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Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with swap of hostages and prisoners; more expected Saturday

A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began Friday in Gaza as part of an agreement that Qatar helped broker. Twenty-four hostages were freed, including 13 Israeli citizens, 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino citizen, Qatar said. Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners later in the day.

Gulf State Park pier construction begins to repair damage from Hurricane Sally

The Baldwin County-based fishing pier was once the second longest in the Gulf of Mexico, but has been repeatedly damaged by storms. Now, it is slated to reopen by next summer.

Officials begin clearing debris while 3 remain missing in Alaska landslide that left 3 dead

WRANGELL, Alaska (AP) — Searchers looking for three people who remain missing after a massive landslide that killed three others and injured a fourth have changed their strategy from holding an active search to a reactive search that will involve methodically clearing the highway, officials said Thu

On Day One of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.

Pork could get more expensive in 2024 as pig farmers adjust to California's Proposition 12

A shakeup on the pork shelves at your grocery store is coming as pig farmers prepare for the January 1 implementation of a California animal welfare law mandating larger space requirements for pigs, cows, and chickens.

Amazon workers strike in multiple countries on Black Friday

Amazon workers in multiple countries went on strike for Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, to protest the e-commerce giant's labor practices.

Around the world

What we know about the first hostages released by Hamas

About two dozen hostages were released by Hamas in Gaza on Friday, the first wave of what is expected to be 50 released by the terrorist organization as part of a four-day cease-fire in the war with Israel in Gaza.

Race to rescue 41 Indian workers trapped inside tunnel is delayed again

The race to save 41 construction workers trapped in a tunnel in northern India has been delayed again after a problem occurred with a U.S.

Conor McGregor criticizes Irish leaders' response to stabbing: 'Not good enough'

Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor criticized the Irish police and other leaders for their response to a stabbing this week in Dublin, arguing Ireland is facing danger from crime and authorities have failed to combat it.

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak, a worrying development that African scientists warn could make it more difficult to stop the disease.

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks.

Putin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list

Mikhail Kasyanov has been added to a register of foreign agents, and stands accused of opposing the military operation in Ukraine.

Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to make EV versions of its best-selling cars at its UK factory

LONDON (AP) — Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make electric versions of its two best-selling cars, a boost for the British government as it tries to revive the country's ailing economy.

Technology

Digital advocacy group criticizes current scope of the EU AI Act

Digital Europe, an advocacy group that represents digital industries across the continent, has released a joint statement ahead of the EU’s AI Act’s final weeks of negotiations, warning that over-regulation could stymie innovation and cause startups to leave the region.

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extremes fueled by human-caused climate change.

IRS cybersecurity chief says agency has made ‘tremendous progress’ on logging

The head of the IRS' cybersecurity operations says the Treasury agency is making progress on logging, multifactor authentication, and other aspects of "zero trust" security to help protect taxpayer data.

The Black Friday, Cyber Monday scams to avoid this year

It is time for the annual tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with shoppers frantically competing to snag the best deals ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.

OpenAI's unusual nonprofit structure led to dramatic ouster of sought-after CEO

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Unlike Google, Facebook and other tech giants, the company behind ChatGPT was not created to be a business. It was set up as a nonprofit by founders who hoped that it wouldn’t be beholden to commercial interests. But the arrangement got complicated.

How to write reusable Java code

Writing reusable code is a vital skill for every software developer, and every engineer must know how to maximize code reuse. Nowadays, developers often use the excuse that there is no need to bother with writing high-quality code because microservices are inherently small and efficient.

Beware of these 5 holiday scams

Holiday season is also scamming season. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains five common money scams to beware of during the holiday season.

Sports News

San Jose Sharks can’t hold lead in shootout loss to Montreal Canadiens

William Eklund scored in the shootout but Mackenzie Blackwood allowed goals to Nick Suzuki and Jesse Ylönen in a six-round shootout as the San Jose Sharks lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens

Viral Chargers superfan receives line of novelty bobbleheads

The New York Jets have Fireman Ed; the Raiders have enshrined Wayne "The Violator" Mabry; and the Kansas City Chiefs have Taylor Swift.

Blackhawks' Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will have right knee surgery, likely sidelining the 2018 NHL MVP for the rest of the season. The team placed Hall and forward Andreas Athanasiou on injured reserve on Thursday.

Jazz drop fourth straight, losing to Portland, 121-105

PORTLAND (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah Jazz got blown out for the second straight night, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-105 for its fourth loss in a row. Jerami Grant scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped an eight-game losing streak.

'Change is likely coming': Latest heartbreaker indicates Chargers' Staley might lose job

On Sunday, Los Angeles Chargers fans suffered yet another disheartening loss, this one a 23-20 defeat at the hands of a struggling Green Bay Packers team, and this one might be the final straw for head coach Brandon Staley's tenure with the team.

Thanksgiving football returns to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson

PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) - It's bigger than football. It's history. "This is the biggest thing in many years I've seen happen to Paterson," said PA announcer Skip Van Rensalier. "This is nostalgia for the kids, for Paterson.

Longtime Broncos player and back-to-back Super Bowl champion dies at 56

A defensive lineman and member of the Broncos back-to-back Super Bowl championship teams, Harald Hasselbach, has died from cancer, the Broncos shared Thursday.

Politics News

Democratic divide over Israel-Hamas war looms over Biden’s reelection 

The growing divide within the Democratic Party over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war is becoming a serious political problem for the 81-year-old president, who has trouble appealing to young voters and energizing his party’s base.

The US has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader, an AP source says

A government official says the U.S. has thwarted a plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

Biden's plan would raise salaries for Head Start teachers but could leave fewer spots for kids

A Biden administration plan could increase salaries for hundreds of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country’s poorest children.

'Special Report' spotlights energy matters: China adds massive amounts to oil inventories

The United States Energy Department is planning to add 3 million barrels of oil to its reserves after allowing them to decline while China has been adding to its stockpiles.

Ranking the swing states: Where is Biden most in danger against Trump?

President Biden’s reelection will largely come down to how he performs in six key battleground states in 2024 as he prepares for a rematch against former President Trump.

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.

DACA recipient worries Republicans want to end program for sake of immigration reform

"We have been political bargaining chips for a very long time," said Torabi. "At the end of the day, in regard to what the Republicans are doing, and what they are doing is bargaining between getting rid of DACA and bringing in more asylum seekers, they’ve been doing that from the on set.