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Martians wanted: Think you have what it takes to apply to NASA?

Applications are open for NASA's next one-year simulated Mars surface mission to help the agency plan for human exploration of the red planet.

Snake gets tangled around tailwheel of Coast Guard helicopter in Florida

Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater found a snake had trespassed onto its chopper.

Doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid: Report

Story at a glance Doula care improves health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid, according to a new report from public policy institute Elevance Health.

UTI antibiotic leaves woman unable to walk

Less than a week after starting the medication, she ended up in the ER, unable to eat or walk, experiencing intense pain throughout her body.

Colorado teens earn first-ever cornhole college scholarships

So much for backyard BBQs and tailgate parties: Two Colorado students have turned their cornhole skills into college scholarship.

Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college

For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered this year by a troublesome uncertainty over whether they’ll get the financial aid they need to attend.

Utah cougar's 1,000-mile adventure involved crossing I-80 twice, swimming across reservoir

Her surprising adventure is just one narrative example of how GPS collars are allowing Utah researchers to get more precise data on the behavior of the elusive cats in all manner of categories, from movement to prey.

Around the world

Canada sending more than 800 drones to Ukraine to support its fight against Russia

800 drones will make their way to Ukraine starting this spring, at an expense of $70 million; drones are versatile and can move supplies and gather intelligence.

What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis

Aid organizations fear a new humanitarian crisis in the restive eastern Congo region, where the renowned armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help.

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.

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.

Tens of thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy'

The demonstrations called by Mexico's opposition parties advocated for free and fair elections in the Latin American nation.

4 dead, 3 injured in Lebanon building collapse

A building collapse in Choueifat, Lebanon, a southern suburb of Beirut, left four people dead and three others injured on Monday night.

Hillary Clinton: Trump 'means what he says' about withdrawing from NATO

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is predicting that former President Trump will make good on his repeated threats to withdraw from NATO if he wins reelection to a second White House term in November. “Obvious point to make about Donald Trump is take him literally and seriously.

Technology

Mainframes are dead! Long live cloud computing!

One of the things that has often driven me nuts with the rise of cloud computing is the assumption that the demise of the mainframe is a foregone conclusion. I’ve often written about the reality that not all applications and data sets belong on the cloud, especially ones that reside on mainframes.

Biden administration providing $1.5B to produce computer chips in NY, Vermont

The Biden administration announced a preliminary agreement Monday to provide $1.5 billion in funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to a New York-based company in an effort to bolster domestic production of semiconductor chips.

Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows

President Joe Biden’s campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country.

Hot seawater killed most of cultivated coral in Florida Keys in setback for restoration effort

Researchers are finding that record hot seawater killed more than three-quarters of human-cultivated coral that scientists had placed in the Florida Keys in recent years.

How generative AI will benefit physical industries

In recent years, artificial intelligence has undeniably revolutionized various sectors in the digital economy such as retail, customer service, and even art. Large language models, like ChatGPT, are changing communication and have offered innovative solutions for businesses.

Former YouTube executive's son found dead on UC Berkeley campus

The cause of death is pending for the son of a former YouTube executive who was discovered deceased in his dormitory at UC Berkeley last week.

Understanding the Unseen Expenses of Returning to Office Requirements

There is a growing push from business leaders for employees to return to the office, despite employee preferences for remote work. This article explores the hidden costs associated with mandates for a return-to-office policy.

Sports News

LA Galaxy sign teen from La Puente to professional contract 

LA Galaxy just bolstered its squad with a young player from their own backyard. Ruben Ramos Jr., 17, of La Puente signed a three-year contract with the Galaxy that will see him stay in L.A. until at least 2027, the club said in a release.

Angels' Anthony Rendon says faith and family are bigger priority than baseball

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Monday that baseball wasn't at the top of his priority list as he prepared for the 2024 season.

Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break

The Brooklyn Nets have fired Jacque Vaughn after ending a disappointing first half of the season with a 50-point loss in Boston in their final game before the All-Star break.

Boys Basketball: La Jolla Country Day 46, Torrey Pines 45

5-seed La Jolla Country Day's Wyatt Tilson hits the buzzer beater to seal the win over 4-seed Torrey Pines in the Open Division Quarterfinals.

Former King, NBA champ Scot Pollard gets heart transplant

Pollard went public with his condition last month and began the process of listing himself at transplant centers. He was admitted to intensive care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Feb. 7.

Bullard edges Central, SJM dominates Clovis in playoff openers

(KSEE) - Highlights of Bullard surviving a last second shot to beat Central, and San Joaquin Memorial wrapping up a dominating win over Clovis, in the first round of the boys basketball, Division I, Central Section playoffs.

NHL teams test ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Things seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL's Stadium Series this weekend.

Politics News

California 20th Congressional District Debate: How to watch

Four candidates seeking to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat once filled by Kevin McCarthy will take to the debate stage Thursday in a bid to win your vote.

Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting March 25, a New York judge ruled Thursday, turning aside demands for delay from the former president’s defense lawyers, who argued it would interfere with his campaign to retake the White House.

NY-3 win for Dems echoes locally and nationally

GREAT NECK, Long Island (PIX11) -- Fallout continued Wednesday after Democrat Tom Suozzi was declared the winner in the special election to replace George Santos.

Glitch causing unmailed Nevada ballots to show up as counted

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A technical issue was causing primary mail-in ballots across Nevada to show as counted when voters had not mailed their ballots or voted at all, the Nevada Secretary of State's Office confirmed Monday to 8 News Now.

In post about dead Russian opposition leader Navalny, Trump talks of his own legal problems

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 72 hours after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 's death in an Arctic penal colony, former President Donald Trump mentioned him by name for the first time in a post on his social media site that focused not on Navalny, but his own legal woes.

Almost 1 in 5 believe Taylor Swift part of effort to help Biden win reelection: survey

Nearly a fifth of Americans in a new poll say they think Taylor Swift is involved in a "covert" effort to help President Biden win reelection as baseless conspiracy theories continue to swirl online surrounding the pop icon.

Manchin not running for president

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced Friday that he will not run for president, ending long-running speculation that he would mount a third-party bid. "I will not be seeking a third-party run. I will not be involved in a presidential run," Manchin said in remarks at West Virginia University.