Laken Riley’s mother Allyson Phillips delivered a victim impact statement before her daughter’s killer, Jose Ibarra, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, saying, “On February 22nd of 2024, our family and friends were given a life sentence without a chance of parole.” "Laken's life was not the only life taken on that day that Jose Ibarra attacked her. The life of her family and friends was taken, too." #lakenriley #crime #news

In trial today, it was revealed that Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for her run to ask if she had time to chat. Less than 20 minutes later, her phone called 911. #lakenriley #news #courtroom #georgia #trial

Spirit airlines has gone into bankruptcy — but for flyers, it’s still business as usual. Here is why the company — which to emerge next year with less debt — may have gotten to this point. Head to cbsnews.com to read more about Spirit’s bankruptcy filing. #spiritairlines #businessnews #news

President Biden spoke in Manaus, Brazil Sunday — becoming the first sitting president to visit the Amazon region. Biden stressed the importance of reforesting the rainforest, pledging money and departmental resources. #news #politics #biden #amazon

Stingless bees are essential to the Peruvian Amazon, but deforestation is threatening the species’ future — as well as the livelihoods of the people who live in the area. #news #bees #peru #amazon