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Much of US still gripped by Arctic weather as Memphis deals with numerous broken water pipes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., where states as far south as Texas and Florida remain gripped by deadly Arctic weather Sunday. But the numbing cold is expected to ease up in the coming days.

Lauren Boebert switched districts in a bid to stay in Congress. Winning over voters won't be easy

LAST CHANCE, Colo. (AP) — Fleeing a tough reelection bid in the district where she lives, Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is moving from the mountains to the plains, in the hopes of finding conservative pastures green enough to salvage her place in Congress.

Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after he appears to confuse her for Nancy Pelosi

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned whether Donald Trump is mentally capable of serving as president again after he repeatedly seemed to confuse her with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech.

Want to move out of the US? These are the best places to live abroad, expats say

Do you ever think about packing your bags and moving to another country to start a new life abroad? If so, you’re not alone.

US Navy now says two missing SEALS are deceased

Two U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden earlier this month have not been located and their status has been changed to deceased.

VIDEO: Dog helps save owner from icy pond thanks to quick-thinking officer

Dog to the rescue! A 65-year-old man is lucky to be alive after falling into an icy pond in Arbutus Lake in Michigan.

Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said recently that he was “proud” to have a hand in overturning the abortion protections enshrined in Roe v.

Around the world

‘Unprecedented’ spike in terror threats amid Israel-Hamas war, top UK terrorism official says

A top United Kingdom counter-terrorism official said the country faces an "unprecedented" terror risk since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, which has created a "radicalization moment.

Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000: Gaza Health Ministry

The death toll in Gaza has reached over 25,000 people, local health officials said Sunday, as Israel presses forward with its campaign to eliminate the threat of Palestinian militant group Hamas.

A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing

Three decades after Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple at the same site on Monday.

Two opposition leaders in Senegal are excluded from the final list of presidential candidates

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal's highest election authority has excluded two top opposition leaders from the final list of candidates for the West African nation’s presidential election next month. The party of the main challenger called the move a “dangerous precedent” on Sunday.

At least 27 people are reported killed in an attack on Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow-installed officials said Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday at a market on the outskirts of Donetsk, a Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of the country.

Iran launches satellite that is part of a Western-criticized program as regional tensions spike

Iran says it has launched a satellite into its highest orbit yet, the latest for a program the West fears improves Tehran’s ballistic missiles.

Palace: Kate in hospital after abdominal surgery; King Charles III to get prostate treatment

The Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at The London Clinic for up to two weeks, Kensington Palace said Wednesday.

Technology

CISOs are not just the keepers of our data – they must be its custodians

The frequency and sophistication of cybercrime have risen enormously in recent years. According to Deep Instinct’s research, 75% of security professionals observed an increase in cyberattacks in 2023, with 85% of them attributing the rise to generative AI.

Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent dispute

Apple is prepared to remove the blood-oxygen sensor from its internet-connected watches if a court doesn’t give it more leeway while it pursues a bid to overturn a ruling that has blocked its use of the technology.

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.

Astro 4.2 boosts accessibility, image optimization features

Following fast in the footsteps of the Astro 4.1 release, Astro 4.2 has arrived, bringing improvements to accessibility rules and the ability for remark plugins to customize image optimization.

Ford will slash production of electric pickup, citing weak demand

Ford is slashing its production of electric pickup the F-150 Lightning, citing weak demands for the vehicle. The automaker is reducing production of its “top-selling electric pickup in the U.S.” to get “optimal” balance of profitability, sales growth and production, the company said Friday.

Iowa is the latest state to sue TikTok, claims the social media company misrepresents its content

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa on Wednesday became the latest state to sue TikTok over claims that the social media company deceives consumers over the amount of “inappropriate content” that children can access via the platform.

Artificial stupidity: Can GPT handle the truth?

“Not that you lied to me but that I no longer believe you has shaken me.” —Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil Imagine you’re a litigation partner at a law firm.

Sports News

‘Grateful for the opportunities’: Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik interviews with Seahawks, Commander, Falcons

Offensive coordinator has three more interview requests after previous virtual interviews with Panthers, Titans

49ers advance to third straight NFC Championship after thriller vs. Packers

(KRON) -- 49ers win! San Francisco advances to its third straight NFC Championship after a thrilling 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at Levi's Stadium.

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 16 in his return, No. 14 Illinois beats Rutgers 86-63

Justin Harmon scored 18 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. added 16 in his return to lead five Illinois players in double figures as the No. 14 Illini beat Rutgers 86-63.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark shaken up after colliding with court-storming fan: 'Just hammered'

Iowa's Caitlin Clark took a big hit from a court-storming Ohio State fan on Sunday as the Buckeyes upset the Hawkeyes, 100-92, in overtime.

4-foot-tall basketball player makes big plays for his Connecticut HS team

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (PIX11) -- In a sport where height is king, one local high school basketball player proves it is not everything. Spend thirty seconds with freshman Joaquin Martinez-Saenz, and he will prove he is the heart of his high school basketball team.

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel leaves playoff game vs. Packers with shoulder injury

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel left Saturday night's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury.

Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Lawless found that the university had violated Shannon's civil rights.

Politics News

Immigration, economy among top issues for NY-3 voters ahead of special election: PIX11 poll

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Immigration is the most important issue for voters in New York's 3rd Congressional District ahead of the Feb. 13 special election to fill George Santos’ seat, according to a new PIX11/Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday.

President Biden left off ballot in New Hampshire

All but one presidential hopeful has descended on New Hampshire, vying to win the nation's first presidential primary of the 2024 election season. The candidate missing from the Granite State? Incumbent President Joe Biden.

GOP Senate hopeful Garvey meets with Bay Area Jewish community

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KRON) -- Republican United States Senate candidate and former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey made a campaign stop in the East Bay Thursday. The ex-Los Angeles Dodgers slugger was in Pleasanton, where he met with members of the Jewish community.

Nikki Haley tries to draw New Hampshire's independents without alienating voters who backed Trump

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Richard Anderson drove through a snowstorm last week to see his preferred candidate in New Hampshire’s Republican primary. But he’s not sure how far he’ll go to support her if she wins the nomination.

Nikki Haley says US has 'never been a racist country'

In an interview on "Fox & Friends," co-host Brian Kilmeade asked Haley whether she thinks the GOP is a “racist party.

In small-town Wisconsin, looking for the roots of the modern American conspiracy theory

The once-powerful John Birch Society is largely forgotten today, relegated to a pair of squat buildings along a busy commercial street in small-town Wisconsin.

The single biggest issue dividing California's Senate race

The candidates' positions mirror intraparty rifts nationwide over the Biden administration’s response to the war.