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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting updates: Police identify Luigi Mangione as person of interest detained in Altoona, Pa.

Posted on by Lone Candle

“police identified the person of interest as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona and taken into custody by local police on gun charges. Mangione was found in possession of a ghost gun and suppressor consistent with the weapon seen in video footage of the crime, a fake New Jersey ID matching the one the suspect is believed to have used at a Manhattan hostel and clothing, including a mask, that match those worn by the suspect.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/live/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-updates-police-identify-luigi-mangione-as-person-of-interest-detained-in-altoona-pa-142515789.html

Saudi Arabia Abandons US and Israel, Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Wavers and More.

Posted on by Lone Candle

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn its goal of an alliance with the U.S. in exchange for recognizing Israel. Its people and the region are too heavily against it during the continued Israeli war in Gaza.

The Georgian people protest against their pro-Russia leader while the government cracks down. The protestors want the country to lean toward the EU, not Russia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vPPL3TRjO4

BREAKING: Assad Regime Collapses in Syria

Posted on by Lone Candle

Leader of Syrian rebels/jihadists fought against the U.S. in Iraq, joined ISIS, was affiliated with Al Qaeda, then broke with them and now supports a just government in Syria that will supposedly protect minorities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NesV2LfpLNA

The Complete Collapse of The Syrian Army Explained

Posted on by Lone Candle

For those following preparations in Syria, this attack was not a surprise! The attacking units appear well-trained and many seem to be mercenaries from many locations, likely paid for by Turkey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kwFt6z3gaI

Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama

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“Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta’s publicly available Llama model to develop an AI tool for potential military applications, according to three academic papers and analysts.”

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/exclusive-chinese-researchers-develop-ai-023814416.html

Pentagon Paid Nearly 8,000 Percent Markup on Boeing’s Bathroom Soap Dispenser

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“Overcharging is a massive problem for the U.S. military budget. In 2015, the Pentagon found that it was severely overpaying for Patriot missiles, and negotiated a new contract that saved $550 million. In 2019, the inspector general found that the military was paying $4,300 for a half-inch metal drive pin that should have cost $46.
The similarly extreme markup on soap dispensers is what led to the audit of C-17 parts in the first place. The Office of the Inspector General says that it opened its investigation in June 2022 after a whistleblower told its anonymous tip line that Boeing was severely overcharging for airplane bathroom fixtures.

The inspector general found that the Air Force did not “validate the accuracy of the data used for contract negotiation, conduct contract surveillance to identify price increases during contract execution, or review invoices to determine fair and reasonable prices before payment.””

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“The inspector general found that the Pentagon had trouble catching overcharging because officials “would not question the costs if they matched what Boeing paid” its suppliers.”

https://reason.com/2024/10/30/pentagon-paid-nearly-8000-percent-markup-on-boeings-bathroom-soap-dispenser/