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MUST KNOW

Suspect arrested in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate who comes from a prominent Baltimore family, was arrested and charged with murder yesterday in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The manhunt ends: Mangione was taken into custody at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was found with a gun that matched the one used in the shooting, a fake ID and a handwritten document that indicated “ill will toward corporate America,” the New York police said. (Yahoo News)

The charges: New York prosecutors charged Mangione with murder and four other related weapons offenses. He also faces gun and document forgery charges in Pennsylvania, where he is being held without bail. (Reuters)

Reactions: UnitedHealth Group thanked authorities and said it hoped Mangione’s arrest would bring “some relief” to Thompson’s family. In a statement, Mangione’s family said they were “shocked and devastated” and called for prayers “for everyone involved.” (AP)

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In case you missed it

🏆 Race for the Globes

Golden Globe nominations are in: The musical crime drama Emilia Perez triumphed with a surprising 10 nods to take the lead in films The bear As expected, it is at the top of the overall TV rankings with five nominations. Look who got snubbed. (Yahoo Entertainment)

❌ New EPA ban

The EPA banned two chemicals used in cleaning products and other common household items that could cause multiple types of cancer and damage to the kidneys, liver and nervous system at high levels of exposure. (Yahoo Life)

🏛️ Verdict by Daniel Penny

Daniel Penny was acquitted last year of involuntary manslaughter in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway. The verdict in the controversial case came after his involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. (CNN)

🏈 Bengal’s Best Cowboys

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals scored a 40-yard touchdown in the final two minutes of the game to beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20. Watch him celebrate by hitting QB Joe Burrow in the face with a donut. (Yahoo Sports/Cincinnati Enquirer)

➡️ Jay-Z gets out

A day after he vehemently denied raping a teenager, Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé, along with daughter Blue Ivy, hit the red carpet for the premiere of ” Mufasa: The Lion King. (NBC News/Hollywood Reporter)

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WHAT HAPPENS TODAY

🎮 New Prime Video Drop: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart and Keanu Reeves star in the animated video game anthology series Secret level. Watch the trailer. (Engadget)

📺 “I’m Back!”: Jamie Foxx returns to the stage after shocking medical emergency last year What had happened wasan “emotional” new special now on Netflix. (Diversity)

📖 True crime fans: Proxy victim and convicted murderer Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s memoir about the famous Munchausen syndrome goes on sale today. Read an excerpt from the “horrifying” story. (People)

🏀 The Magic take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT. (Yahoo Sports)

🎤 The voice Finale: After a long competition and a surprising amount of crying from Snoop Dogg, The voice will finally crown a winner at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. (Yahoo Entertainment)

☀️ And don’t forget: read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword puzzle. Check the weather forecast for your area.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for his involvement in the civil rights movement. He accepted it as a “deep recognition that nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time.” To commemorate his historic honor, check out 50 of his most inspiring quotes. (Today)

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3 QUESTIONS

…um Mary

Angelina Jolie’s new biopic, Marycoming to Netflix tomorrow. I asked Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman, who saw the film, what to expect from the buzzy film.

Jessica: What is this film about?

Kelsey: Good question. It is the third and final film in Pablo Larraín’s trilogy about powerful women of the 20th century. This is about Greek opera legend Maria Callas in her final days, struggling with drug-induced hallucinations and a fading voice as she looks back on her eventful life.

Jessica: Does Angelina Jolie actually sing in the film?

Kelsey: Yes! She underwent seven months of training to recreate the distinctive sound of calla lilies. In October, she said it was a rare role that required her to “give everything you’ve got.”

Jessica: Is it worth seeing?

Kelsey: I’m not particularly well versed in the world of opera, but Jolie is such a powerhouse at it and I was blown away by her performance. She’s getting Oscar buzz for this, and rightly so!

Go deeper: Here’s what Jolie said when she was surprised about singing opera.

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FEEL GOOD MOMENT

The Montclair State University women’s basketball team added a new member to the coaching staff this year: 2-year-old golden retriever Charley, the team’s “Director of Pawsitivity.” Head coach Karin Harvey said she “picks us up when we’re down. It motivates us.” (People)

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I wish you a wonderful day. See you in the morning!

💡 PS Before you go, your daily advice: If you want to use less plastic, try giving digital gift cards instead of plastic cards this holiday season. (Yahoo Life)

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