Armed with shotguns, Erik and Lyle Menendez stormed into their family's Beverly Hills home's den in the summer of 1989 and started shooting, killing their father and mother. The brothers claimed they shot their parents after years of horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their father after being charged with the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Prosecutors denied the accusations, claiming the siblings were driven by greed. When the jury failed to return a verdict, their televised trial—which included the brothers narrating the alleged torture in gory and gruesome detail—came to an end. The siblings were found guilty of first-degree murder during a second trial and given a life sentence without the prospect of release. In October, the top prosecutor for Los Angeles County stated that t...

On Monday, the federal prosecutor who oversaw the convictions of disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and Senator Robert Menendez announced that he will resign as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York next month. In a statement announcing his plan to step down effective at 11:59 p.m. on December 13, Damian Williams, who has also been in charge of the prosecutions of rap musician Sean Diddy Combs and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, said, "Serving the American people has been an honor." In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Williams, a veteran of the office and the first Black man to occupy the esteemed and influential position. Donald Trump, the incoming president, had previously declared his intention to succeed h...

After Los Angeles County's top prosecutor was fired earlier this month and suggested a fresh sentencing that would allow the brothers' release, Erik and Lyle Menendez's attempts to shorten their life sentences without the possibility of parole have been put on hold. After a court decided on Monday that a resentencing hearing scheduled for December 11 should be postponed in part to allow the county's new district attorney to review the case, that uncertainty will persist for the time being. The hearing was delayed for January 30 and January 31 by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic, who also stated that he needed additional time to consider the recommendation. Despite technical difficulties with the feed from the San Diego prison where they are detained, the brothers were ...

A 24-year-old Ph.D. student in upstate New York claimed she is constantly anxious, like many immigrants with visas. The student, who requested anonymity to avoid reprisals, is presently on an F-1 student visa and fears that her status could be abruptly changed if she leaves the country, even for a short trip. She now worries that she may not be able to obtain a more permanent H-1B visa, which is for specialized vocations, after she graduates, since President-elect Donald Trump is getting ready to retake office with a Cabinet full of people who have anti-legal immigration platforms. The student stated, "I am curious to see what changes he ultimately makes and how." The planet might literally change drastically in four years. Many immigrants are concerned that, as he tried to do during his ...

After Los Angeles County's top prosecutor was fired earlier this month and suggested a fresh sentencing that would allow the brothers' release, Erik and Lyle Menendez's attempts to shorten their life sentences without the possibility of parole have been put on hold. After a court decided on Monday that a resentencing hearing scheduled for December 11 should be postponed in part to allow the county's new district attorney to review the case, that uncertainty will persist for the time being. The hearing was delayed for January 30 and January 31 by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic, who also stated that he needed additional time to consider the recommendation. Despite technical difficulties with the feed from the San Diego prison where they are detained, the brothers were ...

Americans with family on the island and travelers thinking about going have been organizing to send much-needed help to Cuba as the country has struggled with natural catastrophes and power outages. The scenario has prompted concern, further planning, and measures for both groups. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake, two powerful hurricanes, and national blackouts have all hit Cuba in recent weeks, further weakening the country's already fragile infrastructure. Access to food, medicine, water, and fuel—all of which are already in short supply—has become considerably more difficult for residents, who have been without electricity for hours on end. About a month after the initial grid collapse, visitors and family members are taking action to express their annoyance and worry by sending supplies in p...

This Monday might have been a bit more annoying than normal for you if you use Microsoft 365. Early on Monday morning, the software company said it was looking into a problem that was affecting users of Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online. Numerous workplaces worldwide rely significantly on Microsoft 365 apps, such as Teams and Outlook. Microsoft 365 stated in an afternoon update that it is experiencing difficulties in its attempts to resolve the problems. "We understand the significant impact of this event to your businesses and are working to provide relief as soon as possible," Microsoft stated on X. According to user reports, there are problems with Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams, according to Downdetector, an internet platform that tracks website and service outages. Just before 1 ...