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California socialite Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for killing two boys, Mark, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, in a hit-and-run while speeding in 2020. Despite her claims of innocence, Grossman showed no remorse. Prosecutors sought a harsher sentence of 34 years to life.
Apple announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10. Developer beta is out; public beta is expected soon, with full release in September. iOS 18 supports iPhones from 11 to 15, including SE (2nd gen or later). Key features: customizable Home Screen, improved Photos app, revamped Control Center, and satellite messaging.
Israel used U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs in a strike near Rafah that killed dozens of Palestinians. The bombs, known for precision, were identified through debris. The Israeli military aimed to target Hamas leaders but the strike caused significant civilian casualties, sparking international outrage and protests.
Many Americans might start paying less for their credit cards soon. This is because the government has made a new rule that says late fees can’t be more than $8 each month. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says this change could save families $10 billion every year.
In central Paris, people who support abortion rights got together for a special event. They cheered and clapped loudly as the Eiffel Tower lit up behind them, showing the words “MyBodyMyChoice” on a big screen after the vote results were announced.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin reached a new record high of around $64,980, breaking the previous record set back in November 2021 when the cryptocurrency market was booming.
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta sites went down starting around 10 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, according to Down Detector, a website that tracks user reports of telecommunication and internet disruptions. There were more than 300,000 reports of outages for Facebook and 40,000 reports for Instagram on tracking website Downdetector.com.
Apple got a huge fine of about $1.95 billion from the EU because it wasn’t playing fair with other music apps. They were using their power over the App Store to push out competition. The EU says Apple has been doing this for about ten years, and they’re not happy about it.
Newly released bodycam footage from a NYC shooting reveals an NYPD officer firing at a man holding his mother by the neck, screaming about a knife, shot dead. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a violent, possibly drug-induced situation in the Bronx.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously supported Trump against Colorado’s bid to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot. Their ruling impacts similar efforts in other states. The case explored the 14th Amendment’s Article 3, barring insurrection-involved officeholders. States can disqualify for state roles but lack power to enforce it for federal positions, particularly the Presidency.
President Biden said America will drop food and other help into Gaza from planes. This comes after a fight over aid in Gaza killed many people. Biden wants to help innocent people suffering in the conflict and promises more aid from the U.S.
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, saying the AI startup had breached its contract by prioritizing profits instead of seeking to benefit humanity.
Trump seeks a $100 million bond to delay a $454 million judgment in his civil fraud case, admitting he may need to sell properties without relief. His lawyers request postponement of various penalties, including loan restrictions and business bans.
A New York judge on Friday handed Donald Trump a crushing defeat in his civil fraud case, finding him liable for conspiring to manipulate his net worth and ordering him to pay a penalty of more than $350 million that could wipe out his entire stockpile of cash.
Greece legalized Same-Sex marriage and equal parental adoption rights in Greece. Celebrations erupted in Athens as supporters cheered, while opponents, including Orthodox Church affiliates, protested with banners and prayers. Although Greece became the 16th European Union Country to Allow Same-Sex marriage.
Aleksei A. Navalny, known for challenging Russia’s security establishment, released a daring video in December 2020. In it, he claims to have tricked a Russian intelligence officer into admitting to a plot to kill him by poisoning his underpants.
The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny signals a significant juncture for Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, emphasizing the Kremlin’s power and ongoing instability. Ahead of presidential elections, the Kremlin seeks to bolster support for Putin’s reelection, potentially leveraging gains in Ukraine to underscore his leadership.
Judge Juan M. Merchan decided to start jury selection on March 25 for a trial involving Mr. Trump, despite objections from his lawyers who argued it would conflict with his presidential campaign schedule.