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Heartwarming moment: Child calls 911 to give Florida deputy a hug

When a Hillsborough County deputy was dispatched to a home for a 911 call on Wednesday, he found himself in the midst of a great lesson and even more heartwarming incident.

Maine police investigating housefire that killed 3 in Canadian border town

Police are investigating the cause of a housefire that left three family members dead in Fort Fairfield, a town in Maine's rural far north.

Ex-Memphis police officer pleads guilty to charges in the death of Tyre Nichols

Former Memphis Police officer Desmond Mills pleaded guilty Thursday morning to federal charges and has agreed to plead guilty to state charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, according to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.

Listen to the last new Beatles song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: 'Now and Then'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final Beatles recording is here. Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century.

Uber, Lyft agree to back pay $328M to New York drivers following probe

Ride-haling companies Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay back $328 million to over 100,000 New York drivers following a multi-year investigation, officials announced Thursday.

Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle dispute over taxes and fees paid by New York drivers

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been been paid by passengers, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.

Legacy HBO Max customers are losing 4K streaming

Longtime subscribers to HBO Max will be losing a key feature in the coming weeks, after the streaming and entertainment company announced changes to its standard ad-free tier.

Around the world

Confusion, frustration and hope at Gaza's border with Egypt as first foreign passport-holders depart

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hundreds of foreign passport-holders and dozens of other seriously wounded Palestinians desperate to escape Israel's bombardment of Gaza crowded around the black iron gate on the Egyptian border Wednesday, hoping to pass through the enclave’s only portal to the outside world

House approves resolution condemning support of Hamas, Hezbollah on college campuses

The House approved a resolution on Thursday condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations at higher education institutions, a rebuke of the uproar that has taken place at college campuses in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel last month.

Britain's King Charles III demands 'urgency' and 'unity' to address AI risk and tap into 'untold benefits'

The United Kingdom has hosted a summit on artificial intelligence at Bletchley Park, the birthplace of computing machines and the origin of AI tech at its most fundamental level.

Derailment damages close world's longest rail tunnel until next September

Switzerland will keep the Gotthard rail tunnel closed through next September after damage sustained during an August derailment proved worse than anticipated.

'We don't want to give Hamas a victory': Israel ambassador to US

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S said Israel is aware of the Gaza humanitarian crisis and is ramping up efforts to deliver aid without ceasing to fight Hamas.

Students walk out of Hillary Clinton's lecture at Columbia University

Around 30 students on Thursday walked out of a class led by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) at Columbia University. The protest was related to the Israel-Hamas war.

Hundreds storm Russian airport in antisemitic riot over plane from Israel

Hundreds of people stormed into the main airport in Russia's Dagestan region and rushed onto the landing field, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

Technology

Beware of these popular Android apps containing deceptive adware

Malicious apps are targeting Android phone users and bombarding them with ads. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to protect yourself.

DHS CFO nominee ‘laser focused’ on financial systems modernization

Jeff Rezmovic, the nominee to serve as DHS CFO, wants to get the department's financial management off GAO's high-risk list once and for all.

How Biden's executive order will impact the future of AI

President Joe Biden has issued an executive order that directly regulates artificial intelligence. The new order will establish new standards for AI safety and security.

Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?

LONDON (AP) — Chatbots like ChatGPT wowed the world with their ability to write speeches, plan vacations or hold a conversation as good as or arguably even better than humans do, thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.

FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of fraud charges

Originally freed on a $250 million personal recognizance bond to live with his parents in Palo Alto, California, he was jailed in August after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan concluded that he had tried to tamper with possible trial witnesses.

Nippon Steel drops patent lawsuit against Toyota in name of partnership

TOKYO (AP) — Nippon Steel Corp. has dropped its lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. over a patent for a technology used in electric motors, saying wrangling among Japanese companies was not beneficial to keep the nation competitive.

The Supreme Court takes up social media cases similar to one about Donald Trump's Twitter feed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is tackling the question of when public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts, an issue that first arose in a case involving former President Donald Trump.

Sports News

Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on the left side of the infield for his team's first hit in the seventh inning. The Texas Rangers shortstop and World Series MVP provided plenty of power throughout a stellar October run.

Commanders' DE Chase Young traded to the 49ers: report

(KRON) – Washington Commanders' defensive end Chase Young is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network sources. The move was reported just ahead of the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday. The 49ers surrendered a 3rd round pick in the trade, according to ESPN.

Bay Area high school football 2023: Week 11 preview, schedule

The top matchups to close the regular season include Campolindo at Acalanes, Live Oak at Christopher, Antioch at Pittsburg, Del Mar at Prospect and Logan at Moreau.

Bob Knight, legendary former Indiana University basketball coach, dies

Legendary former Indiana University men's basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced Wednesday on his website.

Yankees hire Zelus Analytics to teach analytics team

THE BRONX (PIX11) -- So here we are, the day after the Rangers defeated the Diamondbacks to win their first World Series. The baseball off-season is right around the corner.

‘I’ve never seen it’: Hockey player dies from slash to neck

“I don’t think his intention was to slice his neck up, but clearly, it shouldn’t have been in that position.

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.

Politics News

North Dakota GOP leader resigns 1 week into job after posts about women, Black people

The executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party has resigned a week into the job after a media outlet publicized some of his online comments.

ND politician accused of traveling to Prague for sex with minor took taxpayer-funded trips to city: report

Republican former North Dakota state Sen. Ray Holmberg, 79, allegedly used state funds to finance at least three trips to Prague, where he is accused of having paid minors for sex.

Dem senator admonishes Israel over 'unacceptable' Gaza civilian death, urges immediate strategy change

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., admonished Israel for the rate of civilian deaths amid its operations in Gaza, and urged the nation to reconsider its approach.

Minnesota justices appear skeptical that states should decide Trump's eligibility for the ballot

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Thursday that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot, with some suggesting that Congress is best positioned to decide whether his role in the 2021 U.S.

Eric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show some involvement

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Trump, one of two sons entrusted to run Donald Trump’s real estate empire, swore Thursday that he was never involved with financial statements that New York state lawyers say fraudulently puffed up the ex-president’s wealth and the worth of the family business.

Trump tells judge in fraud case to leave his children alone

Former President Trump wrote a social media post Wednesday railing against the judge overseeing his New York civil fraud case and told him to leave his children alone.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott endorses Trump for president over DeSantis

The race to become the Republican party's 2024 presidential nominee is shaping up to be a 'battle of the Florida men' - former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis - and with the first primary contests approaching, high-ranking state party members have begun to choose sides.