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Crew member dies on set of Marvel's 'Wonder Man' TV series

A crew member on the set of the upcoming Marvel television series "Wonder Man" has died after falling from the rafters of a Los Angeles studio.

The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities after facing a growing backlash.

America's oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday

A California woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States and the second-oldest living person in the world, celebrated another birthday on Feb. 5.

Cael Sanderson chasing historic win

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) - It's safe to say that Cael Sanderson has left an impact on the Penn State wrestling program. Since arriving in 2009, Penn State has won 10 NCAA National Wrestling Championships with more than 30 individual champions.

ESPN, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery to launch sports streaming platform this fall

ESPN, Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

2 dead, multiple sick in Listeria outbreak affecting 11 states: CDC

Four people in Colorado have become sick following a Listeria outbreak linked to queso, cheese and other dairy products, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nose picking linked to dementia: Report

It turns out that picking your nose isn't just socially unacceptable. It might also increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Around the world

King Charles III's illness lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace

King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis heaps more pressure on the British monarchy, which is still evolving after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele takes aim at critics in looking ahead to 2nd presidential term

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is savoring what appears to be a landslide reelection victory, and is railing against his international critics and the press.

West African bloc asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that's caused an uproar

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities in Senegal should hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months, West Africa’s regional bloc said Tuesday, as the United Nations human rights office expressed concern about the unprecedented decision in one of Africa’s mo

Qatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hamas' response to the latest plan for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages was “generally positive,” key mediator Qatar said Tuesday, as the militant group reiterated its demand for an end to the war, something Israel has thus far ruled out.

US strikes in Iraq, Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, officials told The Associated Press.

Top Sri Lankan official out after counterfeit drug scandal arrest

Sri Lankan Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has resigned from his post after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a counterfeit drug purchase.

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state continues its war against Hamas under increasing scrutiny. Democratic Sen.

Technology

フレゼニウス・メディカルケア、予測分析によって透析合併症が予測可能に

血液透析は腎不全の患者の救命治療です。腎臓透析と呼ばれる治療は、腎臓に代わって血液をきれいにする働きをしますが、それにはリスクが伴います。腎臓透析の提供を専門とするドイツの医療会社、フレゼニウス・メディカルケアは、ほぼリアルタイムIoTデータと臨床データを使って、透析に伴う最も一般的な合併症の1つを予測しています。 同社は世界中に4,000以上の透析センターを構え、特に末期腎不全（ESRD）患者の治療に取り組んでいます。末期腎不全の患者は一生、週に3回透析を受けなければなりません。血液透析を受ける患者のおよそ10％は透析低血圧（IDH）、いわゆる低血圧を引き起こす。 「IDHは透析中の患者に差

Why it’s important to turn on Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection

Apple has rolled out an update to its operating system this week with a feature called Stolen Device Protection. It makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings, and users are being urged to turn it on immediately.

Tesla board members felt pressured to do drugs with Musk: Report

Musk denied initial allegations about drug use and said he has never tested positive in three years of random drug testing.

US rolls out visa restriction policy on people who abuse spyware to target journalists, activists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday it is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.

US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday it is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.

Apple launches $3,500 VR headset: What to know

The Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset, became available in Apple stores Friday in the United States.

Cisco Webex comes to Apple’s Vision Pro

Cisco has joined Zoom and Microsoft Teams with the official introduction of its business-grade video conferencing solution for Apple’s recently introduced Vision Pro. The company officially announced the rollout at Cisco Live in Amsterdam, though the app is available now.

Sports News

Lauri Markkanen to compete in 3-point contest

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Lauri Markkanen was not selected to play in his second straight NBA All-Star Game, but the Utah Jazz leading scorer is still going to be a part of All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

Jimmer Fredette makes BYU broadcasting debut

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Jimmer Fredette usually dresses a little more casually when he's at the Marriott Center. On Saturday, the former BYU basketball great was in a suit. "Usually, I am, but I had to buy a couple more suits recently," Fredette said.

NASCAR doubleheader at L.A. Coliseum rescheduled due to inclement weather  

NASCAR’s historic Busch Light Clash, set to be held at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, has been rescheduled due to the impending storm heading towards Southern California.

Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in overtime to snap 4-game slide

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tylor Perry scored eight of his 26 points in overtime and Kansas State beat No. 4 Kansas 75-70 on Monday night in the 300th matchup of their heated rivalry. “It was a fun environment to be in,” Perry said.

Strike averted as culinary union settles with Las Vegas hotel-casinos before Super Bowl week

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A union representing hospitality workers says it has reached a tentative agreement with six more hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas and called off a strike deadline for another. The agreements averted a Monday morning walkout as the city kicks off Super Bowl week.

Kurtenbach: Vegas mayor says A’s plan ‘does not make sense’, suggests they stay in Oakland

Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman says she thinks Oakland is still in the back of John Fisher and Dave Kaval's minds

Jazz erase 19-point deficit to beat Milwaukee, 123-108

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 123-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Collin Sexton scored 19 points to help the Jazz snap a three-game losing streak.

Politics News

GOP lawmakers spar with FAA over migrants housed at airports

Republicans have prodded the FAA to use its authority to force airports to stop the practice, which they worry could be expanded.

Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter

Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents in the U.S. to be charged in a mass school shooting committed by their child.

Wisconsin justice included horses in ads as vulgar joke about opponent, campaign manager says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz's campaign consultant inserted images of horses in ads as a vulgar joke about her opponent, her campaign manager told a liberal podcast last month.

Biden plans to hold a March fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton in New York

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is teaming up with predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton next month for a New York fundraiser aimed at powering up donations for his reelection campaign. The threesome traded social media posts to reveal their plans.

House passes $78 billion tax bill in bipartisan vote

The House passed a $78 billion tax bill on Wednesday that boosts the child tax credit and reinstates business deductions that were rescinded during the Trump administration, sending the bipartisan, bicameral legislation to the Senate for consideration.

Garvey, Porter tied for second in new U.S. Senate poll

Democrat Adam Schiff continues to lead in California’s U.S. Senate race, but the race for second is now tied, according to a new California Elections and Policy poll released on Thursday.

Ron DeSantis has beef with lab-grown meat products

The "steaks" are high in the Florida Legislature, with Gov. Ron DeSantis weighing in on a pair of proposed bills that would ban the cultivation and sale of lab-grown meat products.