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☆ Colin Gray, father of alleged Apalachee High School shooter, pleads not guilty to charges that he shares responsibility for killings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Andy Rose | Devon M. Sayers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Winder, Georgia CNN —Colin Gray, the father of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray, entered a not guilty plea Thursday morning to charges – including two counts of second-degree murder – alleging that he shares responsibility for the September shooting. Gray faces 29 charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of involuntary manslaughter. He was indicted on 55 counts, including four counts each of malice murder and felony murder. Colt Gray will be tried as an adult. Colin and Colt Gray have both been jailed since their arrests.

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☆ Most employees don't leverage this 'triple-tax-free' account, advisor says. Here's how to use it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Many employees have a health savings account, which offers tax incentives to save for medical expenses. However, most are still missing out on long-term HSA benefits, experts say. But you need an eligible high-deductible health plan to make contributions. Some 66% of employees picked an HSA-qualifying health plan when given the choice, according to the Plan Sponsor Council of America survey. However, the best health insurance plan depends on your family's expected medical expenses for the upcoming year, experts say.

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☆ What to know about Denzel Washington's family, including his actor kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Here's what to know about Washington's kids: John David, Katia, Malcolm, and Olivia. John David Washington, Washington's eldest child, stars as the lead. In 2018, John David Washington told Andscape that pursuing football was a way to escape being compared to his father. In 2020, John David Washington told Esquire that he didn't tell his father about the audition until he got the role. Katia Washington has worked on several movies, including "The Equalizer," which starred Denzel Washington, "Fences," which was directed by Denzel Washington, and "Malcolm & Marie," which stars John David Washington.

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☆ American Airlines is starting to shame passengers who try to board too early
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementAmerican Airlines is rolling out tech that calls out passengers who try to board before their turn. The new tech also gives staff more info on passengers' connections and boarding groups. American Airlines is cracking down on passengers who try to sneak their way into an earlier boarding group. While the crackdown may be bad news for boarding group hoppers, it's likely great news for airline workers. They even call some of these passengers "gate lice."

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☆ CNBC Sport: The next big media rights deal isn't in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

In my inaugural CNBC Sport newsletter , I said the major American sports leagues have their media rights deals locked up for years to come. The NHL's Canadian media rights deal will end after next season. The company has said it intends to bid again for the Canadian media rights. In my inaugural CNBC Sport newsletter, I said the major American sports leagues have their media rights deals locked up for years to come. The NHL's Canadian media rights deal will end after next season.

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☆ Five things to look out for in NFL Week 12: A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Andy Scholes | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Here’s five things to know for Week 12:Your Super Bowl favorite: the Detroit LionsFor the first time ever, the Detroit Lions are the favorites to win the Super Bowl. The games are obviously very hard always and tough to win and just rewind a week ago at Houston, how hard that win was. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked if there is anything to the Super Bowl hangover and said: “I don’t think there is an answer about a journey or Super Bowl hangover. The 49ers suffered their fifth loss of the season in Week 11 at the hands of Geno Smith (right) and the Seattle Seahawks. Steelers QB Russell Wilson has previously won a Super Bowl during his time with the Seahawks and lost in another.

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☆ Braves’ Chris Sale, Tigers’ Tarik Skubal win MLB’s Cy Young Award
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won the Cy Young Award for the best pitchers in their respective leagues, MLB announced Tuesday. Sale won the National League honor while Skubal won the American League’s. Both Sale and Skubal won their respective league’s Triple Crown in 2024, leading the NL and AL in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Sale is the first NL player to win the pitching Triple Crown since 2011. Skubal also became the first AL player to win the pitching Triple Crown in a full season since 2011.

Persons: Chris Sale, Tarik Skubal, Cy Young, Sale, Skubal, Tommy John, — Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Cy, MLB, National League, Triple Crown, NL, AL, Braves, Injuries, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta, Chicago White Sox, Red Sox, —, Tigers Locations: Detroit

Hyosub Shin/Pool/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/APState prosecutor Sheila Ross outlined each of the charges Jose Ibarra is facing during her closing argument Wednesday morning. Ross described Ibarra as “a monstrously guilty individual,” and asked Judge H. Patrick Haggard to find him guilty on all counts. Here’s a look at how she described the evidence surrounding each of the charges:Malice murder: Ross outlined Ibarra’s deliberate intention to kill, noting evidence from the medical examiner in the case. • Aggravated Assault with Intent to RapeRoss outlined Laken Riley’s state of undress, noting her clothes being “in two different directions.”“Her underwear has been torn. Obstruction of 911 CallThe prosecutor noted that evidence showed Laken Riley’s emergency called had hung up on the 9-1-1 center.

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☆ Delta takes a jab at Spirit and says it soon expects more profit from premium seats than economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As such, premium seats — currently about 30% of Delta's inventory — will be a majority focus of any added capacity next year. Delta is doubling down on premium seatsDelta's premium cabins, including premium-economy upgrades, Delta One business class, and domestic first class, have long been profit drivers. Delta said its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will be introduced with about 50% premium seats, for example, while the airline plans to add lie-flat business class to A321neo jets. AdvertisementThis all comes after Delta had higher-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, largely anchored by premium seats, even though it was dinged by a costly CrowdStrike outage. From July through September, Delta generated $5.3 billion in premium revenue compared to $6.3 billion for the economy cabin despite premium taking up less cabin real estate.

Persons: Glen Hauenstein, Hauenstein, Scott Kirby, David Neeleman, They've, Ed Bastian, Donald Trump, Delta, didn't Organizations: Lines, Delta Air Lines, Wednesday, Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Breeze Airways, Biden, Airbus, Boeing Locations: Atlanta

☆ Why UnitedHealthcare has reimagined routine health visits — by bringing them to the kitchen table
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sponsored Unitedhealthcare | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

HouseCalls provides home visits for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members where advanced practice clinicians spend 45 minutes to an hour assessing health and social needs. How can health care be provided in a truly integrated, holistic way, addressing not just the patient's physical health concerns but also their behavioral health needs and the social drivers of health? In-depth visits, in-depth insightsA HouseCalls visit is quite different from a clinical appointment in a doctor's office. While the majority of HouseCalls visits focus on general health and wellbeing and address common health concerns in older adults such as high blood pressure, they occasionally take a more dramatic turn and lead to life-saving health care interventions. Learn more about how UnitedHealthcare's HouseCalls can help improve health outcomes by bringing care to patients' doorsteps.

Persons: HouseCalls, Alexander Billioux, Billioux, Susan Sanner, Sanner, — Organizations: UnitedHealthcare, Insider Studios, 2Optum, Income Group Locations: Atlanta

☆ Jose Ibarra sentenced to life in prison without parole for Laken Riley murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Nicole Chavez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Riley’s family cried and multiple gasps and sobs were heard in the courtroom when the first guilty decision was announced. The defense questioned the quality of that DNA evidence and its analysis. In addition, a blood-like stain on a navy blue jacket found in a dumpster contained the DNA of Riley and Ibarra, Hinkle testified. He slammed current immigration policy, saying Ibarra should have not been allowed to enter the United States. “Open border policies failed Laken Riley, and today’s verdict is a reminder that the safety of our communities must remain our number one priority.

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☆ McDonald’s has temporarily stopped selling espresso drinks at some US locations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —A machine is giving McDonald’s a headache, and this time it’s not the one that makes ice cream. Melitta, the manufacturer of the $3,000 espresso machine, informed customers of a problem with the equipment, forcing McDonald’s to temporarily decommission them while the issue is resolved. As a result, McDonald’s customers can’t order its espresso-based drinks, including frappés and Americanos. The chain recently launched a spinoff restaurant called CosMc’s that focuses on specialty coffee drinks. “One area of focus has been identifying ways for McDonald’s to participate in attractive and fast-growing categories … we’ve honed in on specialty beverages and coffee,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski previously said.

Persons: McDonald’s, Melitta, ”, it’s, Chris Kempczinski Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN Locations: New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Pittsburgh , New York, Tampa , Florida

☆ Biden fades into the background at his final international summits: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In today’s edition, White House correspondent Mike Memoli files a dispatch from Rio de Janeiro on President Joe Biden's final international summit. Biden fades into the background at his final international summitsBy Mike MemoliRIO DE JANEIRO — President Joe Biden’s final international summits almost certainly would have played out differently had the elections back home gone as he had hoped. But President-elect Donald Trump cast a long shadow over a seemingly humbled Biden as he bid farewell to his counterparts here. Read more → 🥊 Democrats’ next fight: Minnesota Democratic Party Chairman Ken Martin became the second candidate to jump into the race to lead the Democratic National Committee. Read more →Minnesota Democratic Party Chairman Ken Martin became the second candidate to jump into the race to lead the Democratic National Committee.

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☆ Nvidia boss Jensen Huang predicts computing power will increase a 'millionfold' in a decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementJensen Huang made a bold prediction that computing power will increase a millionfold in a decade. So-called "scaling laws" observe that AI models get smarter with more computing power. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that the computing power driving advances in generative AI is projected to increase by "a millionfold" over the next decade. In a special address on Monday, the billionaire chip boss told an industry conference in Atlanta that computing power was seeing a "fourfold" increase annually. OpenAI, for instance, is facing slower rates of improvement with its upcoming AI model, Orion, according to The Information.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Huang, Ilya Sutskever, they've Organizations: Nvidia, Companies, Orion, Reuters Locations: Atlanta, Silicon Valley

☆ Robotaxis could slowly be coming for Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementCompetition from driverless taxis could reduce Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings in the years to come. Many drivers told BI that the gig has become less profitable recently due to increased competition. As the adoption of driverless taxis spreads across the US, ride-hailing experts told Business Insider that Uber and Lyft drivers could see their earning opportunities slowly deteriorate. Garin said that many ride-hailing drivers work part-time and don't rely on the gig as their primary source of income. A Lyft spokesperson did not respond to BI's question about the impacts driverless taxis could have on ride-hailing drivers.

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Empty lot Grand Ave. Dean St. Project site Pacific St. The Upper West Side project was recommended for approval while the Crown Heights project wasn’t. The Upper West Side project was recommended for approval while the Crown Heights project wasn’t. The Upper West Side project was recommended for approval while the Crown Heights project wasn’t. City Council vote Here’s where things ended for the Crown Heights project, which was rejected by the council member from the area.

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☆ An AI startup CEO on a Forbes '30 Under 30' list has been charged with defrauding investors out of $10 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Federal prosecutors have charged the founder of an education technology startup spun out of Harvard who was recognized on a Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021 with fraud. AdvertisementAllHere, which came out of the Harvard Innovation Lab, created an AI chatbot that was supposed to help reduce student absenteeism. Smith-Griffin was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for education in 2021. AllHere's investors included funds managed by Rethink Capital Partners and Spero Ventures, according to a document filed in bankruptcy court. Representatives for Harvard, Forbes, and Inc. didn't immediately respond to a comment request on Tuesday.

Persons: Joanna Smith, Griffin, Smith, Sam Bankman, Charlie Javice, Martin Shkreli —, spotlighted, Damian Williams, AllHere, didn't, Griffin wasn't Organizations: AllHere, Forbes, Harvard Innovation, Los Angeles Unified School District, Inc, Prosecutors, New York City Department of Education, Atlanta Public Schools, Capital Partners, Spero Ventures, Harvard Locations: Harvard, New York, North Carolina

But the decline in support for Ms. Harris in some of the country’s most liberal areas is particularly notable. For example, in Fulton County, which contains most of Atlanta, Ms. Harris gained about 4,500 votes, but Mr. Trump gained more than 7,400. He similarly outran Ms. Harris where she made gains in Wake County, N.C., Lancaster County, Pa., and Montgomery County, Texas. In Milwaukee County in swing-state Wisconsin, Ms. Harris lost 1,200 voters compared with Mr. Biden’s total in 2020, while Mr. Trump gained more than 3,500. But he lost votes, as did Ms. Harris, in majority-Black counties, especially those in the South where turnout dropped overall.

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☆ Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts. Journeys of 50 miles or more will be made by 79.9 million people in the holiday period — an increase of 1.7 million from last year and 2 million more than in 2019. "Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, and this year we’re expecting to set new records across the board, from driving to flying and cruising," Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel said in a statement. The majority of trips, 71.7 million, will be by car, meaning 1.3 million more travelers will be on the road compared to last year. A record 5.84 million plan to fly, a 9% increase from 2019, with international flight bookings up 23%, the AAA said.

Persons: Stacey Barber, Bob Pishue, Hertz Organizations: AAA, AAA Travel, Phoenix Locations: Boston , New York, LA, Seattle, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Las Vegas , Los Angeles, Miami, Oahu, Orlando, Florida

☆ Why one veteran economist is doubling down on his 2025 recession call after Trump's victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

That's due to a recent contraction in the money supply, which preceded past downturns, he told NYSE TV Live. The US economy is still likely to slow into a recession next year — and Trump's election victory may have just made the economic outlook even more challenging, according to top economist Steve Hanke. AdvertisementM2, one class of the money supply, shrank from mid-2022 to March 2024, according to Federal Reserve data. The M2 money supply started to re-expand this year, rising 2.47% year-per-year at the end of September. Trump's protectionist economic policies also impose a "big negative" for the economy, Hanke said.

Persons: Steve Hanke, downturns, Johns Hopkins, who's, That's, Hanke, Trump Organizations: NYSE TV, NYSE, Federal Reserve, Real Locations: Atlanta

☆ Georgia appeals court cancels arguments in Trump election case until further notice
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled until further notice oral arguments on an effort by President-elect Donald Trump and other co-defendants to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the criminal election interference prosecution against them. The Georgia Court of Appeals acted on its own in canceling the arguments scheduled for Dec. 5. Trump and other defendants had appealed that ruling, and the Court of Appeals in June halted proceedings in the case pending the outcome of that effort. Circuit Court of Appeals to suspend proceedings in that case, citing Trump's election victory. That federal appeals court granted Smith's request.

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☆ NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Ben Morse | Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. Steelers edge Ravens in AFC North classicThe Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have historically been the dominant forces in the AFC North. “Well, look, this morning I had no hatred in my heart,” Queen told NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe after the game. (Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig) made a huge play, and it just came out of me playing football, all the emotions. Great team win,” Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh exclaimed after the game.

Persons: Russell Wilson, Chris Boswell –, Boswell, Justin K, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Pittsburgh linebacker Patrick Queen, ” Queen, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, “, Nick Herbig, …, Gene J, Jackson, Henry, Justin Tucker, John Harbaugh, ”, it’s, It’s, Jared Goff, Goff, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Jameson Williams, Gregory Shamus, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery –, ‘, Montgomery, Gibbs, Dan Campbell, ” Campbell, you’ve, David, Jamo, he’s, Jared, Carlos Osorio, Joe Burrow, Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Gregory Bull, Chase McLaughlin, Justin Herbert, miscues, Herbert, Ladd McConkey, JK Dobbins, Dobbins, Jim Harbaugh, Mary, Higgins, Derwin James Jr, ” Burrow, Harbaugh Organizations: CNN, AFC, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Steelers, Ravens, AFC North, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Steel City, Pittsburgh linebacker, NFL, ” Lions, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Ford, Detroit, Lions, Jaguars, Sega, Detroit didn’t, New England Patriots, Super, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, AP Chargers, Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, Chargers, Cincinnati, JK, ” Chargers, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Locations: Steel, Baltimore, Los Angeles

ArizonaResult: Trump 52.2%; Harris 46.7%Margin: Trump +186,138Two counties in Arizona make up the lion’s share of the population. After losing Arizona’s Latino vote by 24 points to Biden, Trump slashed his deficit to just 10 points this time. In some of these counties, Harris actually did improve on Biden’s performance, significantly. About 450 miles northwest of Vegas, in the state’s other major population center, in and around Reno in Washoe County, Trump also made strides. PennsylvaniaResult: Trump 50.4%; Harris 48.6%Vote margin: Trump +125,325Overall, Pennsylvania shifted 3 points to Trump between 2020 and 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s, Harris, Biden, Harry Truman, Trump, It’s, Barack Obama, Harris ’, Henry, Harris underperformed, hasn’t, Clark —, —, Clark, Hoke, Obama, Hillary Clinton, they’ve, Dane County, Dane Organizations: Democratic, Arizona, Trump, Republican, Maricopa, Biden, Fort Apache, Democrats, Trump ., Atlanta counties, GOP, Michigan, Grand Traverse, ’, Wayne, American, Clark, NBC News, Puerto Ricans, Democratic Party, Milwaukee Locations: Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Maricopa, Pima County, Tucson , Pima, Trump’s Arizona, Navajo, Apache County, Trump, Georgia, Atlanta, Douglas, Newton, Rockdale, Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, Michigan, Lower, Grand, Traverse, Lake Michigan, Wayne, Black Detroit, Detroit’s, Dearborn, Israel, Hamtramck, Canton, Detroit, Oakland County, Macomb County, Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas, Clark, Vegas, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe, . North Carolina, North Carolina, Robeson, Scotland, Swain County, Asheville, Buncombe County, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Biden’s, Puerto, Allentown, Reading, Hazleton, Lackawanna County, Scranton, Bucks, Pike County, New Jersey, New York, Chester, Montgomery, Harrisburg, Wisconsin, Harris, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Winnebago, Green Bay, Appleton, Madison

☆ Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Bela Karolyi, one of the United States' most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82, a spokesperson for USA Gymnastics said Saturday evening. In an interview with USA Gymnastics in 2016, Retton described her first American Cup competition under the Karolyis. In 2016, USA Gymnastics purchased Karolyi Ranch and celebrated the couple’s influence on American competitors. In 2018, USA Gymnastics terminated its contract with Karolyi Ranch and closed the facility in Walker County, Texas. Comăneci said on Instagram that Bela Karolyi was a "big impact and influence in my life."

Persons: Bela Karolyi, Márta, Jill Geer, Karolyi, Nadia Comăneci, Dominique Dawes, Phoebe Mills, Betty Okino, Kerri Strug, Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zmeskal, Retton, Bela, ‘ Mary Lou, Márta Karolyi, Gregory Bull, Simone Biles, Marta, Larry Nassar, Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Nassar, ”, it’s, “, Dominique Moceanu, Whitney Harding, Harding, Comăneci Organizations: USA Gymnastics, Gymnastics Hall, Angeles, USA, American, Garden, Calif, Karolyi Ranch, U.S, Gymnastics Hall of Fame, Olympic, National, Team Training, Gymnastics, Karolyi, of Fame, NBC Locations: United States, Romania, Retton, Houston, Madison, San Jose, Oklahoma, Márta, U.S, Michigan, Karolyi, Texas, USA, Walker County , Texas, Columbus , Ohio

☆ Laken Riley’s final moments: What we know from her phone and smartwatch data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Her roommates called authorities. A left thumbprint with DNA matching Ibarra was later discovered on Riley’s phone, according to prosecutors. Her mom then called Riley’s three roommates, each of whom shared their phone’s locations with one another, including Riley’s. They reported her missing around 12:05 p.m.Riley’s smartwatch data captures struggleThe Garmin smartwatch Riley wore captured crucial data that prosecutors say give clues as to what happened as she struggled for her life. Her heart rate continued to show on the smartwatch data until just before 9:30 a.m.

Persons: CNN — Laken Riley, Riley, hadn’t, Riley wasn’t, She’d, ”, Jose Ibarra, asphyxiated, Ibarra, Connolly Huth, chatted, Huth, Holly Yan, Lilly Steiner, Sofia Magana, Riley’s, Garmin smartwatch Riley, Zachary Davis, Hyosub, CNN’s Rebekah Riess, Devon M, Sayers, Nick Valencia, Amanda Musa Organizations: CNN, University of Georgia, Prosecutors, Augusta, Netflix, Oconee Forest, University of Georgia police, Garmin, Clarke County Police Department Locations: Augusta University’s Athens, Athens , Georgia, Oconee, Athens, Clarke County, Devon

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