UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was tragically shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Midtown Hilton in Manhattan. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning as Thompson arrived for the UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. The NYPD has launched a citywide manhunt for the gunman, who fled the scene on an electric bike.
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a landmark case that could reshape the national landscape for transgender rights, reviewing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. With similar laws enacted in 26 states, the case underscores the intensifying debate over the rights of transgender individuals and the balance between state and federal authority.
