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Feds take first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk, impaired driving

In 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available, nearly 13,400 people were killed in drunken driving crashes, costing society $280 billion in medical expenses, lost wages and loss of quality of life.

VIDEO: Burglar falls from ceiling while stealing guns from pawn shop

A suspect has been arrested after surveillance footage caught a burglar's failed attempt at stealing guns from a Shreveport pawn shop earlier this week.

Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles to fix defective Autopilot monitoring system

The recall comes after a two-year investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use. Some were deadly.

Woman gets 70 years in prison for killing two bicyclists in Michigan charity ride

IONIA, Mich. (AP) — A woman was sentenced to at least 70 years in prison for causing the deaths of two bicyclists who were hit while taking part in a charity ride in western Michigan. The judge in Ionia County stacked two 35-year terms for Mandy Benn, a rare consecutive punishment.

Tesla-inspired speedboat is fast with no fumes

Los Angeles startup Arc is on a mission to do for boats what Tesla did for cars. Recently, they invited me on board their flagship Arc One all-electric boat to show what they've built. It's a 24-foot, all-electric speedboat with 500 horsepower. It has no gas fumes and a smooth, quiet ride.

Tony Shalhoub is back as Monk, fans' favorite obsessive-compulsive detective

Viewers have caught up with Monk and so fans get another goodbye with the 90-minute “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” hitting Peacock on Friday.

Guaranteed basic income program bolsters job, housing security among immigrant households: report

Story at a glance A guaranteed basic income program launched last year in New Mexico has helped boost employment rates and housing security among immigrants, according to a new report.

Around the world

Los Angeles freeway shut down by protestors calling for Gaza cease-fire

A Los Angeles freeway was blocked Wednesday by protestors demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. The progressive Jewish organization IfNotNow, a pro-Palestinian group which supports ending U.S. support for Israel, said it had organized the protest and that it had been timed for Hanukkah.

How have Americans' views changed over the past year?

Americans see China, not Russia, as the top threat to national security. Here's how views have changed since last year.

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — 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 showed the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.

UN warns of rising infectious diseases in Gaza

The United Nations (U.N.) on Tuesday warned of rising infectious diseases in Gaza amid overcrowded living conditions and an overwhelmed health system as Israel continues to wage air and ground attacks against Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Biden will meet with families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Wednesday at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday will hold his first in-person meeting with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas during its brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, two White House officials said.

Turkish soccer matches to resume on Dec. 19 after suspension caused by attack on referee

The head of the Turkish Football Federation says domestic soccer league matches will resume on Dec. 19.

Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over 14 days of U.N. climate talks, delegates from nearly 200 countries debated, made proposals, lobbed criticisms and did their best to convince each other how best to stop the planet from warming at a dangerous pace.

Technology

Stop being bombarded by unwanted group chats, emails on your Android

If you get annoyed by constant notifications, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to mute text messages and email notifications on an Android phone.

Certinia uses AI to accelerate finance functions for service companies

Certinia, a developer of software for service businesses, is using AI and automation to extend the capabilities of its tools for report-building or planning and analysis beyond the financial sphere and into operations, too.

Europe agreed on world-leading AI rules. How do they work and will they affect people everywhere?

LONDON (AP) — European Union officials worked into the late hours last week hammering out an agreement on world-leading rules meant to govern the use of artificial intelligence in the 27-nation bloc.

Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they're not left behind

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy a copy of Street Sense, the local paper that covers issues related to the homeless and employs unhoused individuals as its vendors.

Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental regulators are set to decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to drastically limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Supporters say the proposal before the Board of Environmental Protection on Dec.

Investor Vinod Khosla: Our AI future is racing toward us faster than we think

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly LinkedIn newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. If a friend or colleague shared this newsletter with you, you can sign up to receive it yourself here.

Upskilling ramps up as gen AI forces enterprises to transform

Thomson Reuters is in the information business, and has been for a long time. Thomson Corporation was founded in 1934 as a newspaper company, and Reuters was founded even earlier, in 1851, to transmit stock prices.

Sports News

O-Line Lights Up Christmas: Bucs' shop for children in need

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line surprised 70 children from Heart Gallery of Tampa by shopping for all their Christmas presents.

Who is hungry for "The Aaron Judge?"

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Aaron Judge is the captain of the New York Yankees. He is also a sandwich at Moto Delicatessen & Bodega in Fresno. "Pastrami is a very New York sandwich and he's from California," said Carlos Moran, the deli's owner.

Battle of the Bays: Bucs lead NFC South as they take on Packers in Green Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading north this week to face the Green Bay Packers. However, this week is different than previous ones as the Bucs have reclaimed their top spot in the NFC South.

DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants had the ball late in the game, with a chance to rally for an improbable win. That's when Tommy DeVito delivered — again.

Giants legend hints ‘crime,’ ‘drugs’ in Bay Area played role in Shohei Ohtani spurning them for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani was offered $700 million by both the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. He chose the former, and a Giants legend has an idea why.

Seven 49ers lead in Pro Bowl voting, Brock Purdy surges past NFC quarterbacks

While seven 49ers currently lead Pro Bowl fan voting, Brock Purdy is in line to become the 49ers' first Pro Bowl quarterback since Jeff Garcia in 2002.

SoFi Stadium to host Super Bowl LXI in 2027: Sources

The NFL is expected to announce that SoFi Stadium will host its second Super Bowl, multiple sources reported Wednesday. The stadium, which is located in Inglewood, will be the site of Super Bowl LXI in 2027, ESPN, Bleacher Report and other websites reported, citing league officials.

Politics News

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe

Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president's son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.

GOP presidential hopefuls grapple with Texas abortion case

The case involves a 31-year-old woman whose fetus is developing with a fatal abnormality but who was denied access to the procedure by the state supreme court.

Ex-Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary

“I want to wake up and say to myself, ‘You can say whatever you want,’” Carlson said, announcing his streaming service on The Megyn Kelly Show, a podcast and radio show hosted by fellow Fox News refugee Kelly, who has remade her career as an independent commentator.

DFL, GOP set Minnesota presidential primary ballots with multiple choices on each

Democratic President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump lead their party presidential ballots in Minnesota, but both will have plenty of company.

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.

Decision Desk ‘24 Blake Burman’s Campaign View - The one thing that made me stop and think

We normally try to focus on what could come next, but something happened in Alabama last week that got my attention and made me think.

Burbank mayor backs Lee after withdrawing Schiff endorsement

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee may be trailing in the race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by Dianne Feinstein, but on Monday, she picked up an endorsement that could provide some momentum as she chases the frontrunner, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff.