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More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, US study finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths, a new government study suggests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called its study published Thursday the largest to look at how Americans took the drugs that killed them.

New Jersey library loaning out wedding dresses

In a back room of the Fair Lawn Public Library, vintage wedding dresses hang on racks and mannequins, available for any bride to borrow.

J.Lo's 1st album in a decade -- inspired by husband Ben Affleck -- pokes fun at her romantic past

Throughout her career, Jennifer Lopez has been hailed as an epochal, prolific and hard-working artist. One adjective not often associated with the pop icon-turned-actor and movie producer, however, is self-deprecating.

A loophole got him a free New York hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building

NEW YORK (AP) — For five years, a New York City man managed to live rent-free in a landmark Manhattan hotel by exploiting an obscure local housing law.

Teacher formerly known as Rachel Dolezal fired over OnlyFans account

Nearly a decade ago, Dolezal made headlines worldwide when she was fired as head of the Spokane, Washington, chapter of the NAACP.

Utah Legislature votes to reprimand school board member who questioned a student's gender

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature on Thursday voted to censure a conservative member of the state Board of Education whose social media post questioning the gender of a high school basketball player triggered threats against the girl and led state officials to call for the board member's re

Bystander tells of tackling armed, fleeing person after shooting at Chiefs' Super Bowl parade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally had just ended when fan Trey Filter heard what he initially thought was fireworks.

Around the world

Fan goes into labor during P!NK concert

A fan attending a P!NK concert in Sydney, Australia on Friday apparently went into labor based on a video shared on Instagram.

US will build up to 5 Somali army bases in bid to combat al Qaeda-linked extremists

The U.S. is set to build up to five military bases in Somalia to assist the nation's army amid ongoing threats from the al-Shabab extremist group.

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in a car crash at 24

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya late Sunday.

White House monitoring Russian ‘anti-satellite’ capability, cautions no cause for alarm

The Biden administration is monitoring Russia’s pursuit of an “anti-satellite” capability but cautioned there’s little threat to Americans' personal safety.

Why Rafah is a key flashpoint in the Gaza war 

Israel’s war in Gaza is approaching a new inflection point as forces prepare to enter the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is temporarily home to some 1.5 million Palestinians sheltering from the war.

Army dietitian from Illinois dies in Kuwait following incident not related to combat, military says

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — An Army dietitian from Illinois has died in Kuwait following an incident not related to combat, military officials said Wednesday. Lt. Col. Troy E. Bartley of Alton, Illinois, died Sunday at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, the U.S. Army Reserve Command said.

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday in Paris to provide “long-term support” to the war-ravaged country which has been battling Russia's full-scale invasion for nearly two years.

Technology

Microsoft reveals US rivals employing generative AI in offensive cyber operations

Microsoft reveals that Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China have started utilizing its generative artificial intelligence for offensive cyber operations.

DOJ disrupts Russian hacking campaign that infiltrated homes, small businesses

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it successfully disrupted a Russian hacking campaign that infiltrated the routers of homes and small business. The department said it “neutralized a network” of hundreds of small office and home office routers in a court-authorized operation.

China sets world record for fastest hyperloop train

A Chinese missile manufacturer claims to have built the fastest train ever, a hyperloop train that travels in a vacuum tube using magnetic levitation.

OpenAI unveils an impressive-looking text-to-video tool called Sora

With the unveiling of a new text-to-video tool called Sora, OpenAI has joined Runway, Meta, Google, and others in the race toward AI video that nears the quality of traditional live-action video. Announcing Sora — our model which creates minute-long videos from a text prompt: https://t.

4 ways to ensure CEO support for your digital strategy

In the age of digital transformation, the CIO’s role is increasingly central to business, focused on driving growth and establishing a new digital culture across the organization. But without the full support of the CEO, a CIO’s innovation and digital transformation agenda will only go so far.

Lawsuit Alleges Dating Apps like Tinder and Hinge Promote Addictive Usage

A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Match Group of intentionally designing Tinder, Hinge, and other Match dating apps with addictive features that foster 'compulsive' use.

Headlights are blinding us. Here’s why it’s mostly an American problem

Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, but without ever blinding other drivers. In Europe and Asia, many cars offer adaptive driving beam headlights that can do this.

Sports News

UCLA appoints former star running back as new head football coach 

The latest era in UCLA football began on Monday when the school announced the hiring of a new head coach.

Reports: Connor Bedard to make surprise return tonight against Pittsburgh

CHICAGO — According to multiple reports, Chicago Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard will make a surprise return from the injured list tonight against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

Super Bowl LVIII: the San Francisco 49ers vs the Kansas City Chiefs

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Sunday is Super Bowl LVIII out in Las Vegas. It will be the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. After all the buildup, the game will finally be here, and it is the final game of the NFL season.

Frankie Muniz prepares for NASCAR Xfinity Series debut

This year, one driver is proving that people should never give up on their dreams — even as a former TV star.

Teenagers shine at World Aquatics Championships as China's Pan, American Curzan take golds

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — China’s Pan Zhanle backed up his world record in the relays with a victory all his own Thursday, while American Claire Curzan became the first swimmer to claim two individual gold medals on a starring night for teenagers at the World Aquatics Championships.

Radio DJ killed, children among 22 people shot at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade

One person has been killed and nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting in Kansas City where crowds had gathered to celebrate the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory with a parade and rally.

Super Bowl parade shooting: Chiefs player wants to help victims

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdez-Scantling wants to help children who were victims of the Super Bowl parade shooting.

Politics News

Minimum wage is 'where it is and should be' says Senate candidate Steve Garvey

SAN FRANCISCO (KSEE) - Senate candidate Steve Garvey says minimum wage is "where it is and should be," citing California's recent move to increase the minimum wage to $20 an hour in April.

Trump wins Nevada Republican caucus after skipping primary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Former President Donald Trump won the Nevada Republican Party's caucus Thursday night with just one other name on the ballot.

Chicago Teachers Union endorses Melissa Conyears-Ervin for US Congress

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Teachers Union has thrown its support behind a nominee for Illinois’ Seventh Congressional District in the upcoming March primary election. The Chicago Teachers Union has endorsed Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin for a seat to represent the city in the U.S.

White House lawyers wrote Garland slamming Hur's report before its release

Previously undisclosed letters reveal the White House’s simmering frustration with DOJ over the special counsel’s report.

Suozzi beats Pilip in NY-3 special election to replace Santos

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the special election in New York to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by George Santos.

Bill could ban cold beer sales in Tennessee

A bill working its way through the Tennessee legislature could put a chill on cold beer sales in the state.

Death penalty methods drawing challenges as executions decline

A South Carolina case is the latest example of evolving national debate over the constitutionality, humanity and efficacy of capital punishment.