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Arrest tied to viral 2021 photo of woman flashing AK-47 in San Francisco

A viral photograph of a woman flashing an AK-47 assault rifle around San Francisco is now being used by federal investigators to keep her boyfriend locked up.

Idalia could set record for intensification rate, expert says

Hurricane Idalia could set a record for its intensification rate, according to hurricane experts, who point to the hot water feeding the storm as a key factor.

What's in floodwaters? Hurricane Idalia's surge poses hidden risk, CDC says

Hurricane Idalia left anywhere from a few inches to a few feet of standing floodwater in cities across the Florida Gulf coast on Wednesday.

Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study

Researchers have unveiled a promising experimental blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease in its early stages, potentially becoming the first specific tool for diagnosis.

3 charged near Philadelphia in 'ghost gun' trafficking scheme

Tony Phan Ho of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, has been arrested alongside two others for manufacturing and selling so-called "ghost guns" and silencers.

Fatal shooting of college student who tried entering wrong home 'justifiable': South Carolina authorities

The 20-year-old apparently tried entering the wrong home and broke a window to reach inside for the doorknob, police said.

Biden warns Idalia still dangerous, says he hasn't forgotten about the victims of Hawaii's wildfires

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that Hurricane Idalia was “still very dangerous” even though the storm had weakened after it came ashore in Florida and said he has not forgotten about the wildfire victims in Hawaii, declaring himself “laser focused” on helping them recover.

Around the world

First US military transfer to Taiwan approved under program for sovereign states

The Biden administration has approved the first-ever U.S. military transfer to Taiwan under a program that is generally reserved for sovereign states.  A spokesperson for the State Department confirmed to The Hill that it notified Congress of the sale on Tuesday.

Kremlin says 'deliberate wrongdoing' is a possible cause of the plane crash that killed Wagner chief

MOSCOW (AP) — “Deliberate wrongdoing” is among the possible causes of the plane crash that killed Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin last week, the Kremlin's spokesperson said Wednesday.

US Marines killed in Australian aircraft crash were from Illinois, Virginia and Colorado

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The three U.S. Marines killed in a tiltrotor aircraft crash during a training exercise in Australia were from Illinois, Virginia and Colorado and another Marine was in critical condition, the Marine Corps said Tuesday.

Hurricane Franklin, a Category 2 storm, approaches Bermuda

The outer bands of Hurricane Franklin swept across Bermuda on Wednesday, with the Category 2 storm anticipated to pass through waters near the British island territory.

Virginia man stolen at birth meets Chilean family for first time

A 42-year-old Virginia man got to embrace his birth mother for the first time during a long-awaited family reunion in Valdivia, Chile.

Japanese ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe after nuclear plant wastewater is discharged

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and three Cabinet ministers have eaten Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting in an apparent effort to show that fish is safe following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Bog snorkeling championships: Competitors race through slime in British contest

Intrepid athletes donned snorkels and slithered through slime on Sunday during one of Britain’s quirkiest sporting events: the World Bog Snorkeling Championships.

Technology

Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams

BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online romance scam syndicate after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry.

Amazon CEO says 'it’s probably not going to work out' for employees who defy return-to-office policy

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon employees have been pushing back against the company’s return-to-office policy for months — and it seems CEO Andy Jassy has had enough.

Ocasio-Cortez ponders leaving X: 'A formal break is something that we actively discuss'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she has pondered leaving X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, following her criticism of owner Elon Musk’s changes to the social media platform.

How to digitally sign a document on any device

You can add your signature to PDF documents by using Apple, Android or PCs. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to add e-signatures using your devices.

Mexican Navy hopes to expand net-snagging hooks to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

Mexico’s Navy says it is planning to expand the area where it sinks concrete blocks topped with metal hooks to snag gill nets that trap vaquita marina porpoises.

Jordan subpoenas hate speech watchdog

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) subpoenaed a hate speech watchdog group on Wednesday, ramping up the committee’s probe into the nonprofit organization.

Home cocktail makers aim to fire the local bartender

Making cocktails at home is much easier with a Bartesian Cocktail Maker. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how automatic cocktail makers work.

Sports News

Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Simone Biles is not going to explain herself. Part of this is by design. Part of this is because she simply can't. When the gymnastics star is at her best, as she was on Sunday night while winning her record eighth U.S.

Central vs Fruita. The battle is on tomorrow.

Here we go. The first cross-valley matchup of the season is here. All the emotions. All the pride. All the excitement. All the energy. All the dislike for the team across from you. It's all going down tomorrow night.

One-time US Open champion to undergo brain surgery: ‘I'm in good spirits’

Four-time PGA Tour winner and one-time U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will undergo surgery to remove a lesion on his brain next month.

Half of USD football team facing discipline amid alleged hazing

Roughly half of University of San Diego's football team is facing disciplinary action amid an investigation into hazing allegations.

Realignment prompts fresh look at the number of automatic bids in 12-team College Football Playoff

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff met Wednesday for the first time since a wave of realignment tore apart the Pac-12, raising the possibility that the number of automatic bids in the 12-team postseason format to be implemented next year could b

Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers

Justin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

El Segundo wins Little League World Series with dramatic walk-off HR

It could not have ended any better. The El Segundo 12U All Stars won the Little League World Series on Sunday afternoon in the most dramatic style possible: a walk off home run.

Politics News

Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks

The popular diabetes treatment Jardiance and the blood thinner Eliquis are among the first drugs that'll be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs.

'Squad' Rep. Cori Bush faces increased pressure over campaign payments to husband for security services

A conservative group is ramping up the pressure of Missouri Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over her campaign payments to her husband for security services.

Carlos Santana issues apology for anti-trans remarks on stage

Guitar legend Carlos Santana has issued an apology for recent controversial comments he made during one of his concerts.

Biden warns Maui residents recovery will take time, recalls kitchen fire that displaced him for 7 months

President Biden recalled the time a lightning strike caused a fire in his home and displaced him for 7 months as he spoke about the long recovery ahead for Maui residents after deadly wildfires there.

It's time to rethink Rudy Giuliani and his claim to discover RICO

Giuliani has long claimed that he dreamed up the idea of using the federal RICO law to target mafia families when he was a federal prosecutor.

Democrat resigning Assembly post to work for Las Vegas

Democratic Assemblywoman Sabra Smith Newby plans to resign as she transitions to the role of deputy city manager for Las Vegas, according to a Tuesday news release.

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.