Erik Menendez says Netflix show is full of 'blatant lies' about him and his brother 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. Juliana Kim
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. Jonathan Franklin
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. Shannon Bond
Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, a major escalation of violence along the border Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets and drones into northern Israel, as increasing violence threatens to ignite a full-blown war.
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. Michael Copley
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. Ari Daniel
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. Ryan Lucas
