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Fisherman finds ashes of fallen Florida firefighter 1,800 miles away

This heartwarming story of connection and remembrance transcends borders and brings new meaning to a family's journey through grief.

Amid X exodus, Bluesky CEO says 1M people per day joined in past week

The social media platform Bluesky has emerged as a popular alternative for users departing Elon Musk's X and other platforms, with nearly 1 million people joining each day over the past week, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said Tuesday.

Meta's Threads app launches custom feeds amid Bluesky surge

The rollout came just days after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last week that Threads was testing the new feature.

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

Leavitt, 27, previously served in the Trump White House as assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany, now a leading host on Fox News.

Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction

NEW YORK (AP) — A piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday, with the winning bid coming from a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

California judge rules Huntington Beach can proceed with voter ID law

A judge on Friday rejected California’s lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach over a local measure allowing officials to require voter identification at the polls.

Florida man files lawsuit against Netflix over Tyson-Paul fight streaming issues

A class action lawsuit was filed against Netflix over alleged streaming issues during the fight between legendary brawler Mike Tyson and former YouTuber Jake Paul.

Around the world

Doctors Without Borders suspends operations in Haiti

Doctors Without Borders has suspended its activities in Port-au-Prince following a series of threats by Haiti's police forces, the organization announced Tuesday.

Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, officials said Tuesday, marking the first time Kyiv used the weapons that way in 1,000 days of war.

A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament

Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas militants in Israel in October 2023.

Archbishop of Canterbury will end official duties in early January amid sex abuse scandal

LONDON (AP) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England, his office said Wednesday.

US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks

VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed regret Wednesday that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold talks with him during meetings of Southeast Asian defense chiefs in Laos, calling it a setback for the entire region.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire

The U.S. on Wednesday voted against a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, citing the lack of a path for releasing hostages held by Hamas as the reason. The U.S.

Technology

Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products.

F# 9 adds nullable reference types

F# 9, the latest version of Microsoft’s open source functional language, has been released with support for nullable reference types and empty-bodied computation expressions. Standard library improvements also are featured, including random sampling functions.

Library of Congress says an adversary hacked some emails

The library said that an adversary accessed email communications during the period from January to September.

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden's signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term. What that actually means for the future of AI technology remains to be seen.

Uber announces ‘XXL’ rides. Here’s what to know about the new service

Uber Technologies launched “XXL” rides with extra trunk space on Wednesday, betting on increased demand stemming from Thanksgiving holiday travelers, as the ride-hailing company seeks to overcome a slowdown in its mainstay app-based taxi business.

One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience

LONDON (AP) — If you're tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try. You might have noticed that many online services are now offering the option of using passkeys, a digital authentication method touted as an easier and more secure way to log in.

Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to "act on our behalf across our work and life.

Sports News

Jazz comeback falls short against Clippers, 116-105

LOS ANGELES (ABC4 Sports) - James Harden moved into second place on the NBA's career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Harden moved past Ray Allen with No.

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is on injured reserve, and the Washington Capitals are coming to grips with playing without their superstar captain for the coming weeks.

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

LONDON (AP) — It's a sports fan’s perfect storage solution: Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction. Sotheby’s is selling 24 lockers from the dressing room of storied club Real Madrid.

BYU and Arizona State both have exceeded expectations

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - BYU is still in the College Football Playoffs as of now, but they desperately need a win over #21 Arizona State in Tempe this Saturday.

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole

NEW YORK (AP) — Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team's commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx.

Helicopter football drop ahead of Utah state championship game goes viral

Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach Porter Ellett posted a video showing a helicopter dropping a football ahead of a state championship game in Utah.

Jets owner Woody Johnson floated benching Aaron Rodgers before firing coach, GM: report

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson's frustration began after a 9-10 loss to the Broncos, and according to one report, his first suggestion was to bench Aaron Rodgers.

Politics News

Biden admin Commerce Dept seeks to exhaust CHIPS Act funding before Biden leaves office

The Biden administration wants to spend every dollar allocated under the president's Chips and Science Act before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo indicated during an interview this week.

Trump’s hunt for Treasury secretary down to the wire

The jockeying for President-elect Trump’s pick to run the all-important Treasury Department is coming down to the wire. Trump’s economic team will be tasked with imposing an aggressive tariff regime meant to shake up global trade while keeping financial markets calm amid the disruption.

Speaker Johnson announces policy barring trans women from Capitol bathrooms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Wednesday that transgender women are not permitted to use bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue that has overtaken the Capitol in recent days.

Defense pick Peter Hegseth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms

The Fox News host reached a settlement to resolve an accusation against him, but a recently released memo brought the issue back into the public eye.

Jeffries: Republicans don't have a mandate

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday rejected the idea that voters delivered an Election Day mandate to Donald Trump and the Republicans, arguing that the GOP’s razor-thin majority in the House means that nothing will get done in Washington without Democratic support.

Trump-district House Democrat loses Alaska seat to political scion

House Republicans scored a valuable pickup in Alaska's lone seat in the chamber, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

Musk, Ramaswamy lay out plans for 'mass' federal layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump

Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said Wednesday that their brand-new government efficiency panel will identify “thousands” of regulations for President-elect Donald Trump to eliminate, which they argue will justify “mass head-count reductions” across government.