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The Menendez Brothers: A New Hearing on the Horizon

October 29, 2024

Imagine waiting nearly three decades to discover if you might ever leave prison. That’s the situation facing Erik and Lyle Menendez. These brothers, known for a shocking family tragedy, might soon face a parole hearing, but first, a judge must approve a new sentence. It’s a complex and lengthy proce

business

Pfizer Posts Big Q3 Earnings, Raises Outlook

October 29, 2024

Pfizer, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, surprised many analysts with its third-quarter earnings. The company reported earnings of $1. 06 per share, well above the expected $0. 61. Sales also exceeded expectations, coming in at $17. 7 billion compared to the projected $14. 92 bil

crime

A Teacher's Tragic Fate: The Convicted Kidnapper's Confession

October 29, 2024

In Memphis, Tenn. , a man named Cleotha Abston pleaded guilty to the awful crime of kidnapping and murdering billionaire heiress and teacher Eliza Fletcher. This shocking event happened in September 2022, during her early morning jog. Eliza, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, van

politics

A Growing Gathering: BRICS and Beyond

October 29, 2024

In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira

politics

Iran and Israel: A Call for Peace at the UN

October 29, 2024

The United States has issued a stern warning to Iran at the UN Security Council. They cautioned that there will be "severe consequences" if Iran carries out more attacks against Israel or U. S. personnel in the Middle East. This warning comes after Israel retaliated against Iran's recent missile att

politics

Trump's Presidential Hopes vs. Sentencing: A Legal Dilemma

October 29, 2024

There's a big question mark over Donald Trump's future, and it's not just about the upcoming election. He's due for sentencing on November 26 in a New York fraud case, and legal experts are divided on how this might play out. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records related

sports

Why Didn't Tyrique Stevenson Join the Cowboys?

October 29, 2024

So, you might be wondering why Tyrique Stevenson isn't part of the Cowboys team. Well, let's dive into that. On the final play of the Chicago-Washington game, Tyrique, a cornerback for the Bears, had his back turned to the line of scrimmage. He was busy taunting Commanders fans instead of focusing o

politics

Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Voter Purge

October 28, 2024

Virginia has turned to the U. S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that blocks the state from removing 1, 600 voters it suspects are noncitizens. A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court's ruling that these voters were incorrectly removed. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngk

politics

Virginia's Voter Roll Purge: A Supreme Court Battle

October 28, 2024

In Virginia, officials have taken their request to clean up voter lists right to the top court in the land—the US Supreme Court. They're asking for permission to remove voters believed to be non-citizens. This issue has sparked political interest, with former President Trump and other Republicans cl

business

Boeing's $19 Billion Share Sale: A Money Move to Stay in the Game

October 28, 2024

Boeing has been dealing with a tough time for years now. Two plane crashes and a pandemic later, the company is looking to boost its finances. So, they've just announced a plan to sell some of their shares worth about $19 billion. This isn't their first big money move, as they've already raised $25