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Sports Illustrated plans to lay off 'significant' number of staff, union says

Sports Illustrated will have its workforce cut by what the outlet’s employees union says is a “significant” amount as part of a larger job reduction by the company’s publisher.

Activists rally in Washington for March for Life

Anti-abortion advocates descended on the nation's capital braving the snow to attend the annual March for Life rally.

Alec Baldwin indicted in 'Rust' movie set shooting

A grand jury has indicted actor Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge. This comes as special prosecutors are seeking to recharge Baldwin for the deadly 2021 "Rust" movie-set shooting.

US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law after doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion.

Sports Illustrated plans to lay off 'significant' number of staff, union says

Sports Illustrated will have its workforce cut by what the outlet's employees union says is a "significant" amount.

Live updates | US jets strike Yemen a sixth time as Israel's war in Gaza raises regional tensions

U.S. fighter jets struck Houthi rebel sites in Yemen for a sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers that were prepared to fire, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing military operations.

WATCH: Plane lands on highway in Virginia

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Police and EMS can be seen dispatched on a portion of Loudoun County Parkway in Northern Virginia where a small plane carrying seven people landed Friday.

Around the world

Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport

Movie star and former Governer of California Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich Airport for several hours over an unregistered luxury watch, according to the German newspaper BILD.

Netanyahu says he told the US that he opposes a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday rejected calls from the United States to scale back Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip or take steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state after the war, drawing an immediate scolding from the White House.

Cardin predicts Netanyahu will change mind ‘dramatically’ on Palestinian state after war

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ben Cardin (D-Md.), suggested Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a two-state solution with Palestinians wouldn't last after its war with Hamas ends.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu after Israeli leader rejects Palestinian state

President Biden spoke Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in nearly a month and amid growing frustration in the White House with the Israeli leader over the course of the war against Hamas.

North Korea says it tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone in response to rivals' naval drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to a combined naval exercise by South Korea, the United States and Japan this week, as it continues to blame its rivals for raising tensions in the region.

Hostages and residents in Gaza are set to receive medicines as Israel-Hamas war rages on

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas was en route to Gaza on Wednesday after France and Qatar mediated the first agreement between Israel and the militant group since a weeklong cease-fire in November.

As the youngest Israeli hostage turns 1, his family pleads for a deal to release more from Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Between 9 and 12 months old, babies learn to stand, say their first word, maybe take their first steps.

Technology

Sheryl Sandberg is out. Here’s who’s calling the shots at Meta—besides Mark Zuckerberg

Sheryl Sandberg’s announcement that she would not stand for reelection to the Meta board in May was, in many ways, the last step in her long exit from the company.

Samsung vies to make AI more mainstream by baking more of the technology into its Galaxy phones

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Smartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.

How to check your Apple warranty status and what it covers

Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson breaks down the details of Apple's standard product warranty for its devices, like the iPhone and Apple Watch.

How this humanoid robot learned to make coffee by watching videos

San Francisco-based Figure has developed an AI humanoid robot that can walk, talk and Interact. It learned how to brew a pot of coffee by watching videos.

Zuckerberg says Meta training next generation of AI models

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday that the company is training its next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) models and hopes to make it accessible to everyone through products such as AI smart glasses.

Apple offers rivals access to tap-and-go payment tech to resolve EU antitrust case

Apple has promised to open up its tap-and-go mobile payment system to rivals as a way to resolve an antitrust case and avoid potentially billions in fines.

Billionaire backers of new California city seek voter approval after stealthily snapping up farmland

RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — After years of secretly snapping up farmland for a new city northeast of San Francisco, the CEO of a company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires pitched voters Wednesday on his vision for a walkable, affordable community that would appeal to their California pride.

Sports News

New research suggests Los Angeles is among the best cities for visiting NBA fans 

Local basketball fans know all about the amenities that Los Angeles and the Crypto.com Center have to offer, but do visiting fans have a good experience when they travel to see their team? The answer, according to sports betting research company Oddspedia, is yes; L.A.

ACC accuses Florida State of breaching contract and disclosing 'trade secrets' in amended lawsuit

The Atlantic Coast Conference accused Florida State of breach of contract, saying the Seminoles broke promises when they legally challenged an agreement that binds the school to the league for the next dozen years.

Fresno State water polo gearing up for Polo-Palooza

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – The Fresno State water polo team begins the 2024 season this weekend. The Bulldogs are the No. 9 team in the country. The 'Dogs were picked to win the Golden Coast Conference for the fourth straight year. The 'Dogs open the season hosting a Polo-Palooza tournament.

Josh Hader agrees to $95 million, 5-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Aa person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $95 million, five-year contract.

Jazz winning streak ends with 134-129 loss to OKC

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah Jazz had been the hottest team in the NBA, winning six straight games and nine in a row at home. Then the Oklahoma City Thunder came to town.

'It’s two things you can take care of': Attitude, effort remain high priority for Bucs into postseason

Since he entered the league in 2020, Bucs offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has said many times, "There’s two things you can control: your attitude and your effort.

White Sox announce new player development staff under Janish

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have announced their player development staff and assignments for the 2024 season under director of player development Paul Janish Friday.

Politics News

What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire

Nikki Haley is acting like Ron DeSantis isn't even in the race anymore — and DeSantis' campaign isn't spending on ads at all. Here's a breakdown of their closing arguments before Tuesday's primary.

What are the most important issues for you in 2024? We want to answer your questions

We’re committed to supporting Texans throughout the 2024 election. Share your thoughts by using the form below.

Florida abortion rights supporters fear new proposal would target doctors

“This bill … is a thinly veiled attempt to allow men to sue women and doctors in cases of wanted and needed abortion care,” said Lauren Book.

CNN cancels Republican debate; ABC follows suit

There have been five Republican debates to this point, and all indications point to there being no more.

Nikki Haley touts Judge Judy endorsement in 2024 Election

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin, in a statement earlier this month, endorsed the former South Carolina Governor.

CCSD denies Clark County GOP access to some schools for caucus

With less than a month to go before the Nevada Republican caucus, the Clark County School District is denying the Clark County GOP party's use of some of its schools.

Lawyer hired to prosecute Trump in Georgia is thrust into the spotlight over affair claims

ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis hired attorney Nathan Wade to lead the Georgia prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 others over efforts to overturn the 2020 election.