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Parents sue Michigan school district over pronouns

Two parents have filed a lawsuit against Rockford Public School District for using male pronouns for their child without their knowledge.

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in redistricting case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the latest drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn.

Supreme Court won't fast-track ruling on whether Trump can be prosecuted in election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results.

Retired Long Island elementary teacher charged with sodomy, sex abuse

Thomas Bernagozzi, 76, of Babylon, New York, has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing students during his 30-year tenure as a third-grade teacher.

Christmas foods your dog can eat and which ones to avoid

While your furry friend can enjoy their Christmas presents, they shouldn’t enjoy everything at the Christmas dinner table. Experts said certain holiday food items, like desserts, shouldn’t be consumed by dogs due to potentially unsafe or unhealthy ingredients.

Man stole live tarpon from Bass Pro Shops in Florida, deputies say

Florida officials are searching for a man who was caught on camera walking through Bass Pro Shops and holding a large fish in a net.

Biden's make traditional pre-Christmas visit to children's hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden joined his wife, first lady Jill Biden, on Friday for a Christmas season visit to Children's National Hospital to meet young patients and their families.

Around the world

Another ship has reportedly been hijacked by pirates off Somalia's coast

Pirates have hijacked another vessel off Somalia's coast — the second in recent weeks — stoking fears that piracy could be returning to the African Horn nation's waters.

Now you see it, now you don't: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears

The latest work by elusive artist Banksy was taken down less than an hour after he confirmed its installation on a London street corner.

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

French authorities on Friday grounded a Legend Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua under suspicion it was carrying human trafficking victims.

UN Security Council passes Gaza resolution as US abstains

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution Friday scaling up the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip and calling for the urgent release of hostages held by Hamas. The U.S.

UN Security Council expected to vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution after week of debates

The 15 members of the United Nations Security Council are expected to vote on a resolution Friday addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip after a week of intense negotiations to bring the U.S. on board.

Rare mushroom that hisses only blooms in Japan — and this U.S. state

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Texas star mushrooms are blooming– and hissing – throughout Central Texas.

Fat Leonard: Who is he? Why is he part of Venezuelan prison swap?

"Fat Leonard," whose real name is Leonard Glenn Francis, was at the center of a massive Pentagon bribery scandal.

Technology

DoD outlines four-phase approach to implement CMMC in proposed rule

The much-anticipated rule lays out DoD's plan for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.

Three of the biggest porn sites must verify ages to protect kids under Europe's new digital law

LONDON (AP) — Three of the world's biggest porn websites face new requirements in the European Union that include verifying the ages of users, the 27-nation bloc said Wednesday, expanding the reach of its digital law designed to keep people safe on the internet.

U.S. water utilities were hacked after leaving their default passwords set to ‘1111,’ cybersecurity officials say

Providers of critical infrastructure in the United States are doing a sloppy job of defending against cyber intrusions, the National Security Council tells Fast Company, pointing to recent Iran-linked attacks on U.S. water utilities that exploited basic security lapses.

Meta's initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board has ruled that Facebook parent company Meta should overturn two decisions it made this fall to remove posts “informing the world about human suffering on both sides” of the Israel-Hamas war.

Right-wing social media platform Parler plans to relaunch early next year

NEW YORK (AP) — The social media platform Parler, which caters to right-wing voices and was temporarily booted offline following the Jan. 6 insurrection, is relaunching ahead of next year’s presidential elections.

Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD said Friday that it plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion. Hungary will be the center for its European operations, BYD said in a notice on its Weibo social media account.

A first look at Windows AI Studio

Microsoft used the developer-focused parts of its Ignite 2023 event to introduce a series of AI development tools.

Sports News

Jeremiah Hunter enters transfer portal

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGPE) - Jeremiah Hunter is a wide receiver who led Cal in both receiving yards (750) and receiving touchdowns (7) this season. He is now in the transfer portal. Hunter, a Fresno native, announced his decision on social media on Thursday.

The Fruita Wildcats are ranked #1 in the state

After dominating their way to a Bulldog Winter Classic Championship in Palisade, the Wildcats topped Max Prep's latest state rankings Monday.

L.A. Dodger-themed Christmas house an annual spectacle

For the last 20 Christmases, a family in San Bernardino County has decked out their home with Los Angeles Dodger decorations, making a pitch-perfect spectacle that people all over Southern California travel to see.

Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don't blame the Patriots this time

The special teams footballs used in Sunday’s game between Kansas City and New England were reportedly underinflated — not by the Patriots, this time — an ironic throwback to the Deflategate scandal that captivated the football world for parts of three seasons and led to penalties against the team an

Former NFL player Mike Williams' cause of death confirmed by officials

Officials have released the cause of death of former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams, who died just days after he was removed from life support.

What Mitty girls basketball star is saying after upsetting nation’s No. 1 team

Bay Area basketball: McKenna Woliczko was named Nike Tournament of Champions' title game MVP: 'There was just something about this championship game, that I just felt like I was ready”

Former Buccaneer Mike Williams' cause of death confirmed by officials

Officials have released the cause of death of former Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams, who died just days after he was removed from life support after sustaining injuries during a workplace accident in August.

Politics News

Man who threatened Ramaswamy did same to 2 other candidates: DOJ

"These types of illegal threats undermine the function of our democracy,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

Supreme Court declines to issue expedited ruling on Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court has declined to fast-track a case regarding whether former President Trump has absolute immunity from alleged crimes committed while he was in office.

NY lawmakers call out Chick-fil-A over Sunday closures at highway rest stops

A group of New York State Assembly officials wants to ensure all travelers can access every restaurant operating at rest stops along the New York State Thruway, seven days a week.

Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

A new state law will bar employers from asking about past pay and considering that information as part of the hiring process. The law’s supporters say it will help bridge wage gaps in Minnesota.

6 Nevada fake electors plead not guilty; Chesebro granted immunity for grand jury testimony

Six Nevada Republicans who submitted fake electoral certificates claiming President Donald Trump won the 2020 election pleaded not guilty Monday.

DeSantis slams Colorado Supreme Court decision to kick Trump off primary ballot

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to Tuesday's Colorado Supreme Court decision to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Republican presidential primary ballot.

How the Texas vision for seamless mental health care fell apart over 60 years

A lack of private providers, a swamped community mental health system, and low insurance reimbursement have cut off many in Texas from basic mental health services.