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'Batkid' is cancer free 10 years after 'saving' San Francisco in viral moment

When Miles Scott was just 5 years old, he transformed into "Batkid" and saved the city of San Francisco. He's come a long way since.

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.

In death, one cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt

A New York City woman who died Sunday from cancer has raised enough money to erase millions of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help.

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Seven states are reporting spiking flu levels, particularly in the south, as well as DC and Puerto Rico, and is rising in other states as well.

Woman convicted of killing pro cyclist Anna 'Mo' Wilson gets 90 years in prison. What happened?

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The murder trial of a Texas woman charged in the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional cyclist Anna “Mo” Wilson has ended with a guilty verdict and a 90-year prison sentence.

3 shot, injured in van leaving Maryland funeral; no suspects identified

Three people were shot and injured Friday while leaving a funeral in Landover, Maryland, near National Harmony Memorial Park. No information on potential suspects has been reported.

Speaker Johnson says he'll make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available to the general public

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday he plans to publicly release thousands of hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, making good on a promise he made to far-right members of his party when he was campaigning for the job.

Around the world

Plurality of Democrats sympathize with Palestinians over Israelis: Poll

Sympathy for Palestinians is growing among Americans, and particularly among Democrats, a plurality of whom said in a new poll that they are more sympathetic to the plight of Palestinian civilians than Israelis, as the Israel-Hamas war stretches into its second month.

Turkey's Erdogan to visit Germany as differences over the Israel-Hamas war widen

Turkey, despite being a NATO member, has taken a divergent stance, championing the Palestinian cause and vociferously criticizing the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

One of Napoleon's signature bicorne hats on auction in France could fetch upwards of $650,000

FONTAINEBLEAU, France (AP) — One of the signature broad, black bicorne hats that Napoleon Bonaparte wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in Europe is expected to fetch upwards of 600,000 euros ($650,000) at an auction Sunday.

Madagascar’s incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout

Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has taken a commanding lead in the island nation’s presidential election, which is being boycotted by the majority of candidates and is marked by low turnout.

Pro-Palestinian protesters enter Fox News building

A group of protesters supporting Palestine reportedly entered the News Corp building, which houses Fox News’s headquarters, Friday morning in New York City. NBC News reported protesters were in the lobby chanting, “Fox News, Fox News, you can’t hide, your lies cover up genocide.

Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians, including 3 militants, as West Bank violence surges

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Friday killed five Palestinians, including three militants, across the West Bank, deepening a surge of violence in the occupied territory that has accompanied Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

Renewed drilling begins to rescue 40 workers trapped in Indian tunnel

A drilling machine was assembled to speed up the rescue after its parts were flown in from New Delhi.

Technology

Nepal bans TikTok and says it disrupts social harmony

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government decided to ban the popular social media app TikTok on Monday, saying it was disrupting “social harmony” in the country. The announcement was made following a Cabinet meeting. Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud said the app would be banned immediately.

OPM watchdog flags cybersecurity concerns for USPS health care marketplace

The Office of Personnel Management faces a tight deadline to set up a new health insurance marketplace for Postal Service employees and retirees to enroll in new plans, starting next year.

6 lingering questions on Sam Altman’s ouster by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Sam Altman has been ousted as CEO of the world’s best known AI company, OpenAI. Altman has been not only the public face of OpenAI, but also the face of the “AI boom” of the past year, which was born with the launch of ChatGPT last November.

IBM, EU and Lionsgate pull ads from Elon Musk's X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash

Advertisers are fleeing social media platform X over concerns about their ads showing up next to pro-Nazi content and hate speech on the site in general, with billionaire owner Elon Musk inflaming tensions with his own tweets endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

AI-generated TikToks, YouTube videos push websites that turn photos into AI nudes

AI-generated TikTok videos are pushing websites that allow users to "remove the clothes from any picture" including those of their "crush.

Google Cloud certifications nab highest-paying IT jobs

When it comes to the highest paid US jobs pertaining to IT certifications, two Google Cloud certifications took the top spot in a recent survey, with annual salaries in the $200,000 range.

What is a managed service provider? Strategic outsourcing for IT services

What is a managed service provider? A managed service provider (MSP) is an outsourcer contracted to remotely manage or deliver IT services such as network, application, infrastructure, or security management to a client company by assuming full responsibility for those services, determining proactiv

Sports News

Warriors: Steph Curry could return Saturday, Gary Payton II ruled out, Steve Kerr calls for faster play

Watching the tape, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he too often sees his ball carriers moving slowly up the floor too to begin a possession.

Kerr says Draymond Green 'took it too far' and that his five-game suspension was deserved

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was “wrong” and “took it too far” when he put Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in a headlock, agreeing that the five-game suspension handed down by the NBA was deserved.

Cover 3: Fresno State football presser (11/13/23)

Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford, defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle and offensive coordinator Pat McCann met with the media Monday at the program's weekly press conference, two days after the Bulldogs lost 42-18 at San Jose State, and five days before they host New Mexico on Saturday ni

CMU's Olivia Reed named D-2 player of the week

Can you say enough about Olivia Reed? Not only was the sophomore from Windsor named D-II's overall Player of the Week but she was also named the RMAC's Defensive Player of the Week.

Giants running back Saquon Barkley: 'Loyalty means nothing'

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- After an offseason of failed negotiations and a tumultuous 2-8 start to the season, frustrations appear to be boiling over for New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

Bobby Ussery, Hall of Fame jockey whose horse was DQ'd in 1968 Kentucky Derby, dies at 88

Bobby Ussery, a Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby and then crossed the finish line first in the 1968 edition only to be disqualified days later, has died. He was 88.

BYU soccer team advances to Sweet 16

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - The BYU women's soccer team is moving on to the Sweet 16. The top-seeded Cougars defeated No. 8 USC 1-0 Thursday night at South Field in a tight, back-and-forth contest to move the Cougars on to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Politics News

Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case

ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor in Georgia is seeking an August trial date for former President Donald Trump and others charged over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday filed a motion to schedule the start of the trial for Aug. 5.

Resolution to expel George Santos from Congress filed

The committee did not recommend a formal punishment and Guest is filing the resolution as an individual lawmaker.

'Lack of leadership': Florida congressman presses DeSantis on property insurance crisis

A central Florida congressman is demanding a meeting with Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss concerns over the state's property insurance crisis.

Trump to remain on Colorado ballot after judge rejects 14th Amendment challenge to eligibility

A Colorado judge ruled former President Donald Trump will remain on the state's 2024 primary ballot, dismissing a lawsuit citing the 14th Amendment seeking to prevent him from doing so.

US Capitol Christmas tree arrives on the Hill

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Capitol Hill. The 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrived in Washington, D.C. this morning.

House GOP launches FDIC investigation

The announcement followed Wall Street Journal reports that described a long-running toxic work environment at the FDIC and said Gruenberg and other agency leaders did little to address the behavior.

White House denounces 'irresponsible' subpoenas from House GOP and says they should be withdrawn

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is firing back on a recent slate of subpoenas issued by House Republicans targeting members of President Joe Biden’s family and his inner circle of aides, describing the GOP’s impeachment push as an illegitimate endeavor that has repeatedly failed to produce proof o