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A Utah jury has found Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl. Richins, a mother who wrote a children's book about grief after his death, was arrested in 2023 and her trial drew wide attention. The verdict closes a case that has captivated audiences since prosecutors first accused her of the killing.

SlashGear has published a roundup of 12 USB-C gadgets recommended as gifts. The list highlights accessories and devices that use the now-standard USB-C connector, positioning them as practical, broadly compatible presents. The article serves shoppers looking for tech gift ideas, though no specific products are detailed in the available coverage.

Engadget explains why files stored on older USB thumb drives may not last: flash memory degrades over time, especially on drives kept unused for years. The advice is to treat thumb drives as a portability tool rather than a long-term archive, and to back up important files stored on them to another location before the data disappears.

Google's small USB-C travel charger dongle for the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5, released earlier this year, is currently on sale at an even lower price than before. Shoppers looking to pick up the accessory for charging their smartwatch on the go can now get it at a discount, with tech sites highlighting the deal for owners of both watch models.

A full-length revenge drama about a woman murdered by her husband who is reborn and turns the tables on him at their anniversary party is drawing large audiences. Viewers are following the rebirth-revenge storyline, a popular formula in short-form dramas, with the anniversary confrontation scene as the centerpiece of the story's payback.

A man named Masoud, a husband and father of two young children, has made a public appeal for financial help, saying he lost his work and financial resources and is going through an extremely difficult period. He is asking for donations to build a safe future for his family, and the appeal is circulating in mutual aid circles.

SlashGear has rounded up 14 highly rated USB-C gadgets aimed at making everyday life easier for older adults. The list highlights practical accessories and devices that use the universal USB-C standard, suggesting they could help seniors stay connected, charged and organized. Interest reflects a broader push toward simple, senior-friendly technology.

Apple sells two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 buys longer battery life and swipe volume controls, and buyers are comparing the two to decide which version offers better value before purchasing.

A mother says her own mother criticized her parenting for so long that her husband eventually told the grandmother to leave. The family dispute has now spilled into the planning of the child's birthday, with the grandmother's involvement in the celebration becoming a new point of contention between the couple and the maternal grandmother.

The estranged husband of Regina Hicks has been convicted of her murder, decades after her body was found in a pond. Details of the verdict, including the jury's decision and any sentencing, have not yet been fully reported, but the case closes a long-unresolved killing that had gone without a conviction for years.

Attention is on Dani Dyer's relationship with footballer Jarrod Bowen, with coverage revisiting how the couple first met and her feelings about the West Ham fans' chant dedicated to her. Interest in Dyer's personal life continues to draw readers, with new details about the pair's unlikely first meeting and her honest reaction to the song sung about her at matches.

A memory corruption vulnerability, tracked as EUVD-2026-97359, has been recorded against RT-Thread through version 5.3.0, affecting the legacy USB CDC virtual COM port driver where the rx_ringbuffer is aliased as a Serial V2 structure. The flaw carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.1 out of 10, indicating moderate severity. The entry was updated on 12 October 2026. Security watchers are monitoring the advisory for patch guidance.

A widow is facing an $80,000 tax debt after discovering her late husband failed to file tax returns for five years. Personal finance experts point to innocent spouse relief, which can shield a surviving spouse from liability for a deceased partner's unpaid taxes when they had no knowledge of the filings. The case highlights a little-known protection many in similar situations overlook.

A woman is campaigning for the release of her husband from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, the Los Angeles Times reports. Her fight comes as thousands of immigrants remain held in ICE facilities across the country, drawing attention to the human cost of ongoing immigration enforcement and detention practices in the United States.

Bitcoin traders are discussing a possible short-term price squeeze, pointing to negative funding rates and rising spot volume as signs that shorts could be forced to cover. Targets cited are liquidity clusters around $83,000-84,000. With the new trading week starting, observers warn of high volatility and advise hedging positions carefully.

Darline Graham publicly opposes Chinese manufacturing, but her husband's employment depends on it, the Washington Post reports. The story highlights the personal contradictions facing American families as trade policy and competition with China divide households whose livelihoods are tied to the very economic relationship political figures want to unwind.

Jang Jeong-yun, wife of South Korean broadcaster Kim Seung-hyun, has spoken publicly about the attention that comes with being married to a celebrity, remarking that she does not fit the stereotypical image of tall, shapely and slender. Her candid comments have drawn interest from fans curious about the couple's life in the public eye.

Engadget is highlighting the risks of storing files long-term on older USB flash drives, urging users to back up data saved on aging thumb drives. Flash memory degrades over time and can fail without warning, making copies elsewhere essential. The reminder is a timely nudge for anyone relying on old drives for photos, documents or other important files.