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US envoys work for new hostage release deal, scale-down of Israel-Hamas war but say no timetable

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials Monday, sounding out the potential for a deal on a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, as the U.S.

Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend

Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. have dropped actor Jonathan Majors after his conviction on charges of assaulting his former girlfriend in New York City earlier this year.

Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S.

Passengers could get $75 for delays under Southwest settlement

Southwest Airlines passengers affected by the company's problems during a year ago could be given a $75 voucher for delays.

Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.

Why El Niño could wreck plans for a snowy Christmas

Federal forecasters are shutting down dreams of a snowy Christmas this season for most of the U.S., according to a recent analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Woman, 67, gored by mule deer buck outside her front door in Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were searching for a mule deer buck that attacked a 67-year-old woman outside the door of her Silver Cliff home Saturday.

Around the world

Iran's minister of oil confirms cyberattack responsible for gas station disruptions

A hacker group with reported ties to Israel claims to have conducted a cyberattack on Iran's petroleum stations, causing disruptions at the pump across the country.

CIA director seeks restart on Hamas-Israel hostage talks

CIA Director William Burns met with the director of Israel's Mossad and Qatari officials in Warsaw about restarting negotiations on freeing hostages from Hamas, Axios reported.  More than 100 people remain held by Hamas since the Oct. 7 attack by the group on Israel.

Albanian lawmakers look to strip embattled ex-PM Berisha of prosecutorial immunity

Albania's Parliament was swarmed by protesters Monday as the nation's Socialist government weighed stripping center-right opposition politician Sali Berisha of legal immunity.

Vladimir Putin submits documents to register as a candidate for the Russian presidential election

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday presented documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to register as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election. “He submitted them,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state media.

Pakistan's ex-PM used AI clone to campaign from behind bars

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently serving a three-year sentence, used AI-generated voice in a recent campaign clip.

Japan’s Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel Corp.

Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel will acquire U.S. Steel Corp. in a $14.9 billion deal, taking advantage of government incentives designed to reshape the U.S. industrial base and boost domestic manufacturing. Nippon Steel will pay $55 per share in a cash transaction to purchase U.S.

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, died on Saturday after a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation's internal political disputes. He was 86.

Technology

In Bold Print wants to be ‘TurboTax of carbon accounting’

As regulatory bodies begin to implement climate-disclosure requirements, businesses are going to be held accountable for understanding and reporting their environmental impact.

What’s coming up from Apple in 2024?

We all expect new iPhones, iPads, Macs, the Vision Pro, and many other Apple hardware introductions with improvements and tweaks across the range, but what are the Apple trends and strategies we’ll discuss in 2024? Business with a bullet “It’s a computer. It’s a communication device.

How to spot artificial intelligence-generated content

These videos are mostly for comedic content, but can also be used as a way to scam people or to make people believe this "real" person said something they never said.

Mark Zuckerberg building bunker in Hawaii: Report

Zuckerberg's net worth was estimated in December at $119 billion by Forbes, making him the sixth richest person in the world.

Turn software bills of material into something more than a compliance checkoff

More organizations worried about cybersecurity are turning to software bills of material (SBOMS). Getting them from software suppliers as a matter of compliance is one thing. Gaining cybersecurity intelligence from them is another.

The 10 most powerful companies in enterprise networking 2023

It's been the year of AI, and expectations are high as enterprise network vendors begin to deliver on the promise of AI networking.

Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday called for an international treaty to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically, arguing that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.

Sports News

49ers report card: Cardinals dub Shanahan an ‘offensive mad scientist’

Coach Kyle Shanahan's 49ers (11-3) clinched their second straight division title and did so with a season-high 45 points against the Cardinals.

Moose on the Loose: Florida State left out of College Football Playoff

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- If you are a Florida State fan, you have every right to be upset. You went undefeated in a Power 5 conference in the ACC and yet you were left out of the College Football Playoff.  The Seminoles went 13-0 and defeated Louisville in the ACC championship game.

Draymond Green to miss at least 3 weeks, undergo counseling: report

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has begun counseling and will miss at least three weeks after being suspended indefinitely by the NBA, according to a report.

Eric Montross, a former UNC and Pistons big man, dies at 52 after cancer fight

The family of former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross says he has died after a cancer fight.

Moose on the Loose: Mets, Yankees want Yamamoto

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Reportedly, a decision will be made by Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of who he will sign with for years to come. There are several teams in pursuit.

Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their second major move this offseason on Saturday, acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player trade after the pitcher agreed to a $136.5 million, five-year contract.

Charles Barkley criticizes CFP officials' decision to leave out Florida State

Charles Barkley weighed in on Florida State missing out on the College Football Playoff over the weekend as CFP officials explain why the team was snubbed.

Politics News

Liberal group appeals ruling letting Trump stay on ballot to Michigan Supreme Court

A liberal group on Monday appealed a ruling keeping former President Donald Trump on the ballot to the Michigan Supreme Court, setting up the latest in a series of state high court showdowns over whether a rarely used constitutional clause prohibiting those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding

Supreme Court refuses to block Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons

The Protect Illinois Communities Act bans dozens of specific brands or types of rifles and handguns, including the popular AR-15, .50-caliber guns, attachments and rapid-firing devices.

Wisconsin preps 2024 PFAS grants for small water systems

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will soon begin accepting grant applications to help address PFAS in small public water systems.

Hunter goes shopping with Joe Biden days after defying congressional subpoena

Hunter Biden and his father President Biden were spotted Monday jewelry shopping and eating in Delaware just days after the younger Biden defied a congressional subpoena.

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M in damages to Georgia election workers

The damages verdict follows emotional testimony from Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, who tearfully described becoming the target of a false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans as they tried to keep then-President Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020

Sacramento city councilman allegedly threatened employees, issued already-voided paychecks

Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee could face over 100 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines if found guilty on federal charges that center mostly around the hiring and intimidation of employees at the Sacramento-area grocery stores he owns.

Trump notes he was indicted more times than the ‘great’ Al Capone

Former President Trump compared himself to infamous mob boss Al Capone, noting Capone was indicted once but that Trump now faces four criminal indictments.