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IRS announces changes to 2024 retirement contribution limits

The Internal Revenue Service delivered good news for retirement savers Wednesday, announcing that the limit on contributions to 401(k) and other popular accounts will be higher in 2024.

Jason Aldean says he would only change one thing about controversial 'Try That in a Small Town' music video

Jason Aldean has nearly no regrets about his music video "Try That in a Small Town," which spurred backlash with its release earlier this year. The country singer said, if granted an opportunity to do it over again, he would change almost nothing.

A teen bowler, a shipbuilder and a sign language interpreter are among the Maine shooting victims

The 18 people killed in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, included a 14-year-old bowler, a shipbuilder who loved playing the game of cornhole and a sign language interpreter.

Delta says pilot accused of threatening to shoot the captain no longer works for the airline

Delta Air Lines says the pilot accused of threatening to shoot the plane's captain during a flight no longer works for the airline, and federal officials say his authority to carry a gun on board was revoked. Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted Oct.

80-foot spruce gets the nod as Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, will be cut down next week

An 80-foot-tall (24-meter) Norway spruce from the Binghamton area has been selected as this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and will be cut down and trucked to New York City next week, Rockefeller Center officials announced Wednesday.

House rejects effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over the Palestinian-American's rhetoric about Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House late Wednesday rejected an effort to censure Democratic Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, scrapping a Republican attempt to condemn the only Palestinian-American in Congress over her recent rhetoric around the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead.

Around the world

Israeli university presidents call on colleagues to not fall victim to Hamas' 'destructive propaganda'

Nine university presidents in Israel called on their international colleagues to stand up against narratives from nihilistic groups like Hamas and ISIS, demonizing Jews.

Brazil to militarize key airports, ports and international borders in crackdown on organized crime

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday he is sending the armed forces to boost security at some of the country's most important airports, ports and international borders as part of a renewed effort to tackle organized crime in Latin America's largest nation

Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas. Lew, a treasury secretary under President Barack Obama, was confirmed 53-43.

New oil leak reported after a ferry that repeatedly ran aground off the Swedish coast is pulled free

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A ferry that had ran aground last month off southeastern Sweden and started leaking oil into the Baltic Sea was pulled free on Wednesday and anchored nearby, the Swedish Coast Guard said.

Pentagon sending another 300 troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is sending 300 more troops to the Middle East as attacks on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have become near-daily amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Researchers hope tracking senior Myanmar army officers can ascertain blame for human rights abuses

A group of human rights researchers has officially launched a website they hope will facilitate the task of obtaining justice for victims of state violence in Myanmar.

Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A barrage of Israeli airstrikes leveled apartment buildings in a refugee camp near Gaza City on Tuesday, and footage showed rescuers pulling men, women and children out of the rubble.

Technology

Global internet health check and network outage report

The reliability of services delivered by ISPs, cloud providers and conferencing services (such as unified communications-as-a-service) is critical for enterprise organizations.

In a first, MIT trains students to resolve clean energy conflicts

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — As the United States injects hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy through its signature climate law, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, criticism is growing louder about where, how and whether new development should be allowed.

OMB tells agencies to name chief AI officer to accelerate tech adoption across government

The Biden administration is setting new rules for how federal agencies should accelerate the use of artificial intelligence tools, and set up guardrails for this emerging technology.

At AI summit, nations set new global initiatives to reduce risk

The U.S. alongside delegates from 28 nations are announcing new global initiatives to reduce the risks of artificial intelligence.

Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and signs an executive order to address his concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to balance the needs of cutting-edge technology companies with national security and consumer rights, creating an early set of guardrails that could be fortified by legislation a

Cisco and Aviz coordinate support for enterprise SONiC networks

Cisco is teaming with Aviz Networks to offer an enterprise-grade SONiC offering for large customers interested in deploying the open-source network operating system. Under the partnership, Cisco’s 8000 series routers will be available with Aviz Networks’ SONiC management software and 24/7 support.

The UK's AI summit is taking place at Bletchley Park, the wartime home of codebreaking and computing

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom is hosting the AI Safety Summit, bringing politicians, computer scientists and tech executives to a site chosen for its symbolism: Bletchley Park, synonymous with codebreaking and the birth of computing.

Sports News

Bulldogs honor Pat Hill, hang on to beat UNLV on homecoming

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) - The Fresno State football team is 7-1, but for awhile on Saturday night it did not look like the Bulldogs would get there.

Ups, downs and debuts are part of the start of the Blackhawks' season

Jack Bushman of Locked On Blackhawks joined WGN News Now on November 1 to talk about the start to the Blackhawks' season.

Travis Kelce launches new line of barbeque meals at Walmart

Travis Kelce is making his way into the barbeque industry with a new assortment of refrigerated entrees available at Walmart

Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck has led officials in the NHL and other leagues to continue discussions about cut-resistant protection.

49ers GM Lynch has great expectations after Chase Young trade

Chase Young still must pass a physical for Tuesday's trade to go through but 49ers general manager John Lynch likes what he's seen from extensive snaps this season out of the former Washington first-round pick.

Bulldog Insider feature: Pat Hill inducted into Ring of Honor

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Pat Hill is the newest member of Fresno State's Ring of Honor. Hill, who coached the Bulldogs for 15 years (1997-2011), was inducted during halftime of Saturday's game against UNLV.

USF Bulls look to keep bowl game goals alive heading into Memphis matchup

The University of South Florida Bulls are just two wins away from being bowl-eligible – something they haven’t done in five years, and with four games left in the regular season, it all starts this weekend at a very stable 6-2 Memphis team.

Politics News

New bill would create children's immigration court

A new bipartisan bill would create a children's immigration court to help unaccompanied minors navigate the system.

Bowman pleads guilty to pulling fire alarm in House office building

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) pleaded guilty Thursday to one misdemeanor for triggering a false fire alarm in the Cannon House Building. "I really regret that this caused so much confusion and that people had to evacuate and I just caused a disturbance.

Trump sues over efforts to keep him off Michigan ballot

Former President Trump’s attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from refusing to put him on the ballot for the state’s 2024 presidential primary and general elections.

Biden admin proposes new student debt relief plan: Who could qualify?

The proposal is much more narrow that Biden's original plan, which would've given most borrowers at least $10,000 in debt relief.

GOP senator to confront Tuberville on military blockade

The move by Sen. Dan Sullivan marks the most significant challenge to the Alabama senator by Republicans yet.

Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips called for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, drawing no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.

Rep. George Santos faces expulsion vote as he pleads not guilty to latest federal charges

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- As Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded not guilty Friday morning in New York, to additional federal charges, Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to expel Santos from office.