In the 1990s, the Menendez brothers were put on trial for their parents’ murder, becoming a media sensation that sharply divided public opinion on the brothers’ motives.
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Motel 6 is sold to an Indian hotel company for $525 million
The sale to Oyo, a travel business, will include the Studio 6 motel brand, which caters to customers seeking extended stays. The all-cash transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
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U.S. officials say Russia is embracing AI for its election influence efforts
The cutting-edge technology makes it easier for Russia as well as Iran to quickly and more convincingly tailor polarizing content aimed at swaying American voters, intelligence officials said.
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California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling
California’s lawsuit alleges that ExxonMobil has known for decades that recycling would not effectively stem the flow of plastic waste.
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‘I didn’t want it to end.’ Why director Todd Phillips came back with another ‘Joker’
After the 2019 Joker wrapped, Phillips knew he wanted to do more with Batman’s archnemesis. Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.
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Octopuses and fish share leadership — and enforcement — in group hunting
When octopuses and fish hunt in groups in the Red Sea, the leadership roles are more dynamic than researchers knew — as are some ways the animals enforce cooperation.
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Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course
Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a “main character” of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.
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Crime in the U.S. fell in 2023, FBI data show
New data released by the FBI show violent crime and property crime both fell in 2023 compared to the previous year.
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Pennsylvania college investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student
Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student’s chest during a social gathering on campus. The incident is under campus investigation.
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers plunges deep into the ocean in ‘Playground’
Richard Powers’ latest novel brims with love for humanity and the planet. He makes clear that while humans have made this planet our amusement park, we have not always taken proper care of our toys.
