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KENNEDY: I already know how the hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin ends... and it makes my blood run cold By KENNEDY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:09 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:23 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail 64 View comments The spreading cancer of social-media celebration following the vicious early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson proves that brutal bloodlust runs deep in America. It's not just that this cold-blooded NYC assassination carries all the hallmarks of an addictive true crime saga. With a handsome and mysterious gunman still on the loose, New York's top coppers in chaos and little to no leads after three full days, seething online hatred is filling the vacuum and attempting to justify a sickening act. The first failed attempt on Donald Trump 's life this summer appears to have whetted our collective appetite for the macabre. Now we've bypassed the Polite Period – in which we are at least supposed to pretend to be sympathetic to the victim's family – and headed straight for the comments section to see who can be the crueler ghoul. Thompson – a dad of two – had it coming, these corpulent keyboard thugs yell, pointing to his $10 million pay packet and United's $280 billion yearly revenue as 'proof'. It's not just the armchair abominations. The professional attention shrews – like former Washington Post crackpot Taylor Lorenz – soon crawled to the surface. Loathsome Lorenz appeared to celebrate Thompson's death. 'CEO down,' she raged, later sharing a pic of another insurer boss, as if to say, 'you're next!' I get it, the hatred for the rapacious insurance industry is palpable. It's one of the few things to anger a Midwestern Karen more than politics. And people should be allowed to be actively hopping at Big Health. But gleefully celebrating a man's murder because you're incapable of articulating your resentment is varsity level mass psychosis if I've ever seen it. The spreading cancer of social-media celebration following the vicious early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson proves that brutal bloodlust runs deep in America. (Pictured: The alleged gunman). The only thing more idiotic than cheering for the real-life Purge is treating the alleged gunman like an adorable winner of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest. We've woken up in the Joker movie, which, I hate to break it to you, ends badly for everyone. Famished Felon Convicted Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell is whining because the cash-strapped Florida lockup where she's rotting can no longer afford her fancy ' vegetarian diet plan'. She was 'left starving' over Thanksgiving , sources told the Mail, adding that conditions are supposedly so bad the roof regularly leaks and there's no money for medicine. Yeah lady, prison sucks. Why do you think Jeffrey Epstein offed himself? Shave it off, Jacob! Perhaps he went from Saltburn to razor burn, because former hot pot of coffee Jacob Elordi showed up at the Marrakech Film Festival looking like a hobo with a full, red beard. Who does he think he is, Prince Harry ? For someone so genetically gifted, he's doing himself a disservice rocking that marmot on his face. Perhaps he went from Saltburn to razor burn, because former hot pot of coffee Jacob Elordi showed up at the Marrakech Film Festival looking like a hobo with a full, red beard. Who does he think he is, Prince Harry? MSNBC meltdown In the wake of the election, it's meltdown over at lefty MSNBC. In fact, there might soon be a wake for the entire network if Comcast spins this loser off to the highest bidder. Anyone got a spare tenner? Elon Musk is threatening to buy it, and lord only knows what would happen then to Rachel Maddow's hefty new $25 million salary – which is actually $5 million lighter than her last contract. There's plenty of blame to go around, and Maddow herself is placing it on morning show turncoats Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for suddenly sucking up to Trump at Mar-a-Lago after months of comparing him to Hitler. They literally brunched at the Eagle's Nest! If this sinking ship didn't have enough pirates, former MSNBC grump (and Maddow mentor) Keith Olbermann has turned on Raging Rachel and slammed her as 'unprincipled'. Man, if they spun the cameras round and started a staff reality show, ratings would be a hit! Grubby Gillian Gillian Anderson has gone from X Files to X-rated with her latest artistic romp: an anthology of anonymized women's sexual fantasies, collected and titled 'Want'. Sounds like faux feminized and overly intellectualized smut destined for the clearance shelves. Though I must confess my want was once to share the same male model as Gillian. Oh wait, that actually happened in the 90s. But, unlike Gillian's sexually suppressed lady whingers, I don't kiss and tell. Gillian Anderson has gone from X Files to X-rated with her latest artistic romp: an anthology of anonymized women's sexual fantasies, collected and titled 'Want'. Still standing Sir Elton John, 77, has revealed that he's now blind in one and worries he won't live long enough to see his young sons get married. The revelation, made in a new documentary, caused his husband David Furnish, 62, to tear up. No doubt he was weighing the sad reality and eventuality of an age-gap relationship. Truth is, old Elton will probably outlive us all. At least his music will. White House Grinch Fresh off pardon-gate , the White House mantel is looking a little bare this year . There used to be stockings hung for each Biden grandchild with such cruel care. You see, only legitimate grandkiddies were represented in Christmases past, with Hunter's bastardess – sired via stripper – denied a festive sock. Sure, her mom worked at a jiggle joint, but she's got just as much Biden blood coursing through her as the rest of the brood and deserved a little public love (if not a future Burisma board seat). Now she'll never get the chance. Share or comment on this article: KENNEDY: I already know how the hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin ends... and it makes my blood run cold e-mail Add commentIn the wake of Mortal Kombat 1’s dwindling popularity, a leaker claims WB and NetherRealm have scrapped alleged plans for more story DLC and guest fighters. Mortal Kombat 1 hit the ground running upon its September 2023 release, yet hasn’t been able to keep up the momentum since then. Balance issues and an inconsistent post-launch support cadence have resulted in MK1 facing steep player drop-offs, which may impact overall sales. MK1 topped four million copies sold in 11 months, whereas MK11 moved 12 million units in about two years. The newer title’s current sales pace suggests it won’t reach the same milestone as its predecessor anytime soon. And a new rumor indicates it only has so many marketing beats left to hit, if a leak about canceled DLC is to be believed. Mortal Kombat 1 leak dashes Kombat Pack 3 hopes Trusted MK leaker _FateUnknown_ claims that while NetherRealm previously planned to deliver a second story expansion and Kombat Pack 3, neither will see the light of day. The leaker noted in a Reddit post (via TheThiny ), “Kombat pack 3 and a second story expansion were planned. All canceled recently, no more characters after Kombat Pack 2. A kameo or two might make it since there has been work done on them but I don’t know yet.” When asked why the plug got pulled on future Mortal Kombat 1 DLC , _FateUnknown_ replied, “Khaos Reigns sold poorly.” NetherRealm and WB Games have yet to specify what awaits MK1 once support for Kombat Pack 2 concludes. As such, fans should not take the above cancelation details at face value. If Khaos Reigns failed to meet sales expectations, it’s not Mortal Kombat 1’s only noteworthy shortcoming of late. Evo France has announced its 2025 lineup and MK1 doesn’t appear on the list, despite having a presence at the 2024 event. Related:

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NoneRENTON — Eight plays were not enough for Ryan Grubb to find his groove. Trailing the New York Jets 21-16 in the second half last Sunday, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith took a snap on first-and-goal from the 4-yard line. What followed was an eight-play atrocity of execution errors, empty opportunities and short-yardage shortcomings. A fade to wide receiver DK Metcalf that floated over the 6-foot-4, 235-pound target. Three futile feeds to running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. Two agony-extending Jets penalties, and two more timeouts. A Smith pass that sailed wide of uncovered Seahawks tight end Noah Fant. A slant to Metcalf that was batted away by sticky corner Sauce Gardner. A 15-yard sack on fourth-and-1, an emphatic belly flop. Eight plays. No points. “We’re still seeking that one play [that’s our bread and butter in short-yardage situations], obviously,” offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Thursday. “But I do think it’s kind of forced us to evaluate the personnel situations in all those type of scenarios. So I think once you find your groove you can build things off of that and can continue to complement those things.” Twelve games. No groove. After last week’s 26-21 escape, the Seahawks rank 15 th in the NFL in points per game (22.7), 19 th in third-down conversions (37.2%), 22 nd in fourth-down conversions (50%), 22 nd in percentage of drives ending in a score (34.6%), 28 th in rushing yards per game (88.7), and 29 th in yards per carry (3.9) and average time of possession (28:30). Despite last week’s repeated pratfall, the Seahawks’ 56.7% red zone touchdown rate sits a surprisingly respectable 12 th . But of the 10 worst teams in rushing, only the Seahawks own a winning record, with everyone else compiling a combined mark of 32-76 (.296). Granted, the Seahawks’ short-yardage struggles are easily explainable, given the constant cameos on their offensive line. Through 12 games, Seattle (7-5) has started four right tackles (Abraham Lucas, Stone Forsythe, Michael Jerrell and George Fant), two right guards (Anthony Bradford and Sataoa Laumea) and two centers (Connor Williams and Olu Oluwatimi), a carousel of inconsistency. Even so, did Grubb expect to find a groove significantly sooner? “Yeah, of course. That’s fair,” the 48-year-old assistant said. “I think that for us, we just haven’t had the consistent success in those moments. I think the thing you’ve got to do is continue to search and try to find better answers. For us that’s what we’ve committed to do.” Critics would say, after the length of a college football season, the Seahawks shouldn’t still be searching. They might also point to Smith’s inconsistent output, as 3,241 passing yards (fourth in the NFL) and 68.8% completions (fifth) are offset by just 13 passing touchdowns (tied for 19 th ), 12 interceptions (second-most) and a 54.9 QBR (22 nd ). And though wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba (70 catches, 829 receiving yards, 4 TDs) and Metcalf (50, 763, 3) are enjoying productive seasons, the same can’t be said for Noah Fant (30, 311, 0) and veteran wideout Tyler Lockett (41, 511, 2). Supporters would say Seattle’s offensive-line issues have put Grubb in an impossible position. Detractors would swat away excuses while pointing out that Grubb brought offensive-line coach Scott Huff with him as well. It's easy to see which side Smith is on. “It’s still early in the stages for us,” Smith said of his partnership with Grubb. “But I’m so happy with the strides we’ve made over the course of the season. Also, our system we have in place I think is really good. I think we have a lot of answers. He gives the quarterback the ability to get to those answers. He empowers us to make plays on the field and be the quarterback and coach on the field. “So Grubb and I, we talk every day. We’re in the meeting room every day. We’re seeing things the same way. The best part about it is, he understands as a quarterback it’s not always going to be perfect. Sometimes you’ve got to just make things happen. I think he’s given me a lot of grace with that. It’s allowed me to go out there and be confident and just continue to play.” It certainly has not been perfect. The good news, for Smith and Grubb, is the Seahawks can continue to play. They have five games — starting with a critical rematch against Arizona (6-6) on Sunday, followed by home tilts against NFC contenders Green Bay (9-4) and Minnesota (10-2) — to win the NFC West and show the world why Grubb is worthy of a second season. Yes, those are some significant stakes. An improved running game and short-yardage operation would go a long way toward helping the Seahawks clear both bars. “We have sound [short-yardage] schemes,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday. “How we’re blocking those things, we have to execute better. I think we have to have, frankly, just a better plan going into it. We’ve got to work together on it. So that’s something that’s definitely a point of emphasis this week.” For Grubb and the Seahawks, this is a deciding five-game stretch. The team’s previous three OCs — Shane Waldron (2021-23), Brian Schottenheimer (2018-20) and Darrell Bevell (2011-17) — had sizable stints in Seattle. But there’s always another compelling candidate. There’s always a college head coach who no longer wants to recruit, or a Power Five coordinator whose quarterback incinerated secondaries, or an NFL assistant with ties to Andy Reid or Kyle Shanahan or Ben Johnson or Sean McVay. This is crunchtime for contenders and coordinators. It’s time for Grubb to find his groove. “There’s a reason I took this job, and [it’s] the trust that I have in Mike [Macdonald],” Grubb said. “I think that’s a huge part of any relationship, whether it’s a working relationship or whatever. Certainly there’s built-up reps, so to speak, with a guy like [former UW coach and current Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer] when I was with him for a long time. So when you hit those bumps in the road, they’re easier to manage and get through. “Certainly this season has provided a lot of growth opportunities for Mike and I, and I’m thankful for that. I think the relationship has gotten stronger, and the understanding of what we’re trying to get done as a team just continues to build. So it’s been fun, honestly.”‘Executions’: Frightening next steps in Syria

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SACRAMENTO — Months after he was convicted of ordering murders throughout the California prison system, an imprisoned leader of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang allegedly attacked two corrections officers who were escorting him back to his cell. Ronald Dean Yandell, 62, allegedly drew a knife on two prison guards as they were escorting him to his cell from a medical appointment at California State Prison, Sacramento on Nov. 22. No staff were injured in the fight, but they did deploy pepper spray on Yandell, causing him to drop the weapon, according to a news release by the state prison system. The incident came two months after a different corrections officer injured Yandell during a transport, allegedly knocking him down and striking him while he was handcuffed. Yandell had filed a lawsuit alleging prison and federal authorities retaliated against him for political advocacy work just days before he was injured. Yandell, a former West Contra Costa resident, has not been charged in connection with the Nov. 22 incident, but it was being treated as a double attempted murder, authorities said. Prison officials say they plan to send the case to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office. Yandell is currently awaiting sentencing in a federal racketeering case, where he was convicted of conspiracies to commit murder, smuggle drugs and other contraband in prison and serving as a leader of the notorious prison gang. Most of the convictions centered on a wiretap of Yandell’s contraband cellphone in the late 2010s, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Tensions have been brewing in the Sacramento prison where Yandell and his co-defendants are housed. One of his co-defendants, Brant Daniel, recently accused prison staff of attempting to set him up to be killed through a planned transfer to a prison in Corcoran. Another of Yandell’s co-defendants, Danny Troxell, traded death threats with him during their trial last March, before both men were convicted. Yandell is also known for political advocacy work, having helped arranged a peace treaty between rival prison gangs and serving as a leader of a prison-wide hunger strike in the early 2010s. The strike helped scale back the rampant use of solitary confinement. He has accused law enforcement of retaliating against him by bringing on the racketeering case, though a federal judge recently denied a motion to throw out the convictions based on those grounds. If Yandell is charged in Sacramento court, it’s unlikely to have much effect on his life trajectory. He is already serving a life sentence for murder and manslaughter convictions in Contra Costa, and faces a life sentence in the federal case. The incident is the third bit of violence being treated as an attempted murder of a prison staffer in California so far this month. All three incidents occurred at different prisons and do not appear to be related.Comerica Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors