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Winners of the 2024 British Academy Film Awards

LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2024 British Academy Film Awards, announced Sunday: Film — “Oppenheimer” British Film — “The Zone of Interest” Director — Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” Actor — Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer” Actress — Emma Stone, “Poor Things” Supporting Actor — Robert Downey Jr.

Colorado bans use of gas-powered lawn equipment by state agencies starting 2025

State agencies in Colorado will be banned from using certain gas-powered lawn equipment during the summer, according to a new rule adopted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission.

Former President Jimmy Carter marks 12 months in hospice care

Carter and his late wife, Rosalynn, spent time together being cared for at home before she died Nov. 19, 2023, at 96 years old.

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott, a potential running mate if Donald Trump becomes the Republican presidential nominee, is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have certified the 2020 election had he been vice president at that time. On Jan.

NASCAR teams tell AP they've hired top antitrust lawyer on eve of Daytona 500

NASCAR teams have hired one of the country's top antitrust and sports lawyers to advise them in their ongoing dispute with the family-owned stock car series over a new revenue-sharing model.

Santos hits Kimmel with suit over alleged misuse of Cameo videos, claiming 'fraud'

Former Congressman George Santos (R-N.Y.) sued Jimmy Kimmel on Saturday over alleged misuse of Cameo videos the lawmaker has been making since being expelled from the House.

Army Reserve soldiers, close friends killed in drone attack, mourned at funerals in Georgia

Two Army Reserve soldiers killed in a Middle East drone attack three weeks ago are being remembered at funerals in their home state of Georgia.

Around the world

Man in Iran guns down 12 family members with Kalashnikov assault rifle over dispute

Iranian officials say a 30-year-old man gunned down 12 of his relatives in the rural southeast Saturday morning over an apparent dispute.

Mediator says talks on Gaza not 'progressing as expected' after momentum in recent weeks

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the past few days after good progress in recent weeks, key mediator Qatar said Saturday, as Israel's prime minister accused the Hamas militant group of not changing its ”delusional" deman

Families of hostages in Gaza speak out after some hostages rescued in Rafah

CHICAGO — The dramatic rescue of Israel hostages in Gaza is giving new hope for two families. But amid the relief, there is growing outrage over the deaths of more Palestinians killed in the overnight raid. "My father Leo was abducted on Oct.

Israel strikes Gaza as US says it will veto additional UN cease-fire resolution

Israel launched strikes across Gaza Saturday night that killed at least 18 people as the United States said it would veto an additional United Nations cease-fire resolution.

Navalny's body reportedly found with 'signs of bruising' as Russia claims he died of 'sudden death syndrome'

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died of "sudden death syndrome," prison officials told his mother on Saturday while continuing to keep his body.

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.

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body

Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson has confirmed that the Russian opposition leader died at a remote Arctic penal colony and says he was “murdered.”.

Technology

Tragic death of former YouTube CEO's son on UC Berkeley campus

UC Berkeley has confirmed the death of freshman student Marco Troper, who was found unresponsive at the Clark Kerr Campus on Tuesday afternoon.

The small but mighty electric helicopter that’ll have you rethinking the way you travel in the future

Flynow's electric-powered vertical take-off eCopter, which has two rotors, comes in different versions, one for passengers and one for cargo.

GM is nearly doubling the road miles where drivers can use its partially automated driving system

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles (563,000 kilometers) of roadways in the U.S and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company's “Super Cruise” partially automated driving system. The expansion nearly doubles the road miles where the system can run.

American Views on TikTok Ban Split as Biden Campaign Joins App, Reveals AP-NORC Poll

President Joe Biden’s campaign is using TikTok to attract younger voters for the upcoming elections, while opinions among U.S. adults are divided on the app's presence in the country.

Microsoft Warns of U.S. Rivals Utilizing Generative AI in Offensive Cyber Actions

According to Microsoft, Iran and North Korea, along with Russia and China to a lesser degree, have started implementing generative artificial intelligence in offensive cyber operations.

NBA talks about the role of AI at annual All-Star weekend tech summit

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA has used artificial intelligence for some time. It helps the league generate highlights in real time, gives referees assistance when determining if goaltending occurred, translates play-by-play into multiple languages and even powers the league's app.

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining the parade of technology companies in a trend that has helped boost their profits and stock prices while providing a sobering reminder of the job insecurity hanging over an industry incre

Sports News

Girls Basketball: La Jolla Country Day 60, Rancho Bernardo 32

Girls Open Division playoffs takes us to 2-seed La Jolla Country Day as the Lady Torreys host 7-seed Rancho Bernardo, but LJCD goes on to win 60-32.

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael receives Blood transfusion, diagnosed with MRSA

NEW LENOX, Ill. — Former Chicago Bears great Steve 'Mongo' McMichael received a blood transfusion and was diagnosed with MRSA Saturday, according to an update from the family. "Steve McMichael is currently getting a blood transfusion and has MRSA.

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.

Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go in his 40s, accepting of move to first base

Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series.

Chiefs players sheltered kids during Super Bowl parade shooting

"Right before I run in there, there's a little kid in front of me, so I just grabbed him and yanked him up," Smith said.

Atlantic Division-leading Panthers rout Lightning 9-2 for franchise-record 11th straight road win

Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett each had two goals and two assists as the Atlantic Division-leading Florida Panthers won their franchise-record 11th consecutive road game by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 9-2 on Saturday night.

Rangers honor FDNY, NYPD with jerseys while arriving in firetrucks, police cars before Stadium Series game

The New York Rangers arrived to MetLife Stadium for their Stadium Series game against the New York Islanders with members of the NYPD and FDNY.

Politics News

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with congressional leaders in Washington late last year he told them privately what is now public: With U.S. weapons, they could win the war against Russia, but without them Russian President Vladimir Putin would be victorious.

Meet the candidates in the runoff for Chula Vista City Attorney

The runoff election to fill the Chula Vista City Attorney seat that was left vacant after the unexpected death of the previously elected candidate is inching closer and voting is already underway.

Fani Willis takes witness stand to fight an effort to disqualify her from Trump's election case

Should District Attorney Fani Willis be removed from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump because of her personal relationship with a special prosecutor? Lawyers were set to battle over the question during a hearing in Atlanta on Thursday.

Trump 'constantly surrounded by chaos': Haley spokesperson

Haley spokesperson: "She's fighting for the 70% of Americans who don't want another Biden-Trump matchup.

No Labels ‘talking with several exceptional leaders,’ national co-chair says

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis said the organization was unfazed by Joe Manchin's decision not to run for president.

California is forging ahead with food waste recycling. But is it too much, too fast?

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Two years after California launched an effort to keep organic waste out of landfills, the state is so far behind on getting food recycling programs up and running that it's widely accepted next year's ambitious waste-reduction targets won't be met.

East Palestine resident: Biden visit was 'final nail in the coffin'

On his trip to East Palestine Friday, Biden met with first responders and some residents to discuss the ongoing struggles the city is facing.