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Impacted by the AT&T outage? Here's how much they'll reimburse you

AT&T says it will be reimbursing some of the customers impacted by Thursday's widespread, hours-long service outage.

Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire spring training game since 2007

It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest as umpire at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.

Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a run

The killing of a nursing student in Georgia who was out running has shaken the university town of Athens.

Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC

Fire officials and police officers in Washington, D.C. responded to a man who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy Sunday afternoon.

More women than ever are becoming doctors. Here's why there are still so few.

Story at a glance More women than ever are studying and practicing medicine across the United States — but a considerable majority of the country's working doctors are still men. In recent years, female medical students have begun outnumbering their male peers.

Watch out for these terrible tax tips circulating on TikTok, experts say

Between the entertaining videos and the confident delivery from self-described experts, finding advice on TikTok is both easy and potentially risky, experts say.

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced an advertising campaign to combat proposals in several Republican-controlled states to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions and other reproductive care.

Around the world

Biden's vision for a Palestinian state doomed, experts say: 'An explicit recognition of Hamas'

Reports the Biden administration will begin pushing a new peace process to create a Palestinian state have drawn pushback from the Israeli government and criticism from experts

Netanyahu: 'Delusional claims' from Hamas stopping cease-fire deal, 'They're on another planet'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a cease-fire deal with Hamas is within reach, but only if Hamas gives up its “delusional claims” amidst tense negotiations.

An Australian tourist has gone missing in Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls park, officials say

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — An Australian tourist has gone missing in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park, home to one of the world’s natural wonders, the country’s parks spokesman said.

Netanyahu says a cease-fire deal would only delay 'somewhat' an Israeli military offensive in Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli military offensive in the southernmost city of Rafah could be “delayed somewhat” if a deal for a weekslong cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is reached.

Israel vows to target Lebanon's Hezbollah even if cease-fire reached with Hamas in Gaza

Israel’s defense minister vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group even if a cease-fire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began on Sunday, with the country’s two moderate mainstream parties once again expected to collect the most votes but with the expected rise of a populist party potentially adding momentum to Europ

Technology

White House Joins Discussion on Open vs Closed Artificial Intelligence Systems

The Biden administration is entering a heated discussion on whether the most advanced artificial intelligence systems should be 'open-source' or closed.

UK lawmakers seek assurances regarding nuclear deterrent following failed missile test

British lawmakers are raising concerns about the country's nuclear deterrent following reports of a failed test where an unarmed missile crashed into the sea near the launching submarine.

Unix, Linux and epoch time

Working on Linux doesn’t often require that we contemplate epoch time, but the concept plays an important role in a “behind the scenes” kind of way.

IBM X-Force: Stolen credentials a top risk to network infrastructure

Attacks on critical network infrastructure are increasing, according to a report from IBM’s threat intelligence unit, X-Force.

AT&T Network Outage Highlights Decline of Landlines in the US

During this week's cellphone service disruption caused by an AT&T network outage, Bernice Hudson remained calm.

What are the main challenges CISOs are facing in the Middle East?

Q. From a cybersecurity perspective, how has been 2023? Very eventful year as far as cybersecurity is concerned. The year has been marked by a general increase in state-sponsored attacks due to geopolitical conflicts.

Your online identity is not as safeguarded as you think—and it’s not on you to fix

I’ve been stealing people’s identities for over 20 years.  No, I’m not a criminal—I’m a hacker hired by companies to stress-test the digital identities of their workforce and verify that cybercriminals aren’t able to sneak onto company networks disguised as an employee.

Sports News

Larger than expected NFL Salary Cap increase good news for Bucs

The NFL announced the 2024 Salary Cap would be set at $255.4 million per team, marking a staggering $30+ million increase over the 2023 Salary Cap.

Kucherov has 4 points to surpass 100 this season, lead Lightning over Devils 4-1

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and became the first player in the league to reach 100 points this season in leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a much-needed 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.

Fruita, Palisade, Central Girls Basketball fall in State Tournament

On a big night in the High School Girls Basketball State Playoffs, all three Grand Valley teams in the playoffs - Fruita, Palisade, and Central - had their seasons end tonight.

Former Seahawks, 49ers star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI in Washington

Super Bowl-winning cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Washington early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports citing Washington State Patrol.

Bulldog Insider feature: Ex-Bulldog Payton Allen named Mt. Whitney head baseball coach

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Former Fresno State infielder Payton Allen has been named the next head coach of the Mt. Whitney baseball program. The ex-Bulldog is entering his first coaching gig. Allen is hoping to implement lessons he learned at Fresno State to his own program.

Pac-12 rewind: Washington State splits in the desert, Cal sweeps at home and Arizona remains on top

The conference hierarchy remained the same after a wild weekend, with Arizona on top and Washington State alone in second.

Chicago White Sox claim OF off waivers from Baltimore Orioles, place pitcher on 60-day IL

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox claimed an outfielder off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles Friday afternoon, and put a right-handed pitcher on the 60-day injured list.

Politics News

Florida bill restricting left-lane driving passes, heading to DeSantis' desk

A bill limiting drivers from hanging out in the far left lane on highways has passed the Florida Senate and is on its way to DeSantis' desk to be signed.

A housing shortage is testing Oregon's pioneering land use law. Lawmakers are poised to tweak it

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A severe lack of affordable housing has prompted Oregon lawmakers to consider chipping away at a 1970s law that made the state a national leader in leveraging land use policy to prevent suburban sprawl and conserve nature and agriculture.

N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James has built a reputation targeting powerful national figures. Critics say her lawsuits are politically motivated, but she keeps winning in court.

Here's how Trump won in South Carolina — and what it could mean for his chances in November

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters believe can win in November, keep the country safe and will stand up and fight for them as president.

Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state

Michigan's presidential primary on Tuesday will offer a serious test of President Joe Biden's ability to navigate dissent within the Democratic Party over his response to Israel's war with Hamas.

Push to vote 'uncommitted' in protest of Biden is 'vote for Trump': Expert

Michigan Progressives pushing Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in protest of Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

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.