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Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments Wednesday as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.

Hiker describes 11-hour ordeal after falling on Mount Washington, admits he was 'underprepared'

In ferocious winds and freezing temperatures, hiker Cole Matthes slid hundreds of feet down a ravine on Mount Washington, sparking a rescue mission that would last 11 hours, utilize the mountain’s famed Cog Railway and prompt harsh criticism from rescuers.

Penn State basketball returns to Rec Hall

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Nostalgia will be in the air in Happy Valley on Wednesday and Thursday as Penn State men's and women's basketball is returning to Rec Hall, a place they called home for nearly 70 years. "There's a lot of history there.

Texas man stabbed at LA Fitness in dispute over leg press, police say: 'Who else wants some?'

Police in Texas said that a 69-year-old man stabbed another man in the buttocks at a LA Fitness gym in Austin over an alleged dispute over gym equipment.

Massive satellite completes fall toward Earth over Pacific Ocean near Hawaii

A massive satellite officially reentered Earth's atmosphere Wednesday, according to the European Space Agency.

West Virginia official not cited by police for erratic driving; incident under investigation

Police in West Virginia are reportedly investigating a traffic stop during which state Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston was not cited after being pulled over for erratic driving.

Why a Michigan server who got a $10K tip says she was fired

The $10,000 tip was the surprise of a lifetime, but a server says it may be the reason she was fired.

Around the world

Russia has broken the stalemate in Ukraine: Former US Defense secretary

The Russian military has broken the stalemate in the Ukraine war, Robert Gates, former CIA director and secretary of Defense, said Wednesday, following Moscow’s successful push to take the front-line city of Avdiivka. “It’s no longer a stalemate.

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia to mark the sixth anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee amid a wave of anti-government protests.

Alexei Navalny, galvanizing opposition leader and Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison, Russia says

Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.

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.

Federal prosecutors charge Japanese Yakuza leader in nuclear material trafficking conspiracy

U.S. prosecutors have charged a man identified as a leader of the Japanese organized crime syndicate Yakuza with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar to other countries, according to a superseding indictment announced Wednesday.

An attempt by UK lawmakers to vote on a cease-fire in Gaza descended into chaos

LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers called Wednesday for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war — but only after dozens walked out of the House of Commons in protest at how the vote was handled. Lawmakers had been debating three separate resolutions related to the war.

Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe

Over 300 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group reported Sunday.

Technology

Nvidia's Impressive 265% Revenue Growth Impacting Stock Market Movement

Nvidia's Q4 revenue shattered records with a 265% increase from the previous year, reaching $22 billion. Despite the impressive earnings results, the stock dipped 3% in after-hours trading.

CENTCOM to Unveil New Data Strategy

CENTCOM is crafting a new data narrative and aligning with Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control as it releases a fresh strategy.

Opinion: Biden proposal threatens California’s engine of innovation

Administration would void patents on university inventions if government officials deem the prices of products too high.

Reddit to Offer Significant Portion of IPO Shares to Most Engaged Users

Reddit is emphasizing its user community as it nears its public offering, with plans to set aside IPO shares for its top contributors. According to the Wall Street Journal, the social media platform will allocate a portion of shares to its most active users during its upcoming IPO next month.

How this ex-Apple guy’s AI glasses invention works

Frame glasses are smart glasses with a multimodal AI assistant that can recognize, translate and search anything you see or hear. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives you a sneak peek.

White House wades into debate on 'open' versus 'closed' artificial intelligence systems

The Biden administration is wading into a contentious debate about whether the most powerful artificial intelligence systems should be “open-source” or closed.

One Tech Tip: Ready to go beyond Google? Here's how to use new generative AI search sites

LONDON (AP) — It's not just you. A lot people think Google searches are getting worse. And the rise of generative AI chatbots is giving people new and different ways to look up information.

Sports News

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.

Southland Conference suspends 8 basketball players over postgame brawl

A typical uneventful college basketball postgame handshake line turned chaotic earlier this week, resulting in the suspension of multiple players.

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.

Southern California jumps to 7th in women's AP Top 25. South Carolina is still unanimous No. 1

Southern California, which has won six straight games, climbed three spots to No. 7 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll Monday while South Carolina remained a unanimous No. 1.

Former WWE star Paul Roma details alleged sexual misconduct

Former WWE wrestler Paul Roma said sexual misconduct was happening within the organization "on a regular basis.

William Byron launches Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary season with win in Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The goal was obvious to William Byron: put the No. 24 Chevrolet in victory lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary season.

Why new MLB jerseys are already drawing scrutiny

Major League Baseball teams are wearing newly designed uniforms this year aimed at improving performance and helping players stay cool throughout games in the summer months. They've drawn mixed reviews though.

Politics News

Former CNN anchor John Avlon announces bid for Congress

Former CNN anchor John Avlon announced a bid Wednesday for New York’s first congressional district, claiming "democracy is in danger.

Schiff edges higher, Garvey continues to climb in new California Senate poll

Democratic Adam Schiff continues to lead in California's race for U.S. Senate while Republican Steve Garvey appears to be solidifying the crucial second place spot, according to a new Emerson College/Nexstar Media poll released Tuesday morning.

Third suspect in plot to kill Iranian American author on US soil extradited to face charges

The Justice Department says a suspect in a plot to kill an Iranian American author and activist has been extradited from the Czech Republic to face charges.

White House: 153K borrowers to get $1.2B in student debt canceled

"This plan reflects our unapologetic commitment to deliver as much relief as possible to as many borrowers as possible," the White House said.

Federal appeals court kills Obama-era moratorium on coal leasing

A federal appeals court blocked an Obama-era moratorium on federal coal leasing issued in 2016 as part of an effort to transition U.S. energy to green sources.

Dallas’ city manager resigns, leaving one more major Texas city without a chief executive

City Manager T.C. Broadnax resigned amid tensions with city leaders, including Mayor Eric Johnson. Three of Texas’ major cities — Dallas, Austin and El Paso — now have vacancies at the top of their local governments.

Jill Biden announces $100 million for 'life-changing' research and development into women's health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding for research and development into women's health as part of a new White House initiative that she is heading up.