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FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal disaster personnel have resumed door-to-door visits as part of their hurricane-recovery work in North Carolina, an effort temporarily suspended amid threats that prompted officials to condemn the spread of disinformation.

Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and Honeywell

Jeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets' roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist. Right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino was dropped from the Mets' roster. Tommy Edman will start at shortstop throughout the NLCS, Roberts said.

WATCH: NASA launches Europa Clipper, will scour Jupiter moon for ingredients of life

Coverage of the launch is expected to begin at 11 a.m. ET and will be added to this story in the video player above. The launch window itself is set to open at 12:06 p.m. ET.

Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton

When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we're coming.

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in 2:09:56.

Long lost sisters meet for the first time in person

Two long-lost sisters who met for the first time in person say their love will continue even after this life.

Jets acquire Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, AP sources say

The New York Jets have agreed to terms to acquire disgruntled wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Around the world

Mexican president acknowledges army killings of 3 civilians in a violent border city

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s new president acknowledged Tuesday that three civilians including a child died in two shootouts involving the military last week in a violent border city.

Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up

LONDON (AP) — Like his ancestors for centuries, the Earl of Devon serves in Parliament, helping to make the laws of the land. But not for much longer.

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding

The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.

All about National Archaeological Museum in Athens, one of the world’s most prominent museums of its kind

The National Archaeological Museum houses artifacts dating back thousands of years. The collections are full of sculptures, artworks and more for guests to explore.

America's THAAD anti-missile system starts arriving in Israel as Pentagon says it will be 'fully operational'

The first components of a U.S. missile defense system aimed at protecting Israel from attacks by Iran have been delivered, according to the Pentagon.

Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's High Court on Tuesday rejected an application by the deputy president's lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office last week.

Israeli forces kill 2 Lebanese soldiers and injure 2 UN peacekeepers in separate strikes

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed two Lebanese soldiers and wounded three on Friday, Lebanon's military said, just hours after the Israeli military fired on the headquarters of U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two of them for the second day in a row.

Technology

TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states' lawsuits say

More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive to kids and harms their mental health.

Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

How Ernst & Young’s AI platform is ‘radically’ reshaping operations

Multinational consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) said generative AI  (genAI) is “radically reshaping” the way it operates, and the company boasts a 96% adoption rate of the technology by employees. After spending $1.4 billion on a customized generative AI platform called EY.

iPhone update allows users to text for help when there's no cell service

The new update allows users to connect their phones to satellite, as long its an iPhone 14 or later model running iOS18.

How to translate your executive IT resume for a new industry

For IT leaders working in the public sector, tailoring your resume for private-sector opportunities can be challenging. That was the problem Christina Sewell, CIO at a government agency, encountered in considering next steps for her career.

Hide and lock your apps on your iPhone with iOS 18

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explores the iOS 18’s new features to hide and lock apps for better privacy and organization.

IBM: 78% of mainframe shops are piloting, operating AI apps

AI is reinvigorating the mainframe and causing enterprises to rethink their plans for mainframe modernization.

Sports News

Logano gets back into playoffs following Bowman disqualification and has sights set on 3rd Cup title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano hoped he'd done enough to advance in NASCAR's playoffs with an eighth-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But when he left the track Sunday night, he was four points below the cutline and eliminated from any shot at winning a third Cup Series title.

Be careful when buying Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 5 tickets online, USAA says

Friday night will bring the biggest baseball game in Los Angeles in years as the San Diego Padres visit the Dodgers for a winner-take-all Game 5 in the National League Division Series. And the high stakes are bringing high ticket prices.

Browns send Amari Cooper to Bills amid disastrous season; Buffalo gets much-needed weapon

Following their fourth loss in a row and a struggling Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns have reportedly sent Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills.

Texans' Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games without pay for violating NFL's PED policy

Houston Texans veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for the next 4 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy.

Bears TE Cole Kmet catches 2 of Caleb Williams' 4 TD passes, handles long snaps in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London

WATCH: Jarrett Payton loves what he's seeing from the Bears' offense in the attached video from Monday's WGN Morning News. LONDON (AP) — Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet faced his biggest fear in football with no notice. In a snap, you might say.

76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise but did not suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game, the team said Tuesday.

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin fights teammate during heated moment at practice

Buffalo Sabers team captain Dahlin got into it with Peyton Krebs to the point when teammates had to break them up.

Politics News

Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment

Supporters of divestment ended their encampment last spring in exchange for a promise that their proposal for divestment would get a vote from the board this fall.

Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why

Why is it that some states have nearly all the ballots counted within hours of polls closing while others take weeks?

Michigan US Senate debate: Rogers, Slotkin race could determine control

Rogers and Slotkin meet on Tuesday for an hour-long debate hosted by Nexstar's WOOD-TV, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris still neck-and-neck in swing states

Data coming out of critical swing states show that any polling margins remain razor thin and within the margin of error

NJ lawmakers' fight against teen vaping continues with new bill

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) -- The fight against youth vaping continues in the Garden State as some Trenton lawmakers are trying to pass a law prohibiting the delivery of electronic smoking devices to people under 21, requiring someone over 21 to sign off on the delivery.

Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is postponing a planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, as it spins closer to Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Tallahassee sends city crews to aid Tampa Bay recovery efforts

As communities wait for daylight to come Thursday morning to see the damage that has been done and for emergency personnel to start rescue efforts, counties in north Florida are sending their crews to the Tampa Bay area to aid in recovery.