The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where a judge will determine his guilt or innocence. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, appeared in court Tuesday, Nov. 12, speaking through a translator to confirm his decision. Superior Court Judge H.…

A new conspiracy theory is circulating on social media, alleging that Elon Musk used his satellite internet company, Starlink, to rig the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Voting machine companies and election officials are speaking out against the claims. The theory suggests that Starlink, developed by Musk’s SpaceX to provide high-speed internet worldwide, was somehow connected…

Six people are now in custody after authorities accused them of planning attacks on Jewish people in Belgium. The attacks were expected to be similar to the assaults that took place in Amsterdam on Thursday, Nov. 7. Investigators said there were calls on social media for a “Jew hunt” in Antwerp. The calls used the…

Multiple French news organizations sued X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of running their content without paying them. The eight media groups including Le Monde and Le Parisien said X violated what’s known as European neighboring rights, which is a law that requires payment after social media platforms republish news content.  This new lawsuit…

A new study published on Monday, Nov. 11, shows LED lights may prevent great white shark attacks on surfers and kayakers. Australian researchers found seal-shaped decoys with underside lighting blocked the view of silhouettes against the sunlight above, deterring the attacks by obstructing the predator’s vision. “So, what we’re trying to do now is move…

A new survey is showing that more and more people are “doom spending”. Doom spending is when you spend money to quiet concerns about things like the economy or the state of the world today. A recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma found 27% of Americans “doom spend” to cope with stress, especially younger Americans.…

North Korea has disrupted GPS signals near the South Korean border for five consecutive days, affecting flights and vessel operations, South Korea’s military reported Tuesday, Nov. 12. Officials believe the interference is tied to Pyongyang’s ongoing military exercises aimed at countering drones. The disruptions were detected in areas near the border cities of Kaesong and…

Could a special pair of glasses for delivery drivers be the key to making sure your Amazon packages are always delivered on time? Amazon is developing smart glasses that would give drivers turn-by-turn navigation on a small embedded screen along their routes to make deliveries happen faster.  The glasses are being modeled off Amazon’s Echo…

When President-elect Donald Trump meets with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 12, their wives won’t do the same. Various reports indicate Melania Trump has decided to pass on the visit. CNN and other media outlets report that Melania Trump won’t attend the traditional White House meeting that many view as…

Tensions are escalating in Amsterdam as authorities respond to violent incidents tied to a soccer match involving Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dutch police announced five new arrests over the weekend of Nov. 8, bringing the total number of detainees to nine in an ongoing investigation. The suspects, men aged 18 to 37, are accused…