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Indiana man gets community corrections for burning down replica Lewis and Clark-linked cabin

Jason Fosse of Clarksville, Indiana, has been issued a suspended sentence and community corrections for burning down a re-creation of a cabin owned by George Rogers Clark.

Do you know what 1980s Christmas movie was actually filmed in Indiana?

If most Hoosiers were asked, "What 1980s Christmas movie was filmed in Indiana?," one answer would likely leap to mind: A Christmas Story. But despite being set in Indiana (in a fictional version of Hammond), A Christmas Story didn't film a single reel of film in the Hoosier state.

Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn't the first time and wouldn't be the last.

Millennials are moving to these cities the most, study says

When it comes to the top 10 places millennials moved to the most in 2022, cities in Texas and California take up nearly half of the list, according to a recent study from Smart Asset.

Boy found dead in Kansas City fell from building, police say

Kansas City police on Tuesday morning confirmed what caused the death of a child whose body was found a day before near a downtown apartment building.

More cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say it's not an answer

Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the U.S.

Should you worry about the new iPhone feature police are warning about?

Police across the country have warned about Apple's newest feature but it isn't as alarming as it seems.

Around the world

France to impose complete smoking ban at beaches, other public properties

The French government is reportedly set to ban smoking on all beaches, as well as in public parks, forests, and other state-run locales.

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow

JERUSALEM (AP) — Elon Musk, who's been under fire for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory and wider accusations of hatred flourishing on his social media platform X, visited Israel, where he toured a kibbutz attacked by Hamas militants and held talks with top leaders.

Corruption case reopened against Argentina's Vice President Fernández, adding to her legal woes

Just as current Vice President Cristina Kirchner is set to leave office, a federal appeals court has relaunched a money laundering investigation involving her and key associates.

Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hostage freed by Hamas said in an interview that she was initially fed well in captivity until conditions worsened and people became hungry. She was kept in a “suffocating” room and slept on plastic chairs with a sheet for nearly 50 days.

Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on fifth day of temporary cease-fire

Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war that mediators hope to extend even as Israel has pledged to resume its offensive.

Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An elevator suddenly dropped around 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75 — 14 of them critically, the mine operator said Tuesday.

Palestinian prisoners start to be released, Israeli hostages return to Israel, military says

Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas' release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had

Technology

Is anything useful happening in network management?

This is the time of year when enterprises look ahead to the new technology options they'll consider for purchase in the coming year. They’ll usually focus on areas where they believe new technology will be most useful, where perhaps it's the most needed. One such area is network management.

Agency renews call for speed limit software in new cars

The National Transportation Safety Board is asking for all new cars to be equipped with technology to prevent speeding.

How to implement JWT authentication in ASP.NET Core

ASP.NET Core offers a simplified hosting model, called minimal APIs, that allows us to build lightweight APIs with minimal dependencies. Minimal APIs are ideal for building microservices and fast HTTP APIs. Naturally, you will often need to secure the endpoints of such APIs in your applications.

4 next big things in tech from North American companies

Who says that the U.S. is a fallen giant when it comes to manufacturing innovations? One of the companies we honor here is responsible for a breakthrough in EV battery technology, while another’s metal 3D printing platform holds the potential to transform how products of many kinds are produced.

OpenAI brings back Sam Altman as CEO just days after his firing unleashed chaos

The ousted leader of ChatGPT maker OpenAI will return to the company that fired him just days ago, concluding a short but chaotic power struggle that shocked the tech industry and underscored the conflicts around how to safely build artificial intelligence.

Why data virtualization is critical for business success

Businesses today are sitting on vast amounts of data, which has the potential to unlock new opportunities and avenues to stay one step ahead of the competition. But data doesn’t always come in a neatly packaged format, ready to be sorted, analyzed, and used in decision-making or analysis.

The 3 next big technologies in wellness and fitness for 2023

The worlds of wellness and fitness are constantly striving toward a healthier and happier outcome. Technology has in many respects made those goals far more obtainable, offering unprecedented levels of data access and tracking opportunities.

Sports News

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

Raymond James Stadium implements new sensory room inspired by Todd Bowles' son

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles and his wife, Taneka, had an idea years ago, and now it's finally coming to fruition.

MetLife Stadium hosts NFL's first-ever Black Friday game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) - Black Friday was more like Green Friday at MetLife Stadium. The NFL's first-ever Black Friday game featured the New York Jets and the visiting Miami Dolphins. "I love the idea," said Jets season ticket holder George Frouxides. "I got off work.

Sports Illustrated denies accusations of using AI-generated articles

One of the most well-known publications on the planet is pushing back after allegations arose that its website hosted articles that were generated through artificial intelligence and credited to nonexistent writers.

Hayden Hurst not shocked Panthers fired Frank Reich amid disastrous season, discusses how team moves forward

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst admits Frank Reich's firing caught him a bit off-guard, but after a 1-10 start to the season, the writing was on the wall.

Keyonte George scores career-high 19 in Jazz win

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - For just the second time this season, the Utah Jazz are on a winning streak.

Blackhawks terminate Corey Perry due to 'unacceptable' conduct

CHICAGO — Just a few months into his Chicago Blackhawks tenure, Corey Perry's contract has been terminated following an internal investigation by the team, according to General Manager Kyle Davidson at a press conference Tuesday.

Politics News

Proposed Florida constitutional amendment would ban reparations for descendants of slaves

A Tampa Bay area senator proposed a Florida constitutional amendment that would ban reparations for descendants of slavery.

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January

Russian media say a court in Moscow has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30.

DeSantis' presidential campaign suffers major blow

"I'm disappointed that an organization that used to oppose corporate welfare & reckless government spending is now endorsing the corporate welfare candidate + de facto supporting the candidate who added $7.8 trillion in debt," DeSantis campaign rapid response director Christina Pushaw wrote on

Rep. Dean Phillips won’t run for a new term in the 3rd District. It could put the seat on the national radar

In 2024, Minnesota will have an open congressional seat in an area that’s been politically competitive in the past.

Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit

Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.

Leonard Leo firm received $21M from Leo-linked group

The expenditure, revealed in a tax filing, comes as the conservative activist is under enhanced scrutiny from the D.C. attorney general.

FDIC watchdog to investigate workplace misconduct

The inspector general’s office will conduct a special inquiry “to report on the leadership climate at the FDIC with regard to all forms of harassment and inappropriate behavior.