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Solomon Peña, a former New Mexico Republican state house candidate, has been ordered to remain in jail as he awaits trial for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two Bernalillo County commissioners. Judge David Murphy of the Second Judicial District Court ruled that Peña posed a threat to the targets of the shootings and their family members, citing his history of felony convictions and the tactics police say were used in the shootings. Peña is currently facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated battery, and tampering with evidence, and his trial is set to begin in April.
Two students were tragically killed and a teacher was injured in a targeted shooting at a Des Moines non-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet. The community is mourning the loss of the two students and sending their thoughts and prayers to the teacher who was injured.
A jury in Washington, DC has found four members of the far-right militia group Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. This is the second major trial of far-right extremists accused of plotting to forcibly keep President Donald Trump in power, and the four men now face up to 20 years in prison. The Justice Department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the Capitol attack, and the convictions of the Oath Keepers are seen as a major victory in their efforts to hold those responsible accountable.
Pamela Anderson, best known for her role as Lisa on Home Improvement, has alleged that the show's lead Tim Allen flashed her on the set. Anderson's allegation has sparked a debate about power dynamics in the entertainment industry and raised questions about the treatment of young actors on set. Anderson's story serves as a reminder of the importance of creating a safe and respectful work environment for all actors and actresses.
Bowling Green State University has reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Stone Foltz, a student who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity in 2021. The agreement includes a commitment to work together to address and eliminate hazing on college campuses. The Foltz family has started a foundation focused on hazing education and hope that this settlement will bring awareness to the dangers of hazing and encourage other universities to take a stand against it.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a major change to the country’s approach to COVID-19 vaccines, making it more similar to the annual flu vaccine push. The FDA would assess circulating strains of the virus and decide in June which strains to include in the vaccine. If implemented, the change could simplify the process of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and help ensure that people are protected against the most common strains of the virus.
Elon Musk took the witness stand for a second day on Monday in a trial over a controversial tweet from 2018, in which he claimed he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private for $420 a share. Musk is attempting to explain the thought process behind the tweet and push back at the idea that it was partly a joke. U.S. Judge Edward Chen has already ruled the tweet was false and reckless, and Musk is now trying to convince the jury that he did not know the tweet was false when he sent it.