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Laurie Shaver trial: Florida woman put in handcuffs moments after jury finds her guilty in husband's
SUMMARY: The jury found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm in case number 20 CF 2361. The court has adjudicated the defendant guilty and remanded them to the custody of the sheriff, pending a pre-sentence investigation report by the Florida parole and probation commission. The defendant will be held at the Lake County Jail until sentencing, which is scheduled for November 25th at 9:00 AM. The court has ordered a DNA sample and no further discussions arose from the defense or the state. The session was then adjourned.
Laurie Shaver was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Michael. Shaver was accused of shooting and killing Michael by shooting him in the back of the head. She then, prosecutors alleged, buried him in the backyard beneath a fire pit and concrete slab. Michael was last seen by friends in 2015. His skeletal remains were found in 2018.
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Jacksonville University only school with 2 finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge
SUMMARY: Jacksonville University (JU) is the only school with two student teams selected as finalists in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge, a competition focused on cryogenic fuel storage and transfer in space for NASA’s Artemis program. JU joins top universities like MIT and Ohio State as one of 12 finalists nationwide. Each team received a $9,250 stipend to refine their proposals ahead of the June competition in Huntsville, Alabama. The proposals are led by Dr. Angela Masson, combining expertise from JU’s School of Aviation and Davis College of Business and Technology. The competition highlights JU’s growing impact in STEM innovation.
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Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: The Expo 2025 Osaka, held at Yumeshima, opened with over 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The event, themed “Creating a future society for our lives,” showcases exhibits from over 160 countries. Despite slow ticket sales, the Expo aims to address global tensions through collaboration. Highlights include the Grand Ring, a massive wooden structure, cutting-edge technology like robots and flying cars, and pop culture displays. The U.S. pavilion highlights space travel, and China showcases lunar samples. The quirky mascot, Myaku-Myaku, adds a playful element, symbolizing the Expo’s theme of creativity and unity.
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Ecuador’s incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
SUMMARY: Ecuadorians are voting in a second presidential runoff between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Both candidates have promised to address rising violence linked to drug trafficking, with a focus on stronger law enforcement and international support. Noboa, a young millionaire with a background in business, won 44.17% of the votes in October 2023, while González secured 44%. The election follows a sharp rise in crime since 2021. Voter turnout is mandatory for adults under 65, with fines for non-compliance. The results are expected to be close, with polls closing at 5 p.m. local time.
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