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What causes the morning frost on your windshield?

As we continue to see temperatures fall, scraping frost off the car windshield in the morning will, unfortunately, become a lot more common for some of us.

Georgia deputies find car used in jail escape; 4 inmates remain on the run

The four inmates who escapted from the Bibb County Detention Center in Georgia last week should all be considered dangerous, authorities said.

FBI St. Louis breaks up online scheme to fund North Korea weapons programs

Federal agents in the FBI St. Louis Office say they’ve disrupted a scheme that North Korea has been using to raise money for its ballistic missile and weapons of mass destruction programs.

People are divided online over whether it’s gross to sleep on stained, yellowing pillows

“Yellow pillow” discourse blew up overnight on X this weekend, appalling women across the platform and vindicating thousands of men who say they sleep better on the stained yellow pillows they’ve kept for ages.

Not just a lump: 5 breast cancer signs many people don't know about but should

Most people know that a lump could be a tell-tale sign of breast cancer, but other common symptoms may fly under the radar.

Despite the Israel-Hamas war, U.S. gas prices keep falling

Despite the war between Israel and Hamas raising tensions in the oil-rich Middle East, gasoline prices continue to fall in the United States.

Trump leads Biden, RFK Jr.: poll

The survey noted that Biden gained 1 percentage point since a similar survey was conducted in September, while Trump gained 2 percentage points.

Around the world

McConnell sides with Biden on bundling Ukraine, Israel aid: 'I view it as all interconnected' 

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in an interview airing Sunday that he sides with President Biden on the matter of bundling Ukraine and Israel aid together — while noting their opposing views on domestic issues.

Blinken dodges question on whether US has asked Israel to delay ground operation

Secretary of State Antony Blinken dodged a question Sunday on whether the United States has encouraged Israel to delay a potential ground operation into Gaza until more hostages are released.

Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and England soccer great, dies at 86

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country's 1966 World Cup triumph, has died. He was 86.

Biden declares support for Israel, Ukraine is 'vital' for US security

President Joe Biden will deliver a rare Oval Office address Thursday night as he prepares to ask for additional billions of dollars in military assistance for Israel and Ukraine, deepening American involvement in two very different, unpredictable and bloody foreign conflicts.

Israel carries out rare airstrike in West Bank, hits airport in Syria, military says

Israel has carried out a rare airstrike in the West Bank, striking a mosque that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alleged was used by militants. “The IDF & ISA just conducted an aerial strike on a Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist compound in the Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin.

Deal to force multinational companies to pay a 15% minimum tax is marred by loopholes, watchdog says

An ambitious 2021 agreement by more than 140 countries and territories to weed out tax havens and force multinational corporations to pay a minimum tax has been weakened by loopholes and will raise only a fraction of the revenue that was envisioned, a tax watchdog backed by the European Union has wa

UN agency providing aid to Gaza expected to run out of fuel in 3 or 4 days, official says

A United Nations agency providing humanitarian aid in Gaza is expected to run out of fuel in three to four days, further deepening the humanitarian crisis in the territory as its supply of basic resources continues to run dry, the agency's commissioner-general confirmed Sunday.

Technology

How stressed-out parents are now navigating parenthood with ChatGPT

Raising children can be tough, especially in today’s ever-changing environment. Some adults are now using AI like ChatGPT to help enhance their parenting.

Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

John Weiler, the executive director and co-founder of the IT Acquisition Advisory Council, calls for agencies to be more aggressive in preventing suppliers from advising on IT projects and then developing the system.

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix on Wednesday disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.

Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot, as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.

Netlify Composable Web Platform aims to modernize web architecture

Netlify, key proponent of the Jamstack web architecture, has unveiled the Netlify Compsable Web Platform, a unified platform for developers, architects, marketers, and content maintainers for building and deploying composable websites.

Health providers say AI chatbots could improve care. But research says some are perpetuating racism

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As hospitals and health care systems turn to artificial intelligence to help summarize doctors’ notes and analyze health records, a new study led by Stanford School of Medicine researchers cautions that popular chatbots are perpetuating racist, debunked medical ideas, prompting

This internet music service started the revolution 30 years ago

At the beginning, there was just one demo tape. Thirty years ago, Santa Cruz-based indie rock band The Ugly Mugs was looking to grow its fan base.

Sports News

Pac-12 rewind: Washington and Utah escape while Oregon and UCLA roll

The Huskies dodged a major upset thanks to a fourth-quarter Pick Six while Utah edged USC on a last-second field goal.

Fruita Softball is ready to bring home a title

Led by the explosive bats of captain Ava Stephens, Bailey Bingham, Lacie Rodabaugh, and Reina Roberts, among others and the arm of ace Chloe Padilla, this team has every right to believe it has what it takes.

AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again

Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings, and Alabama moved back into the top 10 on Sunday.

Browns expect QB Deshaun Watson to start next week against Seahawks after latest injury

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson made his first start in nearly a month Sunday. He spent the final three quarters in Indianapolis watching from the sideline, again, and now is scheduled to have another MRI on his injured right shoulder. After backup quarterback P.J.

Abreu will appeal suspension, available to pitch Game 6 of ALCS

Astros reliever Bryan Abreu will officially appeal his 2-game suspension from Major League Baseball, MLB said.

AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again

Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings.

Florida State remains the only undefeated college football team in Florida, beats Duke 38-20 in Saturday's game

Saturday's game left the Seminoles as the lone remaining unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference and in the state of Florida.

Politics News

Blinken: US has ‘pretty strong idea’ that some of missing Americans being held hostage by Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said that some unaccounted for Americans are believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas.

House chaos forces Senate to take the wheel on spending

The stalemate in the House is forcing the Senate to pick up the legislative slack and take the lead on spending. That includes keeping the government funded, as well as an emerging aid package that includes money to help Israel and Ukraine and to ease concerns at the U.S.

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden says he thinks Hamas was motivated to attack Israel in part by a desire to stop that country from normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia.

McCarthy concerned of terror 'sleeper cells' in US amid Israel-Hamas war, says speaker must prioritize border

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, now supporting Rep. Tom Emmer for House speaker, said border security must be a priority amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Former Florida lawmaker who sponsored 'Don't Say Gay' sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for defrauding a federal coronavirus relief loan program for small businesses. Former state Rep.

Jim Jordan is out. Here are the three Texas Republicans who helped keep him from the speaker’s gavel.

Reps. Kay Granger, Tony Gonzales and Jake Ellzey were firm in their opposition to Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan.

Floodgates open: Here’s who’s running for Speaker as GOP seeks third nominee

The field of those vying to be the House GOP’s third nominee for Speaker quickly became crowded after the conference voted Friday to drop House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).