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‘People don’t care’: Popular internet sleuths deny NYPD’s request to track down CEO shooter

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is crowd-sourcing their investigation into the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to the general public after two days with no positive ID on the shooter. But they may not get much help from the internet, according to multiple popular TikTok sleuths.

NBC News reported that law enforcement is banking on the American public helping them identify the man seen in new photos released this week, which show the alleged assassin lowering his mask while flirting with a hostel concierge. Those are currently the only photos of the alleged killer in which his mask isn’t concealing his face, and law enforcement veterans have called them a “turning point” in the investigation.

But Savannah Sparks — who has 1.3 million TikTok followers and is known for helping track down perpetrators of racist and hateful attacks — was unequivocal in her refusal to help find Thompson’s murderer. Thompson told NBC she was “pretty apathetic” about the ongoing manhunt, and that her impression of the online sleuthing community’s current mood was: “[C]oncepts of thoughts and prayers.”

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Brian Thompson assassin used rare ‘World War 2 spy gun’ to kill CEO as mystery deepens into how ‘ghost’ vanished

BRIAN Thompson could have been assassinated with a rare WW2-inspired spy gun that had bullets with a secret message on them.

The UnitedHealthcare boss was assassinated in a brazen execution in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday in a chilling act caught on CCTV.

The gun used by the shooter appears to match a Brugger & Thomet VP9 – a Swiss gun that is known for its use by vets to put down large sick animals, like a horse, sources told the New York Post.

The inspiration for the firearm comes from a Welrod pistol – a British gun developed by special forces in WW2.

Its mechanical design and inbuilt suppressor meant the Welrod is quiet – so the shooter could assassinate Nazis.

The B&T VP9 shares an almost identical design, but is meant to be quiet so as not to scare other animals.

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Police Recover Suspected Shooter’s Backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination Case – Suspect May Have Fled to Atlanta

The NYPD has recovered a backpack believed to belong to the masked gunman who brazenly assassinated UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was brutally murdered in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday, where he was scheduled to attend UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference.

Surveillance footage reveals a masked assailant approaching Thompson from behind and firing multiple shots.

Despite an initial jam, the shooter quickly cleared the weapon and resumed firing, showcasing a high level of skill and experience.

“It does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said at the news conference.

After the attack, the gunman fled the scene on an e-bike, disappearing into Central Park.

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Bomb Threat at Murdered CEO’s House Hours After Assassination

Twelve hours after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated in New York City, someone made a bomb threat targeting his Minnesota house.

According to documents from the Maple Grove Police Dept., obtained by TMZ, a City Attorney from Maple Grove received an emailed threat, claiming there was a pipe bomb at Brian’s home.

The threat came in Wednesday just after 7 PM. The bomb squad was dispatched and they did not find any explosive device.

The bomb squad also went to Brian’s estranged wife Paulette “Pauley” Thompson‘s house a few blocks away. Brian and Paulette have been separated for years, but live close to each other — one of their 2 children is still a minor.

Security at Paulette’s home told police … a female in a Jeep Renegade put something in her mailbox, about 15 minutes before officers arrived at the scene.

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Detectives Uncover Chilling Clue in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder: Shell Casings Found Inscribed with Message

Detectives investigating the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have uncovered a potential motive: shell casings at the crime scene were inscribed with words.

This discovery suggests the murder was a targeted act. Thompson, who earned nearly $9.9 million annually, had been with the company since 2004 and served as CEO for over three years.

Thompson, 50, was fatally shot on December 4, 2024, outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, where he was scheduled to host an investor conference.

Surveillance footage shows a masked gunman waiting for Thompson before approaching and firing multiple shots at close range.

Despite an initial jam, the shooter quickly cleared the weapon and resumed firing, showcasing a high level of skill and experience.

“It does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said at the news conference.

After the attack, the gunman fled the scene on an e-bike, disappearing into Central Park.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Fatally Gunned Down in New York, Was Under DOJ Investigation for Insider Trading and Monopoly Tactics

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was brutally murdered in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday.

Thompson, a high-profile executive in the health insurance industry, was reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegations of insider trading and attempting to thwart monopolistic practices within the healthcare sector.

Thompson, 50, was gunned down around 6:45 a.m. outside the Hilton hotel on Sixth Avenue, where he was scheduled to attend UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference.

Surveillance footage reveals a masked assailant approaching Thompson from behind and firing multiple shots before fleeing on an electric bike toward Central Park.

“It does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said at the news conference.

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United Healthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Chest Outside Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Thompson, 50, arrived before 7 am for a conference when he was shot at multiple times by a masked man who police say was waiting for him to arrive, the New York Post reports.

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Biden and Harris Propose ‘Free’ Condoms Covered by Insurance Companies

A new proposal from the Biden administration would require health insurance companies to fully cover the costs of over-the-counter birth control, including condoms. The proposal represents “the largest expansion of contraception coverage in more than a decade,” said Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris in a statement.

“This new action would help ensure that millions of women with private health insurance can access the no-cost contraception they need,” President Joe Biden said.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) already requires private health insurance plans to cover prescription birth control without direct cost-sharing in the form of things like co-pays. The administration’s new proposal—a test case for expanding coverage for all sorts of over-the-counter preventative services—would expand the ACA’s requirement to nonprescription contraceptives as well.

This is a bad plan, economically and politically.

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Nationwide Legalization Of Medical Marijuana Could Save $29 Billion In Annual Health Insurance Costs, Study Finds

New research by the medical cannabis company Leafwell suggests that state-level medical marijuana legalization may significantly reduce health insurance costs. In states with legal medical cannabis, companies paid 3.4 percent less for health insurance premiums compared to where marijuana remained illegal—a savings of about $238 per employee per year.

If all states were to implement medical cannabis programs, the study says, the country could save an estimated $29 billion in health insurance costs annually.

“This report strengthens the case that investing in cannabis care isn’t just beneficial to patient care, it’s also good for business efficiency,” Leafwell Chief Medical Officer June Chin said in a statement about the new findings. “By including cannabis in insurance plans, employers can foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment, enhance employee satisfaction, and ultimately contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.”

The study, published this month in the journal Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, looked at data from an annual surveys of employers, analyzing a period from 2003 to 2022.

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Woman’s insurance canceled after drone flies over her home

A woman had her insurance canceled after a drone flew over her home.

According to CBS News,a woman from Modesto, California told CBS Sacramento that her home insurance company of nearly 40 years dropped her coverage because of what it spotted with a drone.

Joan Van Kuren told CBS that she’s been renovating her home for more than three years, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to have her driveway redone, her kitchen updated and bathroom renovated, among other changes and upgrades.

“It was amazing,” Van Kuren told CBS when asked how it felt to get all the projects finished. “It was wonderful because it took forever.”

Soon after, however, Van Kuren said she was notified by letter that her home insurance company of nearly four decades, CSAA, had dropped her. According to CBS, the company cited a substantial increase in hazards with clutter or unsanitary conditions, with the letter calling it an unacceptable hazard and liability exposure.

Van Kuren told the network’s reporters that she decided to contact CSAA about the decision.

“She said they flew a drone over the home,” Van Kuren told CBS. “It almost feels like someone’s looking in your windows, you know, when they tell you that they flew a drone over your home and looked at it. It’s like, whoa.”

According to CBS, CSAA told Van Kuren that there was debris on the left side of the house.

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