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Wisconsin gov, university condemn neo-Nazi march in Madison

According to reports and videos posted on social media, the neo-Nazi group called the Blood Tribe was spotted marching through downtown Madison carrying swastika flags and doing the nazi salute.

K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks, but lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations.

Voter frustration could be key to turnout in 2024, experts say

Former President Trump and President Biden appear to be headed toward a rematch, despite polls showing many voters are not satisfied with the current options for president.

Trump picks up the endorsement of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a visit to a US-Mexico border town

Donald Trump has returned to the U.S.-Mexico border for a visit and he's picked up the endorsement of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas.

Extreme weather can hit farmers hard. Those with smaller farming operations often pay the price

While farmers and town residents have leaned on each other to be resilient, the compounding effect of those natural disasters has had lasting impacts.

Turkeys are a lot cheaper this Thanksgiving. Here's why

Need something to be thankful for? Well, in addition to the roof above your head and the device you’re reading this on, you can add the price of your Thanksgiving turkey to the list.

Alcohol and caffeine together have a surprising effect on sleep: study

A new study evaluating the combined effects of alcohol and caffeine found that both substances, when used together, have an "unexpected" effect on sleep.

Around the world

41 workers remain trapped in tunnel in India for seventh day as drilling operations face challenges

Forty-one workers remain trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day as a new drilling matching arrived on site to replace the damaged one.

A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor's belongings

A faded, cracked felt hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings.

TikTok 'aggressively' removing content praising Osama bin Laden after letter goes viral

The letter, published about a year after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was bin Laden’s attempt to justify the targeting and killing of American civilians. It has been recirculating online recently.

US moving toward imposing travel ban on West Bank settlers associated with violence against Palestinians

The United States is moving toward imposing new policies restricting entry to the country to “extreme settlers” in the West Bank who are “associated with violence,” officials said this weekend. In a Sunday interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” U.S.

Ahead of Dutch elections, food banks highlight the cost-of-living crisis, a major campaign theme

VOORBURG, Netherlands (AP) — Cans of fish, jars of pasta sauce and bags of beans are stacked in blue crates. Meat, dairy and bread are kept cold in a huge freezer and a walk-in refrigerator in this affluent Dutch town.

Congress faces fierce battle over Israel, Ukraine aid

Congress is facing a fierce battle next month over military aid to Israel and Ukraine, which has been thrown into flux by divisions among Republicans over how to move forward.

31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain

The World Health Organization says 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” have been evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital and will be transferred to Egypt on Monday for specialized care.

Technology

'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast

Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists and voice actors are appealing to the U.S. government for immediate relief from the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their livelihoods.

New hardiness zone map will help US gardeners keep pace with climate change

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its “plant hardiness zone map” for the first time in a decade.

ServiceNow adds gen AI to more workflows, including chatbot creation

ServiceNow is rolling out another wave of generative AI additions to facilitate workflow management on its Now Platform. The update adds gen AI capabilities for field service workers, chatbot creators, and developers, among others.

For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling

NEW YORK (AP) — A camera livestreaming the skyline of Gaza City captures streaks of light. Dash-cam video from a car in Israel spots a killer coming into view. A satellite identifies tank tracks in the dirt, and a mall security camera catches the moment a bomb in Gaza detonates.

'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast

Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists and voice actors are appealing to the U.S. government for relief — as soon as possible — from the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their livelihoods. "Please regulate AI.

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.

Local scientist with bees in his bonnet gives Newsom a buzz in his ear

BeeHero, with its business offices in Palo Alto and headquarters near Fresno, aims to sustainably boost crop yields through artificial intelligence, in-hive bee monitoring and data analysis that maximize pollination of food plants.

Sports News

Porter scores two touchdowns and Northwestern beats Purdue 23-15

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Cam Porter scored a pair of rushing touchdowns to help Northwestern become bowl-eligible with a 23-15 win over visiting Purdue on Saturday.

USC's Caleb Williams avoids media after latest loss, faces criticism from NFL reporter

USC star Caleb Williams was criticized for avoiding the media after the Trojans' 38-20 loss to rival UCLA on Saturday. He's rumored to be heading to the NFL next.

F1 driver crashes into drain cover delaying Formula 1 Las Vegas race

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari hit a water valve cover and put a halt to the free-practice session in Thursday’s kickoff to the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Bucs' linebacker Lavonte David reaches franchise milestone minutes into 49ers matchup

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (WFLA) -- Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David started Sunday's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers off to a great start.

Aggies get blown out by Boise State, 45-10

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - If there was any time Utah State was going to beat Boise State, this seemed to be the year. The Broncos were struggling at 5-5 and had just fired its head coach Andy Avalos.

Moose on the Loose: Julius Randle

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- For New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, all the haters after his early season struggles are now quiet. Randle has scored 23 or more points in five straight games. I appreciate Randle's availability, his work ethic, and his buy-in with head coach Tom Thibodeau.

Official F1 Las Vegas Hub opens along Strip offering fans exclusive merchandise

The official Formula One pop-up retail store opened up on the Las Vegas Strip days ahead of the busy weekend just in time for fans to enjoy.

Politics News

NSC leader claims US 'closer' than ever to hostage deal despite ongoing Hamas standoff

The U.S. is "closer than we have been" to help negotiate a deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages, according to deputy national security adviser Jon Finer.

Biden says he's an optimist. But his dire warnings about Trump have become central to his campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ends nearly every speech by saying he's "never been more optimistic" about the country's direction. But lately he also has begun painting a vision of a catastrophic future for the United States — that is, if Donald Trump returns to the presidency.

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.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in Red Sea, take 25 crew members hostage

Israel said the 25 crew members had a range of nationalities, including Bulgarian, Filipino, Mexican and Ukrainian, but that no Israelis were on board.

California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war prompted California Democratic Party officials to cancel evening events during their state convention on Saturday "for the safety and security of our delegates.

Poll shows Newsom's weaknesses on key issues, strength vs. Trump in California

In a hypothetical matchup between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Donald Trump, Newsom would carry the Golden State by a slightly wider margin than President Joe Biden, according to a new "Inside California Politics" poll conducted by Emerson College Polling.

Rep. George Santos faces new expulsion resolution after House Ethics Committee report

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will face another expulsion vote when Congress returns from Thanksgiving break.