Lyle Menendez denied parole decades after murder of parents
His brother Erik was also denied parole on Thursday for the 1989 shotgun killing of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Month: August 2025
Science news this week: Storms rage on Earth and the sun, and a new moon is spotted around Uranus
Aug. 23, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
If ‘pregnancy robots’ were real, would you use one?
A viral story raised the idea of using robots outfitted with artificial wombs to incubate human babies from conception to birth. If such technology existed
‘Pregnancy robot from China’ is fake, but is the technology behind it possible?
A story circulating on social media this week featured a seemingly made-up scientist who is developing an equally imaginary “pregnancy robot.” Virality ensued.
Five dead in bus crash after Niagara Falls tour
Police say most of the victims are tourists from India, China and the Philippines.
Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle
The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC.
South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean troops crossing border
Pyongyang’s state media call the shots a “deliberate provocation”, as the South Korean leader begins visit to US and Japan.
Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein client list does not exist
Maxwell was interviewed after pressure on Trump to release information about whether prominent figures were involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
The EV tax credit ends soon — but there’s a little bit of wiggle room for car buyers
A federal EV tax credit worth up to $7,500 ends Sept. 30. But the IRS has just clarified that shoppers don’t need to actually have
A ‘black moon’ will appear in the sky this weekend, but you won’t see it. Here’s why
A black moon is a type of new moon, when the moon is nearly between Earth and the sun. (Image credit: William West)
A discovery sheds new light on how different types of early humans coexisted long ago
Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.
Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar’s Head plant reopens
Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a Boar’s Head deli meat plant when it reopens after an deadly listeria outbreak
‘Terrorizing the workforce’: Intelligence community ‘panicked’ by Trump’s new moves
The FBI raid on President Tweety McTreason’s former National Security Adviser John Bolton appears primarily to be payback against him for years of criticism —
‘Not what I voted for!’ MAGA fans slam Trump’s latest ‘socialist’ move
On Friday, President Tweety McTreason announced that the U.S. government was now a part-owner of a major publicly traded tech company. The reaction among his