December 9, 2024

NATION

Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day Sunday, investigators reckoned with a tantalizing contradiction: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. One conclusion they are confident of, however: It was a targeted attack, not a random one.

WORLD

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre Dame Cathedral ’s heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a specially designed crosier carved from fire-scorched beams, the monument roared back to life Saturday evening. For the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe beneath its soaring arches.

BUSINESS

HEALTH

The United States is expected to make only minor gains in life expectancy over the next few decades, and this minimal improvement highlights an “alarming trajectory of health challenges” facing the country, researchers say. Life expectancy in the US is expected to increase from 78.3 years in 2022 to 80.4 years in 2050

ENTERTAINMENT

After concluding his 14-season tenure as New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods, 79-year-old actor Tom Selleck is exploring new opportunities, with a particular interest in collaborating with Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone. In a recent interview, Selleck expressed his desire to return to the Western genre, stating, "I want to sit on a horse again."

TRAVEL

If you’ve ever dreamt of using a cruise ship like the ultimate hop-on-hop-off bus, Virgin Voyages is making that a reality. The adults-only cruise line is introducing an unlimited annual pass that will allow travelers to board any of Virgin’s ships around the world for a full calendar year — and bring a plus one if they want.

FOOD

Wendy’s Frosty Key Tag is a yearly fundraiser that raises money for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. You pay a one-time $3 fee for a key tag, and then you can receive one free Jr. Frosty every single day in 2025. 90 percent of the Key Tag’s price goes to the foundation, and you get a daily free Frosty—it’s a win-win.

NOSTALGIA

While many complain about high food prices, housing costs, soaring healthcare bills, and utility dues, children are not left out of the craze as toys have also been affected by the inflation crisis. Playing things from the ‘50s and beyond now costs much more than the older generation can remember. See the article for the current price of Silly Putty.

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