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YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice to millions via a once-popular a YouTube channel, shared a tearful apology to her children for physically and emotionally abusing them before a judge delivered a sentence that could put her in prison for years, if not

Bed bugs found at 4 Las Vegas Strip hotels in past 5 months

Reports from the Southern Nevada Health District show inspectors found bed bugs over the last five months at four Las Vegas Strip properties.

Colorado university dorm murder suspect 'still poses a threat,' prosecutor warns judge

The suspect accused of fatally shooting two people in a Colorado dorm room "still poses a threat" to the public and witnesses, the prosecution said in court

Indiana freelance reporter charged after threatening to kill pro-Israel U.S. officials

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A freelance reporter based in Fort Wayne, Indiana is facing up to five years in federal prison after allegedly threatening to “kill every Jew” in the city and "shoot every pro-Israel U.S. government official,” according to a federal affidavit filed in court last week.

Takeaways from Nikki Haley's push to stay in the GOP contest against Trump

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley's team is bracing for a home state embarrassment in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary on Saturday. Conventional wisdom suggests she'll be forced to drop out. But that may not apply in 2024.

Ex-gang leader's murder trial in Tupac Shakur killing pushed back to November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trial for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996 has been pushed back several months, a judge said Tuesday.

The US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip, saying it would interfere with negotiations on a deal to free hostages abducted in Israel.

Around the world

The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A judge in Haiti responsible for investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others, according to a report

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies to Ukraine are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says, making the fight “very difficult” along parts of the front line where the Kremlin’s forces captured a strategic city las

The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti responsible for investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles.

A Russian court extends the pretrial detention for an American reporter accused of spying

A court in the Russian capital has ruled to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in custody pending his trial on espionage charges that he denies.

Albanians rally by the thousands against ruling Socialist government

Opponents of Albania's socialist government gathered by the thousands Tuesday, exchanging blows with police and accusing the Cabinet of corruption.

White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death last week in an Arctic penal colony.

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration.

Technology

Dandelions and shrubs to replace rubber, new grains and more: Are alternative crops realistic?

Many companies, philanthropic organizations and national and international entities tout the promise of alternative crops to fight climate change.

Air Canada chatbot error underscores AI’s enterprise liability danger

A civil tribunal in Canada has ordered Air Canada to pay for a mistake made by a customer-service chatbot, highlighting the need for companies to better train and monitor their artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

How to tame the barrage of stealthy social media notifications and regain control

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to manage the barrage of stealthy social media notifications you receive and regain control: Steps to turn off your notifications.

Foundational preparation for Generative AI

This article discusses the necessary steps and groundwork required to lay the foundation for the development of Generative AI technology.

EU launches inquiry into TikTok for possible Digital Services Act violations

The European Commission has initiated formal procedures to investigate potential breaches of the Digital Services Act by TikTok regarding the protection of minors, advertising transparency, data access for researchers, and addressing addictive design risks.

Marin video game maker to lay off 86 employees

The employees work for Activision Blizzard developer Toys for Bob, known for titles such as “Crash Bandicoot,” “Spyro” and “Skylanders.

The LockBit cybercrime takedown shows FBI is getting more media savvy

The takedown of the world’s largest ransomware gang, the Russian-based LockBit, by the FBI, Europol, and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, today was a major moment in law enforcement’s fight against cybercrime.

Sports News

NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was suspended by the NFL on Friday for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association.

USF edges No. 24 FAU 90-86 in electric atmosphere

Selton Miguel scored a career-high 25 points, Chris Youngblood added 23 and American Athletic Conference-leading South Florida won its 11th straight game after nearly blowing a 25-point lead, beating No.

An impossible task? Calzona takes over Napoli 48 hours before facing Barca in Champions League

ROME (AP) — If Francesco Calzona didn’t already know most of Napoli’s players, it might be an impossible task: He became coach of the defending Serie A champion 48 hours before facing Barcelona in the Champions League. But Calzona knows Napoli through and through.

How Bob Melvin sees SF Giants’ starting rotation shaping up

Logan Webb, Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn have the top four spots locked up, with a leading candidate for No. 5.

Stephen Curry edges WNBA star, Bay Area native Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point contest

(KRON) -- Two Bay Area sharpshooters went head to head in NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis. It was the NBA's best shooter versus the WNBA's best shooter -- the first-of-its-kind contest. Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry versus New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu.

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

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — 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.

NBA champion, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard is feeling great after heart transplant, wife says

NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard is “awake and feeling great” a day after a heart transplant, his wife said Saturday on social media. “Scot has a new heart!” Dawn Pollard posted Friday night on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Politics News

Florida bill would blunt recreational marijuana potency if ballot measure passes

Florida Republicans aim to regulate the state's recreational marijuana market before the issue even makes it onto the ballot.

Florida moves to join other states opening schools to chaplains

The idea has backing from conservative and religious groups yet is opposed by some in the clergy and religious freedom organizations.

Haley says Biden's mind is 'closing up shop' in South Carolina speech

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley took a swipe at President Biden's mental health during a Tuesday speech, saying the commander in chief's mind is "closing up shop.

California budget crisis worse than Newsom projected, as state watchdog warns deficit could reach record $73B

California is facing a more serious financial crisis than thought last month, with the state's deficit projected to hit as high as $73 billion.

Glitch causing unmailed Nevada ballots to show up as counted identified, fixes 'in progress'

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.

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.

Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

DFL lawmakers are calling to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for immigrants, but support is lacking from both sides of the aisle. Hear from DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild on why he’s not supporting the bill.