In this episode of Up First, we explore three significant news stories. First, Luigi Mangione has been arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, a young man who appeared well-off, raised eyebrows with troubling posts on social media before his apprehension.
Next, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking the stand in his own corruption trial, facing serious charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, all while tensions continue to rise in the region.
Lastly, Jay-Z is firmly denying decade-old rape allegations as part of a larger civil lawsuit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs.
The episode also pays tribute to the late poet Nikki Giovanni.
