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Giraffes could go extinct – the 5 biggest threats they face

Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals and an African icon, but they are also vulnerable to extinction

Can the woolly bear caterpillar actually 'predict' winter weather?

You may have heard that the woolly bear caterpillar can 'predict' whether or not we have a mild or a harsh winter.

U.S. regulators will review car-tire chemical that kills salmon, upon request from West Coast tribes

U.S. regulators say they will review the use of a chemical found in almost every tire after a petition from West Coast Native American tribes that want it banned because it kills salmon as they return from the ocean to their natal streams to spawn.

Live updates | Palestinians report deadly Israeli airstrikes as US urges humanitarian pause

The U.S. is trying to persuade Israel to take a humanitarian pause from airstrikes on Gaza, where Palestinians reported on Saturday that there were multiple fatalities across the besieged enclave. U.S.

During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off

President Joe Biden made a major commitment to cultivate a relationship with the new head of the United Auto Workers before the start of strikes at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

The best airlines for 2023 holiday travel on points

Holiday flights on points are no longer the deal they once were — and can be high enough to make your jaw drop. In fact, you might get a lower cent-per-point value than usual if you’re not careful.

'Strong' El Niño winter coming: Here's where we could see more snow

While El Niño's impacts are never a guarantee, the climate pattern tends to influence weather across the U.S. as it reaches peak strength in the winter.

Around the world

US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The United States and Arab partners disagreed Saturday on the need for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as Israeli military strikes killed civilians at a U.N.

Survivors say trauma from abusive Native American boarding schools stretches across generations

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Donovan Archambault was 11 years old in 1950 when he was sent from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana to a government-backed Native American boarding school in Pierre, South Dakota, where abusive staff forced him to abandon his community's language and customs.

Burbank woman says father kidnapped, tortured while family escaped bombings in Gaza

CHICAGO — A Burbank woman spoke out on concerns for her family in Gaza amid constant bombardment. Her father who was also taken hostage by Israeli soldiers on Oct. 7, was released from captivity just Friday morning.

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.

Cleveland chef steps in to feed people in Middle East amid war

Chrostowski has cooked thousands of meals in Israel; his journey started in Tel Aviv before nearing Gaza’s border.

The hostage situation at Hamburg Airport ends with a man in custody and his 4-year-old daughter safe

BERLIN (AP) — The hostage situation at Hamburg Airport ended Sunday afternoon, around 18 hours after a man drove his vehicle through the gates of the airport with his 4-year-old daughter as a passenger, authorities said. The man was arrested and the girl is safe.

Ukrainian ambassador says world cannot 'lose focus in one place or another' in wake of Israel-Hamas war  

Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that the “war on terror” must be won everywhere — and stressed the importance of not only focusing on one place over another.

Technology

Windows 11: A guide to the updates

A Windows launch isn’t the end a process — it’s really just the beginning. As with Windows 10, Microsoft continually works on improving Windows 11 by fixing bugs, releasing security patches, and occasionally adding new features.

2024 network plans dogged by uncertainty, diverging strategies

It’s barely fall of 2023, but it’s already clear that CIOs aren’t particularly positive about their network plans for 2024.

Survey: Observability tools can create more resilient, secure networks

IT leaders are investing in observability technologies that can help them gain greater visibility beyond internal networks and build more resilient environments, according to recent research from Splunk.

Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC says

Amazon used a secret algorithm to essentially help raise prices on other online sites and also “destroyed” internal communications as the Federal Trade Commission undertook an antitrust investigation against it, according to newly unredacted portions of the agency's lawsuit.

What Duxbury Networking’s CIO does to balance head with heart

What keeps IT leaders up at night covers a broad range of issues including improving overall IT performance, data security, process risk and compliance, and meeting needs to improve business agility.

Quantum capital of the world: Emerging field that could solve 'unsolvable' problems

CHICAGO — Think of a corn maze as a problem. Think of the people in the maze as traditional computers trying to solve the problem. They’re limited to attempting one route at a time.

How to determine RTOs and RPOs for backup and recovery

When evaluating the design of your backup systems or developing a design of a new backup and recovery system, there are arguably only two metrics that matter: how fast you can recover, and how much data you will lose when you recover.

Sports News

Mahomes throws 2 TDs and Chiefs hang on to beat Dolphins 21-14 in Germany

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, safety Bryan Cook scored on a 59-yard fumble return, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Miami Dolphins 21-14 at Deutsche Bank Park in Germany.

Utes flex muscles against Arizona State, 55-3

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Bryson Barnes and No. 18 Utah went up-tempo from the start against Arizona State to help them forget about their blowout loss to Oregon the week before. “You don’t want to let a team beat you twice,” Barnes said.

Texans' CJ Stroud sets rookie single-game records in dazzling comeback win over Bucs

It looked like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were going to spoil C.J. Stroud's record-setting performance for the Houston Texans, but the rookie led a game-winning drive for the win.

Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37

HOUSTON (AP) — Down by four with less than a minute to go Sunday, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud had complete confidence that he could rally the Houston Texans to a victory. “Give me the ball,” he said. “Call the plays. I'm going to make the plays.

Horse death toll rising at Golden Gate Fields, the Bay Area’s last racetrack

Roughly 20% of the 72 deaths that have occurred at California race tracks so far in 2023 occurred at Golden Gate Fields.

Legas rallies Utah State to double overtime win

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (ABC4 Sports) - Cooper Legas came off the bench to rally Utah State to a thrilling 32-24 double-overtime victory over San Diego State on Saturday night to snap a two-game losing skid.

Giants QB Daniels Jones ruled out vs Raiders with knee injury

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders after the first play of the second quarter with a right knee injury and did not return. The Giants ruled him out at halftime.

Politics News

Just 1 arrest after pro-Palestinian DC protest spurs acts of vandalism, bid to scale White House fence

Police in Washington made just one arrest during Saturday night's protest in which tens of thousands of anti-Israel demonstrators marched through the city.

Donald Trump strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'

A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president.

Sarasota man charged after threatening World Jewish Congress, DOJ says

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a Florida man has been arrested and charged with calling the World Jewish Congress and threatening to kill Jewish people, part of a recent spike in antisemitic incidents.

Mississippi has a history of voter suppression. Many see signs of change as Black voters reengage

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A few years ago, Tiffany Wilburn just didn’t see the point in voting any longer.

Treasury Department working to freeze Hamas' digital assets

Some lawmakers are renewing calls to regulate cryptocurrency after the Treasury Department confirmed Hamas used it to fundraise donations.

Gov. Lombardo endorses John Lee for CD4 seat in Congress

Congressional candidate John Lee picked up the endorsement of Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday.

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of President Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia.