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US wildlife managers capture wandering Mexican wolf, attempt dating game ahead of breeding season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A match made in the wilds of New Mexico? An endangered Mexican wolf captured last weekend after wandering hundreds of miles from Arizona to New Mexico is now being readied for a dating game of sorts as part of federal reintroduction efforts.

New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of US House

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.

Lawmakers discuss surge in retail theft

Investigators with the FBI, Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security are welcoming federal legislation to help them clamp down on organized retail theft.

Nationwide recall issued for Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves

The Global Veg Corp, headquartered in New York, is issuing a recall for all lots and codes of its five pound packages of AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves.

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war. The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.

Haley gets endorsement from Gov. Chris Sununu ahead of pivotal New Hampshire primary

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu endorsed Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday, six weeks before the state's pivotal first-in-the-nation primary.

There's a new iPhone update: What's in it, and who can get it?

Apple users were urged to update their devices last week. Now, there's a new update - here's why it's different.

Around the world

Report: Funding that worsens climate change far outpace solutions

Investments in activities that fuel climate change account for about 7% of the global GDP, the UN reports.

Canadian man incurs 14 new murder charges over online sodium nitrite sales

Ontario resident Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of suicide.

Israel battles militants in Gaza's main cities, with civilians still stranded near front lines

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza's two largest cities on Monday, with civilians still sheltering along the front lines even after massive waves of displacement across the besieged territory.

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted Tuesday to support the government’s plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda, keeping alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million, without a single flight getting off the ground.

Zelensky calls for ‘results’ from Washington, not just words of support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left Washington securing vocal support from President Biden, Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill, but his visit was unable to break a congressional deadlock that is holding up billions of dollars of aid for his beleaguered country.

South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.

Albanian prosecutors want ex-Prime Minister under house arrest for corruption

Prosecutors are seeking house arrest for disgraced former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, a center-right opposition figure who insists his corruption charges are politically motivated.

Technology

Dell Technologies updates storage products for AI

Dell's latest move in the generative AI market is the introduction of the second-generation of its all-flash PowerScale storage array with smart scaleout capabilities, OneFS enhancements, and validation of Nvidia SuperPOD integration.

Startup Oxide Computer puts the ‘cloud’ back in on-prem private clouds

Businesses that need to build on-premises private clouds have a hardware problem, according to startup Oxide Computer Company.

How Motor City is paving way for electrified charging roads everywhere

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how the Motor City is paving the way for electrified charging roads everywhere and possibly ending the need to plug in your electric car.

Fired San Francisco banking engineer gets two years for cloud hack

A former First Republic Bank cloud engineer was sentenced to two years in prison for vandalizing the company’s computer network after he was fired in 2020.

Nvidia CEO suggests Malaysia could be AI 'manufacturing' hub as Southeast Asia expands data centers

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The CEO of technology giant Nvidia said Friday that he views Malaysia as a potential hub for artificial intelligence “manufacturing,” though he did not confirm the chipmaker is in talks with a local conglomerate to set up AI data centers in the Southeast Asian country.

GenAI-enabled developers are the architects of the future

Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, continues to reinvent how we run our businesses and shape the ways people work.

AWS chief Adam Selipsky talks generative AI, Amazon's investment in Anthropic and cloud cost cutting

Adam Selipsky is shepherding Amazon’s cloud unit at one of the most important moments in tech history.

Sports News

Jazz fall to 1-11 on the road after loss at OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It's going from bad to worse for the Utah Jazz on the road these days. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 134-120 on Monday night.

Army holds on with goal-line stand in final seconds, beats Navy 17-11

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.

Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This Day in Bulldog History: December 10th

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) - On December 10th, 1988, the Fresno State football team played Western Michigan in the Cal Bowl. The game took place at Bulldog Stadium, which was the home of the game for eleven years (1981-1991). The Bulldogs played in the Cal Bowl five times, winning four of them.

Bernie Smilovitz shares his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s incredible contract

Last Saturday afternoon was just a normal Saturday afternoon, and then, like a lightning bolt, we were all hit with the news about Shohei Ohtani.

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee gets $113 million, 6-year deal Giants, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $113 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Wild video shows bear sprint past skiers at ski resort

Skiiers and snowboarders at a California resort shared the slopes with a young black bear looking for its mother.

Politics News

Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for procedure, attorneys say

A pregnant Texas woman who sought court permission for an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. has left the state to obtain the procedure, her attorneys said Monday.

Special counsel asks Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump immunity in federal Jan. 6 case

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up former President Trump’s federal 2020 election criminal case, urging the justices to immediately weigh in on Trump’s immunity defense to keep the trial schedule on track.

Haley demands social media companies 'show us their algorithms'

Haley: "There are millions of bots on social media right now. They are foreign, they are Chinese, they are Iranian.

Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in Washington case but narrows restrictions on his speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Washington largely upheld a gag order on Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case on Friday, but narrowed the restrictions on his speech to allow the former president to criticize the special counsel who brought the case.

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to challenge Rep. Rob Menendez in NJ congressional race

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced Tuesday he is running for Congress. Bhalla will run against U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 8th congressional district.

GOP debate: Expert panel weighs in on candidates' uphill battle for nomination

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Republican presidential candidates appearing at Wednesday night's NewsNation debate have an uphill battle to fight for the GOP nomination as former President Donald Trump holds 60% of the vote, according to recent polls. PIX11's Dan Mannarino, Rep.

Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash

“Our extensive deliberations affirm our confidence that President Gay is the right leader to help our community heal and to address the very serious societal issues we are facing,” the Harvard Corporation said in a statement following its meeting Monday.