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Researchers think they've found a simple fix to 'phantom' traffic jams

It's never fun getting stuck in traffic, but what if you can make one single change with your car to prevent backups?

Rapper Blueface ordered to pay $13M in damages after Vegas strip club shooting

A judge has ordered rapper Blueface to pay a shuttered Las Vegas strip club more than $13 million in damages after a shooting in 2022, documents said.

Crews clear wreckage after 'super fog' near New Orleans causes highway crashes, killing at least 7

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Crews worked into Tuesday morning clearing the wreckage of more than 150 vehicles involved in a series of crashes the day before on Interstate 55 near New Orleans caused by a “super fog” of marsh fire smoke and dense fog that killed at least seven people and injured another 25.

Fisherman earns over $100K for catching, removing problematic species from rivers

One angler reeled in over $100,000 in the 2023 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program, according to data released by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Israel vows again to destroy Hamas, rejecting calls for a cease-fire in Gaza at a major UN meeting

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israel vowed again to destroy Hamas, rejecting calls for a cease-fire from the U.N. chief, the Palestinians and many countries at a high-level U.N. meeting on Tuesday and declaring that the war in Gaza is not only its war but “the war of the free world.

Women without college degrees to bear brunt of future job losses: report

Women who don’t have a college degree are going to bear the brunt of job losses in the future, a recent analysis found.

Maryland judge heard 'shocking' evidence in divorce case hours before his killing, tapes show

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Pedro Argote was conspicuously absent last Thursday when a Maryland judge granted his wife a divorce and sole custody of their four children, citing “shocking” testimony about the abuse that Argote allegedly inflicted upon them for years.

Around the world

Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Norma strengthened slightly and dumped heavy rain after being downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday as it moved into mainland Mexico, while Hurricane Tammy left the Caribbean island of Barbuda with minor damage.

'Like living in a slaughterhouse': Gaza crisis deepens

Prior to the recent conflict, an average of 500 aid vehicles crossed the border from Egypt into Gaza each day.

Live updates | Israeli warplanes strike targets as US seeks more time to free hostages

Israeli warplanes are striking targets across Gaza as the U.S. advised Israel that a delay in its expected ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-ruled territory would allow more time to negotiate the release of hostages.

B-52s call off White House state dinner performance

The B-52s are bowing out of their White House performance at the state dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with Jill Biden suggesting the band would opt out due to the Israel-Hamas war. The “Love Shack” singers were poised to entertain guests on Wednesday at the black-tie event.

Forced labor concerns prompt US lawmakers to demand ban on seafood from 2 Chinese provinces

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of U.S. lawmakers wants the Biden administration to ban seafood processed in two Chinese provinces from entering the U.S. market because of concerns about rights abuses.

2 Israeli women held hostage in Gaza released by Hamas

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released two elderly Israeli women held hostage in Gaza as the United States expressed increasing concern that the escalating Israel-Hamas war will spark a wider conflict in the region, including attacks on American troops.

At least 1 sailor dead, 4 missing after cargo ships crash off German coast

A collision between two cargo ships in the North Sea off Germany's coast has reportedly left at least one sailor dead and four others missing.

Technology

Author E. Freya Williams has a Message for Tech Leaders

In May of 2021 VMware unveiled VMware Zero Carbon Committed, an initiative to encourage partners to power their data centers with renewable energy sources by 2030.

What AI won’t replace in your programming

Datasette founder Simon Willison declares that “there has never been a better time to learn to program,” and it’s not because AI is going to do your coding for you. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.

California and 32 other states sue Meta for harming young people’s mental health, collecting data on children

The broad-ranging suit is the result of an investigation led by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Vermont.

Tesla says Justice Department is expanding investigations and issuing subpoenas for information

DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker's partially automated driving systems, and they have issued subpoenas for information instead of simply requesting it, the company disclosed Monday.

Tucker Carlson lands first advertiser on X 

Pundit Tucker Carlson has secured his first advertising deal since launching a new video program on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The deal, which is worth a reported $1 million, is with PublicSquare, a marketplace app catering to politically conservative users and companies.

Apple supplier Foxconn subjected to tax inspections by Chinese authorities

BANGKOK (AP) — Foxconn, a Fortune 500 company known globally for making Apple iPhones, was recently subjected to searches by Chinese tax authorities, according to local reports Sunday. Foxconn, a Taiwanese -headquartered company officially registered as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.

Aruba extends policy enforcement across campus networks, WANs

Aruba Networks is aiming to give customers greater application visibility and the ability to control security policy enforcement across their campus and wide area networks.

Sports News

Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say

Three people with direct knowledge of the situation say the San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres.

Who is Danny Serafini? Bay Area native goes from top MLB draft pick to murder suspect

(KRON) -- After winning the 1991 World Series, the Minnesota Twins used their first pick of the 1992 MLB Draft on a talented left-handed pitching prospect from San Mateo who they believed could help their championship core.

Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were ‘playing from behind the whole season'

HOUSTON (AP) — Coming a win shy of reaching the World Series would be considered a successful season for most teams.

Saints top receiver Chris Olave arrested in Louisiana, charged with reckless driving

New Orleans Saints top receiver Chris Olave was charged with reckless driving on Monday after police said was driving 70 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike from title

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers are back in the World Series for the first time since twice being within one strike of winning the 2011 title. “We’ve had some hard times recently. Those are over,” general manager Chris Young declared soon after Texas won its third AL pennant.

Moose on the Loose: Jacob deGrom speaks on leaving New York

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Interesting comments from Rangers ace Jacob deGrom. deGrom recovering from Tommy John surgery told Joel Sherman from the New York Post that it is not true that he could not wait to leave New York in free agency.

Bucs with Bowles: Bucs' head coach talks about issues that continue to hurt the team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles does not have time to dwell on frustration following his team’s 16-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Bucs must turn around quickly to play a game Thursday night at the Buffalo Bills.

Politics News

Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election

ATLANTA (AP) — Attorney and prominent conservative media figure Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia, tearfully telling the judge she looks back on that time with “deep remorse.

State lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday for fall veto session

Lawmakers must decide if they will try to override Governor Pritzker’s veto of legislation to eliminate Illinois’ moratorium on constructing new nuclear power reactors.

'Iran will think twice' about striking US, Israel: Ex-ambassador

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have both warned Iran against U.S. targets and getting involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Trump files for New Hampshire presidential primary in person ahead of campaign rally

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump signed up for the New Hampshire presidential primary on Monday, becoming the first person who has served as president to file such paperwork in person more than once.

4 candidates take debate stage in City of Las Vegas mayoral race

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Four candidates in a growing field of people running to replace longtime Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman squared off in front of some 70 people on Tuesday in the Northeast Valley.

Youngkin 'focused on Virginia' as GOP eyes control of legislature

"It's part of the reason I've been in Rockingham County Fair and not the Iowa State Fair," the Virginia governor said.

Senate strikes deal, puts minibus back on track

The Senate struck a deal on three bipartisan government funding bills Tuesday, allowing lawmakers to move forward on legislation the chamber has been working to advance on the floor since last month.  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.