I spoke with friends of Luigi Mangione's about his guilty plea on Friday: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

'Deeply Emotional': Luigi Mangione's Friends React to His Guilty Plea

Luigi Mangione confessed to stalking and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This is what how his friends reacted to his guilty plea

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Yesterday, Luigi Mangione managed to take some digs at the healthcare insurance industry while pleading guilty to stalking and killing Brian Thompson www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Don't want this to get lost. Basically if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty tomorrow in federal court — either by plea deal or just open plea — Manhattan DA could try to push to convict him on a firearms charge in state.

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 4w ago

Another lawyer I spoke with had an interesting note, he said there's a chance Manhattan DA can try to go to trial on the firearms charge. Just depends if Seidemann wants to push or not / what Carro decides

On double jeopardy, Luigi Mangione, and a possible guilty plea today

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 4w ago

Luigi Mangione might be pleading guilty tomorrow in federal court, but what does that mean for his state murder trial in September? I spoke with lawyers about double jeopardy and potential next steps: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

I've been reporting on Luigi Mangione since his arrest following the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In March 2025 I published a deep dive profile on Mangione for @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

The Life and Mystery of Luigi Mangione

How Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League grad accused of the United Healthcare CEO shooting, became one of the most debated murder suspects in recent history

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Yes, the death penalty-related charge was dropped in January

@justignoreme3.bsky.social · 4w ago

But death penalty would definitely be off the table?

There were long press/public lines for Luigi Mangione’s federal hearing in NYC early this morning, where he’s expected to plea guilty to stalking United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Don't want this to get lost. Basically if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty tomorrow in federal court — either by plea deal or just open plea — Manhattan DA could try to push to convict him on a firearms charge in state.

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 4w ago

Another lawyer I spoke with had an interesting note, he said there's a chance Manhattan DA can try to go to trial on the firearms charge. Just depends if Seidemann wants to push or not / what Carro decides

Luigi Mangione might be pleading guilty tomorrow in federal court, but what does that mean for his state murder trial in September? I spoke with lawyers about double jeopardy and potential next steps: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

What Happens If Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court Tomorrow?

Lawyers weigh in on how a federal plea deal could affect his upcoming state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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For the past few weeks I've been in and out of Ocean Springs, MS reporting on the community's search for Nolan Wells: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult... @rollingstone.com

Inside the Desperate Search for Nolan Wells

Before the teenager’s July 4 disappearance became national news, friends, family, and volunteers from the United Cajun Navy tried to find the teen

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I spoke with a close friend of Nolan Wells, Tracestin Shepherd, who is clearing up what that viral video of a fight is about: “In that video, you hear somebody yelling — that is me." www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

What Really Happened in the Last Known Video of Nolan Wells: 'It's Me Yelling'

One of Nolan Xavier Wells’ close friends says he’s the person on the boat who can be heard shouting in the viral video circulating online

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I spoke with a close friend of Nolan Wells, Tracestin Shepherd, who is clearing up what that viral video of a fight is about: “In that video, you hear somebody yelling — that is me." www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

What Really Happened in the Last Known Video of Nolan Wells: 'It's Me Yelling'

One of Nolan Xavier Wells’ close friends says he’s the person on the boat who can be heard shouting in the viral video circulating online

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MS people: I'm reporting on Nolan Wells for @rollingstone.com if you have any information you'd like to share my signal is lorenaoneil.64 and DMS are open

My dispatch from today at court for Luigi Mangione’s evidence suppression hearing decision. Includes legal expert commentary. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Luigi Mangione's Alleged Gun and Notebook Allowed Into Evidence at Murder Trial

The judge also threw out evidence in what he said was an unlawful search of Mangione’s backpack as experts weigh in on what the decision means.

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Lorena O'Neil's latest ..., @lorenaoneil.com

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 4mo ago

I spoke with criminologists about the theory that Luigi Mangione has inspired “copycat crimes” www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

I spoke with criminologists about the theory that Luigi Mangione has inspired “copycat crimes” www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

“Measles is basically a canary in the coal mine for our entire system,” says Dr. Scott Harris, the state health officer in Alabama’s Department of Public Health. “When it surges like this, it signals that our vaccination programs are starting to fail, and that other diseases won’t be far behind.”

Opinion | Measles Is Back. It’s a Sign Worse Is Coming.

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The broader tech backlash in the light of the attack on Sam Altman's house and why we need more guardrails for AI, by @lorenaoneil.com. With quotes from @alondra.bsky.social, @safiyanoble.bsky.social and me, among others. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

The 'Techlash' Against AI Is Here. Have We Hit a Tipping Point?

As backlash against AI increases, it has also turned violent, unveiling a deep mistrust of a system that would benefit from guardrails, say experts.

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Data centers are a physical manifestation of AI infrastructure and they've become a flashpoint precisely because they're tractable. They exist in specific places, consume specific resources, can be seen and pointed to. I spoke with @lorenaoneil.com @rollingstone.com about our urgent AI reckoning.

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 5mo ago

“The negative sentiment around AI has been growing steadily, and what’s changed is that the public has developed both the vocabulary and the lived experience to name what’s bothering them,” says Alondra Nelson, who led Biden's Office of Science and Tech Policy

"what’s changed is that the public has developed both the vocabulary and the lived experience to name what’s bothering them,”

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 5mo ago

I wrote about the celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts against Sam Altman and AI, and how it reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

I wrote about the celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts against Sam Altman and AI, and how it reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

The 'Techlash' Against AI Is Here. Have We Hit a Tipping Point?

As backlash against AI increases, it has also turned violent, unveiling a deep mistrust of a system that would benefit from guardrails, say experts.

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I wrote about the celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts against Sam Altman and AI, and how it reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

The 'Techlash' Against AI Is Here. Have We Hit a Tipping Point?

As backlash against AI increases, it has also turned violent, unveiling a deep mistrust of a system that would benefit from guardrails, say experts.

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“the way [these companies]have designed it, the bones of social media, is inherently unhealthy to kids…they’ll scroll &scroll until the wee hrs of the AM. Dev’ing brains need a lot of sleep, &so if a kid’s only getting 3 or 4 hrs of sleep/pm, it has ramifications that are completely debilitating.”🛟🧪

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 6mo ago

I spoke with one of the plaintiff's attorneys in the social media addiction trial about what comes next and how this $6 million verdict could impact tech companies www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

I spoke with one of the plaintiff's attorneys in the social media addiction trial about what comes next and how this $6 million verdict could impact tech companies www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Social Media Addiction Lawyer on Landmark Trial: 'Social Media Is Inherently Unhealthy for Kids'

Emily Jeffcott, one of the lawyers for the plaintiff, on why this trial was so significant — and what happens next.

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UPDATED with @aoc.bsky.social comments: "We must sound the alarm now — because this surveillance of the American people is not going to stop. We must stop it. All of this harm has occurred, not in spite of, but because of the absence of federal legislation to regulate AI.”

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 6mo ago

Today @sanders.senate.gov is introducing an AI data center moratorium bill in the senate, and @aoc.bsky.social will be following suit in the house as they call for more AI regulation to protect Americans and the environment www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... @rollingstone.com

UPDATED w/@aoc.bsky.social's comments: "We must sound the alarm now — because this surveillance of the American people is not going to stop. We must stop it. All of this harm has occurred, not in spite of, but because of the absence of federal legislation to regulate AI.”

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 6mo ago

Today @sanders.senate.gov is introducing an AI data center moratorium bill in the senate, and @aoc.bsky.social will be following suit in the house as they call for more AI regulation to protect Americans and the environment www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... @rollingstone.com

“We cannot sit back and allow a handful of billionaire Big Tech oligarchs to make decisions that will reshape our economy, our democracy and the future of humanity." Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Today @sanders.senate.gov is introducing an AI data center moratorium bill in the senate, and @aoc.bsky.social will be following suit in the house as they call for more AI regulation to protect Americans and the environment www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... @rollingstone.com

Bernie Sanders and AOC Want to Pump the Brakes on AI Development

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are introducing legislation aimed at slowing down the development of AI data centers.

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It's dangerous for civilians AND for troops to dismiss guardrails on AI as bureaucracy and speed toward modernization without safety, experts tell me. “You have a Pentagon, under Hegseth’s leadership, that is increasingly dismantling accountability structures." www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

The Military Is Ramping Up AI. Experts Say It's Putting Civilians -- and Troops -- At Risk

A report raises concerns with how few guardrails there are for advanced weaponry, as the Department of Defense demands billions for new systems.

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“We have reached a level of realism in video, audio, and image deepfakes that for most people, it is not discernible from fact” Thanks to @gmpinglish.bsky.social for posting. #AI #Photography

Lorena O’Neil@lorenaoneil.com · 6mo ago

AI experts explain the harmful impact of manipulated images in the fog of war: “It’s become very sophisticated and a critical part of geopolitics” www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...