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Live updates | Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

A senior Hamas official said Friday the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.

US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack, officials tell AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Quds force Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S.

What does Punxsutawney Phil do the rest of the year?

When Punxsutawney Phil is not predicting weather outcomes, he can be found in his manmade burrow with his wife, Phyllis, enjoying a good book and reading the daily newspaper, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.

3 killed as a small plane crashes into a Florida mobile home

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — About 10 people had enjoyed a day of golf and were having drinks inside a woman's mobile home moments before a small plane crashed and obliterated the property, an eyewitness said Friday.

Indiana schools install 'translation station' to bridge language divide

Being the new kid at school is already hard. Now, imagine trying to study in a language you don't understand, but all your classmates do.

Idaho coroner releases names of the 3 men who were killed when a Boise aircraft hangar collapsed

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The names of three Idaho men killed when an airport hangar under construction in Boise collapsed were released by the Ada County Coroner on Friday.

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke on their own are harmful to the human body, but the combination of both increases damage to people’s hearts and respiratory systems, according to a study released Friday.

Around the world

Starvation deaths reported in Sudan Civil War, UN food agency says

The United Nations' food agency acknowledged Friday reports of starvation-induced deaths in Sudan amid a mass-casualty civil war between military and paramilitary forces.

Japanese Embassy says Taylor Swift should 'comfortably' make Super Bowl via Tokyo flight

The Japanese Embassy in Washington sought Friday to alleviate concerns that pop super star Taylor Swift, who is dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, will be able to make to the Feb. 11 Super Bowl amid her concert tour.

The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not

From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World Cup to a new Grammy Awards category, African music genres and talents are reaching audiences and dance floors across the globe in a breakthrough for an industry that has long endured structural challenges.

Princess Kate leaves London hospital after abdominal surgery

The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery at a private London clinic, her office at Kensington Palace said Monday.

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

The Panamanian Supreme Court upheld Friday the sentence of former President Ricardo Martinelli, which will likely bar him from this year's election.

Chicago family remembers son killed by Hamas at Nova Music Festival

CHICAGO -- The family of the Chicago man who was shot and killed during the Nova Music Festival massacre in October are calling for the release of Israeli hostages still being held in the Gaza strip.

Ukraine says Russia refuses to turn over the bodies of military plane crash victims

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has refused Ukrainian requests to hand over the bodies of scores of prisoners of war whom the Kremlin claims were killed in the downing of a Russian military transport plane by Kyiv's forces, a Ukrainian intelligence official said.

Technology

Google Workspace tips and tutorials

From its humble origins as a collection of cloud apps known as Gmail for Your Domain, Google’s office suite has greatly expanded and matured over the years.

US to require cryptocurrency mines to report energy use data

The U.S. government will require companies that mine for cryptocurrency to report information on their energy use.

A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn't taken down sooner

NEW YORK (AP) — A graphic video from a Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his father that circulated for hours on YouTube has put a spotlight yet again on gaps in social media companies' ability to prevent horrific postings from spreading across the web.

Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake

A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants has submitted a petition asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially lost external power and spilled radioactive water during a recent powerful earthquake is fully exami

Generative AI is hot, but predictive AI remains the workhorse

Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, generative AI (genAI) has become a high priority for enterprise CEOs and boards of directors. A PwC report, for instance, found that 84% of CIOs expect to use genAI to support a new business model in 2024.

Look what’s being made to fly inches from your face

The HOVERAir X1 is a self-flying drone camera from China that can fly inches from your face. It's like your own personal flying photographer.

Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mark Zuckerberg turned at a Senate hearing to address the parents of children exploited, bullied or driven to self harm via social media, it felt like a time-worn convention had sprung back to life.

Sports News

Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season. “We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization,” vice president and general manager Rob Blake said in a statement.

49ers GM John Lynch is still getting over Super Bowl LIV loss to Chiefs

49ers general manager John Lynch met with the media in advance of the team's departure Sunday to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek win in doubles to lead the US past Ukraine in the Davis Cup

LONDON (AP) — Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek clinched a spot for the United States in the Davis Cup Finals group round by winning the doubles match against Ukraine on Friday for an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five-match qualifying series in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game's star pitchers in Corbin Burnes

A few months ago, general manager Mike Elias said the Baltimore Orioles would keep their "foot on the gas pedal” after winning 101 games and the AL East title. This is what that looks like.

Kurtenbach: The 49ers went all-in on Chase Young. He can turn a bad bet into a Las Vegas jackpot

The defensive end has been a disappointment since being acquired in November. But Young has an incredible opportunity to overwrite that story in the Super Bowl.

Point Loma alum Eric Allen one step away from football's hallowed halls

Pointers alum and three-time All Pro defensive back Eric Allen was recently named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the weekend before the Super Bowl in Las Vegas this February, he will find out if he gets the ultimate prize.

Report: Bears shifting stadium focus to Chicago lakefront

CHICAGO — With tax negotiations at a $100 million impasse, a new report said the Chicago Bears are shifting their stadium focus from Arlington Heights to the city's lakefront — now their primary target for a new home, instead of the northwest suburbs.

Politics News

Federal judge thwarts effort to stop New York weed licensing

The ruling stems from a lawsuit by a pair of entrepreneurs who argued that New York’s licensing rules unfairly discriminate against out-of-state residents.

Maryland bill would require gun owners to carry insurance

Maryland residents who want to wear or carry loaded guns in public would need to also be armed with an insurance policy, in an introduced bill.

Trump risks backlash as MAGA world zeroes in on Taylor Swift

Former President Trump’s supporters are going after Taylor Swift amid chatter about whether the superstar could wade into the 2024 election with a coveted endorsement for President Biden.

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s legacy looms in race to replace her

Rep. Craig Goldman faces off against John O’Shea, backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the crowded primary for congressional district 12.

Hand over heart, Biden joins grieving families of US troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — Standing solemnly under gray skies, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Friday to witness the return of three American service members killed in last weekend's drone attack in Jordan.

Florida Democrats push back against 'anti-trans' driver's license guidance

Florida Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want the federal government to intervene in response to a state mandate forbidding residents from changing the gender marker on their driver's license.

Senators reach a deal on border policy bill. Now it faces an uphill fight to passage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate negotiators on Friday reached a deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S.