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It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back.

Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage

WASHINGTON (AP) — American higher education has long viewed plagiarism as a cardinal sin. Accusations of academic dishonesty have ruined the careers of faculty and undergraduates alike. The latest target is Harvard President Claudine Gay, who resigned Tuesday.

Stanely cups fly off the shelves at Target ahead of Valentine's Day

The insulated cups that went viral around a year ago continue to fly off the shelves at Target ahead of the next big holiday.

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza interrupted the first day of California's legislative session on Wednesday, forcing the state Assembly to adjourn just moments after convening.

Del Taco to sell tacos for less than $1 for limited time

Del Taco will sell tacos for less than $1 as the company celebrates its 60th anniversary. From Jan. 4 to March 6, Del Taco rewards members can get 60-cent snack tacos when they purchase the item through the Del Yeah! Rewards app, a news release said.

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster — by temporarily breaching its protective shield. The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients.

Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition

HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked out from her coconut leaf hat. Splotches of mud stuck to her T-shirt and speckled her smiling face.

Around the world

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 55 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast

WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead.

What’s known so far about the deadly explosions in Iran

At least 95 people were killed in Iran Wednesday after back-to-back explosions at an event commemorating the 2020 slaying of a prominent general by the United States, Iranian officials said. More than 210 people were wounded in the attack, for which there was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike

LONDON (AP) — Patients faced canceled treatments after thousands of British doctors walked off the job on Wednesday, the start of a six-day strike over pay that was set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service.

Prosecutors file evidence against Rays shortstop Wander Franco in Dominican Republic probe

Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco is under investigation in his native Dominican Republic for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Maersk rerouting ships to avoid Red Sea, price hikes possible

Re-routing entails more miles and days of travel, potentially causing higher prices for commodities such as gas.

US warns 'malign actors' after Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels

The United States joined with several of its allies Wednesday to warn Houthi rebels against further attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, labeling recent Houthi attacks “illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing.

US sees 'no indication' that Israel involved in deadly Iran explosion

Biden administration officials said Wednesday there is no reason to believe Israel was responsible for an explosion in Iran that killed roughly 100 people, thought it is unclear who was behind the attack.

Technology

Google was pummeled by antitrust lawsuits in December. 2024 could be even worse

Today, a federal judge ruled Alphabet’s Google must defend itself against antitrust charges brought by 16 states sooner than it had hoped.

Google makes deal in multi-billion-dollar lawsuit over ‘potentially embarrassing’ Incognito mode data grabbing

Lawsuit claimed "Google has made itself an unaccountable trove of information so detailed and expansive that George Orwell could never have dreamed it.

IDC expects genAI spending to double in these areas in '24

Enterprises spent about $19.4 billion worldwide on generative artificial intelligence (genAI) technologies in 2023 — and that amount is expected to double this year, according to research by IDC.

Samsung to kick off year of AI phones with new launch this month in San Jose

Samsung Electronics Co. announced it plans to launch its next flagship device on Jan. 17 in San Jose, California — likely to be known as the Galaxy S24 — with a livestreamed event.

ChatGPT incorrectly diagnosed more than 8 in 10 pediatric case studies, research finds

The popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT had a diagnostic error rate of more than 80 percent in a new study looking at the use of artificial intelligence in pediatric case diagnosis.

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he unwittingly sent AI-generated fake legal cases to his attorney

Former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen says he unwittingly passed along to his attorney bogus artificial intelligence-generated legal case citations he got online before they were submitted to a judge in New York.

Five smart, simple tech changes to make 2024 better

Learn how to clean up your technology and deepen your understanding of cybersecurity heading into 2024.

Sports News

Colts TE Drew Ogletree arrested on domestic violence charges

Ogletree remained held without bond Saturday at the Hendricks County Jail pending a Tuesday court hearing, Deputy Mark Grace said.

Jets limping to finish line of another season filled with losses and disappointment

NEW YORK (AP) -- One more game. That's all that's left in a season that went terribly wrong for the New York Jets just as it was getting started.

Lamar Jackson to be held out of Ravens' regular-season finale. Tyler Huntley set to start at QB

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson will not play in Baltimore's regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. Harbaugh said Tyler Huntley will start for the Ravens, who have already clinched the top seed in the AFC.

Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title

The Miami Dolphins went from playing for the AFC’s No. 1 seed to playing for their division to avoid the sixth spot this week.

Tommy DeVito out as the Giants starting quarterback; Tyrod Taylor will face Rams

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After a six-week run as the New York Giants starting quarterback, the Tommy DeVito feel-good story is over, at least for now.

Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after fire rescue crews responded to a large fire at his South Florida home Wednesday afternoon.

Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia's game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room. A loud cheer erupted when the Eagles lost to Arizona in stunning fashion.

Politics News

Nevada's Cortez Masto reflects on 3 years since Jan. 6

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto reflected on working inside the U.S. Capitol the day rioters descended on the building as Congress certified the 2020 election.

‘This becomes insane’: US national debt hits record $34 trillion

The record-high debt foreshadows the coming political and economic challenges to improve America's balance sheet in the coming years.

Activists troll disgraced former Harvard president with 'moving day' sign, U-Haul trucks outside campus home

Activist group Accuracy in Media trolled disgraced former Harvard President Claudine Gay with a billboard and two U-Haul trucks one day following her resignation.

US has weighed a new envoy role for Middle East crisis

For now, it’s sticking with a post focused on humanitarian issues, but that could change if conditions do.

Residents of Camp Nenookaasi file class action lawsuit

A class action complaint was filed on Jan. 2, representing residents from Camp Nenookaasi, located in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. The lawsuit cites several rights violations.

Cease-fire protest halts California legislative session

The demonstration highlighted a widening rift between progressive activists and more mainstream Democrats.

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Education policy adviser appointed by the Biden administration quit Wednesday to protest the administration's crucial military support of Israel's war in Gaza and its handling of the conflict's repercussions at home and abroad.