U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success

A Kentucky woman, Holly LaFavers, faced an unexpected situation when 22 cases of Dum-Dum lollipops, ordered by her 8-year-old son Liam through her phone, were delivered to her home, totaling nearly $4,000. Despite her attempts to cancel the order, she learned that Amazon would refund the amount, and her bank waived any fees. LaFavers decided to donate the lollipops and vowed to adjust her phone settings to prevent future accidental purchases. Full Article

A Tennessee jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, of all state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist, which ignited nationwide protests two years ago. The jury found them not guilty of second-degree murder and other charges, leading to immediate release, while Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy expressed disappointment over the verdict. Nichols' family and civil rights leaders condemned the ruling as...

SummaryFive Mexican nationals were charged following a migrant boat capsizing near San Diego, resulting in the deaths of a 14-year-old boy and at least two others. Jesus Ivan Rodriguez-Leyva and Julio Cesar Zuniga-Luna face serious charges related to alien smuggling, while three others were charged with transportation of illegal aliens. The incident left the teenage boy's 10-year-old sister missing at sea, presumed dead, highlighting the dangers of human trafficking, as noted by U.S. Attorney Adam...

SummaryMotown legend Smokey Robinson has denied sexual assault allegations made by four former female employees in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, which claims sexual battery, including rape, and false imprisonment. Robinson's lawyer described the accusations as "vile" and part of an attempt to extort $50 million from the 85-year-old icon. The plaintiffs, who have not previously come forward due to fear of repercussions, seek damages and a jury trial, while Robinson's team plans to request...

AI Technology Used to Deliver Victim's Statement at SentencingChris Pelkey, who was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona three years ago, had his victim's statement presented via AI at his killer's sentencing, thanks to his family's use of voice recordings and videos. The AI version of Pelkey expressed forgiveness towards his assailant, Gabriel Horcasitas, who was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for manslaughter. While some legal experts see this as a positive...

SummaryAn 89-year-old man named Robert Markel and his dog were killed in separate bear attacks near his home in Florida, with officials suggesting that multiple bears may have been involved. The attacks took place near Jerome, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to euthanize three bears for DNA testing to identify any connection to the incidents, which could mark the state's first documented fatal bear attack. Residents are advised to avoid the area...