The Evening: C.E.O. shooting suspect fights extradition

Also, a wildfire roared into Malibu

View in browser|nytimes.com December 10, 2024 By Matthew Cullen Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday. Details about suspect in C.E.O. shooting Israeli strikes in Syria Plus, a town built by Netflix The suspect being taken into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pa., today. Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times Suspect in C.E.O. killing is fighting extradition The 26-year-old man who was charged with murder in the assassination of a health insurance executive in Midtown Manhattan was denied bail today. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, is fighting extradition to New York, meaning that he could spend the next several weeks at a prison in Pennsylvania near the city where he was arrested. Here's the latest. The authorities are still trying to retrace the steps of Mangione, who they have accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. The suspect was found with a three-page manifesto, in which the health insurance industry was described as "parasitic," the police said. Mangione saw himself as a hero fighting a corrupt health insurance industry, the authorities said in an internal report obtained by The Times. The manifesto indicated that he saw the killing as a direct challenge to the health care industry's "alleged corruption and 'power games.'" The police also expressed concern that the attack could inspire violence against similar executives or other extreme behavior. Here's what we know about the suspect: Mangione had described a series of life-altering health problems. He was a high school valedictorian and an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family. The subject of a missing-person report filed in San Francisco by his mother last month, he had stopped communicating with friends and family about six months ago. Destroyed Syrian naval ships in the port city of Latakia. Aaref Watad/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Israel said it had destroyed Syria's Navy Israel announced today that it had destroyed Syria's Navy in overnight airstrikes. Israeli troops have conducted hundreds of strikes on military targets since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday and have advanced into Syrian territory for the first time in 50 years. A U.N. envoy to Syria warned Israel to halt its attacks before igniting a new conflict. The rebel alliance that ousted al-Assad is now trying to build a government. But armed groups with competing interests are still fighting for territory and power. In northern Syria, fierce attacks took place between rebels supported by Turkey and U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces. For more: Here's a visual look at the shocking rebel advance. Protesters last month in New York City. Victor J. Blue for The New York Times On immigration, top Democrats see room for compromise Donald Trump has promised to use his second term as president to rid the country of undocumented immigrants. But while eight years ago Democrats vowed to protect migrants in "sanctuary cities," the party's governors are now charting a more careful course on immigration. In interviews with The Times, several state leaders showed willingness to work with Trump. Most of them have seen rising numbers of migrants strain public services in cities and have adjusted their policies to align with changing public opinion. The governors warned, however, that Trump's aggressive immigration plans were potentially dangerous. In other politics news: Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, met today with senators. His path to confirmation may be getting smoother. Some Trump supporters fear that his bravado could undermine his ambitions. Wall Street titans can't wait for Trump's term to begin. A brewing battle between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and corn syrup could affect a core group of Trump voters. Trump's pick for Treasury secretary is a gay man who once worked for George Soros. He doesn't exactly fit the loyalist mold. Regulators are working around the clock to cement limits on big tech companies before Trump takes office. Senator Mitch McConnell, the 82-year-old minority leader, tripped and fell today, spraining his wrist. Another senator assured that McConnell was "fine." A prison crew doing firefighting work in Malibu, Calif. Mark Abramson for The New York Times A wildfire roared into Malibu High winds drove flames through the scrub-covered hillsides of Malibu, Calif., today. A fast-moving blaze known as the Franklin fire has burned more than 2,700 acres, scorched homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate from one of the world's priciest coastlines. We're tracking the fire. Forecasters warned that the wind conditions that helped fuel it were expected to continue into the evening. More top news Business: A federal judge temporarily denied a $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, siding with the F.T.C. over concerns for shoppers and workers. Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand in his corruption trial, which began four years ago. Health: Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor's office, according to new U.S. guidelines. Kenya: Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police have said. Rights groups want femicide to be declared a national crisis. New York City: Officials said they would close a Brooklyn tent complex that houses some 2,000 migrants to prevent it from being targeted by the Trump administration. Taiwan: The country was on high alert after it said China was conducting its largest maritime operations in nearly three decades. Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in stable condition after emergency surgery to ease bleeding in his skull that doctors believe was related to a fall. Animals: Federal wildlife officials proposed that monarch butterflies receive protection as a threatened species. Arts: The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled the design for its long-awaited new wing for Modern and contemporary art. TIME TO UNWIND Federico Rios for The New York Times How Netflix brought a magical town to life The imaginary town of Macondo, Colombia, was never supposed to exist. It was the setting for "One Hundred Years of Solitude," the 1967 novel that helped Gabriel García Márquez win the Nobel Prize. Despite offers over the years, García Márquez had always refused to create a Hollywood adaptation. Then Netflix built Macondo from the ground up. The company assured García Márquez's family that it could authentically adapt the story across eight hourlong episodes. The first season is set to air tomorrow. Illustration by Cristiana Couceiro; Photographs by Alamy A filmmaker, a spy and France's richest man Bernard Arnault — the fabulously wealthy head of LVMH, the conglomerate that owns dozens of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany — has found himself in the middle of an espionage case gone wrong. Investigators discovered that LVMH had hired a mole to surveil a man who was making a satirical documentary about Arnault. The story also involves an antiterrorism specialist known as the Shark and a homeless spy. Read more. Universal Pictures; Getty Images; Netflix Dinner table topics Ariana Grande vs. Selena Gomez: Fans are waging war over which pop star is the better actor. 'Harlem 1958': Nearly 60 jazz luminaries assembled for a photo in Manhattan. The only one who remains alive looked back at that historic image. Turning the page: Sarah Jessica Parker told us that becoming a Booker Prize judge was the "thrill of a life." Ask our Well desk: Do I really need to throw out my black plastic spatula? WHAT TO DO TONIGHT Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Cook: These ginger-scallion squiggles are crunchy, flaky and aromatic. Dine: Here are the best dishes in New York City right now. Read: These are our favorite poetry collections of 2024. Laugh: Our critic gathered the best comedy of the year. Ski: Great lift tickets don't have to be all that expensive. Exercise: Winter workouts can be great. Here's how to stay active during the colder months. Compete: Take our quiz to see how well you know these seasonal books. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all our games here. ONE LAST THING Prince William last month. Pool photo by Justin Tallis When facial hair grows, strong feelings follow Beards are everywhere these days. The incoming vice president has one, as do LeBron James, George Clooney and Jimmy Kimmel. Still, when a celebrity is first spotted with facial hair, it gets fans talking. A few days ago, when Prince William showed up to the reopening of Notre-Dame with a scraggly beard, his new look quickly attracted attention from world leaders and tabloids. However, it's not yet clear if the facial hair is here to stay. Last time Prince William grew a beard, his daughter was reported to have fallen into "floods of tears" at the sight of her father's new look. Have a snazzy evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Vi Nguyen was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com. Writer: Matthew Cullen Editors: Carole Landry, Whet Moser, Justin Porter, Jonathan Wolfe Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Evening from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Evening, unsubscribe. 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