not only be Australia’s favourite chocolate bikkie, but Robert Irwin’s favourite too,” the official Tim Tam account writes. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Crikey! Robert Irwin Reveals The Biggest Payday He’s Ever Gotten appeared first on InspireMore.

Two hikers encountered an unusual phenomenon while walking with their dogs at Stone Mountain, Georgia. While hiking along a trail, the ground suddenly felt like a trampoline under their feet. The squishy ground covered quite a large area. @kanahtar_ Hiking Stone Mountain and we found a squishy ground and just bounced around for a minute #stonemountain #georgia #hiking #trail #bouncy #germanshepherd #fyp #jump ♬ Jump Around – 30 Years Remaster – House Of Pain The two hikers and their dogs jumped around before heading off to finish their hike. They recorded the adventure and posted it to TikTok. Squishy ground isn’t common, but it does happen often enough to have a hashtag on TikTok. You can find several other instances of people bouncing on grass and in wooded areas on nature’s trampolines. Two young women in Nepal discovered a huge field of squishy ground. They spent some time bouncing around and trying to run across the mushy surface. Their unsure footing caused them to fall a few times, but they got up and played some more. @getlostwebsite Would you walk on this squishy ground? @aakritikc72 #foryou #learnontiktok #phenomenon #wtf #grass #wtf ♬ Bossa Nova – Zhang Yi A trail runner in Colorado found some squishy ground. Unsure of what was happening, she turned to her followers, who provided numerous explanations of the causes. KT plugs herself as a mediocre athlete, but she deserves some respect if she’s running trails at those altitudes! @outdoorkatelyn and before anyone asks – yes this was the designated trail, it’s just not popular so it looks like a field of grass lol #trailrunning #hiking #alpinetundra #stitchthis #sciencebehindnature #meadow ♬ apple x supercut ft lorde – jevan Not limited to grassy or forested areas, the ground can also become squishy under gravel and asphalt. @rise_and_shed This was strange! Anyone know whats happening?! #riseandshed #sinkhole? #squishyground ♬ original sound – Weston McArthur The phenomenon is caused by oversaturated ground, where a layer of water remains under the top layer of soil. It feels almost like walking on a water bed or a large inflatable floating raft. Although it might be fun to bounce on, it should be avoided to prevent potential injury. Because the depth of the water under the surface is unknown, breaking the surface could cause circumstances that may lead to drowning. Please share if you found the phenomenon of squishy ground intriguing. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Nature’s Trampoline: Hikers Come Across Bizarre “Squishy Ground” Phenomenon appeared first on InspireMore.