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Oklahoma man's life saved by the same medical device he helped develop

Heart rhythm devices have saved countless lives - including that of one of the men who helped develop the technology.

Food insecurity on the rise, Census data show

Story at a glance More Americans don’t have enough food to eat, U.S. Census data show. The number of Americans who did not have enough to eat over a seven-day period rose from over 18 million in August 2021 to over 26 million in August 2023, according to data from the U.S.

Here’s when your favorite show may return as writers strike is on the verge of ending

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A tentative agreement between striking screenwriters and Hollywood studios offers some hope that the industry's dual walkouts may soon be over. But when will your favorite shows return? Well, it's complicated.

UAW latest: Biden, Trump expected in Michigan this week as US auto strike expands

The autoworkers’ national strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers has entered its second week, and is expected to draw even more national attention with visits from President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump in the coming days.

David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.

VIDEO: Illegal migrants plant foreign flag on Texas island in Rio Grande as border crisis grows

Migrants illegally in Texas trying to claim an island on the U.S. side of the southern border by planting a foreign flag, which was taken down by Texas authorities.

New IRS ‘$600 rule’ means Swift ticket resellers will have to pay

Scalpers made huge profits by selling their tickets for exorbitant prices, and now, the IRS wants a piece of the pie.

Around the world

Security forces rescue 14 Nigerian students abducted by gunmen

Security forces have rescued 14 of at least 20 Federal University Gusau students, who were abducted from the northwestern Nigerian school by gunmen last week.

Ex-Albanian environment minister gets almost 7 years in bribery case

Former Albanian Environment Minister Lefter Koka has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.

Louisiana fugitive on the run for decades found in Mexico

It was a tip received by FBI New Orleans that finally ended the 32-year-long manhunt for Greg Lawson, 63.

Blast in Nagorno-Karabakh injures more than 200 as thousands flee to Armenia, local official says

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — A powerful blast rocked the mountainous Nagorno-Karabakh region Monday evening as ethnic Armenians streamed out of the breakaway territory after the Azerbaijani military reclaimed full control of it in a lighting offensive last week.

Bahraini officer and soldier killed in drone attack on Yemeni-Saudi border

A drone strike launched by Yemeni rebels resulted in the deaths of a Bahraini officer and a soldier while they were patrolling the Yemeni-Saudi border.

Haitian-American leaders call on Biden to dump Ariel Henry

A group of Haitian-American elected officials is calling on President Biden to withdraw support for a Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti, which they say will bolster acting President Ariel Henry's grip on power.

Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in a missile strike in Crimea, Ukraine claims

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The missile strike that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia's navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, Ukraine said Monday, though it provided no evidence to support its claim.

Technology

What's streaming now: Doja Cat, 'Sex Education,' 'Spy Kids,' 'The Super Models' and 'Superpower'

The return of Netflix’s “Sex Education” with Gillian Anderson, Sean Penn's documentary about Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a docuseries that charts the rise of the first supermodels are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you Among the offerings wor

Big Mountain View office building at choice site faces loan default

The owner of a prominent, empty office building in Mountain View has tumbled into default on their loan.

People and Python in AI

In yet another installment of “everyone is doing it, but no one knows how,” a recent NewVantage Partners survey found that while 93.9% of executives surveyed expect to increase their data investments in 2023, just 23.9% of organizations characterize themselves as data-driven.

Rockwell Automation makes shift to ‘as-a-service’ model

In the digital era, few companies are safe from disruption — even highly innovative organizations like industrial automation giant Rockwell Automation.

UK regulator provisionally clears Microsoft's $69B Activision acquisition

The UK’s Competition and Market’s Authority (CMA) has declared that Microsoft has addressed the concerns it had about the software giant's $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming studio Activision Blizzard, clearing the way for the deal to go ahead.

10 digital transformation questions every CIO must answer

Digital transformation has become an essential part of business success. Yet, organizations still struggle with getting it right.

Computer vision's next breakthrough

The first computer vision use cases in the 1950s analyzed typed versus handwritten text. Early commercial applications focused on single images, including optical character recognition, image segmentation, and object detection.

Sports News

RSL rallies in second half to beat Vancouver, 2-1

SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Brayan Vera and Justen Glad each scored in the second half to rally Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Sandy, Utah, on Saturday night.

Warriors add young center on two-way deal, reportedly bring in veteran guard

The Warriors signed a former Rockets center in their hunt for a backup big man, but it was not Dwight Howard, whose meeting with the team last week drew interest online.

CMU Football lose HEARTBREAKER to BHSU in final minute

The Colorado Mesa football team suffered a last minute heartbreaker Black Hills State in their second RMAC matchup of the season.

A dollar gets you into Thursday's White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field

The club is hosting their final homestand of the 2023 season this week at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Diamondbacks then Padres.

Joe Exotic calls out Florida State's Jordan Travis for new 'Tiger King' nickname: 'It's my trademark'

Convicted felon and media personality Joe Exotic called out Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis as he tries to monetize his new 'Tiger King' nickname.

From fans to drivers to cooking, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard gets to know Chicago, NHL

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft is one of the highest-rated prospects in the last generation of professional hockey.

Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

Megan Rapinoe maintained her national anthem protest on Sunday before her final match for the U.S. women's national team against South Africa.

Politics News

McCarthy backtracks, says he will keep Ukraine aid in Pentagon funding bill

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Saturday that he will keep Ukraine aid in the Pentagon funding bill, a reversal from his announcement one day earlier that he would strip the money out due to opposition from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity. Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law.

All you need to know about the return of federal student loan payments

Borrowers who fail to make their monthly payments won’t be reported as delinquent to credit bureaus, but there will be other repercussions.

The son of Sen. Bob Menendez says he's seeking reelection in the House three days after father's indictment

The younger Menendez — a freshman member of the House — represents a safe Democratic seat in Hudson County.

Hunter Biden in GOP’s crosshairs again as tax panel sets vote on disclosing more secrets

The president's son is expected to face federal tax-crimes charges after a plea agreement fell through.

Kansas House Judiciary Committee head to step down

Republican Kansas state Rep. Fred Patton, the chairman of the state's House Judiciary Committee, has announced his intent to vacate his seat next month.