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5 credit card scams to watch out for this holiday season

One fraudulent transaction is easily overlooked in a bank statement full of gift purchases, and there may not be time to dispute suspicious charges when you’re hosting out-of-town guests.

Biden disapproval rating hits highest mark of presidency: poll

President Biden’s disapproval rating hit the highest mark of his presidency in a new poll that also showed support by essential voting blocs is slipping.

The Supreme Court will hear a case with a lot of 'buts' & 'ifs' over the meaning of 'and'

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's hard to imagine a less contentious or more innocent word than “and.” But how to interpret that simple conjunction has prompted a complicated legal fight that lands in the Supreme Court on Oct. 2, the first day of its new term.

Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications?

(The Conversation) - Have you ever wondered why certain medications don’t seem to work as well for you as they do for others? This variability in drug response is what pharmacogenomic testing hopes to explain by looking at the genes within your DNA.

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

Nearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City.

Taylor Swift in Arrowhead for Chiefs versus Bears

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSNT) - The plot thickens on a love story football fans all over the country have been talking about. Taylor Swift is at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs' week three game against the Bears. ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news just before kickoff.

Ex-NHL player dies in Tennessee motorcycle crash

Nicolas Kerdiles was also previously engaged to Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley of the reality TV series, "Chrisley Knows Best.

Around the world

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.

Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 8 in southern Ukraine as war enters 20th month

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian airstrikes on Sunday killed two people and wounded eight others in southern Ukraine's Kherson province, the region's governor reported Sunday as the war in Ukraine entered its 20th month. Gov.

Shoplifting 'epidemic' hits major European city as stores offer to equip staff with bodycams

Retail chains have invested in body cameras, increased CCTV cameras and more security guards in an effort to deter potential shoplifters.

A serial killer pleads guilty in Rwanda to killing 14 people

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — A serial killer in Rwanda pleaded guilty at a court Thursday, saying he killed 14 people. Most of the victims were women. Denis Kazungu, 34, admitted guilt to charges that included murder, rape and robbery. He appeared at the Kicukiro Court in the capital, Kigali.

Qiantu K50 electric sports car to be sold in US as Mullen GT

Electric vehicle startup Mullen this week provided an update on its plans to begin sales of the Qiantu K50 electric sports car in the U.S. The K50 debuted in China in 2016 and is currently being homologated and prepared for production in the U.S.

DeSantis suspends scholarships to Florida schools with 'ties to the Chinese Communist Party'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) office announced Friday the suspension of school choice scholarships to four schools over their alleged “direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

How 'greenwashing' could threaten the ecosystem

Maron's research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, has identified "greenwashing" and the harm it may have on the ecosystem.

Technology

Unlocking the power of data: Revolutionizing federal agencies for mission success

Without universal standards around data collection and formatting, merging and aggregating data from different sources is like fitting together puzzle pieces that don’t match. Critical data points may be missing or fragmented, creating gaps in data sets.

California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state.

Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites

Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage.

States sweeten their offers to chipmakers to outdo one other

Semiconductors, known as chips, power nearly every aspect of life, and states want the investment and high-paying engineering and fabrication jobs that come with the industry.

9 famous analytics and AI disasters

In 2017, The Economist declared that data, rather than oil, had become the world’s most valuable resource. The refrain has been repeated ever since. Organizations across every industry have been and continue to invest heavily in data and analytics.

Amazon is bringing ads to Prime Video and will charge you to avoid them

The company didn’t reveal how long the ad breaks will be, but did say its shows and movies will have “meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers.

Hong Kong to scrutinize cryptocurrency regulation after arrests linked to JPEX exchange

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday that the territory will scrutinize the regulation of digital assets after police arrested eight people over allegations of fraud at an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange that impacted more than 1,600 investors and over $150 million in assets.

Sports News

Utes defense shuts down UCLA, 14-7

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Without Cam Rising, the Utes offense is struggling. But the way the defense is playing, this team doesn't need to score many points. Karene Reid returned an interception for a touchdown and Landen King had a TD catch for No.

Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19

BALTIMORE (AP) — It's not often a kicker manages to upstage Justin Tucker. Matt Gay did just that, lifting the Indianapolis Colts to an improbable victory in Baltimore. Gay capped a terrific day with a 53-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Colts a 22-19 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

USU rally falls short against James Madison, 45-38

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - For the second time in as many outings, Utah State dug itself a huge first-quarter hole and could not recover. The Aggies went down fighting, though.

Positive US looking ahead to next battle in 2024 after failing to reclaim Solheim Cup from Europe

CASARES, Spain (AP) — American captain Stacy Lewis is celebrating a good week for her team despite the United States failing to retake the Solheim Cup from Europe.

Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series

DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points, Rebecca Allen added 18 and the Connecticut Sun played stellar defense to beat the New York Liberty 78-63 in the first game of their WNBA semifinals series.

Chargers hold off Vikings on final drive to come away with first win of season

In a must-win for both squads, the Los Angeles Chargers held the Minnesota Vikings late to come away with their first victory of the season.

Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — De’Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting “Three more points!” on Miami’s final drive.

Politics News

Dallas mayor switches from Democratic to Republican Party

“Today I am changing my party affiliation. Next spring, I will be voting in the Republican primary,” Johnson wrote.

Christie slams Menendez but rules out Senate run

New Jersey's former governor said he saw no "legal, or plausible, or ethical explanation" for the senator's conduct.

Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Erin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens.

DeSantis faces decisive moment with GOP debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing a make-or-break moment in next week’s second Republican presidential debate as he looks to give his campaign a boost amid falling poll numbers.

SANDAG board votes to remove 'mileage tax' from 2025 Regional Plan

The SANDAG Board of Directors voted 15-4 Friday to approve a motion to remove a controversial "mileage tax" from any consideration for the 2025 Regional Plan.

Key McCarthy ally willing to shut down government over border 

Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), a top ally of Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), on Friday said he is willing to shut down the federal government if the Biden administration does not accept some border policy changes that Republicans have attached to a framework to keep the government open past Sept.

Texans in U.S. House describe GOP in chaos ahead of likely government shutdown

Texas Democrats decry Republican infighting that has halted attempts to approve annual spending bills and avoid a federal government shutdown.