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Horse escapes hold on cargo plane mid-flight, forcing return to JFK

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A cargo plane bound for Belgium was forced to head back to John F. Kennedy International Airport last week after a horse got loose, according to a call between pilots and air traffic control posted by You can see ATC on YouTube.

Parents sue after Volkswagen tracking firm refused to find stolen SUV with kidnapped boy

Volkswagen initially blamed a "serious breach" of its security protocols for the delay in tracking the stolen SUV with a toddler trapped inside earlier this year.

500,000 people rejected from Facebook privacy settlement: How to tell if you will get paid

Half a million hopefuls waiting for a check from the massive $725 million Facebook privacy settlement received a rejection letter over the past week. Were you one of them? It's not too late to fix it.

Trump abandons his bid to move his New York hush-money criminal case from state to federal court

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has given up on his monthslong fight to move his New York hush-money criminal case to federal court, agreeing to proceed in a state court that he contends is “very unfair” to him.

Indiana ex-cop gets year in federal prison for slamming cuffed suspect's head against vehicle

Former Gary, Indiana police officer Terry Peck has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a civil rights violation.

When will Social Security cost-of-living increases take effect?

The Social Security Administration announced 2024's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) just over a month ago, confirming a 3.2% bump in benefits for retirees. Here's what you need to know.

Travis Kelce comments on weekend with Taylor Swift, being 'shocked' by changed song lyric

A new episode of the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast just dropped, and — as is so often the case these days — Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift remains a popular subject.

Around the world

UK House of Commons votes against cease-fire amendment, over 50 labour lawmakers go against leader

Members of the U.K. House of Commons voted down an amendment which would have demanded the government call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

French officer at center of riot-inducing shooting released from jail amid probe

The French police officer accused of killing 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, triggering riots across the country, has been freed from jail amid an ongoing investigation.

Russian court fines Google for failing to store personal data on its users

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday fined Google for failing to store personal data on its Russian users, the latest in a series of fines on the U.S. tech giant amid tensions between the Kremlin and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.

Meet the man leading Biden’s China strategy

Among Republicans, conservatives and Democrats, Campbell elicits respect — a rare distinction in Washington.

US will resume food aid to millions across Ethiopia after monthslong pause over massive corruption

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The lead U.S. development agency plans to restart food aid deliveries for millions of people across Ethiopia in December, five months after it took the extraordinary step of halting its nationwide program over a massive corruption scheme by local officials. U.S.

Israel and Switzerland draw 1-1 in Euro 2024 qualifying game in Hungary

A European Championship qualifying game between Switzerland and Israel ended with a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.

Madagascar police impose curfew on eve of presidential election, after polling stations torched

Madagascar police have imposed a night-time curfew in the capital after the torching of some polling stations ahead of a presidential election set for Thursday.

Technology

New rideshare company Wridz taking on Uber and Lyft with driver incentives

A new rideshare company guaranteeing more income for drivers is hoping to gain more market share with more stringent security measures, and no surge pricing.

How Silicon Valley will put airships back in flight

Google's Sergey Brin and NASA's Alan Weston use new technologies to resurrect a long-forgotten way to fly.

European lawmakers try to balance protection and privacy with law on explicit images of children

BRUSSELS (AP) — Seeking to strike the right balance between protecting children and protecting privacy rights, European Union lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a series of amendments to a draft law that is intended to keep sexually explicit photos and videos of minors from circulating online.

Two grim reports on global climate efforts highlight increased fossil fuel subsidies, ill health

Two global reports say humanity’s fight to curb climate change is failing in dozens of ways with people getting sicker and dying as the world warms and the fossil fuels causing it get more subsidies.

France blames Russia for a digital effort to whip up online controversy over Stars of David graffiti

PARIS (AP) — France says it has been the target of a Russian online destabilization campaign that used automated social-media accounts to whip up controversy and confusion about spray-painted Stars of David that appeared on Paris streets and fed alarm about surging antisemitism in France during the

Intel updates HPC processor roadmap

Intel kicked off the Supercomputing 2023 conference with a series of high performance computing (HPC) announcements, including a new Xeon line and Gaudi AI processor. Intel will ship its fifth-generation Xeon Scalable Processor, codenamed Emerald Rapids, to OEM partners on December 14.

FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access

The Federal Communications Commission is implementing new rules banning internet providers from discrimination in how they provide service to communities based on income level, race and other protected classes.

Sports News

Former Fresno State wide receiver Devon Wylie dies

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) - Devon Wylie has passed away. Wylie, 35, is a former Fresno State wide receiver who was a fourth-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012. One of his family members shared the news of his passing in a social media post on Monday.

Saleh says it'll be Rodgers' call to play again with Jets if he's cleared by doctors to return

Aaron Rodgers will have the final call on whether he plays again this season for the New York Jets if and when he gets medical clearance.

'I feel good': Justin Fields says he's ready to go against Detroit Lions

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields took to the podium after practice Wednesday to answer questions ahead of the Chicago Bears' matchup against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions this weekend. "It feels pretty good," Fields said about his throwing grip.

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler dies at 63

Peter Seidler, chairman and owner of the San Diego Padres, died Tuesday at age 63, the team confirmed.

Padres owner Peter Seidler dies at 63

Peter Seidler, chairman and owner of the San Diego Padres, died Tuesday at age 63, the team confirmed.

Reports: David Braun to be permanently hired as Northwestern's head football coach

EVANSTON — Northwestern University interim head football coach David Braun will be named the team's permanent head coach, according to multiple reports.

CMU Volleyball is headed to the RMAC Semis

The Mavs are off to the RMAC tournament semifinal game after sweeping Colorado Christian on their home court Tuesday.

Politics News

Prosecutor asks judge to revoke bond for Harrison Floyd in Georgia election case

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor pursuing a case against former President Donald Trump and others on Wednesday asked a judge to revoke the bond of defendant Harrison Floyd, saying he has been intimidating witnesses and codefendants in the case.

Why Republicans Are on the Verge of Fistfights

A historian who studies political violence and the runup to the Civil War explains why congressmen are getting ready to brawl.

Nevada attorney general investigating fake electors scheme

The Nevada Attorney General's Office is investigating Nevada Republicans' submission of fake electoral certificates to the federal government, claiming former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.

Manchin says he would 'absolutely' consider presidential run, citing need to 'save the country'

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he “absolutely” would consider a presidential run, just a week after he said he wouldn’t seek reelection to the Senate. “Are you considering running for president?” NBC's "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker asked Manchin in an interview aired Wednesday.

Lawmakers question use of AI to deal with global competition

Lawmakers are looking for the right way for the U.S. to fully utilize A.I and to deal with competition across the globe.

Former 'DC Madam' lawyer: National security fears in brothel bust

The DC Madam's former attorney, Montgomery Blair Sibley, raised alarms over national security amid the brothel bust.

Jill Stein launches 2024 bid as Green Party candidate

Jill Stein announced a surprise presidential bid Thursday, seeking the Green Party’s 2024 nomination.