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A fifth of US butterflies have disappeared since 2000: Study

Butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with their total population declining by more than a fifth over two decades, a new study has found.

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners, will remain free — even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on Thursday.

Ash Wednesday: What you should know about the start of the season

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday 2025, which falls on March 5 this year, marks the official beginning of the Christian season of Lent, which culminates with Easter on April 20, 2025. The 46-day season is meant for penitence, sacrifice, and reflection.

Life-saving avalanche forecasts could be hindered by Trump budget cuts

LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Officials in the Western U.S. who warn the public about avalanches are sounding a different type of alarm.

Bryan Kohberger's defense claims he has autism in bid to avoid firing squad

Bryan Kohberger's autism diagnosis should take the death penalty off the table if he is convicted of the Idaho student murders, defense lawyer argues.

House hunting surges where LA wildfires raged: Report

As Los Angeles residents recover from wildfires, house-hunting in many of the communities affected by the fires is reportedly surging.

Pope Francis remains so stable that Vatican says next update will be provided Saturday

Given the stability of Francis' condition, doctors said they didn’t expect to provide a new medical update until Saturday.

Around the world

Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank

JENIN, West Bank (AP) — When Israeli snipers took positions in her neighborhood, Haleemeh Zawaydeh knew her family needed to leave quickly. As the snipers' gunfire rang out, the 63-year-old matriarch said there was no time to pack as she and 14 other family members fled on foot.

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended.

Middle East latest: Arab countries are working on a postwar plan for Gaza

Arab foreign ministers met in Cairo on Monday for talks focusing on Egypt's plan to rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, hoping to counter President Donald Trump’s proposal to expel Palestinians from the coastal enclave and take it over.

Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided in favor of a 12-month TikTok shutdown Thursday, blaming the app for inciting bullying and violence, especially among the country's youth.

South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during training exercise, injuring multiple people

A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise Thursday, injuring more than a dozen people, according to local news reports.

With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas

Israel this week introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan — different from the one it agreed to in January — and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s cutoff of supplies to Gaza sends prices soaring as aid stockpiles dwindle

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s cutoff of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies to Gaza’s 2 million people has sent prices soaring and humanitarian groups into overdrive trying to distribute dwindling stocks to the most vulnerable.

Technology

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins bid to acquire TikTok

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviser.

Tax scam alert: How to protect yourself and your tax refund

A cybersecurity firm has shed some light on just how common tax scams have become. Kurt the CyberGuy offers his advice for how to protect your refund.

How this sex-forward gay cruising site finally launched an Apple-approved iOS app

As an app designed to facilitate gay hookups, popular site Sniffies has had a limitation since it started in 2018—it was only accessible via web browser. Until now. On Monday, the map-based cruising site debuted its Apple-approved iOS app.

Why you should use dependency injection

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how a good software team will defer decisions as long as possible. Smart teams will design and build systems that don’t lock them into any particular implementation until it is utterly necessary.

Alibaba says its new AI model rivals DeepSeeks’s R-1, OpenAI’s o1

Alibaba Cloud on Thursday launched QwQ-32B, a compact reasoning model built on its latest large language model (LLM), Qwen2.5-32b, one it says delivers performance comparable to other large cutting edge models, including Chinese rival DeepSeek and OpenAI’s o1, with only 32 billion parameters.

How to handle type erasure in advanced Java generics

Generics programming in Java enhances type safety and code reusability by allowing developers to define classes and methods using type parameters.

AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize

Teaching machines in the way that animal trainers mold the behavior of dogs or horses has been an important method for developing artificial intelligence and one that was recognized Wednesday with the top computer science award.

Sports News

St. Thomas is rising with rare D3-D1 jump. NCAA postseason ban makes Summit tourney the present peak

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — One of the highest-scoring teams in the country has 22 wins, the No. 2 seed for its conference tournament — and no place to play after that. For the University of St. Thomas, the accelerated transition to full-fledged NCAA Division I member is almost over.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino touts upcoming Club World Cup as start of big year for soccer in US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared on "Fox & Friends" to talk about the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup, both of which will take place in the U.S.

Real Salt Lake seeks redemption in MLS home opener against Seattle Sounders

After a humbling early exit in the CONCACAF Champions Cup at the hands of Herediano, Real Salt Lake looks to hit the reset button ahead of their 2025 MLS regular season opener against the Seattle Sounders.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner is returning to the Commanders on a 1-year contract, AP source says

Six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is returning to the Washington Commanders after being a big part of their franchise-best turnaround and a trip to the NFC championship game in quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie season.

Travis Kelce calls out Eagles for loopholes in Saquon Barkley's new contract

Travis Kelce spoke out against the incentives in Saquon Barkley's new contract during an episode of the tight end's podcast, disagreeing with them.

Stephen A. Smith agrees to new deal worth at least $100 million with ESPN: report

Stephen A. Smith and ESPN have reportedly agreed to keep the longtime journalist at the network for another five years in an extension worth at least $100 million.

Condon helps No. 5 Florida top No. 7 Alabama 99-94 in key SEC matchup

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alex Condon had 27 points and10 rebounds to lead No. 5 Florida to a 99-94 win over No. 7 Alabama on Wednesday night. The Gators (26-4, 13-4 Southeastern Conference) also got 22 points and eight assists from Walter Clayton Jr.

Politics News

Dems should recognize issue of border security, de Blasio says

“Democrats need to say, ‘We believe in order, we believe in security, we need a border that makes sense.

Tribal nations are concerned that Trump's cuts have the potential to violate trust responsibilities

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — In tribal nations across the United States, leaders are scrambling to respond to a directive from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to close more than a quarter of Bureau of Indian Affairs offices, which provide vital services to Indigenous communities.

Hunter Biden asks for laptop data case to be dismissed, citing financial problems

“Plaintiff has suffered a significant downturn in his income and has significant debt in the millions of dollars range,” Hunter Biden’s attorneys wrote in a court filing.

Trump trade war intensifies as tariffs go into place

Americans awoke on Tuesday morning to an intensifying trade war, as President Donald Trump’s newest tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports were imposed and those countries quickly moved to retaliate.

Protesters denounce ICE arrests at St. Louis Park manufacturing facility

Dozens of people gathered outside a St. Louis Park aluminum finishing facility Wednesday night to protest recent federal immigration arrests at the company.

FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would handle numerous pressing issues before the agency, including recent layoffs, a canceled vaccine meeting and the continued availability of the abortion pill.

Youngkin walks political tightrope, balancing support for DOGE workforce cuts with mega-job fair

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's VirginiaWorks Department hosted a mega-job fair event online for workers across the Commonwealth, particularly after DOGE cuts affected his state.