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EV drivers struggle to keep batteries charged amid winter freeze

The winter freeze is impacting drivers across the country, but some electric vehicle owners are facing an additional handful of problems as they deal with long lines at charging stations and reduced battery life.

Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers

CHICAGO (AP) — As temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country lifts.

60 officers ask Missouri governor not to execute death row barber

“There isn’t a nicer guy than Brian. He is one of the most pleasant people we know. He doesn’t deserve to be executed," the officers wrote.

Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his Manhattan civil trial Wednesday after he repeatedly ignored a warning to keep quiet while writer E. Jean Carroll testified that he shattered her reputation after she accused him of sexual abuse. Judge Lewis A.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will not ban tackle football for children under 12 after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly promised he would not sign the bill if it were to reach his desk, blocking a proposal that had become a proxy for parental rights in a presidential election year.

Transgender health restrictions up for debate in South Carolina as Missouri sees similar bills

South Carolina lawmakers are weighing restrictions on health care for transgender children, while a Missouri legislative committee discusses a slew of like-minded proposals.

Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags in US stores

Aldi shoppers will no longer be able to purchase plastic shopping bags at more than 2,300 stores across the United States.

Around the world

What is Disease X? The hypothetical virus world leaders are preparing for

Health officials will speak at a seminar on Wednesday about how to prepare for the next pandemic – which they fear could be deadlier than COVID-19.

Families of Hamas hostages frustrated, angry over stalled efforts to end captivity

Frustration and heartbreak underscored the pleas of families whose loved ones have been held by Hamas for more than 100 days, as they advocated Wednesday on Capitol Hill and called for their release. Families shared gut-wrenching stories of the last moments of contact with their loved ones on Oct.

Women’s health no better now than at height of pandemic: Survey

The majority of women surveyed said in the past year, they had not been tested for diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer.

Biden to label Houthis as terrorist group for attacks in the Red Sea

The Biden administration is pursuing a narrow definition of designating the Houthis as a terrorist organization, pushing back on calls to label the Iranian-backed military group as a broader, foreign terrorist organization under pressure from Congress. The U.S.

Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan recalled its ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, a day after Iran conducted airstrikes inside Pakistan that it claimed targeted bases for a militant Sunni separatist group.

Live updates | US-owned ship attacked near Yemen, medicine for Israeli hostages enters Gaza

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a bomb-carrying drone into a U.S.-owned ship on Wednesday, officials said, the second such attack in recent days targeting vessels directly linked to America after U.S.-led strikes against the Houthis.

Pope Francis urges avoiding pornography, 'winning the battle against lust'

Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged Catholics to avoid pornography, while noting sexual pleasure "is a gift from God.

Technology

Understanding exit codes on Linux

Exit codes on the Linux command line are numeric values that provide feedback on whether the command just run was successful or ran into some variety of problem. If you’ve never noticed them, don’t be surprised.

Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map and details of proposed development

RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — The company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires that for years stealthily snapped up more than $800 million worth of rural land for a new walkable, affordable and green city between San Francisco and Sacramento now needs voters to embrace the idea.

CIOs confront generative AI’s workplace X factor

In the rush to establish technical strategies for making good on the promise of generative AI, many CIOs find themselves running headlong into what may be their most challenging task yet: preparing their organization’s end-users — from knowledge workers and assembly line laborers to doctors, account

Pinecone’s new serverless database may see few takers, analysts say

There might be few takers for Pinecone’s new serverless vector database, dubbed Pinecone Serverless, analysts believe.

Court documents underscore Meta's 'historical reluctance' to protect children on Instagram

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta underscore the company's “historical reluctance” to keep children safe on its platforms, the complaint says.

Robot baristas and AI chefs caused a stir at CES 2024 as casino union workers fear for their jobs

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The barista tipped the jug of smooth, foamy milk over the latte, pouring slowly at first, then lifting and tilting the jug like a choreographed dance to paint the petals of a tulip.

Now a big national laboratory has gone all in on artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence has grown too big for anyone to ignore. Now the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in south-central Washington state, has established a center for artificial intelligence.

Sports News

TCU women cancel 2 games against ranked opponents because of shortage of available players

The Big 12 says two TCU women’s basketball games have been canceled because the team does not have enough available players.

Kurtenbach: Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dead at 46 — “Decky” embodied what is great about the game

Dejan Milojević, who died Wednesday at the age of 46, was a great player back in the day. He turned out to be an even better coach.

Red Stars sign national team star Mallory Swanson to record 5-year contract

The Chicago Red Stars have signed U.S. team forward Mallory Swanson to a historic four-year contract with an option for a fifth year, a record for the National Women's Soccer League.

New England Patriots part ways with Bill Belichick after 24 years as head coach

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- As the New England Patriots made the announcement earlier today that Jerrod Mayo will replace Bill Belichick as head coach, it is a good time to reflect on the last 24 years in Foxboro.

TCU women's basketball team forfeits 2 games due to shortage of players after injuries

The TCU women's basketball team was forced to forfeit back-to-back conference matches due to a shortage of players after injuries within the program.

Montrose gets back on track in Palisade

Just three days after being upset in both Girls' and Boys' basketball, the Montrose Red Hawks were determined to get back in the win column Friday in Palisade.

Jazz-Warriors game postponed because of medical emergency

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Tonight's Utah Jazz-Golden State Warriors game has been postponed to a later date because Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević suffered a serious health emergency at a downtown Salt Lake City restaurant Tuesday night.

Politics News

Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters

A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. “The IRS should investigate this case immediately,” said one congressman.

Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

A report from the state Office of Cannabis Management offers the first ballpark figure on how many retailers will be needed to run Minnesota’s legal marijuana marketplace.

Supreme Court appears ready to reel in administrative state in landmark challenge from East Coast fishermen

A Supreme Court could reel in a legal precedent challenged by a group of fishermen who say the decades-old doctrine gave the administrative state too much power of their business.

Trump to attend mother-in-law's funeral, will miss E. Jean Carroll trial after 'nasty' judge refuses to delay

Former President Trump said he will miss the E. Jean Carroll trial on Thursday so that he can attend his mother-in-law’s funeral, blasting the judge presiding over the case as “nasty" for not delaying court proceedings for the day.

Here's how Trump won in Iowa — and why the caucuses were practically over before they began

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some ways, Iowa’s Republican caucuses were practically over before they even started, with Donald Trump cultivating a deep network of support over three presidential runs.

Ron DeSantis super PAC begins laying off staffers: report

Never Back Down maintains that the campaign will press forward, and the super PAC will continue operations in South Carolina, New Hampshire, and beyond.

‘You just can’t control yourself’: Judge threatens to kick Trump out of courtroom

Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of muttering "it is a witch hunt" within earshot of the jury.