Marine charged in subway killing, Dems criticize parental rights, Peloton recall – Friday afternoon update.

Marine Charged In Subway Killing

A highly decorated U.S. Marine veteran, Daniel Penny, who restrained a New York homeless man threatening people on the subway, has been charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter over the death of Jordan Neely. Penny faces up to 15 years in prison and was released on a $100,000 bond after his arraignment on Friday afternoon. Despite the charges, a Give Send Go donation page set up in Penny’s name raised more than $400,000 by Friday afternoon.

Dems Attack Parental Rights

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a new law that allows licensed shelters to bypass parents when their parental rights, Peloton recall – Friday afternoon update.”>child seeks transgender medical treatments. Before this bill was signed, shelters and host homes were required to notify parents within 72 hours if a minor came into their care. Now the facilities can bypass parents and instead contact the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. This move has been criticized by many as an attack on parental rights.

U.S.-Ukraine Aid Keeps Getting Higher

The U.S. has announced another $1.2 billion worth of security assistance to Ukraine this week, bringing the total aid sent since February 2022 to more than $36.9 billion worth of weapons, ammunition, and other supplies. This figure does not include the nearly $15 billion from USAID.

Jobless Claims Increase, Mortgage Rates Drop

Jobless claims increased to a one-year high while the producer price index, which measures the cost of raw materials, also continues to remain high, but shows signs of slowing. On the home front, mortgage rates dropped for the second week in a row down to 6.35%, but the supply of homes remains tight, which is pushing up prices.

Natalee Holloway Suspect To Be Extradited To U.S.

The prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in Aruba, Joran van der Sloot, will be extradited to the U.S. from Peru. The Peruvian government announced Wednesday that van der Sloot will be sent to the U.S to face trial on charges stemming from accusations of extorting the Holloway family after their daughter’s disappearance. His extradition is solely related to the Holloway case.

Mother Who Writes Kids Book On Grief Charged With Killing Her Husband

Kouri Darden Richins, a 33-year-old mother of three from Kamas, Utah, who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband died, has now been charged with his murder. She has been charged with aggravated murder and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after allegedly poisoning her husband on March 4, 2022.

Peleton Recall

Peleton is recalling more than 2 million of their indoor stationary bicycles due to a flaw that causes the seat post to break, causing injuries. 35 people have reported broken seats with 13 of those reporting an injury. The bikes were sold from 2018 to January 2023 and sold for $1,400. Peleton owners should stop using the bike immediately and contact the company for a free repair.

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