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1 Lori Daybell, The "Doomsday Mom," Found Guilty Of Murdering Her Fourth Husband
An Arizona jury found “Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow Daybell guilty yesterday of conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019. Representing herself during the trial, Daybell claimed her brother, Alex Cox, shot Vallow in self-defense during a confrontation at her Chandler home. However, prosecutors argued the killing was premeditated, motivated by a $1 million life insurance policy and her desire to marry Chad Daybell, whom she wed four months later. They presented text messages where Daybell referred to Vallow as possessed by an evil spirit named "Ned" and likened their actions to a religious story where a prophet was commanded to kill. Jurors were particularly struck by these messages, with one stating they "stood out" during deliberations. Daybell, already serving life sentences in Idaho for the murders of her two youngest children and Chad's first wife, faces another trial in June for allegedly conspiring to kill her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.
2 Elon Musk Says His Time Commitment To DOGE Will "Drop Significantly" Next Month After Yesterday's Tesla Earning Report
Tesla's first-quarter 2025 earnings report revealed a significant downturn, with net income plummeting 71-percent to $409 million and revenue declining 9-percent to $19.3 billion, missing Wall Street expectations by a large amount. Automotive sales dropped 20-percent, and vehicle deliveries fell 13-percent year-over-year. The company cited factors such as trade tariffs, shifting political sentiment, and CEO Elon Musk's controversial involvement in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency as contributors to the decline. After the earnings were released yesterday, Musk announced plans to reduce his government role starting in May to refocus on Tesla. Despite the setbacks, Tesla remains optimistic about future growth, with upcoming projects like the launch of a robotaxi service in Austin and the production of more affordable vehicle models. However, analysts have some concerns about the company's ability to rebound amid ongoing political backlash and market challenges.
3 FDA Announces It's Asking Food Industry To Stop Using Synthetic Dyes
After hinting that a ban might be coming, the FDA announced yesterday that it’s urging food companies to voluntarily stop using synthetic food dyes and switch to natural alternatives. This move supports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" plan. Instead of enforcing a ban, the FDA is setting a national timeline for the industry to make this change on its own. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary mentioned that many companies are willing to remove artificial dyes, so they prefer collaboration over strict regulations. However, the food industry argues that these dyes are safe and important for product consistency and appeal. They also warn that quick changes could disrupt production and affect grocery prices.