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Nearly 2M NYC residents live in poverty, including 1 in 4 children: report

Story at a glance Over half of New York City residents either live in poverty or are low-income, according to a new report from anti-poverty nonprofit Robin Hood and Columbia University's Center on Poverty and Social Policy.

What's next after the Alabama ruling that counts IVF embryos as children?

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that couples who were trying in vitro fertilization and lost frozen embryos in an accident at a south Alabama storage facility can sue under the state’s wrongful death law.

IVF clinic at center of Alabama legal fight pauses procedures

Two more Alabama fertility clinics announced Thursday they would be halting in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in light of the state Supreme Court's decision this week that found frozen embryos can be considered children under the law.

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation

Almost a year after state lawmakers passed a law giving Florida’s governor control over Walt Disney World’s governing district, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the takeover a success, despite an exodus of workers, ongoing litigation and scandal surrounding one of his appointees.

Kankakee County man pleads guilty to assaulting police during Jan. 6 capitol breach

WASHINGTON -- An Illinois man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assaulting police officers during the capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. Quinn Keen, 36, of Manteno, pleaded guilty to a felony offense of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. According to the U.S.

Florida mom allegedly told child to beat sibling with belt: 'Beat the crap out of the sly devil'

A Florida woman who allegedly told one of her children to beat the other with a belt has been arrested and charged with child abuse, police said.

Biden vows sanctions against Russia in visit with Navalny's family

President Joe Biden Thursday vowed to sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death

Around the world

Live updates | Israeli bombings kill 48 Palestinians in Gaza, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank attack

At least 48 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern and central Gaza overnight, half of them women and children, the territory's health officials said.

Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — China for the first time in more than two decades is sending pandas to the United States to the delight of the San Diego Zoo, which is preparing to receive a pair that could include a female descendent of Bai Yun and Gao Gao, two of the zoo's former residents that

At least 13 injured in fire on Spanish residential block

A fire consumed two residential buildings in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, injuring at least 13 people and prompting a large rescue operation.

Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday took a co-pilot's seat in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber on a flight that appeared aimed at bolstering his image ahead of next month's election he's all but certain to win.

A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization on Thursday set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet a rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment.

Mother of Navalny claims Russia pressuring her to agree to secret burial after seeing son's body

The mother of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused Russia of pressuring her to bury her son in secret without a public funeral.

Food deliveries into northern Gaza are halted because of the war's chaos, increasing famine risk

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The World Food Program said Tuesday it has paused deliveries of food to isolated northern Gaza because of increasing chaos across the territory, hiking fears of potential starvation. A study by the U.N.

Technology

California Officials Halt Waymo's Expansion Request

The California Public Utilities Commission has paused its evaluation of Waymo's request to expand operations in San Mateo County and portions of Santa Clara County.

What's at risk if Americans ditch landlines?

Some argue phasing out landlines is a disadvantage in disaster-prone areas during emergencies such as natural disaster.

Tech CEOs Discuss AI's Demand for Processing Power

Executives from OpenAI and Intel gathered in San Jose to address the increasing need for advanced chips in artificial intelligence technology, as the market continues to experience rapid growth.

Tips for Safeguarding Your Online Security by Larry Magid

Learn valuable insights from tech expert Larry Magid on how to better protect your online security and keep your personal information safe from cyber threats.

Walmart acquires Vizio for $2.3 billion to enhance advertising business

Walmart purchases smart TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion to strengthen its advertising arm and challenge Amazon in the market.

Viewing user accounts and activities on Linux servers

When you first sign into a Linux server to take over the role of managing it, there are a number of things that you will need to know right away about the system’s user accounts – such as where they are stored, how you list them, how you can determine who is logged in, how to view how often user

Enhancing Compliance Data Classification with AI Co-pilots for Global Regulatory Navigation

Integrating AI co-pilots seamlessly into software tools for data creation and management, streamlining compliance checks and classifications within natural workflows.

Sports News

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.

This Day in Bulldog History: February 18

(KSEE) - In February of 1964, the Fresno State men's basketball program was thriving in the Division II ranks, under the leadership of Harry Miller, who was in his fourth year leading the Bulldogs.

Moose on the Loose: Off the Marks

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- How does Nets GM Sean Marks still have a job? He took over the Brooklyn franchise in 2016. Since then, he has been his fourth head coach. Kenny Atkinson, Steve Nash, Jacque Vaughn and now Kevin Ollie. They have gone 283-325 in the regular season, a .465 winning percentage.

Messi records assist in Miami's 2-0 win over RSL

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (ABC4 Sports) - Real Salt Lake generated plenty of chances, but could not find the back of the net.

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart suspended 3 games for punching Suns player in face

The NBA has suspended Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart for three games without pay for punching Phoenix Suns big man Drew Eubanks in the face.

Texas regents approve Sarkisian contract extension and raise to more than $10 million

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Steve Sarkisian is college football's latest $10 million man. The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a raise and contract extension for the Longhorns coach that boosts his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year and signs him through 2030.

WATCH: Monache's big 4th quarter earns them trip to Selland

See how the Monache girls came up big when it mattered most in the Central Section, Division II semifinals Wednesday night. Here is the full schedule of girls Central Section championship games being played Friday and Saturday at Selland Arena. Division I (# indicates seeding)#1 Clovis West vs.

Politics News

Trump says Melania will be on campaign trail 'quite a bit'

Former President Trump said the former first lady Melania Trump will be out on the campaign trail "quite a bit," when asked if the public should expect to see more of her at events.

Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for length of his hairstyle

After a short trial, a Texas judge ruled that Barbers Hill school officials are not violating a new state law prohibiting hair discrimination.

Here's what we know about Alexander Smirnov, who is appearing in court today

Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden and a Ukrainian energy company, is scheduled to appear in a federal courtroom this afternoon in Las Vegas.

Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.

California bill could require armed officers to be at school campuses

A new California bill would require K-12 schools statewide to have at least one armed officer, also known as a school resource officer or SRO, on campus during regular school hours and other times students are present.

Man who assaulted four officers during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison

A Minnesota man who repeatedly attacked police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, wielded a police baton as a weapon and stole two riot shields has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.

Oklahoma governor calls nonbinary student’s death a ‘tragedy’

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old from the suburbs of Tulsa, died a day after a fight in a school restroom that may have begun due to bullying over gender identity.