🎅 The "No Santa" threat
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It’s Tuesday, December 17 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:
Luigi Mangione documentary
Alex Gibney and Anonymous Content are collaborating on a documentary about the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Deadline says the project investigates Luigi Mangione’s case and its reflection on the healthcare industry and society's values.
The Independent says the film’s more than just a crime doc. It’s set to spark public discussion on violence, healthcare, and societal norms beyond Luigi’s story.
Variety says that the project features some big names, too: Top creators, including “Amanda Knox” producer Stephen Robert Morse, are behind the must-watch documentary.
Salon was psyched: Alex Gibney has a knack for gripping narratives; the doc will dissect killer motivations, societal apathy, and Luigi's contentious saga.
On the other hand, this Redditor thinks the project is a little too ahead of its time: The story of Luigi isn't even over yet!
The “No Santa” threat
Michigan Medicine: A national poll found 1 in 4 parents threaten kids with “No Santa” to fix misbehavior -- it's a popular way for parents to discipline kids that may end up on the naughty list.
But Daily Gazette says experts don't approve -- they recommend encouraging good behavior with positive reinforcement instead.
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CNN adds that threats might even backfire, leading to more misbehavior instead of less!
For what it's worth, Norfolk Daily News says Dr. Woolford also argues the Santa threats can undermine parent-child trust.
School shooting in Madison
Tragic events unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison when a 15-year-old female student opened fire in a classroom, taking the lives of a teacher and another student.
ABC News dives deeper, noting the shooter used a handgun, which led to two fatalities, six injuries, and her own death by suicide. Authorities are still searching for a motive.
NBC says the shooter's identity has sparked somewhat of a debate online: Though some speculate they might've been transgender, officials disregard the detail -- they don't think the shooter's identity has anything to do with the crime.
iNews offered a different reaction to the news, stressing the immediate need for gun control: The tragedy highlights the dangers of youth firearm access and the urgent need for legislative action.
6 quick hits
1) Trudeau's leadership is on the ropes as Chrystia Freeland resigns, prompting some Liberal MPs to call for his exit.
2) Donald Trump attempted to overturn his conviction related to hush money payments, arguing presidential immunity, but Justice Juan Merchan ruled these payments aren't official presidential acts.
3) Biden honors Frances Perkins with a monument, recognizing her role as the first woman in a Presidential Cabinet and her contributions to labor reforms and the New Deal under FDR.
4) U.S. universities advise foreign students to return early from winter break to avoid potential travel restrictions with the second Trump administration set to begin.
5) OpenAI makes ChatGPT Search available for free worldwide, offering direct internet search results.
6) Trump expressed commitment to preserving vaccine access at Mar-a-Lago conference, despite nominating anti-vax advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.