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Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s university system to make it easier for out-of-state students facing antisemitism and other religious harassment in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war to transfer to Florida campuses.

Celebrity chef and TV host arrested in Kentucky, accused of strangulation and burglary

A former Louisville restaurant owner and current celebrity chef on the Food Network is in jail on numerous charges.

Americans throw out more than three-quarters of their household recyclables: Report

Story at a glance Americans are recycling only a fraction of the recyclable materials in their household waste, according to a new report, The report, from recycling nonprofit The Recycling Partnership, found that U.S.

Sentencing postponed again for Mississippi police officers who tortured two Black men

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has, for the second time, postponed sentencing for six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men. Sentencing had been set to begin on Jan.

Federal judge says Alabama can conduct nation’s 1st execution with nitrogen gas; appeal planned

A federal judge says Alabama can carry out the nation’s first execution using nitrogen gas later this month.

Shoppers claim Costco is testing a new ID policy near company HQ

Reddit users who visited a Costco warehouse in Issaquah, Washington, sparked speculation about the potential policy over the weekend.

Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riot

A Montana fire chief who lost a previous job over a coronavirus vaccine mandate has been charged with spraying a chemical irritant on police officers during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Around the world

Live updates | Fighting in central Gaza near hospital, as Blinken seeks postwar plan

Israeli military operations in Gaza are focused on the southern city of Khan Younis and urban refugee camps in the territory's center. Hundreds of people have been killed in recent days in strikes across the territory, including in areas of the far south where Israel told people to seek refuge.

LGBTQ pride leader arrested in Canada for child sex crimes

An LGBTQ pride leader in Canada was arrested last week for allegedly committing sex crimes against children younger than 16 and having child pornography.

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish supplies for its war with Ukraine, the White House said Thursday.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia can be stopped but Kyiv badly needs more air defense systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has shown that the Russian military can be stopped.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia can be stopped but Kyiv badly needs more air defense systems

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Ukraine has shown the world that Russia's military can be stopped, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday as he began a visit to the Baltic nations in search of more help for his country against the Kremlin's larger and better-supplied forces in the 22-month-old invas

Yemen's Houthis launch their largest Red Sea drone and missile attack, though no damage is reported

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement, authorities said Wednesday.

Belarus' military reportedly taking in Ukrainian children

The Belarusian military has reportedly begun training Ukrainian children in a move opponents suspect entails pro-Russian indoctrination.

Technology

VA’s IT shop touts top spot on governmentwide scorecard in push for higher employee satisfaction

The Department of Veterans Affairs spent much of last year making its IT shop one of the most attractive places to work in the federal government.

南アフリカの汚職調査機関でのIT近代化のためのフォレンジックな取り組み

1996年に設立された南アフリカの特別調査ユニット（SIU）は、財政的な損失を回復し、不正行為を正すために、信頼できる汚職防止、フォレンジック調査、訴訟機関として活動してきた。しかし、長い歴史にはレガシー技術や非効率がつきものだ。SIUのような組織には余裕がない。 トゥメロ・ズワネCIOは、新しいテクノロジーがSIUの業務を効率化するためにいかに重要な役割を果たすかを理解しており、彼女と彼女のチームは最近、ユニットのコミュニケーションとコラボレーション・テクノロジーのアップデートに着手した。このプロジェクトは2022年の初めに開始された。当時、SIUはまだグループワイズ（電子メール、インスタン

A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge issued an order Tuesday temporarily halting enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs from Grayscale, BlackRock, and others approved by SEC and could start trading this week

After a dizzying 24 hours that included a market-moving false alarm and boundless anticipation from crypto enthusiasts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed late Wednesday that it has approved a number of proposed exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, tracked to the price of Bitcoin.

Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or endorses bitcoin.

OpenAI launches its store for customized ChatGPTs

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Sports News

Pat McAfee’s repeated airing of Aaron Rodgers’ conspiracy theories on ESPN presents a headache for Disney boss Bob Iger

Beyond the issue of his ceaseless attacks on Jimmy Kimmel, it is astonishing that Disney continues to permit Rodgers to spread vaccine misinformation and smear widely respected public health authorities like Fauci on the company’s massive platforms.

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers donate $1 million towards Japan earthquake relief efforts 

The Los Angeles Dodgers, along with their superstar new signing Shohei Ohtani, are making a large donation towards earthquake relief efforts in Ohtani's home country of Japan.

Houston Texans owner is fighting son's claims that she's incapacitated and needs guardian

Court records show the owner of the Houston Texans is fighting efforts by one of her sons to have her declared incapacitated and have a guardian appointed for her.

Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe

Wander Franco is facing a lesser charge after a judge in the Dominican Republic analyzed evidence that alleges the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent.

Warriors fans exit early, boo team during blowout loss to Raptors

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It has been tough times recently for the Golden State Warriors as they've fallen two games below .500 after another home loss at Chase Center on Sunday night when they lost handily against the Toronto Raptors (15-21).

Alabama coach Nick Saban retiring after winning seven national titles, according to multiple outlets

Nick Saban's coaching reign has come to an end. His dominance over college football, however, will forever linger in the lore of the sport.

Ken Klee happily trades Costa Rican vacation for coaching pro women's hockey team in Minnesota

Ken Klee was supposed to be vacationing with his wife and friends in sunny Costa Rica, but instead found himself wandering a Target store stocking up on the basics in the middle of a Twin Cities' winter.

Politics News

Denver to slash budgets by up to 15% due to ongoing illegal immigrant crisis

Denver's mayor is preparing his city for cuts of up to 15% due to the ongoing migrant crisis the that has drained the city's budget by tens of millions of dollars.

Judge Judy endorses Nikki Haley: 'I truly think she can restore America'

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin is issuing a ruling on who she wants to be the next president: GOP White House hopeful Nikki Haley.

Trump’s bid to argue in court gets nixed after he won’t agree to judge’s rules

"He may not deliver a campaign speech," the judge wrote after Trump asked to personally give closing arguments in his civil fraud trial.

Pritzker downplays tension between Chicago, lawmakers over migrant crisis

As the city shells out millions monthly, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to ask Springfield to foot more of the bill.

GOP lawmakers threaten to hold government funding until border is secured

Several GOP lawmakers in Congress vow to tie up government funding bills unless tighter border security measures are implemented as the migrant crisis spirals out of control.

Where do Biden's Democratic primary challengers stand on the issues?

Here's where Marianne Williamson, Dean Phillips and Cenk Uygur stand on the issues that matter to voters.

Supreme Court declines to review flavored cigarette ban in California

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to the flavored cigarette ban in California, meaning the state law will remain in place.